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Nickelback's Ryan Peake on Dodging Wikipedia, Building 'Circles of Doom' and Battling U2 for Most Loathed

Nickelback is one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st Century, yet guitarist Ryan Peake—who's been with the band for the entirety of its run—doesn't have a Wikipedia page. Music Times spoke to Peake as his band tours in support of its new album, No Fixed Address, so that future generations of reporters won't have to work as hard as we did to research this guy. Peake discussed amped-up stage modifications, the potential for bluegrass on the band's next album, and whether Nickelback can rival U2's iTunes release in terms of generating hate for the group.
7 Musicians with Curious Compulsion/Addictions: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne and More

A Swedish man was approved for disability this week due to his addiction to heavy metal. Celebrities such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Avril Lavigne might not be that quirky but they do have somewhat obsessive habits.
Imagine Dragons Dominates Neutral Billboard 200 with 'Smoke + Mirrors'; Drake and Fifty Shades Soundtrack Stay Strong

Imagine Dragons started out strong on the Billboard 200 with its second album Smoke + Mirrors, debuting at no. 1 with the band's highest sales week ever. Although its last album Night Visions has sold more than 2.5 million copies, those sales came from its staying-power, whereas its highest selling week was "just" 83,000 copies. Dragons' new set debuted with 195,000 equivalent album sales after its first week.
Krokus Announces First U.S. Tour in More Than 25 Years with 'Classic' Lineup'; Will Also Play Monsters of Rock Cruise

If you need a concert to go to with your weird uncle this year, this might be the one: Swiss heavy metal band Krokus has announced its first tour of the United States in nearly 25 years.
Apple Inc. Ordered to Pay $532.9 Million for iTunes Patent Infringement Lawsuit; What Tech Companies Are Next?

Apple Inc. has taken a major hit as a federal jury in Texas has ordered the computing giant to pay $532.9 million to patent licensing firm Smartflash LLC, which had alleged that the iTunes software violated three patents held by the company.
Robert Sillerman Floats Plan to Buy Back Remaining Public Shares of SFX Entertainment; How Much Is He Offering?

SFX Entertainment may not be a public commodity too much longer if Robert F.X .Sillerman has his way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the CEO of the electronic music giant has proposed a plan by which he might buy back all the shares of the outfit's stock currently owned by outside sources.
Willie Nelson, Allison Krauss and Union Station to Attempt Tour Together for Second Summer in A Row

Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss will once again attempt to do a joint tour together, after last summer's plan fell apart following health concerns for the latter vocalist. The pair are back together for at least nine concert stops this summer. The shows will start out west in Montana and pretty much stay there, with a majority of the dates taking place in California.
Swedish Heavy Metal Fan Gets Disability Payments for Music Addiction to 'Avoid Being Discriminated Against'

A Swedish man is now eligible for disability citing his addiction to heavy metal music. And yes, this is something that's been approved by the bureaucracy. Roger Tullgren's compulsion toward heavy guitar music began when he listened to his first Black Sabbath at the age of 2.
7 Oscar Performances Ranked: From Lady Gaga to John Legend, Rita Ora and More...What Performance Comes in at No. 1?

'Hawkman,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' politically-charged speeches and general public debate over Neil Patrick Harris's role as a host are on the tips of everyone's tongues, but it's fair to say that the music performances stole a fair amount of attention at film's biggest night. Several of the performances got Twitter going like nothing else. We're going to risk our necks and rank the night's seven live performances, from John Legend to Lady Gaga.
5 Acts Left at Cash Money Following Inevitable Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj Exodus: Austin Mahone Among Best Hopes

Cash Money is on the brink of losing Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga and perhaps even more performers. So who does Birdman have left? Believe it or not, Limp Bizkit and Austin Mahone may be his best bets.
Former Hot Boy Turk Next Rapper to Sue Cash Money; Joins Lil Wayne, Tyga and Drake in Wanting Out

