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Frontier Magazine
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Adam Lambert: Rock’s Gay Prince on the Art of Reinvention
From 'American Idol' contestant to frontman of Queen, he reinvents himself once more on his third album, his most contemplative and personal to date
May 28, 2015 - by Patrick Rosenquist
From 'American Idol' contestant to frontman of Queen, he reinvents himself once more on his third album, his most contemplative and personal to date
May 28, 2015 - by Patrick Rosenquist
“This album is a throwback to the ‘90s,” explains Adam Lambert. “It’s the soundtrack to my life.”
He’s the only gay man to debut at number one on the Billboard charts, and he’s the first openly queer singer to launch a career with a major label, but despite the forward-thinking nature of his career, Lambert looks to the past—his time before breaking through with American Idol—as the inspiration for his upcoming third album, The Original High. A mix of acid house, loudly belted lyrics and slick production, the album is an exploration of gay Los Angeles, from West Hollywood to Silver Lake.
“I want to wipe the slate clean,” he says, referring to his past sound and Idol-influenced work. Out June 16, the album is grimier, darker and more introspective than his first two, For Your Entertainment (2009) and Trespassing (2012). Still, Lambert wants you to dance. Though the beats and lyrics are more contemplative, the goal is to move not just a WeHo dance floor but the rest of America as well. As the country gets comfortable with its gay idols, Lambert’s unrepentant and honest approach to pop stardom has gained a following beyond any traditional gay fan base.
The new album’s first single—“Ghost Town,” which dropped on April 21—with its driving beat and sparse production, is the perfect gateway to the rest of the project. The song, with its black-and-white music video, sets a new tone for the artist, who has just signed a new record deal with Time Warner music.
Lambert has worked inside the entertainment business for almost a decade and a half, years before his American Idol debut. While he believes the show certainly jumpstarted his career, his 15 years as an Angeleno also shaped him creatively and personally. The Original High is an attempt to capture that sense of joy—Lambert’s happiness before he became the biggest gay pop star in America.
From Indianapolis originally, Adam Lambert moved to San Diego when he was young. “Music has always been a part of my life,” he says, having moved to Los Angeles while he was still a teenager. Despite a lack of resources, he put together a career path familiar to many Angelenos—working any job he could between auditions and gigs. Landing in Los Feliz, he became enamored with L.A.’s vibrant gay scene, auditioning for Idol when he was 27. Lambert’s success on the show—finishing as runner-up to an already forgotten Kris Allen in the series’ eighth season—meant his career got a huge jumpstart.
“I’m very happy about American Idol,” Lambert says, “but now I get to go beyond that. I can come out as my own artist, and take my career where I want to.” To aid that transition, Lambert has tapped famed producer Max Martin, the Swedish hit-maker behind Taylor Swift’s 1989 and fellow Idol alum Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone.” They’ve worked together since For Your Entertainment, but Martin has taken on an outsized role following Lambert’s bumpy transition from RCA to Warner. His old label wanted him to do a compilation of ‘80s covers, while he wanted to record new music. That rift led to his departure.
“The day after I left my old label, I got a call from Warner,” explains Lambert, “and they said, ‘I hear you’re doing an album with Max Martin.’” The cachet provided by the record producer meant his project was not only a hot commodity but a bankable work of music. Nearly six years after Idol, Lambert wanted to reshape his image and rework his sound. Despite the challenges a mid-career shift can sometimes present, he’s more than ready to blossom from former TV contestant to a full-fledged star.
One of the formative experiences Lambert experienced was moving to Stockholm for two months, drawing upon the talent and experience of Martin’s stable of up-and-coming stars, named the “Wolf Cousins.” Tove Lo, a newly minted star in her own right and a Wolf Cousin member, guest-stars on one of The Original High’s tracks.
“It helped that I didn’t know anyone there,” he says of Sweden, adding, “It was really cold, too.” The isolation meant Lambert only had music to focus on, and the lack of a label was liberating.
“I didn’t have anyone telling me what to do,” he says, free to conceive and execute the album as he pleased. The result is Lambert’s most personal work yet, and one that reflects his experiences as a gay man in Los Angeles. “This is the sound of me exploring the city, of the underground gatherings I went to when I was a struggling singer.” The only other guest vocalist featured is Brian May, a member of Queen, the group Lambert now fronts on tours.
“Queen is such a great experience,” he says, as someone who grew up idolizing Freddie Mercury and the band’s orchestral and ornate sound. “I tend toward rock—loud music,” he says. The collaboration—which has not yet resulted in a studio album but could eventually head in that direction—began when Lambert was an Idol contestant. He was mentored on the show by May and eventually belted out “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the show, a track he mentions is one of his favorites.
