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Bob Geldof stirred up some interest in the music community on Monday when rumors began spreading that he was making calls in an attempt to recruit participants for a 30th anniversary edition of Band Aid, the charitable super group that came together to record the classic "Do They Know It's Christmas?," which raised huge amounts for those struggling from famine in Ethiopia. The new rendition will benefit the fight against Ebola. -
Interview: Bear's Den Discuss Their New Album 'Islands', "Elysium" Music Video and Their Intimate Tour
During the CMJ Music Marathon in New York, Music Times sat down with the members of Bear's Den to discuss the new album, the unlikely viral success of their tragic "Elysium" music video and the band's intimate new tour. -
9 Bands Whose Drummers Sing Lead: The Band, The Eagles and More
When the lead singer of a band also plays an instrument, it is nearly always guitar or piano, and often bass guitar as well, but rarely do you see a lead singer playing drums. These nine bands, however, broke this trend by having their drummers sing lead on most of their songs, including The Band, The Eagles and more. -
10 Artists Who Have Been Criticized By PETA: One Direction, Beyoncé, Kanye West, And More
One Direction has found themselves under fire by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) for their use of animals in their "Steal My Girl" music video, including chimps, lions, sheep, and flamingos. However, they're far from the first musicians to feel the heat from the famously outspoken organization. Here are 10 more artists who have been criticized by PETA. -
7 Albums Named After Years They Weren't Released In: Taylor Swift, Prince and More
When there is a year written on the front of an album cover, it is fair to assume this was the year the album was released in, or at least recorded. But, the seven artists below released albums that were named after years that they were not actually released in, like Taylor Swift and Prince. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs From Damien Rice, Belle And Sebastian, Angel Olsen And Many More!
Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new songs from Damien Rice, Belle And Sebastian, Angel Olsen and more right here! -
PHOTOS: Cameron Carpenter Debuts His International Touring Organ with Shostakovich, Fauré at Town Hall in New York City
Last week, Classicalite took a stroll on Town Hall Way in Midtown, Manhattan to witness celebrated organ virtuoso Cameron Carpenter in-person--touring in support of his Sony Classical debut If You Could Read My Mind (a record that quickly became the top-selling classical album in the United States). -
A Tale of Chad Smith, Jon Batiste, John Zorn, Dave Lombardo, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock (but Mostly Bill Laswell)
A certain, unnamed publication forgot to mention the name of prolific bassist Bill Laswell in the headline of its coverage for supergroup The Process. It's a role that Laswell has played often, in a career spanning thousands of recorded releases. -
Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Willy and the Poor Boys': 10 Songs Ranked for Its 45th anniversary
In 1969 alone, Creedence Clearwater Revival released not one or two but three classic albums, the last of which, "Willy and the Poor Boys," was released 45 years ago today, Nov. 2. To celebrate the anniversary of this incredible album, here are its 10 songs ranked from weakest to best. -
Happy Halloween from Music Times! Check 5 Epic Concerts That Occurred on October 31: Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead and More
Happy Halloween! Hopefully you've got fun plans tonight even if it isn't a concert, but many excellent shows have taken place on this most pagan of holidays over the years. Music Times opted to select six notable Halloween performances worth remembering: -
5 Spooky Hip-Hop Videos: LL Cool J, 2 Chainz, The Fat Boys, And More [WATCH]
Halloween is upon us so we've hand-selected five spooky hip-hop videos to kick off the celebration before the ghouls and goblins venture off into the night. Check out these five videos that are sure to get your heart racing with their catchy rhymes and creepy visuals. -
5 Album Titles That Explain The Band Name: Talking Heads, Lynyrd Skynyrd, And More
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a band name is how catchy, distinctive, and memorable it is, even if it doesn't necessarily make any sense. These five bands, however, chose names that needed a bit more clarification, and offered some explanations in some of their album titles.
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