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LouFest 2014: Cake's John McCrea Talks Follow-Up To 'Showroom of Compassion,' Disdain For Tech Companies, State Of Music Industry, And More
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." -
Alicia Keys Details New Album: 'Girl On Fire' Crooner Says Pharrell-Produced Effort Is 'The Best Music I've Ever Done'
Alicia Keys has revealed new details about her forthcoming album. Her albums have often been released in November and December, but a she has a different time of due date this time around: her second baby. -
'Somebody That I Used To Know' Singer Gotye Forms Political Party With His Band The Basics To Run In 2014 Australian Elections
Gotye (born Wally De Backer) of "Somebody That I Used To Know" fame has formed a political party with his band The Basics to run in November's Victorian State election in Australia, The Guardian reports. De Backer and his bandmates Kris Schroeder and Tim Heath are forming The Basics Roc'n'Roll party to run as the antithesis to what Schoreder described to The Guardian as "lifelong politicians." The platform they are running on is based on three key principles: innovation, education, and rock 'n' roll. -
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intentionally wanting to stir up trouble, the content of their latest effort challenges gender roles and some of the outdated views still held in the South.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. -
Chief Keef Teases Kanye West Collaboration 'Nobody' Cover Art On Instagram
Last month, Chief Keef previewed "Nobody," his collaboration with fellow Chicago native Kanye West, in a post on Instagram. Now he has shared what appears to be multiple versions of the cover art. The track is expected to be included on Keef's long-overdue album Bang 3, XXL Magazine reports. -
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. -
Kendrick Lamar Sued Over Improper Sampling On 'Rigamortis' Off 'Section.80' [LISTEN]
Two musicians, Eric Reed and Willie Jones, are suing Kendrick Lamar for allegedly ripping off their music for his essential 2011 track "Rigamortis," TMZ reports. -
Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus Debut New Song 'Never Catch Me' Off Upcoming Album, You're Dead! [LISTEN]
As previously reported, Flying Lotus has been working on new album for his Captain Murphy hip-hop side project but was forced to delay it because Kendrick Lamar has been holding on to his beats, and he's unsure whether those songs will go on Lamar's record. -
Aphex Twin Announces Global 'Syro' Listening Parties In September
Aphex Twin has announced a series of listening parties for fans to hear his new album, Syro. Aphex Twin has announced a series of listening parties for fans to hear his new album, Syro (pronounced "sigh-ro"). -
Kendrick Lamar, Nas To Headline One Music Fest In Atlanta With Jhene Aiko, Method Man, And More [LINEUP]
Atlanta's ONE Music Fest is celebrating it's five-year anniversary this year and have tapped hip-hop heavyweights Nas and Kendrick Lamar for headlining performances. -
Harry Styles Wears Michael Sam Rams Jersey To Show Support During St. Louis Concert
Although it's already the No. 2 selling jersey among 2014 NFL rookies, the Michael Sam #96 Rams jersey will probably get another sales boost thanks to Harry Styles. The One Direction singer showed his support for Sam at a concert in St. Louis, where Sam plays for the Rams. -
Common Launches AAHH! Fest In Chicago, Reveals Inaugural Lineup
Common has announced a new hip-hop festival to take place in his hometown of Chicago. The one-day event, dubbed AAHH! Fest, will take place September 21 in Union Park, the Chicagoist reports. -
Lil' Kim Remixes Iggy Azalea's 'Fancy,' Boasts About Her Fashion Sense [LISTEN]
Lil' Kim is on a remix roll, this time she hopped on Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" featuring Charli XCX for a 55-second rendition. -
Lupe Fisco, Common, Jennifer Hudson Team Up On 'Remission' For Stand Up To Cancer [LISTEN]
Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson and Common recorded an inspirational track called "Remission" for Stand Up to Cancer, a groundbreaking grassroots movement that raises funds to accelerate the pace of cancer research. The song is a remix to Fiasco's "Mission," a song about fighting cancer featured on his upcoming album Tetsuo & Youth. -
Jack White, Eddie Vedder & Paul Simon Took Picture Together At Seattle Mariners Game [PHOTO]
