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Shonen Knife's Naoko Yamano Reflects on New Album 'Overdrive,' Being a Favorite of Kurt Cobain and Being "Very Lazy"

Shonen Knife has more than 30 years of music under its belt, along with the allegiances of alternative rock icons Nirvana and Sonic Youth. What more could a band ask for?
From Indian Lakes Brings A Corgan-Esque Ethereality to Rock on Its Triple Crown Debut 'Absent Sounds'

Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of.
5 Working Man's Songs from "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen to "Celebrate" Bosses Day

Bruce Springsteen is The Boss, and he's one of the best proponents of the working man in music today. So who else were we going to write about on Bosses Day?
'Love Gun' By KISS and Other Albums of Mass Love Destruction from Ted Nugent, After The Fire and More

If you read Joseph Degroot's story earlier, you know that KISS is rereleasing its classic album Love Gun later this year. It's an album that kickstarted the trend of "weapons + love" in the music industry, so we assembled a few that followed the formula, ranked from least to most dangerous.
Nielsen Soundscan Quarter Three: No Performer Has Gone Platinum in 2014 and Downloads Down...Industry Prays to Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks

Nielsen Soundscan rolled out its third quarter report for the music industry last week and, as you may have guessed, things continue to look bad.
Pepsi Hires Head of Music: Former Capitol and EMI VP Aims to Nurture Relationships with Emerging Performers (Maybe Announce Super Bowl Performer?)

Pepsi isn't new to the world of music but it seems to be turning things up. The company named Emma Quiqley its North American head of music (despite the world's most British name), a position that didn't exist prior to her hiring.
Ozzfest Heading to Mexico in The Form of Ozzfiesta: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society Listed to Perform So Far

Ozzfest was a central part of the hard rock year when it toured from 1996 to 2008 and a few years after. That ship seems to have sailed for the time being however. Namesake Ozzy Osbourne seems to be consolidating his touring showcase of metal into one big international event, taking place in Riviera Maya near Cancun in Mexico. Just to prove he's down with the international nature of the event, the operating title will be Ozzfiesta.
CL of 2NE1 Signing with Scooter Braun as K-Pop Star Aims to Strike It Big in America

CL of 2NE1 has signed with Scooter Braun as she looks to break it solo in the United States. If you follow the K-pop music scene, no doubt you've wondered how a genre that sells out arena shows around the United States whenever its big acts come to town, and that is the basis for one of Los Angeles' bigger music events of the year (K-Pop Fest), has never had an act with a U.
Pharrell Williams, Rick Rubin, David Guetta and More Profess Love of Roland TR-808 Drum Machine in Documentary '808'

Arthur Baker and Atlantic Films will release a documentary profiling the historic Roland TR-808 drum machine during 2015, simply titled '808.'
'South Park' Recap: Timmy Uses Ridesharing to Raise Money while Cabbies and Tesla Flip Out...Cartman and Co. Take The Week Off

Timmy disrupts local cab services (and electric vehicles?) with his ridesharing service, Handi-cap. SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched the episode yet and want to be surprised, don't read this article.
5 UK Musicians Who've Entered Politics, Celebrating 50 Years of Screaming Lord Sutch and 40 Elections Lost

Some celebrities have gone on to have wildly successful careers in politics. Just look at Ronald Reagan and Sonny Bono. Some, like British rocker and cult icon Screaming Lord Sutch, were less successful. Despite running for more than 40 positions and founding a still-operating political party-the Official Monster Raving Loony Party-Sutch managed to lose every single on of them. Check a few other musicians who have stood for office in the UK.
Taylor Swift and Meghan Trainor Swap Top Spot on Digital Downloads Chart Again; Probably A Moot Point When "Out Of The Woods" Numbers Arrive

Taylor Swift and Meghan Trainor switched places on the Digital Downloads chart again but it'll be a moot point when Swift's Out of The Woods" numbers come in.
Jason Aldean Keeps Country Album Streak Alive on Billboard 200 in Run Up to Taylor Swift's '1989'; Hozier Debuts High As Well

It's another big week on the Billboard 200, as if the music industry is leading up to Taylor Swift's inevitable release of 1989 with a series of pre-parties. Swift may not be country music anymore but the genre stepped up again this week.
Hakkasan Group Converting Caesar's Palace's Pure Nightclub to New Club Omnia, to Open on Las Vegas Strip Spring 2015

Nowhere in the United States is the EDM arms race more dramatic than Las Vegas and a new club is entering the mix. Which is to say the Hakkasan Group, which already operates the city's most hopping venue in MGM Grand's Hakkasan, will now be operating Omnia out of Caesar's Palace.
Garth Brooks Breaks His Own Ticket Sales Record with Minneapolis Concert Run, Announced St. Louis as Next Tour Stop

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Garth Brooks knows a thing or two about making a buck. That trend continues this week as the resurgent country star has broken his own record for most tickets sold for a one-city concert run. Again.
Taylor Swift New Single not 'Out of The Woods' in the UK, Pop Star Explains Distinction to Irritated British Fans

Taylor Swift's new single isn't available in the UK yet and British fans ain't happy about it.
Russian EDM Site Leaks DJ Mag Top 100 DJs List Early? Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren Supposedly Place Big

