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Starflyer 59 Are Back With New Album 'Slow,' Now Streaming in Full via NPR

Starflyer 59's new album 'Slow' is now streaming in its entirety over at NPR's 'All Songs Considered' -- the album drops next Friday, June 17. Don't forget to read our exclusive interview with Starflyer frontman Jason Martin for more info on the LP.
Prophets of Rage Will 'Bring the Noise' to the Republican National Convention in July

Prophets of Rage -- the new band from Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill members -- plan to shake things up at the Republican National Convention this July. Guitarist Tom Morello recently alluded to the band's civic plan.
Jack White Biography on the Way, White Stripes Singer Denies Involvement

A new biography on singer Jack White is reportedly in the works from author Nick Hasted. Recently announced by the Overlook Press, the publisher's declaration has led the White Stripes frontman to deny any involvement in the book's creation.
Bon Iver, Tame Impala and Tenacious D's Twitter Accounts Hacked

A few high profile recording artists fell victim to yet another Twitter hack yesterday. Tame Impala and actor Jack Black's duo Tenacious D had their official feeds compromised along with Bon Iver and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.
Muhammad Ali, 'The People’s Champion' and Heavyweight Legend, Dies at 74

Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer, Vietnam War objector and Islamic proponent known as "The Greatest of All Time" and "The People's Champion," died yesterday at 74. The historic fighter succumbed following a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
President Obama Proclaims June 2016 as 'African-American Music Appreciation Month'

United States President Barack Obama has officially declared this month of June 2016 as “African-American Music Appreciation Month.” The announcement was made yesterday by the president in a Presidential Proclamation.
Beck Unleashes New Single 'Wow,' Details Plans for Forthcoming Tenth Studio Album

Mr. Beck Hansen, otherwise known to pop music fans as just Beck, dropped a brand new single yesterday called "Wow." Following last year's one-off single from the artist, "Dreams," the track offeres a brief glimpse as to what Beck fans can expect in his upcoming tenth studio album.
Ba Da Ba Ba Bah: Rapper Pusha T Reportedly Wrote the Famous McDonald’s Jingle

Everyone knows the infamously ubiquitous refrain of "Ba-Da-Ba-Ba-Bah, I'm Lovin' It!" from inescapable McDonald's television and radio advertisements. Reportedly, that little ditty was penned by none other than GOOD Music rapper Pusha T.
Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon Not Actually Attacked by Coyote at LA Whole Foods

Last week, Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth was reportedly bitten by a coyote at a Los Angeles-area Whole Foods Market. Alas, the information turned out to be completely false, posted by a spoof Instagram account disguised as the health food grocery chain.
Prince Ascends the 'Billboard' 200 in Death, Sales of the Artist’s Back Catalog Surging

Venerable artist Prince is still making waves in the music world, even in death. Upon the artist's unexpected demise last month, sales and radio plays of the revered musician's catalog soared to formerly unseen heights.
Curren$y Drops New Mixtape 'The Legend of Harvard Blue,' Invokes '70s Pic 'Truck Turner'

Yesterday, rapper Curren$y dropped a new mixtape, 'The Legend of Harvard Blue.' The eight-song release is Spitta's sixth mixtape this year, its title deriving from a character's name in the 1974 Isaac Hayes blaxploitation film, 'Truck Turner.'
Death Grips Share New Song 'More Than the Fairy' Featuring Primus Bassist Les Claypool

Yesterday evening, enigmatic experimental hip-hop trio Death Grips unexpectedly shared a new song online. The cut, “More Than the Fairy,” features Les Claypool of Primus on bass. The new tune follows their just-released fifth album, 'Bottomless Pit.'
Bon Iver to Join Up with The National for 'Invisible Bridge' Concert This Fall

Justin Vernon of indie-folk fixture Bon Iver will join forces this fall with The National's Bryce Dessner for a special concert engagement called 'Invisible Bridge.' Dessner is curating the affair to take place September 25 at Philharmonie de Paris.
The Strokes Release New EP 'Future Present Past,' Share First Single "OBLIVIUS"

Legendary New York rock band The Strokes announced last week the release of a brand new EP called 'Future Present Past' and shared lead track, "OBLIVIUS." It is the band's first new material since their 2013 fifth album, Comedown Machine.
Bruce Springsteen Joined by Bono for a Duet in Dublin of Patti Smith's 'Because the Night'

At last night's Bruce Springsteen concert in Dublin, "The Boss" was joined on stage by legendary U2 singer, Bono, for a stirring rendition of Patti Smith's classic ballad, "Because the Night." The performance was captured on video -- watch it here!
RETRO: 'Young, Rich & Dangerous,' the Best Kris Kross Album That No One Ever Heard

