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After getting its radio premiere yesterday, March 11, with Annie Mac on BBC Radio One, Axwell / Ingrosso have unveiled the music video for possibly their most anticipated single "On My Way," featuring Salem Al Fakir writing the topline, from their upcoming, still-untitled album. The video is the first of two parts, following the pair as Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso are cast as the main characters in a poor, rural area working tough, manual labor jobs where their only escape is to bareknuckle box each other. -
Kelly Clarkson Gets Cushion for 'Piece By Piece' on Albums Chart, Brandi Carlile Cracks Top 5 with 'Firewatcher's Daughter'
Kelly Clarkson found a bit more breathing room on the Official Albums Chart this week, as her new album 'Piece By Piece' gets a nicer cushion over the 'Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack' on the Billboard 200. Thanks to the removal of individual streams and downloads for Beyoncé and Ellie Goulding's singles from the latter, Clarkson won the pure albums race with 80,500 copies sold, compared to 57,000 copies of 'Fifty Shades.' -
Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Timbaland Producing The Game's 'The Documentary 2'; Album Due Out This Summer
The Game offered a few details about his upcoming album 'The Documentary 2' yesterday, March 11, on Power 106's 'The Cruz Show.' The rapper said he is about 90 percent done with the effort, which is due out sometime this summer. Producers for the album include Kanye West, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz as well as Dr. Dre, who The Game is waiting for to get back from vacation to finish the album. -
Beyoncé's Backup Singer Tiffany Monique Battling Cancer
Tiffany Monique, the backup singer for Beyoncé, the Queen Bey, is currently battling cancer. Monique -- full name Tiffany Monique Riddick -- has been keeping her followers in the loop of her progress on Facebook. -
One Direction May Undergo Drug Test Before Philippines Concerts: Directioners Blast Government on Twitter
One Direction's On The Road Again Tour stops in the Philippines may be in jeopardy. Last year, video surfaced of 1D members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson smoking "Mary Jane" before a concert, and that clip has been enough to anger anti-drug groups in the country and now they're asking the "Night Changes" group to submit to drug tests before entering the country. -
Ellie Goulding Gives Hozier's "Take Me to Church" an Electronic Twist [LISTEN]
Fresh off her "Love Me Like You Do" success, U.K. singer Ellie Goulding decided to take on the challenge of covering Hozier's "Take Me to Church." Ellie Goulding puts an understated, electronic twist onto the brooding rock hit that put Irish singer-songwriter Hozier on the map. Goulding rivals Annie Lennox's performance of a medley of "Take Me to Church" and "I Put a Spell on You" at the 2015 Grammys. -
Live Nation Picks up Smirnoff as Sponsor for EDM Events Including Electric Daisy Carnivals, HARD and Wonderland Series
Bands make most of their money by touring is the common wisdom in the music industry. Interestingly, concert promoters are making an increasingly large chunk of their revenue through sponsorship deals. The most recent of which is a deal between Live Nation and Smirnoff for EDM-based festivals, which will make the brand the "official vodka sponsor" of 26 events. -
Kanye West Targeted by Hacktivist Group Anonymous
Someone claiming to be a member of the hacktivist group Anonymous has released a chilling, seven-minute message to Kanye West. The person, whose face is covered in a Guy Fawkes mask, which has become the symbol of the group, delivers the message in the typical atonal voice used by the group with a well-produced video piecing together clips from Kanye's recent interviews and his music playing in the background. -
Muse Announces Release Date for New Album 'Drones,' Shares Tracklist for 'The 2nd Law' Follow-Up
Muse confirmed the release date for its new album 'Drones' recently. The English band's seventh album is due out June 9. Muse will share the LP's lead single "Psycho," later tonight, March 12, via YouTube. The song will be available for download as well, 'Rolling Stone' noted. They have also shared the tracklist for the '2nd Law' follow-up. -
Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson 'Uptown Funk' Dominates Stagnant Hot 100 as Kanye West 'All Day' Debuts at No. 15
If it seems as though all of the biggest pop music in the country is just the same this March, well, that's because it is. For the landmark 10th week in a row, Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson crown the Billboard Hot 100 this week, as hits from Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, Ellie Goulding and Rihanna stay snug in their spots. -
Cash Money Seeks Extension on Response to Turk's Lawsuit; Jas Prince and Lil Wayne Legal Challenges Lurk
Music Times has reported in the last few weeks regarding lawsuits against Cash Money Records from former Hot Boys member Turk, Drake's discoverer Jas Prince and of course, Lil Wayne and his massive $51 million bid to separate from Bird Man's label. Right now Bryan "Baby" Williams is looking to hand the Turk case, seeking an extension to respond. The "due date" for response was Wednesday. -
Shania Twain May Make New Music While on Farewell Tour, But Don't Expect Preview with Ticket Price
Shania Twain may be embarking on her farewell tour later during 2015 but that doesn't mean that she doesn't have new music in her. The pop/country icon said that she's planning on releasing a new album, perhaps as soon as this year.
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