“I know a lot of their songs, but as a fan,” he says. “I had to learn a lot of deep cuts and B-sides after joining!” His first turn as Queen’s lead singer, a collaboration that launched in Eastern Europe, was overwhelming. “I wasn’t sure what I was doing, but suddenly I had thousands of people cheering me on while I sang. It was life-changing.”
Lambert’s turn as the frontman for Queen only underscores his place in the pop-rock landscape—he is the most well-known gay man currently working in music, and he’s one who not only achieved widespread success but refuses to shy away from flamboyancy or stereotypes. His work as a musician has spanned the androgynous look of his For Your Entertainment period to the gritty, five o’clock shadow machismo of his current presence.
Being openly gay in the music industry has actually been less challenging than Lambert believed it would be. While his wide television exposure certainly helps, changing attitudes also mean he isn’t expected to box himself into one persona. That latitude that he’s been afforded is not lost on him.
“I’ve had a really great career,” Lambert says. “I want to focus on being a good singer. I want this album to be personal, and I want my fans to relate to what I’m saying, even if it’s not their experience.”
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Adam Lambert Swipes Right For Kurt Cobain, James Dean & Other Celebrity Ghosts | MTV News
Published on May 28, 2015
In celebration of his new single “Ghost Town,” MTV News asked Adam Lambert which famous ghosts (James Dean, Tupac, Kurt Cobain, River Phoenix, Snap Chat Ghost, Beetlejuice, Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg, Slimer, Jimi Hendrix and Casper) he’d swipe right for on a dating website.
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Pick The Sureshot – Hit Radio Edition! (syndicated radio spin at stake)
Posted May 24, 2015 by rick5090 in The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40
Vote here: www.rick.com/pick-the-sureshot-hit-radio-edition/
Z100 Artist of the Summer
www.z100.com/pages/contest/artist-of-the-summer/desktop.php?#/d
Round 1 ends May 28, 2015 11:59pm.
AT40 HAC -- Vote for "Ghost Town" at America's Top 40
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Vote For The Song Of Summer 2015: Round One – mostly for fun
May 27, 2015 ● by NewNowNext Staff
Summer’s here, and with it comes the Song of Summer—that jam you hear in every club, store, radio station and party from now until September. The Song of Summer isn’t one of those things that reveals itself right away—and it doesn’t even have to be a new release. So what will be the next “Fancy” or “Call Me Maybe”?
All season long we’ll be looking at which tracks are bubbling up, and which have fallen by the wayside. Below, we make some early predictions.
Link to vote: www.newnownext.com/vote-for-the-song-of-summer-2015-round-one/05/2015/
LISTEN & VOTE: 10 tunes vying for song of the summer
(Do this one for Canada!!)
jrk_0115 By John R. Kennedy Entertainment Reporter Global New
TORONTO — Last summer there was “Fancy” and “Rude” (not to mention “Happy”). A year earlier there was “Blurred Lines” and “Get Lucky” (and let’s not forget “We Can’t Stop”).
So, which earworms will become this year’s songs of the summer?
There are plenty of strong contenders from pop stars like Taylor Swift and Britney Spears as well as newcomers like OMI, breakouts like Andy Grammer — and even a Canadian or two.
Is this summer’s “Call Me Maybe” or “Party Rock Anthem” among the songs highlighted below? Give them a listen and then vote for your favourite.
Adam Lambert – “Ghost Town”
The first single from Lambert’s new album The Original High (out June 16) starts off slow, suggesting it isn’t eligible for song of the summer. But then, around the 50-second mark, it becomes a pulsing dance track with an infectious whistle effect. Expect to hear this one pumping in the clubs all summer long.
Link to VOTE and for the entire list: Adam Lambert – “Ghost Town”
The first single from Lambert’s new album The Original High (out June 16) starts off slow, suggesting it isn’t eligible for song of the summer. But then, around the 50-second mark, it becomes a pulsing dance track with an infectious whistle effect. Expect to hear this one pumping in the clubs all summer long.
Grammy.com What's currently trending in music? (just for fun)
A$AP Rocky drops At. Long. Last. A$AP
Icona Pop debut new song "Emergency"
Adam Lambert premieres two new songs
Twenty One Pilots land No. 1 album
Carrie Underwood to perform at CMA Festival
Other
Vote here: www.grammy.com/polls/whats-currently-trending-in-music-60?utm_campaign=G.com%20Poll%20-%20May%2027&utm_source=Twitter
Choose Your Teen Choice 2015 Nominees!
(help get Adam on the ballot)
May 21 2015
It's nomination time, teens! Nominate your faves using #category followed by your nominee on Twitter or Instagram OR click the category below and fill in your nominee! Don't miss Teen Choice 2015 Sunday, August 16 at 8/7c LIVE on FOX!
