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Bruce Springsteen's First Seven Records—Including Born to Run and Born in The U.S.A.—Remastered for New Box Set

Bruce Springsteen's first seven records will all be remastered and rereleased as part of Bruce Springsteen: The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973-1984 (Rolling Stone).
25 Years Later: Music Times Remembers Irving Berlin's Most Influential Compositions from 'White Christmas' to 'God Bless America'

There are books upon books detailing the discography of Irving Berlin but Music Times has narrowed his legacy into six works, many that you may already recognize. All are worth a revisiting, whether that involves the original performers or modern recreations. Just know that Berlin stands tall over all of them.
Nirvana's Krist Novoselic and Original-Original Drummer Aaron Burckhard Meet Up at Mural Unveiling in Aberdeen

The least reunion-y Nirvana reunion occurred over the weekend in the band's hometown of Aberdeen, WA. Fans were excited that bassist Krist Novolselic, drummer Dave Grohl and additional live guitarist Pat Smear came together to team-up with a panel of live vocalists for the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction. This was nothing like that.
Miles Davis and John Coltrane's Last Tour as Miles Davis Quintet to Be Featured on 'All of You' Four-Disc Set

'All of You: The Last Tour' will feature four discs of material, some of which "have previously been available in a patchy and piecemeal fashion. This is the first time that a substantial body of the material recorded during the tour has been brought together in one collection," according to the press release issued (via JazzTimes).
Kanye Wests Joins Common as 'Surprise' Guest at AAHH! Fest; De La Soul, Lupe Fiasco and Jennifer Hudson Also Perform

Chicago is a land of many music festivals, so Common knew that he had to bring it for AAHH! Fest to make sure that the event could continue for another year. He brought it in the form of a *surprise* musical guest that everyone saw coming: Kanye West.
Iggy Pop to Give John Peel Lecture in October, on 'Free Music in a Capitalist Society'

The BBC has announced the speaker for the annual John Peel lecture, which will be held on October 16 and broadcast via BBC Four on October 19. Iggy Pop will be giving this year's address. The theme of his talk will be "Free Music in a Capitalist Society."
Thom Yorke Posts Photo of Mystery LP: Is It New Radiohead? New Atoms for Peace? JUST TELL US ALREADY.

Thom Yorke has started a wildfire of speculation among fans of himself and Radiohead after he posted what's either a very mysterious or very mundane photo on his Instagram account: A turntable spinning a white 12-inch record without any distinct markings. Naturally the world freaked out and had to ponder: Was it a new solo album from the vocalist? A new Atoms for Peace LP? God help us, a new Radiohead album?!?
The Ten Longest Streaks in The Billboard 200: Johnny Mathis, Metallica, Pink Floyd and More

Last week's sales marked the first time in 40 weeks that the Frozen soundtrack failed to make the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. Sure, the compilation still placed at no. 13 but it will be tough (and a long time) before we see it crack the Top 10 for albums spending the most weeks within the Billboard 200. Look below to see the top 10 and how far any album has to go before getting on the list.
Seven Performers with Troubles Traveling: The Beatles, Madonna, Amy Winehouse and More

Ten years ago on this day the United States was still feeling super paranoid after 9/11, so much so that noted pro-peace activist and folk singer Yusaf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens) was kept from entering the country. The nation cited the presence of his name on its "No Fly List." Check out some other performers who've had issues traveling abroad.
'Frozen' Soundtrack Falls out of Billboard Top 10 for First Time during 2014, Following 39-Week Run

As we noted earlier this week, the Billboard 200 Top 10 was dominated by new albums this week, with seven drops placing within the first five percent of the chart. That meant that after a 39-week run, the Frozen Original Motion Picture Soundtrack fell out beyond tenth place.
Spotify Use by University: California Polytechnic, Iowa State and UCLA Are among Most Musical (Listening at Least)

Spotify's partnership with Echo Nest has resulted in Insights, a blog revealing all sorts of listening data for us music nerds. One recent post looks at what colleges and universities across the United States listen to the most music.
EDM News: Axwell / Ingrosso Dropping New Album in 2015, Kygo to Replace Avicii at Tomorrow World

Some news coming in this weekend from the Electronic Dance Music front, one regarding a big album to look for next year and another a big name to watch for next weekend on the festival front. Behold!
David Bowie's New Album Ain't Coming Soon...CNN Misquoted Producer According to Tweet from Visconti

Remember the hubbub that started late last week when a producer close to David Bowie said that yes, the alt-rock legend would be releasing an album of new material "definitely soon"? Turns out that isn't true...just the result of a complicated yet fairly reasonable misquote.
Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis and More Perform at Ruby Dee Memorial Service in New York City

Actress Ruby Dee was honored by musicians and celebrities of other stripes at a memorial event held in her hometown of New York on Saturday. Among the musical acts in attendance were Alicia Keys, Harry Belafonte, Wynton Marsalis and Peter Yarrow.
Haim Dropping 'My Song 5' Single on Alana Haim-Shaped Vinyl