DJMag.com's annual list of the Top 100 DJs in the electronic dance music scene might be the most controversial "best of" list in music but that doesn't mean we, as fans, don't read it as soon as it comes out. It's scheduled to be announced on October 19 but, if Russian music site EDM News is honest, it's acquired the Top 100 (or at least the Top 70) early and has leaked them online.
Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Shakira Make The Hollywood Reporter's "Top 25 Latinos in Entertainment" List

The Hollywood Reporter released a list of the Top 25 Latino individuals who are impacting entertainment right now, noting the continual growth of the Latino population in the United States and how that growth will impact all entertainment industries will be impacted as these trends continue. The music industry wasn't particularly well represented on the list but that says more about the worth of the film and television industries more than it does about Latino involvement in music.
The Prodigy Announces Sleaford Mods Collaboration "Ibiza," A Single Sure to Please Britain's Most Surly Music Fans

Christmas came early for people who enjoy particularly grumpy British music! An Instagram post from The Prodigy reported that it has completed a collaboration with duo Sleaford Mods that will appear on its forthcoming album. The track is titled "Ibiza," after the international capital of electronic dance music...and a place where neither of these electronic acts is likely to enjoy visiting.
Soundcloud Posts $29 Million in Losses during 2013, Still Struggling to Reach Deal with Major Labels

Another day, another internet music service dropping a ton of money. Last week Music Times reported that Last.fm had lost $3.4 million during 2013 but that's nothing in comparison to what Soundcloud managed to drop: The Berlin-based music cite lost $29.2 million during the 2013 business year according to the filings reports acquired by TechCrunch.
Space Ibiza New York and Finding Performers for EDM's Most Renowned Club Franchise: Rob Toma and Life Beyond The Lighted Stage

Behind every nightclub that are individuals who schedule dozens of acts a night, from headliners like Tiësto to underground acts you'll recognize a few years down the line. Rob Toma has the responsibility of trying to get Space Ibiza New York to live up to its namesake, the Spanish club that annually tops rankings around the world.
Moon Taxi Guitarist Spencer Thomson on Progressive Banjo, BitTorrent and Thom Yorke "Stealing" His Band's Best Ideas

Thom Yorke made headlines and a decent chunk of change with his BitTorrent release plan for 'Tomorrow's Modern Boxes.' Alas Nashville's Moon Taxi beat him to the punch by just less than a month.
50 Years of Bullet Trains and The Tokyo Olympics: Celebrating Japan's Big Anniversaries with J-Pop and Classical Music on Each

This year, 2014, is one of several momentous anniversaries for the nation of Japan. It marks the 50th birthday for the nation's revolutionary Shinkansen bullet trains, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo Olympics. As Japan celebrates a golden anniversary for several huge accomplishments, consider some songs reflecting on the respective events.
David Allan Coe Cracks into Billboard 200 with '17 Greatest Hits' Nearly 30 Years after Its Debut...Still a 'Longhaired Redneck'

Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of.
Bjork Confirms New Album for 2015 in Apology for Upcoming Absence from London Film Festival 'Biophilia Live' Premiere

Björk has made it official that she'll be releasing a new album during 2015 following weeks of speculation.
New York City Council Supports Justice for Jazz Artists Campaign, Which Doesn't Mean Jazz Clubs Will Necessarily Negotiate

New Orleans is seminal in the history of jazz, and St. Louis and Chicago have had a heck of a run with the genre themselves. There's no denying the the ultimate capital of jazz has to be New York City however. Although the biggest performers have moved from famous clubs like the Blue Note and Birdland to big stages such as Lincoln Center, the city retains its relevance to the scene. Hence why it's important for the city itself to help support the cause and encourage performers to stay. New York's city council recently passed Resolution 207 A, a statement expressing support for the Justice for Jazz Artists campaign.
Last.fm Cuts Losses During 2013 But Still Ends Up $3.4 million In The Hole

Things aren't looking so hot over at Last.fm, the London-based music site. The company posted an overall loss of $3.4 million during 2013, according to a report from Companies House.
EDM News: Martin Garrix Playing Secret New York New Year's Eve Show, SFX Takes Hit Based on Faulty Stock Tips

EDM News: Martin Garrix Playing Secret New York New Year's Eve Show, SFX Takes Hit Based on Faulty Stock Tips
Luis Coronel Tops Latin Charts with 'Quiero Ser Tu Dueño,' Youngest Latin Album Chart Topper Since Jessie Morales in 2001

Banda performer Luis Coronel became the first teenager in quite some time to land atop the Top Latin Albums chart as his 'Quiero Ser Tu Dueño' rose to the no. 1 spot last week. The last time someone younger than him managed the feat was during 2001 when Jessie Morales scored the no. 1 album with 'Homejae A Chalino Sanchez' (Morales was also 18 when he topped the charts, although he was a few months younger than Coronel is now).
Celebrating 30 Years Since Ringo Starr Debuted on 'Thomas & Friends': Musicans and Animated Shows

Ringo Starr never got the credit he deserved as a member of The Beatles, always relegated to taking shots from the fans of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. He landed the greatest gig of any of them during October of 1984 however: The original narrator for the show Thomas & Friends. Starr would star for three years on the program and profoundly affect thousands of children's lives far more than any Beatles song ever could.