• Lou Reed public memorial set for tomorrow at Lincoln Center in Manhattan

    A simple public memorial for Lou Reed will be held this Thursday in New York City. Reed died last month at age 71. According to Reed's Facebook page, the event is "a gathering open to the public - no speeches. no live performances, just Lou's voice, guitar music & songs - playing the recordings selected by his family and friends." Set for Thursday, the memorial will be held at The Paul Milstein Pool & Terrace at Lincoln Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Miley Cyrus 'Bangerz' tour openers will be Icona Pop and Sky Ferreira

    Miley Cyrus is not keeping her fans in suspense, although her upcoming "Bangerz" tour isn't scheduled to begin until midway through February. The pop star announced the openers for the concert run on Tuesday, less than a week after announcing the dates themselves. Swedish duo Icona Pop and fellow indie pop performer Sky Ferreira will open.
  • Victoria's Secret nabs Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, others for annual Fashion Show

    Breaking news for the estimated .008 percent of people who watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with genuine interest in the musical performers: Taylor Swift will be headlining the show among a slew of other musical guests. Fall Out Boy, Neon Jungle and A Great Big World will also make their debut appearances on the show.
  • Philippine Typhoon relief aided by iTunes donations

    We know music can be healing, and Apple is showing this in an unexpected way, collecting donations for the American Red Cross through the iTunes store. One-hundred percent of the funds will go toward aiding the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Currently, CNN reports the death toll is around 2,500. The Associated Press reports than more than 9 million people have been impacted and they fear as many as 10,000 are dead.
  • Tuesday's Under 21: The Orwells, young punks protesting the government, loitering at the mall

    It's easy to forget how young some of our favorite performers are when they enter the music world. From Michael Jackson's Jack 5 debut at the age of 11, to Lorde's chart-topping single "Royals" at the age of 16, it doesn't take much life experience to make a splash in the music industry. Tuesdays Under 21 is a Music Times feature dedicated to bringing attention to talented musicians and performers under the age of 21. Who knows? They just might be the next big thing.
  • Cleopatra Records to release 'Rockin' Legends Pay Tribute to Jack White' featuring Wanda Jackson, Gary U.S. Bonds, Sonny Burgess and more

    At 38 years old, Jack White has become somewhat of a guitar hero. Rolling Stone already named him in the list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." So it's no surprise that Cleopatra Records has curated a 14-track tribute album in his honor, with featured guests that include many of the artists he has cited as influences to his music. Pretty meta, right?
  • Sandi Patty Christmas Concerts

    Next month, Sandi will be hosting the Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration in Indianapolis... Sandi Patty, one of the most beloved Christian performers of our time, has won five Grammy awards, four Billboard Music Awards and 40 Dove Awards (making her the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history).
  • [EXCLUSIVE] VH1 You Oughta Know: HAIM

    Music Times chatted with a few of the "You Oughta Know" artists on the red carpet before the show. Check out what they had to say, and make sure to watch them on November 21. Introducing, HAIM:
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