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  • Lady Gaga, Eminem and M.I.A. reviewed with kittens by SPIN magazine

    There are some things that every rabid music fan loves: great reviews for the new album from their favorite acts. Some things that every rabid music fan loathes: terrible reviews for the new album from their favorite acts. And, there are some things that every decent human loves: kittens. Even those deathly allergic to cats (our sympathies), love memes and funny cat videos. SPIN, using pure PR genius, has tied all these things together into a can't-lose-review format: "Cute Reviews."

  • DEMF Festival returns to Detroit, possible competition to Movement; can both EDM festivals fit?

    Detroit's gathered acclaims for many music genres, from Motown to modern hip-hop, and from classic rock to current indie rock, it offers a little bit of everything. One genre that doesn't get much recognition outside of the city itself is electronic, and Detroit's role in its development. The city will now have two music festivals dedicated to that culture, thanks to the announcement that DEMF (the Detroit Electronic Music Festival) would be making a return in 2014.

  • David Byrne and original cast to stage 'Here Lies Love' to raise money for Philippines Typhoon Haiyan relief

    David Byrne, best known for fronting The Talking Heads and collaborating with St. Vincent, is resurrecting one of his most recent projects to benefit the relief mission in the Philippines. Here Lies Love, a play/live album put together by Byrne and Fatboy Slim will play for one night at Terminal 5 in New York City, with all proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders, specifically to aid the organization's work following the typhoon in the Philippines.

  • DJ Mustard signs deal for Roc Nation, music label of Rihanna and J. Cole

    Rihanna and J. Cole are two pretty big names in popular music. Look forward to DJ Mustard joining their ranks soon. The producer/beat-maker just signed to Roc Nation, the home of the previously mentioned artists, under an artist's contract of his own. He was previously signed under a management deal with the label.

  • Tuesdays Under 21: George Barnett

    It's easy to forget how young some of our favorite performers are when they enter the music world. From Michael Jackson's Jack 5 debut at the age of 11, to Lorde's chart-topping single "Royals" at the age of 16, it doesn't take much life experience to make a splash in the music industry. Tuesdays Under 21 is a Music Times feature dedicated to bringing attention to talented musicians and performers under the age of 21. Who knows? They just might be the next big thing.

  • Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church among supporting acts at George Strait's final concert

    George Strait may have just won Entertainer of The Year at the Country Music Association Awards, but that hasn't swayed his decision to call it a day at the end of his 2014 tour. The June 7, 2014 date at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX had been previously announced as the final date on "The Cowboy Rides Away" tour, but we all knew that it would have to be a blowout of the epic variety. Strait and his team have come through, assembling an all-star supporting cast for his final show.

  • 'Royals' Singer Lorde sings Ronnie James Dio and Rainbow in video from when she was 12

    There's already been a load of discussion about who the "real" Lorde is. The teenager, who's found massive crossover success with hits such as "Royals" and "Tennis Court," has been accused of not being nearly as into her brand of pop/pop-hop/whatever as her songs let on. The truth about Lorde's musical background may be even more shocking than some expected. Brace yourself: The star is totally into heavy metal.

  • Lady Gaga's 'ARTPOP' sells 250,000 copies, loses Interscope $25 million

    News has already broken that Lady Gaga's ARTPOP will debut at no. 1 in the U.K. charts, and there's a solid chance it will do the same in the United States. That doesn't mean that the album can be considered a success however. Estimates, which will become officials first week totals on Wednesday, suggest that ARTPOP will sell around 250,000 copies and lose Interscope Records a lot of money in the process.

  • Rock The Bells tour will return, assures Guerilla Union leader Chang Weisberg

    The tenth anniversary Rock The Bells tour didn't do too well, but one of its main organizers told Vibe magazine during an interview that the traveling festival was far from dead. Although the show was forced to cancel several East Coast shows, Chang Weisberg of Guerilla Union said that a big year for hip-hop touring hurt Rock The Bells' chances, and he was optimistic for 2014.

  • Muslim Brotherhood rappers in Egypt fight party ban with underground music

    The Muslim Brotherhood has been having a difficult time in Egypt. After its star Mohamed Morsi, the first democratically elected President in Egypt, was removed from office by the military over the summer, the party has felt a similar backlash from the government. The incoming regime has made the Muslim Brotherhood an illegal organization. One of its members methods of fighting back may surprise westerners: hip-hop music.

  • Matt Cameron touring with Pearl Jam versus Soundgarden for 2014; Band will find replacement for time being

    As diehard grunge fans, we had hoped that the world would never come to this: Matt Cameron deciding whether he would tour with Soundgarden or Pearl Jam. Cameron, possibly the most relevant name that you've never heard of in the early '90s Seattle grunge movement, is a very relevant part of both bands. And it makes sense, as he was the best drummer in the scene (it wasn't Dave Grohl, with no offense to the Nirvana drummer).

  • Kanye West and 'Yeezus' tour go off without a hitch on first night back in Philadelphia

    Much has been made about Kanye West's "Yeezus" tour, and most of it doesn't have anything to do with the performances themselves. Rather, most of the attention has been focused on frequent cancellations and postponements. The tour seems to be back on track, for the time being, as it picked up where it left off in Philadelphia on Saturday night.

  • Back of The Billboards: 'ATLast' by Alex Faith

    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.

  • Eric Church releases dates for European tour

    Country music hasn't quite warmed up to Europe yet, but the genre certainly has fans on the continent, and groups such as Lady Antebellum are starting to reach out by planning European tours. Eric Church became the most recent country star to plan a European concert run.

  • Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page remixes Notorious B.I.G's 'Hypnotize' [LISTEN]

    Jimmy Page has been busy, and it hasn't been with anything related to Led Zeppelin. Actually, correction: It does have something to do with Led Zeppelin, just not a reunion or a new box set or anything that Zep fans want to hear about. No, the legendary guitarist has recently taken a shot at remixing hip-hop.

  • Throwback Thursday: 'Queen II' by Queen

    Music Times believes that it's never too late to go back and try something old. Throwback Thursdays will go back and pull out an album that's at least 10 years old, so that you can find something new, or revisit something you've forgotten about.
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