Fans of quirky vinyl are in luck with the new release for Haim's single "My Song 5." The 12-inch release will come in the shape of guitarist and youngest sister Alana Haim.
Jamie Foxx and DJ Mustard in Hot Water over 'Party Ain't A Party' Beat and Lyrics

It didn't take too long for Jamie Foxx to fall into legal trouble after releasing his first single in years. Foxx, 2 Chainz and producer DJ Mustard are being taken to court by Nontra Records, who claims that "Party Ain't A Party" is a virtual twin of a song owned by the label.
#Fugazi1888: Public Enemy, Morrissey and Pixies Try to Sell Their Classic Albums 100 Years Earlier

Music Times scrounged together a list of other classic 1988 performances and wondered what would happen if those same performers had to justify their works 100 years earlier, to jump on the #Fugazi1888 bandwagon.
Millenials Less About 'Things' (i.e. Albums) and More About 'Experiences' (i.e. Festivals) According to Eventbrite

Record sales are in the dumps...this cannot be denied. One thing might keep the music industry chugging however, as highlighted in an interesting article by Digital Music News. A study from Eventbrite indicates that although Millenials are cutting down spending on "things" (like albums, we suppose), they are spending much more on "experiences," such as music festivals.
The Rentals and 'Lost in Alphaville' Re-Polish Remnants of 'Songs About Time' with Help from Patrick Carney, Lucius

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.
Diddy, Dr. Dre and Jay Z: How Rick Ross Can Actually Get to The Top 5 of Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Kings List

Music Times looks at last year's five biggest earners as an attempt to give some moneymaking advice to Mr. Ross to help him literally make the Top 5 of the Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings list...and not just "in my mind."
Slipknot Drafts Ex-Against Me! Drummer Jay Weinberg as Joey Jordison Replacement? Laura Jane Grace Says 'Yes'

There's been plenty of speculation, at least among metal heads, as to who will be playing the drums on Slipknot's new album. Some very strong evidence has come out suggesting one particular candidate and we've got to admit, we're fairly surprised: former Against Me! drummer Jay Weinberg.
Phish Playing Miami for New Year's Eve after Skrillex & Diplo Lay Claim to Madison Square Garden

It totally skipped our mind Wednesday when we were reporting on Madison Square Garden's calendar for New Year's Eve what it meant that Diplo and Skrillex would be holding down the venue: Where was Phish gonna do its annual New Year's Eve revue? The good news is that the band found a new gig but the bad news (for us locals) is that it will be a long way from New York City, according to Billboard.
Luke Bryan Lists Farm Tour Dates, Announces Cole Swindell and Peach Pickers as Openers Once Again

It doesn't quite have the name recognition of Neil Young/Willie Nelson's Farm Aid (yet) but Luke Bryan's annual Farm Tour is still doing pretty well with a similar end in mind. The charitable run will hit the road once again during 2014 with a similar lineup in tow.
30 Years of The VMA's: Music Times Fixes MTV's Errors from 1984 for Michael Jackson, The Police and Herbie Hancock

Music Times looks back at the major awards presented at the 1984 rendition of the VMA's and makes the revisions that history needs for closure.
Celebrate Scottish Independence (Maybe) with Scottish Independent Musicians: Young Fathers, Paws, Amazing Snakeheads and More

We're a music site so we don't mess around with politics much, especially when it's going down on other continents. Still, we feel it's worthwhile to introduce you to acts who haven't quite broken through in America yet (and may be concerned with finding a new currency come Friday).
EDM Business Front: Pioneer Sells Off DJ Equipment Division and Splice Draws Funding from Tiësto and Scooter Braun

The music industry is undergoing constant lineup shuffles and big interactions between companies, but few are as fun to read about as the EDM industry because A) it's one of the newest genres to strike it big and B) the topics discussed are typically more interesting than somebody becoming a new executive at Universal Music or similar. This week we've got two new developments, both provided by Digital Music News.
New Year's Eve 2014: Diplo and Skrillex Will Headline Madison Square Garden Bash South of Times Square

Sure, you could be herded into metal cubicles and crushed up against other attendees for literally the shoe day at the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration, or you could head to Madison Square Garden about ten blocks south of there to check out Skrillex and Diplo as the new year rings in (and you'll be able to get up and go to the restroom whenever you want).
Jay Z and Beyoncé, One Direction, Eminem and Rihanna Help Boost Ticket Sales for Summer of 2014

Album sales are still continuing on their downward spiral but the live music industry hasn't hit the bottom yet. In fact, it seems to be heading upward based on the end-of-summer numbers introduced by Pollstar.
Jack White Lashes Out at Foo Fighters, Rolling Stone Magazine during Boston Concert Diatribe

Jack White is apparently bothered about how the media blows everything everyone says out of proportion and we at Music Times are more than happy to continue this unhealthy dichotomy. The guitarist's speech at his Boston Fenway Park show last night packed all of his vitriol into convenient quotes so hopeful we'll avoid get lashed out at in the future.
Dr. Dre's New Album Won't Be Called 'Detox,' Emcee/Producer Dropped That Title Years Ago

The most recent update on 'Detox' is that it won't be called 'Detox' at all.