Issued unseen in 1996, Kris Kross' third and final album is their swan song and a practically unheard hip hop jewel. 'Young, Rich & Dangerous' found the duo matured by fame, their emcee skills (and Jermaine Dupri's production) decidedly heightened.
The Thermals' Hutch Harris Talks Quitting His Day Job and Gauging His Band's Popularity

Thermals dude Hutch Harris lit up the blogosphere yesterday with a hilarious piece chronicling the modern life of an indie rock band: keeping a day job, social media maintenance and counting the fractions of pennies in royalty payments.
T.I. Concert Breaks Out in Gunfire; One Man Killed, Rapper Troy Ave Shot in Leg

At least four people were shot at rapper T.I.’s concert last night at New York’s Irving Plaza. The shooting transpired around 10 p.m. ET. One man was killed; three others wounded. The deceased, a 34-year-old man, was reportedly shot in the chest.
Paris Bataclan Massacre Survivor Criticizes Eagles of Death Metal's Jesse Hughes

An Eagles of Death of Metal fan and survivor of the Bataclan massacre in Paris has drafted an open letter to frontman Jesse Hughes criticizing the singer's recent media comments that insinuate venue staff were in collusion with the terrorists.
Thee Oh Sees Drop New Song "Plastic Plant" From Upcoming Album 'A Weird Exits'

San Francisco garage rockers Thee Oh Sees are gearing up to release 'A Weird Exits,' their 17th album. Yesterday, they dropped album cut "Plastic Plant," a psych-stomp sure to please the band's diehard fans. The band will tour the world this summer.
Bane Calls It Quits After 20 Years of Spirited Hardcore, Plays Final Shows Next Month

Legendary Boston hardcore band Bane are hanging it up after 20 years together. Four influential albums and innumerable world tours under their collective belt, they'll play two final shows next month at the Worcester Palladium in Massachusetts.
Oasis Brothers Squabble Amid Documentary News, Liam Calls Noel a 'Potato'

The Gallagher brothers, famed duo of Oasis, are back to fisticuffs this week after Liam tweeted a photo of sibling Noel labelled, "potato." The former bandmates' latest feud comes amidst news of an Oasis documentary to be released later this year.
David Bazan Embarks on Summer Tour in Support of His New Album 'Blanco'

Singer-songwriter David Bazan will head out on an extensive U.S. tour this summer in support of his latest album, 'Blanco.' The trek features openers Laura Gibson and Michael Nau and will commence on Wednesday, June 8 in Spokane, Washington.
Animal Collective Remixes Bob Dylan in Honor of the Tambourine Man's 75th Birthday

In celebration of Bob Dylan's 75th birthday today, experimental ravers Animal Collective have released a remix of Mr. Zimmerman's famed ballad "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" from his watershed 1963 sophomore album, 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.'
Seaside Holiday Drops "The End of All Things," Preps LP 'Grand Tours' for Summer Release

Ohio indietronica act Seaside Holiday are preparing to release their sophomore album, 'Grand Tours,' this summer. Protégés of homespun electro heroes Joy Electric, the brother-sister duo dropped single "The End of All Things" earlier this year.
Morrissey Nixes Scheduled Concert at Chicago Riot Fest This Fall, Celebrates 57th Birthday

Morrissey, the influential English singer who turned 57 yesterday, has reportedly cancelled his previously-announced appearance at this fall's Riot Fest in Chicago. News of the cancellation was issued by the artist today via website True to You.
Wilco Gears Up for Massive Summer Tour of North and South America

Everyone's favorite alt-country-gone-psychedelic-and-back rock band, Wilco, will launch a tour of North and South America this summer. Promoting their latest album, 'Star Wars,' the jaunt features opening acts Kurt Vile and Lucinda Williams.
Britney Spears at the Billboard Awards: Career-Spanning Medley Opens the Show

Britney Spears thrilled television audiences nationwide last night with a career-spanning medley of her hits as the opening number at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. The potpourri of chart-toppers included songs like "I'm a Slave 4 U" and "Toxic."
Jason Martin of Starflyer 59 Talks New Album 'Slow' and Return to Tooth & Nail Records [Q&A]

Seasoned shoegazers Starflyer 59 returns with new album 'Slow,' the band's first on Tooth & Nail Records in six years. Here, the group's frontman, Jason Martin, talks exclusively to Music Times about the new record and his lasting music career.
The National's Grateful Dead Tribute Compilation 'Day of the Dead' Out Today

'Day of the Dead,' the Grateful Dead tribute compilation curated by The National's Aaron and Bryce Dessner, is now available. The expansive five-disc box set features Dead covers by The National, Mumford & Sons, The Flaming Lips and many more.