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It has been more than 20 years since John McCrea formed Cake, the band noted for their ability to point out the ridiculousness of our modern existene with deadpan delivery and made famous in the mainstream for their hit "The Distance." -
7 Incredible Minimalist Music Videos: Lorde, The White Stripes, And More
Pop music videos have a tendency to be flashy and eye-catching, with cuts that are so quick that there's not really any room for subtlety or nuance. However, these seven artists ignored these conventions and instead made videos that are startlingly minimalist and uncomplicated. -
8 Artists Jack White Should Produce: Lorde, Foo Fighters, And More
When news broke this week that Jack White was possibly interested in producing the next Libertines album, it made perfect sense, since The Libertines' garage rock sound is just the sort of thing that White is known for. Here are some other artists that we'd like to see Jack White produce. -
RIP Joan Rivers: Comedian's 10 Best Jokes & Statements on Musicians, Featuring Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber and More
Remember Joan Rivers' wit and controversial comments with some of her best jokes statements on musicians... -
LouFest 2014: Those Darlins' Jessi Zazu Talks Vulnerability, New Album, Touring With Diarrhea Planet, And Being Tired Of The 'Country Fried Punk' Label
Nashville rockers Those Darlins, made up of Jessi Zazu, Nikki Kvarnes, and Linwood Regensburg, are no strangers to controversy. The cover of their 2013's album Blur The Line, featured the band members' nude legs and torsos, which got them into some hot water after they hung it on a banner in front of a Nashville record store. Despite not intentionally wanting to stir up trouble, the content of their latest effort challenges gender roles and some of the outdated views still held in the South. With three full-length albums under their belt and extensive tours behind them, the group has begun work on their fourth record. -
LouFest 2014: The Districts' Braden Lawrence Talks Sophomore Album, Ditching College, Losing Gear, And Life On The Road
The Districts hail from small town in Pennsylvania called Lititz. Like many young bands, they got their start playing coffee shops and eventually began getting gigs at venues around the local circuit. After moving to Philadelphia after high school, they opted to forgo college educations for careers in music and signed to Fat Possum records in November 2013. They released their debut EP in January, which included three songs off their self-produced 2012 LP Telephones as well as two new songs. The band is currently working on releasing their debut full-length on Fat Possum. -
Mac Wiseman 'Songs From My Mother's Hand': Win Early Copy Of The Country Music Hall of Famer's Newest Album [CONTEST]
Legendary American roots musician Mac Wiseman will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year, but first he's releasing a new record. The 89-year-old teamed up with producers Peter Cooper and Tomm Jutz for the album Songs From My Mother's Hand. Songs From My Mother's Hand is due out September 23 via Wrinkled Records, but you can get an early copy for free my entering our #MightyMacMT contest on Twitter between now and Friday, September 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. -
Iron Maiden's 'Powerslave': 8 Songs Ranked For Its 30th Anniversary
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Iron Maiden's fifth album Powerslave, one of the greatest metal albums ever recorded, and arguably Iron Maiden's greatest work. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of this incredible album, here are its eight songs ranked from worst to best. -
LouFest 2014: Matt & Kim's Matt Johnson Talks New Album, Music Videos, And Sticking Together
Brooklyn band Matt & Kim (Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino) have solidified themselves as the energetic "it" couple of indie rock. They even "pulled a Beyoncé" with videos for each of their songs before Queen Bey ever released her visual album. With four full-length albums under their belt, the duo is preparing their fifth LP and winding down their latest tour in support of their 2012 effort, Lightning. Music Times recently chatted with Johnson leading up to Matt & Kim's set at LouFest. He reflected on the band's history and updated us on what fans can expect next. -
LouFest 2014: San Fermin's Ellis Ludwig-Leone Talks Sophomore Album, Playing Festivals, What He's Learned This Past Year
San Fermin is the brainchild of composer and songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone, who graduated from Yale with a degree in classical music three years ago. Their self-titled debut album, released in September of 2013, came to life after Ludwig-Leone spent two months locked up at the Banff Centre, a secluded retreat for composers, tucked away in the Canadian mountains. -
INTERVIEW: Sonnet Simmons of 'Rising Star' on the Kesha Cat Cult, the Judges' Advice and Her Own Musical Journey
Music Times spoke with Sonnet Simmons following the Aug. 24 finale of "Rising Star" and touched on what happened behind-the-scenes on one of television's most experimental reality competitions, her own musical and personal past and hopes for the future. -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Oscar-Nominated Composer John Debney Talks Music For 'Houdini' Miniseries On History Channel - Scores For Film, TV & More!
The History Channel’s newest miniseries Houdini takes on the dramatic and elusive story of one of the world’s greatest entertainers of all time: escape artist Harry Houdini. With Academy Award winner Adrian Brody leading the cast in the title role, was the network stretched too thin for any other impressive names? Not quite! Enter: Oscar-nominated composer John Debney.
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