- See more at: www.teenchoice.com/nominate#sthash.EIrTDpoc.dpuf
May 30, 2015: Adam will be interviewed on Saturday Night Online
Listen Live here: www.saturdaynightonline.com/pages/affilliate-map.html
May 31, 2015: Adam will perform a short set as part of KTUphoria
6:00 PM EDT Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York
United Kingdom
June 5, 2015: Adam on Chattyman [UK TV] appearance, no performance.
Host: Alan Carr Chatty Man @chattyman
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (also simply known as Chatty Man) is a BAFTA award-winning British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music and is shown on Channel 4 in the UK. In continental Europe and Scandinavia, Alan Carr: Chatty Man is shown on BBC Entertainment a week behind the UK.
Finland
June 6, 2015 3:00pm local time: Adam performing at Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) in Helsinki, Finland at Live Aid Uusi Lastensairaala 2017 a benefit for at a benefit concert for a children's hospital.
June 10, 2015: Loose Women to be recorded.
June 17, 2015: Adam on Loose Women (broadcast) a British panel show with four female presenters who interview celebrities and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip. ITV 12:30pm -1:30pm. [UK TV]; appearance, no performance. (The show will be recorded on June 10, 2015.)
TBD: Adam will be performing on The National Lottery Show (UK television, BBC One)
France Promo Trip
Details TBD
Germany Promo Trip
Details TBD
Sweden Promo Trip
Details TBD
June 12 - 16, 2015: Adam's Third Studio Album, "The Original High" will be released.
June 12, 2015: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland
June 15, 2015: Denmark, France, South Africa, United Kingdom
June 16, 2015: Brazil, Canada, Italy, United States
June 17, 2015: Japan
June 19, 2015: GMA Summer Concert
ABC's Good Morning America is at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park in New York City, NY.
Doors open at 6AM. Concerts air live on the "Good Morning America" show between 7 - 9AM.
Queen + Adam Lambert South America Mini Tour
AKA “Don’t Stop Them Now Tour”
September 16, 2015 Q+AL Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ibirapuera Arena
September 18, 2014 Q+AL at Rock in Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, City of Rock
September 21, 2015 Q+AL Porto Alegre, Rio Gande do Sol, Brazil, Bibantinho Arena
September 25, 2015 Q+AL Buenos Aires, Argentina, GEBA Arena
September 30, 2015 Q+AL Santiago, Chile, Athletic Track of the National Stadium
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Adam Lambert Swipes Right For Kurt Cobain, James Dean & Other Celebrity Ghosts | MTV News
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d1w_zK3aNY&feature=youtu.be
Published on May 28, 2015
In celebration of his new single “Ghost Town,” MTV News asked Adam Lambert which famous ghosts (James Dean, Tupac, Kurt Cobain, River Phoenix, Snap Chat Ghost, Beetlejuice, Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg, Slimer, Jimi Hendrix and Casper) he’d swipe right for on a dating website.
Check Out These Tweets From Adam
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VOTE FOR ADAM!!
Pick The Sureshot – Hit Radio Edition! (syndicated radio spin at stake)
Posted May 24, 2015 by rick5090 in The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40
Vote here: www.rick.com/pick-the-sureshot-hit-radio-edition/
Z100 Artist of the Summer
www.z100.com/pages/contest/artist-of-the-summer/desktop.php?#/d
Round 1 ends May 28, 2015 11:59pm.
AT40 HAC -- Vote for "Ghost Town" at America's Top 40
www.at40.com/
You can vote for "Ghost Town" at www.at40.com/ scroll down to the lower right.
Vote For The Song Of Summer 2015: Round One – mostly for fun
May 27, 2015 ● by NewNowNext Staff
Summer’s here, and with it comes the Song of Summer—that jam you hear in every club, store, radio station and party from now until September. The Song of Summer isn’t one of those things that reveals itself right away—and it doesn’t even have to be a new release. So what will be the next “Fancy” or “Call Me Maybe”?
All season long we’ll be looking at which tracks are bubbling up, and which have fallen by the wayside. Below, we make some early predictions.
Link to vote: www.newnownext.com/vote-for-the-song-of-summer-2015-round-one/05/2015/
LISTEN & VOTE: 10 tunes vying for song of the summer
(Do this one for Canada!!)
jrk_0115 By John R. Kennedy Entertainment Reporter Global New
TORONTO — Last summer there was “Fancy” and “Rude” (not to mention “Happy”). A year earlier there was “Blurred Lines” and “Get Lucky” (and let’s not forget “We Can’t Stop”).
