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Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner says playing some of the bands older songs is like telling a joke for the 600th time

Arctic Monkeys had a huge year in 2013, and they are being recognized with eight nominations at the NME Awards. With a successful hit like the recent album AM, it's harder to go back to some of the early songs in the band's repertoire, according to frontman Alex Turner.
The late Gil Friesen's documentary about backup singers 'Twenty Feet From Stardom' gets Oscar nomination

Morgan Neville's acclaimed documentary film Twenty Feet From Stardom has been put in the running for an Oscar. The film takes a look at the lives of backup singers, the sometimes-overlooked stars who make huge contributions to the music world.
Snoop Dogg has been cleared to play shows in Australian despite a petition from a women's organization who called him a misogynist

Snoop Dogg has been granted an Australian work permit, which will allow the performer to appear at the Big Day Out festival on Jan. 19 on the Gold Coast as well as a few other shows.
Lorde talks about what it's been like to be so successful at a young age and shares her advice for aspiring artists during a Rolling Stone cover shoot [WATCH]

In a new cover story for Rolling Stone, Lorde (Ella Yelich-O'Connor) shares what her recent booming success has been like, what some of her inspirations are and what advice she has for any newcomers in the music industry.
The Strokes will perform live at the Governors Ball in June along with Outcast, Vampire Weekend and Jack White

It's been a while since The Strokes performed live, but it has been announced that the band will return to the stage at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York during the three-day event on Randall's Island between June 6 and 8.
Women We Love Wednesdays: Sharon Jones

It's no secret that women can rock just as hard, if not harder, than men. But there seems to be a disparity when it comes to their representation in the music industry. They are topping the charts but barely getting any slots at big name festivals (this years Coachella lineup is 90 percent male). To do what we can to celebrate these women and give them the positive recognition they deserve, each week Music Times will introduce you to a female in the music industry whom we love.
Bruce Springsteen sang about Chris Christie's New Jersey bridge scandal with Jimmy Fallon on 'Late Night' [WATCH]

Last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, the entire show was dedicated to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in honor of the legendary rocker's album release for High Hopes. In addition to an interview with Springsteen, discussing the record and responding to tweets from fans, Fallon hit the stage in the best way he knows how: dressed up, impersonating another musician.
Real Estate announced the upcoming release of the band's third album 'Atlas' and shared a video for the first single "Talking Backwards" [WATCH]

The New Jersey band Real Estate has announced its new album Atlas will be released on March 4 via Domino Records. The highly-anticipated follow-up to 2011's Days was announced on Facebook along with the first listen of the band's single "Talking Backwards."
Robert Downey, Jr. sang 'Driven To Tears' with Sting at the Police bassist and singer's birthday celebration, and he sounds incredible [WATCH]

Video of Ironman Robert Downey, Jr. singing at Sting's 60th birthday party back in October 2011 recently surfaced online. It's not the first time an actor or celebrity has joined a legendary musician on stage, but what makes this video amazing is that Downey, Jr. is actually an incredible singer. Who knew?
Courtney Love is defending a controversial tweet from 2010 in which she allegedly defamed her ex-attorney

Courtney Love went to court on Monday in a groundbreaking case. The case marks the first time a celebrity will defend an allegedly defamatory tweet in a U.S. courtroom.
David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel' will be released as a special 7" picture disc to celebrate the song's 40th anniversary

It has been announced that David Bowie's glam rock anthem "Rebel Rebel" will be released as a special edition 40th anniversary 7" picture disc this year. The song, released in February 1974, appeared on Bowie's acclaimed album Diamond Dogs and was the last glam hit for the iconic artist before his sound transitioned.
John Mayer recently split with his manager Michael McDonald and has teamed up with Lady Gaga's previous manager Troy Carter

John Mayer recently parted ways with longtime manager Michael McDonald of Mick Management and has apparently joined forces with Troy Carter, Lady Gaga's previous manager.
Harvard has appointed Herbie Hancock as the 2014 Norton Professor of Poetry, following in the footsteps of Robert Frost and T.S. Eliot

Legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock has been appointed by Harvard University as the 2014 Norton Professor of Poetry. With that honor, Hancock will deliver six lectures, each with a different subject, but the 73-year-old Oscar-winning composer told BBC they will "be mainly talking about my own experience and give them some stories."
Black Sabbath partners up with Converse for the second time with a band-inspired shoe

It might not be exactly what you'd expect on a pair of shoes traditionally designed for basketball, but it seems Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars have proven to be quite versatile.
will.i.am is looking to bring 3D technology to music merchandise

will.i.am is reportedly looking to revolutionize the type of merchandise sold at concerts, beyond your typical tee shirts and posters. He is working with 3D Systems, a 3D printing specialist, to take typical merch to the next level.
Ke$ha's mother blames producer Dr. Luke and other advisors for the pop star's eating disorder

