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  • Gwen Stefani 'This Is What the Truth Feels Like' Review: Junk Mail

    here was a good bit of potential on this album -- the power and poppy punch of "Make Me Like You," "Misery" and "Used to Love You" proved that. But, once you moved away from the teaser tracks (and album standout "Truth," which should be the next single), there wasn't much here. But, even if the results were a little mixed, I will say it's nice to hear Gwen writing from an honest place again.

  • Rihanna 'ANTI' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Middleton, John Gonzalez and Lindsay Haddox chat about Rihanna's new album, ANTI.

  • 10 Best Albums of 2015: Kendrick Lamar, Carly Rae Jepsen, Adele & More

    2015 has come and gone, but the music that made the last 12 months still remains. Though the airwaves last year may have been filled with sultry R&B, bizarre viral hits and more Justin Bieber than a lot of people find tolerable, in all corners of the musical spectrum, some of the best music in years was rolled out. From Kendrick Lamar's anthemic album for change to Adele's triumphant return, from the personal heartbreak of Purity Ring to the raw mourning of Sufjan Stevens, here are 2015's 10 best albums.

  • 25 Best Songs 2015: The Weeknd, Drake, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar & More

    Among your “Pretty Girls” and Vine stars, you had real gems in 2015. From some surprise pop breakthroughs from the likes of Jason Derulo and The Weeknd to touching indie songs from Braids and Sufjan Stevens and some of the most fiery rap in years from Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, this year was not wanting for great songs.

  • Adele '25' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Middleton, John Gonzalez and Lindsay Haddox chat about Adele's new album, 25.

  • Justin Bieber 'Purpose' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Middleton, John Gonzalez and Lindsay Haddox chat about Justin Bieber's new album, Purpose.

  • Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale Divorce Caused by Nanny Cheating Scandal?

    Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's divorce earlier this year shocked the alt-rock world earlier this year, but if new reports are to be believed, the split was a longtime coming. Apparently, the Bush frontman had been cheating on his The Voice coach wife for three years with someone close to the family: their nanny.

  • 5 Seconds of Summer 'Sounds Good Feels Good' Album Review: Junk Mail

    5 Seconds of Summer is still trying to find the balance between pop and punk, but Sounds Good Feels Good demonstrates good growth for this Aussie foursome. Lyrically, this album is far more mature than the band's self-titled debut and these guys still know how to craft a good hook. Now, they just need to break away from that "boy band" stigma and they can potentially usher an era of rock back onto the charts.

  • Selena Gomez 'Revival' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Selena Gomez 'Revival' Album Review: Junk Mailx Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day.

  • Avicii 'Stories' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Avicii expanded his musical palate on Stories. He helped change the pop conscious in 2013 by fusing EDM and country (though Rednex "Cotton Eye Joe" was a pioneer). Now he continues that trend with tracks like "City Lights" and "Broken Arrows," but also builds on that with more hip-hop, reggae and disco influenced songs. There are definite future hits in here that will join "Waiting For Love" on the radio, but as an album it can get a little messy and was slightly top-heavy.

  • Fetty Wap Debut Album Review: Junk Mail

    Fetty Wap is a proven hitmaker, but it seems as though he kept it in his comfort zone for his debut album. If you've heard him on the radio at all (and you have), then you've basically heard all of this album. Wap needs to prove that he can break outside of that box if he wants to maintain relevancy a la the rap greats. Otherwise, he'll be the next to check into the "Holidae Inn" in the sky.

  • Lana Del Rey 'Honeymoon' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Middleton, Johny Blue and Lindsay Haddox chat about Lana Del Rey' new album, Honeymoon.

  • Junk Mail: The Libertines 'Anthems for Doomed Youth' Album Review

    The Libertines brought that familiar blend in to Anthems for Doomed Youth, doing what they did best just doing it 11 years later. This album felt like magnificent continuity in to what Up the Bracket and The Libertines established all those years ago. While age may have not been the best remedy for Barat and Doherty's vocals, their chemistry is still palpable and just there's nothing better out there. Will this be remembered as a classic like The Libertines? Probably not. But we're damn lucky to have this album.

  • Junk Mail: The Weeknd 'Beauty Behind the Madness' Album Review

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Middleton, Johny Blue and Lindsay Haddox chat about The Weeknd's new album, Beauty Behind the Madness.

  • Junk Mail: Luke Bryan 'Kill the Lights' Album Review

    Time to "Kick the Dust Up," turn it up, up, etc. We're here to review Luke Bryan's Kill the Lights. Bryan is arguably the biggest name in mainstream country right now, and he's carrying the torch of what some like to call "bro country." On this, his fifth studio album, Bryan does what he does best: he brings heavy basslines, big drums and a voice heavily rooted in a Southern accent to songs about finding love and partying in cornfields.

  • Beyonce May Join Mary J Blige, Queen Latifah in NBC's 'The Wiz'

    NBC's live production of The Wiz could get a huge star added to the bill. Days after Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah were confirmed for the cast, today (July 30), rumors hit hard that none other than Beyoncé could be taking on one of the play's big roles.

  • One Direction Stomp on Naughty Boy Pinata in Concert

    Everything seems to be good between One Direction and its former bandmate Zayn Malik now, but things are not OK between the boy band and Malik's (former?) producer Naughty Boy. During an On The Road Again Tour stop in Kansas City last night (July 28), 1D members Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson stomped on a piñata with the likeness of Naughty Boy.

  • Junk Mail: Prince Royce 'Double Vision' Album Review

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Yasmin Merchant, Ryan Middleton and Armon Sadler chat about Prince Royce's new album, Double Vision.

  • Demi Lovato, Wilmer Valderamma Engaged? No, But 'Cool for the Summer' Singer Would Say Yes!

    Demi Lovato and boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama are deeply in love, but that doesn't mean that the "Cool for the Summer" singer and her beau will be tying the knot anytime soon. In a new interview, the 22-year-old pop star opened up about her, at times, controversial relationship with the former That '70s Show actor and even admitted that she's open to getting engaged and would marry him if he asked.
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