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Will Stratton shares old wisdom, new tunes and his many pseudonyms

Will Stratton's album Gray Lodge Wisdom will be released this April. Music Times sat down with Stratton for an exclusive interview.
'48 Music Project' offers record deal for creating winning song in 48 hours

With the new "48 Music Project," musicians get the chance to land a contract with a "major record company in L.A." -- plus $10,000 in cash and prizes.
Miley Cyrus featured on rapper Buddy's mixtape with 'Smoke Signals'

Buddy just teamed up with Miley Cyrus on his new mixtape, Idle Time. The song is called "Smoke Signals" and was produced by Pharrell.
Lorde and Taylor Swift hang out again, fans go wild

Taylor Swift and Lorde are hanging out again, and the world is standing by to see what happens when two young, superstar music acts come together. Celebuzz captured a whole slew of photographs of the young ladies shopping in West Hollywood this past weekend. Though the paparazzi must've been tracking their every move from Rag and Bone to Free People, the two seemed to be unbothered by the lack of privacy. They were all smiles checking out boots and hats, going about their day as usual.
Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Prince Royce stand out at Premio Lo Nuestro Latin music awards

The Premio Lo Nuestro awards in Miami, Florida have been running for 26 years now, and last night put a lot of Latin favorites back in the limelight: Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Prince Royce.
Stream the new "St. Vincent" album

You can now hear St. Vincent's new album on NPR. Annie Clark recently gave a sneak preview of her latest St. Vincent album, when she performed "Rattlesnake," "Regret," and "Every Tear Disappears" during New York Fashion Week.
Morrissey playing the U.S. with guests Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Tom Jones, Kristeen Young

Morrissey will play with Cliff Richard, Tom Jones and Kristeen Young in U.S. show dates including Los Angeles and New York City.
Fred Armisen to lead 8G Band on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'

Funny man Fred Armisen also has a musical side. Seth Meyers recently tweeted: Here's the first photo of the new @LateNightSeth band, for his NBC show premiering Monday, February 24, 2014. Armisen, also a Saturday Night Live alum, will lead the 8G Band.
Busta Rhymes joins UK festival Bestival with headliners Beck, Outkast and Foals

For the first time Busta Rhymes will be joining a festival in the UK, with Bestival taking place on the Isle of Wight in England, according to Telegraph UK. The Isle of Wight Festival will occur in the summer at Seaclose Park, and Bestival from September 4th to September 7th, 2014 in Robin Hill country park. The festival has grown steadily since its relatively recent start in 2004.
Boyce Avenue video of One Direction's 'Story of My Life' goes viral, 'No Limits' EP out in March with tour

Boyce Avenue's rendition of One Direction's "Story of My Life" is going viral. It's rare for them to do covers, as all the band produces and writes all original music. Their EP "No Limits" is set to come out in March, with a European tour to boot.
Lady Gaga and Britney Spears want to do a duet

"I would do a duet with Lady Gaga," Britney Spears said in an online chat back in December, according to US Weekly. "I think that would be a lot of fun. I think she's very different and interesting and intricate, and I like her as an artist." Gaga shot back with the tweet: "Let's do this bitch, it's time."
Justin Bieber to get baptized with Hillsong Church? Plus, Bieber's former bodyguard drops lawsuit

Justin Bieber has been spotted attending services at Hillsong Church in the past. The ceremony would be part of Hillsong, and Bieber was reportedly scoping out potential locations that have a private pool for the baptism.
Japanese girl band Chubbiness to release music this spring

Fashion Magazine CanCam and the music company Avex Network brought the "marshmallow girls" together last summer after a casting call. Avex is responsible for producing some of Japan's most popular acts, such as solo artist Ayumi Hamasaki. And...marshmallow girls? That's the term to describe Japanese women who are "bigger" than a slight, petite frame.
Angel Olsen releases new music video for "Hi-Five" [WATCH]

The month is finally here when Angel Olsen will release her second studio album, Burn Your Fire for No Witness. Leading up to the debut she has been releasing sneak peeks, with a music video for her first single, "Forgiven/Forgotten." She also shared her second single, "Hi-Five," and now the music video is officially out. Directed by Zia Anger, the Anger and Olsen decided to give a not to the pop star performances from the 1960s and 1970s, when the woman would have highly-choreographed moves.
Live from the Artists Den premieres with Phoenix show; season 7 includes Sara Bareilles, Vampire Weekend

