The Chainsmokers: How to Craft the Perfect Artistic Partnership
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The Chainsmokers production and DJ duo Alex Pall and Drew Taggart are behind the smash hits “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Closer.” They talk to Guy about why they stopped making remixes, how they moved past a breakthrough hit that felt like an artistic failure, and how they have managed to stay loyal to each other through the highs and lows.
Links from the Show
01. The Chainsmokers on Hype Machine (the remix streaming site where they first made a name for themselves)
02. Video for #SELFIE
03. First breakout song, "Roses"
04. Video for hit "Don't Let Me Down"
05. Drew sings "Closer" live at MTV VMAs
06. "Making of" video for The Chainsmokers’ new album, "So Far So Good"
07. Single "I Love U" from "So Far So Good"