Cash Money is going to be bleeding cash if it can't get its legal affairs in order as rapper Turk has jumped on the trend of suing the hip-hop label. Lil Wayne is suing Birdman and Cash Money for $51 million while seeking a release from the label, while Turk is suing for "only" $1.3 million, alleging "shady accounting."
Nothin' But A 'G' Thang: Warren G and Kenny G Teaming Up for 'Regulate' Performance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

It ain't nothin' by a 'G' thang. The hip-hop world was devastated by the death of the iconic Nate Dogg during 2011, however Warren G was not going to let the pair's hit single "Regulate" go to the grave as well. The rapper will be performing the song tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live along with fellow "G" and saxophonist Kenny G, fulfilling a joke that your correspondent made during his junior year of high school.
Antony Hegarty of Antony and The Johnsons Producing New Electronic ANOHNI Project with Hudson Mohawke, Oneohtrix

Antony Hegarty of Antony and The Johnsons fame announced a new album for 2015 although it won't be under the name of her established act. The album, Hopelessness, will be released by Hegarty under the alias ANOHNI, according to a Facebook post from the performer. Hudson Mohawke and Oneohtrix Point Never will join the vocalist in producing the album.
Paul McCartney Live Show Wins Major Tour of The Year at Pollstar Awards; Nashville Venues Use Hometown Advantage

Most eyes may have been on the Academy Awards last night but a few folks in Nashville were also aware of the ongoing Pollstar Awards, the yearly ceremony dedicated to live music-tours and venues. Paul McCartney was the night's big winner in that he took the prize for Major Tour of The Year, the afternoon's headlining trophy.
Oscars 2015: Alexandre Desplat Wins Other Music Prize as 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' Takes Best Original Score

Alexandre Desplat took home the prize for the other Oscar in music, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Score with his works for The Grand Budapest Hotel. He took advantage of his good odds-two of the five nominations for the prize were in his name-to win his first Oscar in eight nominations.
Psy's 'Gentlemen' Video Cracks 800 Million Views, No. 10 All Time: What Are YouTube's Other Most-Watched Videos?

Psy has YouTube on lock with "Gangnam Style" and "Gentlemen," respectively, which are the no. 1 and 10 most watched videos of all time. What other performers landed in the Top 10? Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Eminem are among the names.
7 Best Original Song Oscar Winners, Not Even Nominated at Golden Globes: Three 6 Mafia, Melissa Etheridge and More

Perhaps the most common complaint about Awards Season, especially The Oscars, is that we often have some idea who's going to win. All of the nominees are the same and many of the winners are the same as well. Someone forgot to tell those at the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes when it comes to original songs however: Seven of the fifteen Grammys for Best Original Song have gone to acts not even nominated for a Golden Globe for the same category. Here's a rundown of what won the Grammy in those respective years and what took home the Golden Globe.
Oscars 2015: How Winning Best Original Song Trophy Boosted Sales of 'Let It Go,' 'Skyfall' and More Past Victors

The Oscars 2015 has a decent list of tracks up for Best Original Song—"Glory" by Common and John Legend, Glen Campbell's "I'm Not Gonna Miss You," Adam Levine's "Lost Stars," Rita Ora's "Grateful," and the "Everything Is Awesome" collaboration between Tegan and Sara and The Lonely Island—but how does a win affect sales of the song?
Independent Music Label Reveals What Streaming Services Pay Best: YouTube Looks Nice While Spotify Lags (Last Place Might Surprise)

If you're engaged with the debate over how much streaming services such as Spotify are paying performers for their wares and want to take your business to those who reward performers most, this chart from Digital Music News might help you in your quest. The site got data from an American independent label (unnamed to protect the imprint's business interests) with a global distribution deal with a "major" digital distributor.
Grammy Performances Bring Sales Boosts to Sam Smith, Beck, Brandy Clark, Ed Sheeran and Music in General