The Live from the Artists Den series kicks off this Saturday, February 1st on public television. The season seven premiere starts with Phoenix, followed by Sheryl Crow, Sara Bareilles and Vampire Weekend.
Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline Isle of Wight Festival, joining Calvin Harris and Biffy Clyro

Back in December we first heard that Biffy Clyro would be playing Friday, June 13th at the Isle of Wight Festival. Calvin Harris will headline on Sunday and now we know Red Hot Chili Peppers will be the main act on Saturday, according to Telegraph. The festival is held in the United Kingdom and the band will be making a special stop for show, no other dates are set for the U.K. at this time.
'Politicizing Beyoncé' class offered at Rutgers University

Doctoral student Kevin Allred has created a curriculum for a Beyoncé class in the Department of Women and Gender studies at Rutgers University.
Katy Perry auctions meet & greet plus Prismatic tour tickets on Charitybuzz for Pablove Foundation

Katy Perry is teaming up with Charitybuzz to meet a lucky fan again, along with giving away tickets to her Prismatic World Tour. This year's charity is The Pablove Foundation, which not only works on pediatric cancer research, but also enhances the lives of children living with cancer via music and the arts.
Secret Artists Den show: Win free tickets to Fitz and The Tantrums in February

The Artists Den has just announced its next secret show, the soulful, indie pop band Fitz and The Tantrums. The show is Wednesday, February 5th in Los Angeles, and you can enter to win tickets here on the Artists Den website.
Watch Ariana Grande surprise MTV Artists to Watch audience when Tori Kelly covers 'Right There' [VIDEO]

The MTV Artists to Watch show at Los Angeles' House of Blues hosted a night of diverse acts: Rixton, Echosmith, Tori Kelly, Jake Miller and Fifth Harmony. What the audience didn't know was that Ariana Grande would be surprising them during Tori Kelly's already memorable set. As Tori Kelly was covering Grande's "Right There," Grande hopped onstage to join.
Throwback Thursday: "Pain in My Heart" by Otis Redding

Our Throwback Thursday hasn't been all that throwback lately. This track stands out as the namesake of Otis Redding's debut album, Pain In My Heart, recorded from 1962 to 1963. Redding strikes an unparalleled balance of smooth rasp. The song showcases the effortless feel that his voice is dropped from heaven, as its dug deep straight from the soul.
The Wanted is splitting up after 'Word of Mouth Tour'

The Wanted recently tweeted a link to fans explaining that they are breaking up post tour. The Wanted recently tweeted a link to fans explaining that they are breaking up post tour.
Watch Noel Gallagher slam Oasis music videos, and music video production in general

Buzzfeed, the site responsible for digging up viral video gold, has uncovered a video of various clips where Gallagher slams his own music videos.
Pussy Riot members to play Bringing Human Rights Home concert in New York?

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina of Pussy Riot have recently been released from prison. They will be at the Bringing Human Rights Home concert in Brooklyn, New York.
Hear Lorde's sister India Yelich-O’Connor cover 'Say Something'

Lorde (also known as Ella Yelich-O'Connor) has two sisters, and the youngest has just put out a cover song. Consequence of Sound has reported India Yelich-O'Connor posted "Say Something" on Soundcloud.
Watch singer Boggie undergo Photoshop makeover in 'Nouveau Parfum' video

The Budapest-born Boggie released a Photoshop makeover YouTube video for Nouveau Parfum in December. Vimeo followed, and you can watch the video before it goes viral from there.
Queen touring again? Brian May talks shows with Roger Taylor

Guitarist Brian May of Queen is hinting at upcoming shows with drummer Roger Taylor. Guitarist Brian May of Queen is hinting at upcoming shows with drummer Roger Taylor.
Miley Cyrus 'Ren & Stimpy' influenced 'Bangerz' tour to include free merchandise

Miley Cyrus recently said of her Bangerz tour: "I'll have things falling out of the sky that most people would sell at the merch table." Cyrus has selected Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi (John K.) to head up much of the set design. She'll be wearing costumes from Marc Jacobs and Jeremy Scott.
'American Idol' premiere ratings are out; will Harry Connick Jr.'s 'cradling' go viral?

Ratings for the "American Idol" premiere were down from last season. However, season 13 shows promise. Harry Connick Jr. is already owning his "cradling" move. Will it start trending?
Throwback Thursday: “Alphabet Town” by Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith's saturated voice drips with longing, ringing out every last drop until you're left as dried up and empty as the characters in "Alphabet Town." It's a song set against a backdrop that takes on a haunting mood of its own. The harmonica is used delicately; when it fades out all that's left is the lingering echo of Smith and his acoustic.