So, which earworms will become this year’s songs of the summer?
There are plenty of strong contenders from pop stars like Taylor Swift and Britney Spears as well as newcomers like OMI, breakouts like Andy Grammer — and even a Canadian or two.
Is this summer’s “Call Me Maybe” or “Party Rock Anthem” among the songs highlighted below? Give them a listen and then vote for your favourite.
Adam Lambert – “Ghost Town”
The first single from Lambert’s new album The Original High (out June 16) starts off slow, suggesting it isn’t eligible for song of the summer. But then, around the 50-second mark, it becomes a pulsing dance track with an infectious whistle effect. Expect to hear this one pumping in the clubs all summer long.
Link to VOTE and for the entire list: Adam Lambert – “Ghost Town”
The first single from Lambert’s new album The Original High (out June 16) starts off slow, suggesting it isn’t eligible for song of the summer. But then, around the 50-second mark, it becomes a pulsing dance track with an infectious whistle effect. Expect to hear this one pumping in the clubs all summer long.
Grammy.com What's currently trending in music? (just for fun)
A$AP Rocky drops At. Long. Last. A$AP
Icona Pop debut new song "Emergency"
Adam Lambert premieres two new songs
Twenty One Pilots land No. 1 album
Carrie Underwood to perform at CMA Festival
Other
Vote here: www.grammy.com/polls/whats-currently-trending-in-music-60?utm_campaign=G.com%20Poll%20-%20May%2027&utm_source=Twitter
Choose Your Teen Choice 2015 Nominees!
(help get Adam on the ballot)
May 21 2015
It's nomination time, teens! Nominate your faves using #category followed by your nominee on Twitter or Instagram OR click the category below and fill in your nominee! Don't miss Teen Choice 2015 Sunday, August 16 at 8/7c LIVE on FOX!
- See more at: www.teenchoice.com/nominate#sthash.EIrTDpoc.dpuf
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Adamtopia CalendarMay 30, 2015: Adam will be interviewed on Saturday Night Online
Listen Live here: www.saturdaynightonline.com/pages/affilliate-map.html
May 31, 2015: Adam will perform a short set as part of KTUphoria
6:00 PM EDT Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York
United Kingdom
June 5, 2015: Adam on Chattyman [UK TV] appearance, no performance.
Host: Alan Carr Chatty Man @chattyman
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (also simply known as Chatty Man) is a BAFTA award-winning British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music and is shown on Channel 4 in the UK. In continental Europe and Scandinavia, Alan Carr: Chatty Man is shown on BBC Entertainment a week behind the UK.
Finland
June 6, 2015 3:00pm local time: Adam performing at Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) in Helsinki, Finland at Live Aid Uusi Lastensairaala 2017 a benefit for at a benefit concert for a children's hospital.
June 10, 2015: Loose Women to be recorded.
June 17, 2015: Adam on Loose Women (broadcast) a British panel show with four female presenters who interview celebrities and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip. ITV 12:30pm -1:30pm. [UK TV]; appearance, no performance. (The show will be recorded on June 10, 2015.)
TBD: Adam will be performing on The National Lottery Show (UK television, BBC One)
France Promo Trip
Details TBD
Germany Promo Trip
Details TBD
Sweden Promo Trip
Details TBD
June 12 - 16, 2015: Adam's Third Studio Album, "The Original High" will be released.
June 12, 2015: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland
June 15, 2015: Denmark, France, South Africa, United Kingdom
June 16, 2015: Brazil, Canada, Italy, United States
June 17, 2015: Japan
June 19, 2015: GMA Summer Concert
ABC's Good Morning America is at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park in New York City, NY.
Doors open at 6AM. Concerts air live on the "Good Morning America" show between 7 - 9AM.
Queen + Adam Lambert South America Mini Tour
AKA “Don’t Stop Them Now Tour”
September 16, 2015 Q+AL Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ibirapuera Arena
September 18, 2014 Q+AL at Rock in Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, City of Rock
September 21, 2015 Q+AL Porto Alegre, Rio Gande do Sol, Brazil, Bibantinho Arena
September 25, 2015 Q+AL Buenos Aires, Argentina, GEBA Arena
September 30, 2015 Q+AL Santiago, Chile, Athletic Track of the National Stadium
*****
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1. You must be an Adam fan.
2. You must be respectful of other members. Feel free to express your opinion, but be glitterier and golden.
3. Strive to be funny, entertaining or informative when you post. Avoid posting something that has already been posted.
4. Never question anyone's right to post, the appropriateness of a topic or define the proper way for an Adam fan or Adamtopia Member to behave. Let the moderators do their job.
More rules will be added if the need arises but, if everyone follows these rules, we will not need a lot of rules.
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