• Michael Brown, Eric Garner: 10 Tribute Songs From T.I., Alicia Keys, J. Cole, And More

    Following the grand jury decisions regarding the police-related deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO and Eric Garner in Staten Island, NY, plenty of musicians have expressed their outrage and calls for peace and unity by releasing songs inspired by these incidents. Here are 10 songs inspired by the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

  • The Fooo Conspiracy Talk the Conspiracy, Performing with Justin Bieber and Crazy Fan Experiences [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

    Boy bands are back in. One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer are leading the way in the new British Invasion, but a cold wind is starting to pick up out of the northern reaches of Scandinavia in Sweden. A newly formed Swedish boy band, Grammy-Award-winning The Fooo Conspiracy — for Felix, Omar, OG and Oscar — have become immensely popular in their home country and in the surrounding countries, and are primed to bring their talents abroad.When the average person thinks of Swedish pop, names like Abba, Robyn or even more recently Tove Lo come to mind. Electronic music has become one of the country's chief music exports, featuring the likes of Avicii; former Swedish House Mafia members Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello; Alesso; and Eric Prydz. Now Sweden can say it has a superstar boy band in the making set to explode on the world stage, with their well-oiled choreography, slick dance moves and catchy songs that make their outfit the complete package.They were booked for their first show opening for Justin Bieber on his three-day stint in Stockholm at the Globe last April after Bieber's manager saw The Fooo's video for "Kangaroos" and contacted them to be the supporting act. They have since been doing pop-up acts and smaller shows all across Scandinavia.Their recent EP, "Serenade," shot up to No. 1 on the Swedish charts when it was released earlier this year and has been re-released on Spotify for the U.S. audience.We had the chance to sit down with the high-flying quartet to discuss how they got started, their big wins at the Swedish Grammys and MTV EMAs and the story behind the "conspiracy." We also dive into their dance moves and get them to show off some flips for us outside the office on a chilly November day in New York City. They shared some crazy fan stories, including some moments with some pretty hands on fans in the United States.

  • 5 Versions of "Little Red Rooster" Ranked; From Howlin' Wolf to The Rolling Stones

    Fifty years on this day The Rolling Stones landed their second no. 1 track: "Little Red Rooster." As with the band's first no. 1 ("It's All Over Now"), the second time atop the charts was a cover of a previous blues track. A number of acts have made singles of the blues standard and Music Times will dare to rank the renditions of the single in terms of quality.

  • Musicians and Knives, Never A Good Combination: Assault Charges from Sid Vicious to Jay Z

    Word to the wise: If someone leaks your album early, don't attempt to murder them. It was a d--k move on their part but the court will rarely give you leniency because your victim is a tool. This was what Jay Z learned when he was convicted for stabbing Lance Rivera under the belief that the latter party had bootlegged Vol. 3...The Life and Times of S. Carter. Knives are a less popular tool for murder in the modern era but that hasn't stopped the musicians listed below.

  • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Composer J. Ralph Talks Scoring Documentary Films 'Garnet's Gold,' 'Virunga' Soundtrack, Upcoming Projects And More!

    Two of the most powerful documentaries that came out in 2014 had to be Garnet's Gold and Virunga. One depicted one man's search for what he believed to be a grand, buried treasure while the other documents a group of brave individuals coming together to face death at the price of saving the last of the world's mountain gorillas. Composer J. Ralph was brought in to provide the main music for these films including the score for Garnet's Gold and the original song "We Will Not Go" for Virunga, tying together the imagery and message of each project with his accompaniments.

  • Tonsillitis and Musicians: It Ain't No Joke (Ringo Starr, Elvis Presley, Demi Lovato and More)

    Fifty years ago on this day, Ringo Starr was forced to take a 12 days absence from The Beatles (allowing Jimmy Nicol a brief gig and a lifelong pickup line) to undergo a medical procedure. The culprit? Tonsillitis. Starr's predicament might not have been as dire due to his duty as a drummer (not primary vocalist) but the condition, which causes the swelling of the tonsils, has struck many a performer.

  • 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: 8 Gifts for the Music Lover and Fashionista, Featuring Beyonce, One Direction, Foo Fighters & More

    Today (Dec. 1) is the Christmas shopping season's official Internet kickoff with Cyber Monday, and what better way to celebrate the day of online commercialism than with some music-themed gifts? This year, Music Times has you covered with holiday gift buying guides. We're kicking things off by looking at the best celebrity beauty and fashion products. From hair extensions to makeup to ugly Christmas sweaters, the biggest stars in pop have got you covered.
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