It was recently revealed that pop singer Ke$ha would be heading to rehab to battle her eating disorder. In a recent interview with People, the star's mother Pebe Sebert is criticizing her 26-year-old daughter's producer Dr. Luke and other advisors who she says had a role in her bulimia.
Cee Lo Green is getting ready to release his new album 'Girl Power' and has plans for a Gnarls Barkley's return

Cee Lo Green has been most well known lately as a coach on NBC's The Voice, but for 2014 he's got a lot more to bring to the table including a new album Girl Power, which he's currently whittling down from 40 or 50 songs to 13 for a tentative release date in February or March, he told Rolling Stone.
Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders says it's good if guitars are less of a focus in current music

Everyone is busy projecting what albums, artists and types of music will be big in 2014, but Arctic Monkey's Matt Helders has a specific prediction, or at least preference. He told NME that he hopes guitar-centric music won't be at the top of the charts.
Haim says 'Yeezus' was a favorite album last year and they want to tap into their "inner Kanye" in 2014

A lot of people start a new year with goals and a vision toward what's next, and the same is true for Haim sisters after an amazing run in 2013.
Pixies say it is 'impossible' to replace bassist Kim Deal, but Paz Lenchantin looks like a good fit

Pixies fans were surprised with bass player Kim Deal left the band, and then it was another unexpected twist when Deal's replacement, Kim Shattuck was fired, much to her dismay. Now the legendary band has welcomed Paz Lenchantin, but it seems like the attempt to replace Deal has been a difficult one.
Paramore and Fall Out Boy will team up this summer for the North American 'Monumentour'

Apparently it wasn't supposed to be revealed quite yet, but with a leaked teaser video, it's now known that Fall Out Boy and Paramore will be hitting the road together this year on what they are calling Monumentour.
Bruce Springsteen took some time in a rare interview to talk about his album 'High Hopes' and what's coming up

Bruce Springsteen hasn't been known for being keen on giving interviews, but he recently decided to take some time with Rolling Stone to discuss his new album High Hopes, what he has planned for the future, his memoir and many other topics.
Neil Young told off the audience for clapping and chatting during his show at New York's Carnegie Hall

Neil Young played the first of four performances at New York's Carnegie Hall Monday night, and apparently he wasn't pleased with the audiences behavior at times. The New York Times reported that Young wasn't impressed with the crowd's offbeat clapping during his performance of "Ohio," a song he wrote after the 1970 Kent State shootings and recorded as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Women We Love Wednesdays: Neko Case

It's no secret that women can rock just as hard, if not harder, than men. But there seems to be a disparity when it comes to their representation in the music industry. They are topping the charts but barely getting any slots at big name festivals (this years Coachella lineup is 90 percent male). To do what we can to celebrate these women and give them the positive recognition they deserve, each week Music Times will introduce you to a female in the music industry whom we love.
Paul Simon tribute concert set for New York in March featuring The Civil Wars' Joy Williams and Bob Mould

On March 31, the tenth installment of the tribute series thrown by City Winery owner Michael Dorf will honor Paul Simon at New York City's Carnegie Hall. Dorf has put on the event over the previous nine years to raise money for music education.
Grizzly Bear might be calling it quits, at least that's how it seems right now

Grizzly Bear kicked off the new year by playing shows in Australia. On Sunday night, they played a sold-out performance at the world famous Sydney Opera House, and it seems that this might be that last show for the band, at least for the near future.
Watch recently unseen footage of Nirvana's final Los Angeles gig only 4 months before Kurt Cobain's death

In December 1993 at the Great Western Forum, Nirvana played their last show in Los Angeles before Kurt Cobain would sadly take his own life only 4 months later. The memory of the night, thus far, has been held in the minds of those who were there, but documentary filmmaker and friend of the band Dave Markey has now released footage he shot that night, sharing it with the world.
After posting a photo of her 13-year-old son Rocco holding a bottle of gin on New Year's Eve, Madonna responds: 'Calm down and get a sense of humor!'

Madonna recently posted a photo on Instagram that shows her 13-year-old son Rocco holding a bottle of gin, and it didn't gain a lot of positive responses.
Daft Punk will perform at the Grammys with drummer Omar Hakim, Pharrell, Nile Rodgers and Stevie Wonder

It was already an exciting announcement that Daft Punk would be performing at the 2014 Grammy Awards, but now it seems as though they are adding some impressive collaborators for the event.
Don Everly speaks about the loss of his brother Phil Everly and an emotional moment he had before he heard the sad news

The news of Phil Everly's passing on Friday has made a huge impact on the lives of other musicians and those of fans. But perhaps the deepest connection, despite previous feuding and lack of communication, was with his brother Don Everly, and he has spoken out about Phil's death.