If you read this week's reports on the Billboard 200 and the Albums Sales Chart then you're aware already that The Grammys had a huge positive impact on the sales of several performers, including Sam Smith and Beck. Billboard has released a full report of the night's live performances and how the ceremony affected this involved.
Scarlett Johansson and Este Haim Join 'Super Pop' Group The Singles, Release First Song 'Candy' [LISTEN]

Scarlett Johansson is the newest actor to jump into a music project during 2015 as she announced a collaboration with Haim member Este Haim, titled The Singles. Songwriter Holly Miranda, indie soul performer Julia Haltigan and soul vocalist Kendra Morris are also included in the group, which a press release describes as "super pop."
Arcade Fire's Will Butler Promoting Solo Album with Daily Song Series Inspired by The Guardian's Articles

Will Butler, guitarist for Arcade Fire, is promoting his forthcoming solo album Policy by doing an advertising campaign with The Guardian. It won't be anything at all like Blur's cryptic advertisement announcing Magic Whip last week: Butler will teams up with the British newspaper to release a new song a day based on an article in that publication.
Oscars 2015: Best Original Song Music Videos Ranked, From 'Glory' to 'Everything Is Awesome' [WATCH]

What music video for the Best Original Song Nominees is Best? We rank those for 'Glory' by John Legend and Common, 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You' by Glen Cambell, 'Grateful' by Rita Ora, 'Lost Stars' by Adam Levine, and 'Everything Is Awesome' by Tegan and Sara/The Lonely Island.
Oscars 2015: 5 Best Original Song Performances Ranked: Adele, Idina Menzel and The Swell Season Sing for Their Trophies

Academy Award viewers are in for a treat this weekend as every nominee for Best Original Song is set to be played during the festivities: Tegan and Sara will team with The Lonely Island for "Everything is Awesome," John Legend and Common will rehash their spectacular Grammy performance of "Glory," Rita Ora will sing "Grateful," Adam Levine will be there for "Lost Stars," and Tim McGraw will step in for the ailing Glen Campbell on "I'm Not Gonna Miss You." We rank the last five live performances of songs that won Best Original Song at the Oscars.
JD McPherson Does Best Playing Roadhouse-Happy Rock on Second Album 'Let The Good Times Roll'

JD McPherson specializes in shufflin' roots rock, which is what he does best during 'Let The Good Times Roll,' his second LP from Rounder Records.
'Amen Break' Fundraiser Gathered $6,000 So Far for Copyright Owner of Greatest Sample in History

The owner of the greatest sample in history, the "Amen Break," is receiving some financial restitution thanks to a new online fundraising campaign, although it barely scrapes the surface of the profit its brought hundreds of performers since its creation.
Garth Brooks Dublin Croke Park Cancellations Gets Mock-Up in Irish Play 'Are You There Garth? It's Me, Margaret'

Garth Brooks still hasn't found a way to reschedule the Dublin shows that were so disappointingly cancelled last year but an Irish theatre company has found a way to make some sort of entertainment out of the mess. Are You There Garth? It's Me, Margaret will tour the nation later during 2015.
Madonna's 'Living For Love' No. 1 on Dance Club Chart, Tying Her with George Strait for Billboard Record

Madonna and the first official single from her forthcoming album Rebel Heart, "Living For Love," got to no. 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart. That makes it the 44th song from the performer to top that particular chart, which ties her with George Strait for the most songs atop any single chart. He's been no. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart 44 times as well.
Starbucks Music: Coffee Chain to Stop Selling CDs After March 2015, What's Company's Next Move for Tunes?

Most people go to Starbucks with the intention to buy a coffee but many also find themselves with a new CD on the wait out the door. No longer: The company announced that it would be cutting sales of CDs in its 21,000 stores at the end of March 2015.
TLC Kickstarter Ends on Schedule with $430,000 Raised for New Album, Thanks to Katy Perry and Other Fans

The time to donate for TLC's new album ended Thursday on Kickstarter and the group has more than enough to fund the new record: $430,000 to be precise. The duo—it doesn't seem like T-Boz and Chilli will aim to find a replacement for deceased member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes—had set a goal of $150,000 for funding the new project initially.