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Acme Feed & Seed 'Trapped Above Ground' Curator Guthrie Trapp Talks 'Getting The Cool Kids'
The weekly Wednesday night bill at one of America's hottest venues has already featured names such as John Oates, Alan Jackson and "Big Al" Anderson, while Trapp describes himself as "executive producer/host/curator/house band leader/guitar player." -
Acme Feed & Seed: How One of America's Hottest New Venues Is Turning Nashville On Its Head
Elite food options and four themed floors of entertainment make Acme Feed & Seed the current "it" place in Nashville. The roof provides a beautiful view of the Cumberland River and the Tennessee Titans' pro football stadium. But don't get it twisted; music is the centerpiece. -
"Lena Dunham" Rap Trio Hand Job Academy Dish On The Story Behind The Song, Their Name And More
Last month we shared a video (filmed by Taylor Swift) of Lena Dunham dancing along to a song named after her by the all-girl Brooklyn rap trio Hand Job Academy. Although the song isn't actually about the GIRLS creator, it references her in the hook and on the line "finna let it all hang out, Lena Dunham." The video for the song also features a parody the text from Dunham's book cover for her biography Not That Kind Of Girl, switching out "a young women tell you want she's 'learned'" for "a bad b*tch tells you what she's 'learned." Music Times caught up with the women behind the Dunham-approved track, Clara Bizna$$, Uncle Meg, and Ash Wednesday. Here's what they had to say: -
Sam Adams and Paul Revere: 5 Music News Clippings from Their 1795 Massachusetts Time Capsule (Beethoven, Haydn and More)
Perhaps you've heard, but a crew of researchers is, as we speak, unearthing a time capsule potentially buried by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere in the cornerstone of the Massachusetts State House during what's believed to have been 1795. The contents? Some coins, old newspaper clippings and an engraved silver plate...similar to what you buried in the back yard when you were a kid. Recorded music was far from understood at that time but we're curious what kind of music and news from the art world the Adams/Revere combo would have passed along to us had they been aware. With that we give you a collection of noteworthy musical happenings from 1795. -
Best Viral Video Hits of 2014: From "Booty" to "#SELFIE" to "Word Crimes," YouTube Hits Made Mark on Hot 100
Ahh, the viral video. In an age where album and track sales are down and the music industry looks a little bleak, there is one saving grace: the music video that hits it big on YouTube. 2014 was no exception to this rule and some of the biggest hits of the year reached their status thanks to scandalous, funny or straight sexy music videos. -
'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' Ranked: From "Silver and Gold" to "A Holly Jolly Christmas," We Look At Every Lyrical Moment
Last night marked the 50th anniversary airing of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, one of the most classic holiday programs, film or television, that we cherish today. The program deserves note for its soundtrack as well, full of tunes that have become standards in their own right. When you don't need the Abominable Snow Monster or Yukon Cornelius to make any guest appearances, you know you've got a good soundtrack. Check out our rankings of Rudolph's lyrical moments. -
Anna Netrebko Shows Support for East Ukrainians, Poses with Novorossian Flag During St. Petersburg Press Conference
A Russian-Austrian opera soprano, Anna Netrebko showed support to east Ukrainians during a press conference in St. Petersburg over the weekend. The world-renowned singer posed with of the top political leaders while holding the flag of Novorossia. -
'Sons of Anarchy' Finale: 6 Best Musical Moments by The Forest Rangers, Curtis Stigers and Paul Brady [LISTEN]
"Music Times" had the chance to speak with Bob Thiele Jr., music supervisor of FX's "Sons of Anarchy," a few weeks ago about his journey in music in television so far. He created another character on the hit show, which was the episode-ending montages that were often some of contemporary music's most-beloved songs.Well, that never scared Thiele, The Forest Rangers or vocal guests like Curtis Stigers and Paul Brady away. They reworked the tunes to complement scenes of graphic violence and inner turmoil.The question is, what is in store for tonight's finale?Here is a look back at some of the finer musical moments from the show: -
Sorry 2014: The Year's 10 Most Memorable Musician Apologies: Pharrell, Nicki Minaj, And More
In the Internet era, there are more ways than ever for the mean, stupid things we all do to get out into the public eye, which means that we're constantly flooded with apologies from actors, politicians, musicians, and basically anyone who's famous. There were a ton of big apologies in 2014 from musicians, so here are the 10 most memorable. -
Travel Troubles: 5 Seconds of Summer Isn't The Only Act with Passport Problems—Amy Winehouse, Yusuf Islam and Boy George Also Struggled
Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer appeared to have lost its guitar player when it swing by the Jingle Ball in London over the weekend. The good news: The band didn't lose Michael Clifford. The bad news: He lost his passport and was unable to enter the country for the event. He's not the first musician who has had problems traveling abroad. In fact, the United States has caused many a headache for traveling performers. -
Exclusive Podcast: The New Tarot Perform "That Ain't Me" and Discuss Breaking into the Music Industry with Music Times [LISTEN]
Mix one part synth-filled pop, one part thrashing alternative rock, a splash of sisterhood and a sprinkle of the occult, and you get The New Tarot. The New York-based, sister-led quintet has been making waves around the New York music scene and are gearing up to hit it big - with or without the help of big data.
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