Seattle's wild card team the Mariners took on the Texas Rangers yesterday at Seattle's Safeco Field, but this time they had rock 'n' roll on their side (though they still lost). Three legendary rockers all showed up and took a picture together: Jack White, Eddie Vedder, and Paul Simon, Consequence of Sound reports. -
Logic Premieres 'Driving Miss Daisy' Featuring Childish Gambino, Ahead of Debut Album Release [LISTEN]
Logic is prepping for his Def Jam Recordings major label debut following the release of a handful of mixtapes, including his Young Sinatra trilogy. -
Miley Cyrus To Headline Inaugural Australia iHeartradio Festival
Miley Cyrus has been revealed as the headliner for the inaugural Australia iHeartRadio Festival this October, Billboard reports. -
Jennifer Hudson Reveals 'JHUD' Tracklist Featuring Iggy Azalea, R. Kelly, T.I., Pharrell, And Timbaland [LISTEN]
Jennifer Hudson is letting everyone know who she is on her upcoming third studio album, JHUD. Ahead of its September 23 release via RCA. -
Lil' Kim Goes After Nicki Minaj Again On A 'No Flex Zone' Remix Of Her Own [LISTEN]
No surprise here. Lil' Kim is going after Nicki Minaj again this month (subtly at least) with a new freestyle over Rae Sremmurd's "No Flex Zone," following Minaj's freestyle of the cut from last month. -
50 Cent, G-Unit Talk Reunion, Brotherhood In Shade45 Interview [LISTEN]
50 Cent and G-Unit reunited earlier this year and released their comeback EP, The Beauty of Independence, to everyone's surprise following the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, and newcomer Kidd Kidd sat down with MTV's Rob Markman on SiriusXM's Shade45 to talk about why and how they got back together. -
Ryal Goes Disco-Pop With Debut Single 'City Lives' Off Upcoming New EP [Exclusive Premiere]
After her band Strip Darling went on a self-prescribed hiatus roughly two years after their debut LP, singer Jacque Ryal was inspired to write a plethora of pop songs at her home base, The Music Building, the historic rehearsal studio where Madonna got her start. "It was time to stop, break musical habits, redefine what I want," she said in a statement. "It is time to reinvent, dance, wear pink lipstick and use hairspray again." Out of this desire, Ryal was born -- her eponymous story of self-discovery and finding one's own rhythm. -
Usher Teases 'She Came To Give It To You' Video, Featuring Nicki Minaj, Produced By Pharrell Williams [WATCH]
Fresh off his MTV VMA performance, Usher debuted a 30-second teaser for the "She Came To Give It To You" featuring Nicki Minaj off his upcoming studio album, UR. -
G-Unit Drops 'Ahhh Sh-t' Video Featuring Footage Of Police Brutality And Protests Inspired By Ferguson and Michael Brown [WATCH]
Earlier this month, G-Unit's 50 Cent, Young Buck, and Kidd Kidd dropped the Michael Brown-inspired track "Ahhh Sh*t." Now they've released a video for it, which features clips of random footage of police brutality and protests as well as some of the song's lyrics. -
VMAs 2014: Drake Gives Belated Acceptance Speech In Boston For Best Hip-Hop Video Win [WATCH]
Drake wasn't present at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards when he won the Moonman for Best Hip-Hop Video with the "Hold On, We're Going Home" visuals. Instead, his friend Common accepted the award on his behalf. However, during last night's Drake Vs. Lil Wayne tour stop at Boston's Xfinity Center, he took the time to thank his fans for the honor. -
VMAs 2014: Beyoncé Leaves 'Flawless' Gift For Nicki Minaj In Dressing Room
Beyoncé tore the house down at the VMAs last night with an epic 16-minute performance and walked away with the Michael Jackson Vanguard award. But it's Nicki Minaj who says she's having the best week ever. -
Burning Man Cancels First Day Of Festival Due To Weather
Burning Man, the massive week-long arts festival that takes place in the Black Rock Desert in Northern Nevada, has cancelled the first day of its 2014 festivities due to severe weather. According to the festival's official Twitter account, the second day might get cancelled as well. -
Iggy Azalea Interviews Jennifer Lopez On 'House Of Style': 'Booty' Singer Says 'Fashion Follows Music' [WATCH]
MTV House of Style's newest host Iggy Azalea sat down with her idol and latest collaborator Jennifer Lopez at the Versace store on L.A.'s Rodeo Drive to talk about fashion and how it relates to music.
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