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Another EDM Ecstasy Death Mars Manchester's Warehouse Project

Some electronic music performers have accused the media of putting too much attention on drug overdoses at EDM events, but it's hard not to cast a suspicious eye when the incidents have stacked up as much as they have in the last month. The ugly trend continued Friday night in Manchester when a 30 y.o. attendee of the Warehouse Project died and five others were hospitalized after taking what police described as "bad pills."
Nine Inch Nails Unveils Touring Lineup: Former Rolling Stones and The Who Band Members Join Trent Reznor

Nine Inch Nails primarily revolves around Trent Reznor. The multi-instrumentalist can have some pretty grand ideas for records, and he usually knows exactly what he wants. Which isn't to say that he doesn't surround himself with talented musicians, but every tour is a bit of a shake-up from the last. It's been four years since the band last toured, but Reznor may have assembled his most talented (and certainly most diverse) supporting cast yet. That diversity will come in handy, as recent album Hesitation Marks shows as wide a range as Reznor's ever displayed. Meet the new Nine Inch Nails members below.
Back of The Billboards: John Denver's 'The Best of John Denver Live'

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 record that finished at no. 200 for the previous week. We hope to give new life to music that you might have missed, or new life to classic albums you may have forgotten.
Vijay Iyer, Jazz Pianist, Awarded MacArthur Foundation Fellowship

New York jazz pianist Vijay Iyer was one of 24 individuals to receive a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship on September 25. The fellowships are given to individuals across a wide range of fields, ranging from the arts to astrophysics. Iyer and classical pianist Jeremy Denk were the only two musicians among this year's fellows.
Bob Dylan and The Band's 'Basement Tapes' Possibly To Get Extended Release?

There are some bands/musicians who we will never everything from. Two examples are Bob Dylan and The Band. Dylan seems to be in a constant state of recording for all of the "lost tracks" that turn up, and The Band did their fair share of jamming. Few realize that The Band actually got its start as Dylan's touring band (under the name The Hawks), but a possible upcoming releases might change that. Rumors indicate that Dylan's side might be in motion to release parts of the legendary Basement Tapes from 1967.
Tupac Shakur's Mother Sues for Royalties and Back Catalog; A Catch-All Compilation Coming Soon?

Although the hottest legal item this week has been the closing statements on the Jackson Family's $40 billion lawsuit against AEG Live, there's a more prescient case for music fans that's also happening in California: Tupac Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, is suing Canadian record label Entertainment One for $1.1 million (the good news in this case is that there's logic behind that sum).
'Rock The Bells' Tour Cancelled Due to Poor Ticket Sales; Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, A$AP Mob Couldn't Bring Fans

Concert organizers Guerrilla Union acknowledged Thursday that ticket sales for this year's "Rock The Bells" tour simply wasn't providing enough funding to keep the festival afloat, and that the remaining dates, including New York City and Washington D.C., would be cancelled.
Touché Amoré: Life Is Good, but Los Angeles Band Keeps It as Hardcore as Ever on 'Is Survived By'

Touché Amoré and vocalist Jeremy Bolm are in a good place. They've gotten to tour in support of great acts including Rise Against, A.F.I. and Converge, and things are looking up. Which can be tough when you're in a hardcore band. Find out how Bolm and company created new album "Is Survived By" without faking it.
Lorde and 'Pure Heroine' Thrive on Subject Matter Too Mature for Adult Pop Stars To Grasp

Sex, sex sex...and an occasional R&B ballad. Why is 16 year-old Ella "Lorde" O'Connor the only pop star who seems to understand honest relationship dynamics?
Luke Bryan Bringing 'Crash My Party' Success with Him on Fifth Annual 'Farm Tour'

Zac Brown may question the legitimacy of Luke Bryan's country lifestyle/song-style, but Bryan has made sure to give back to the rural background that he occasionally references in his music. The country star will embark on his fifth annual "Farm Tour" on October 2.
Downloads Roundup: Miley Cyrus, Lorde and Katy Perry Battle for Top-Selling Single and Break Records in The Process

History was made this week in the digital downloads charts, as for the first time ever outside of the Christmas season, all of the top three singles sold more than 300,000 downloads. But the fight for the top spot was still a tight one. See what songs won out below:
Album Sales Roundup: Jack Johnson Tops Charts, but Justin Moore and Chris Young Lead Country Cavalcade

Country music demonstrated its dominance of album sales once again, putting five performers in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, but it was a different kind of acoustic artist who topped the charts.
Marijuana and Country Music: An Old Trend That Mainstream Listeners Are Just Realizing [VIDEO]

If you've enjoyed music produced by every scene ranging from '40s bebop to '90s grunge, you're aware that heroin has played a role. Ecstasy and "molly" use in the EDM scene have recently become a concern for parents and concert organizers after a rash of overdoses. However, marijuana has somewhat lost its edge. Although we don't encourage any drug use, a reference to taking a toke hardly raises an eyebrow, whether the artist is Sublime or Wiz Khalifa. One scene that's late to the party is country music, and a Billboard report indicates that those surrounding the traditionally family-friendly genre are concerned with a rash of weed references in popular country music.
Bands-That-Scott-Weiland-Was-Once-In UPDATES: New Music for Stone Temple Pilots, New Vocalist for Velvet Revolver?

Have you ever listened to an album featuring Scott Weiland? Odds are that he's no longer the vocalist in that group. And, as much as people like to give Weiland crap for substance abuse issues, being a diva, and general melodrama, it can't be denied that the success of his bands normally hinge on his being in them. The Stone Temple Pilots, although actually the brainchild of the DeLeo brothers, went nine years between albums the last time Weiland was on hiatus. Velvet Revolver, which Weiland (and Weiland alone) announced finished, hasn't put out an album since 2007. 2013 might mark the year both bands get back on their feet however.
Daniel Radcliffe Denies Wanting Freddie Mercury Role, Queen Frontman Biopic Still At Standstill

Good news or bad news depending on who you are: Daniel Radcliffe has denied all rumors and declined any interest in appearing as Freddie Mercury in the planned biopic of the Queen vocalist's life. Bad news for everybody: There still isn't a name attached to the role.
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival Announces Lineup, Including Kanye West Collaborators Evian Christ and Lunice

Although the Electric Zoo on Randall's Island was cancelled a day early, and The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum cancelled the Electric Tomato Festival amidst a rash of overdose deaths at EDM events, the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival will bring digital dance music to New York City.
Jack White and John Fahey's Record Labels Team Up To Release 800-Song Paramount Records Retrospective

Huge music anthologies have been big for the last couple years, and much of it is thanks to people like Jack White. The White Stripes guitarist and his record label, Third Man Records, is a major force in restoring and rereleasing classic American records. Third Man teamed with Revenant Records, the label of fingerstyle legend John Fahey, to release "The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records, Volume One (1917-27)."
Katy Perry 'Prism' Debut Concert To Feature Gal Pals Tegan and Sara, Kacey Musgraves and Ellie Goulding

Katy Perry has only announced one full concert for this fall, and it's going to be a big one. "We Can Survive," the name of the show, will pull double duty: More importantly, all of the proceeds raised will benefit the Young Survival Commission, which helps young women suffering from breast cancer. As a side note, the show will also go down the day after Perry's "Prism" debuts, and the pop star will have plenty of girl power in support.
Danny Brown Releases 'Old' Setlist, Chance The Rapper Releases 'Acid Rap' Headlining Dates [Up And Coming Hip-Hop Update]

Two exciting bits of news from two of hip-hop's hottest up-and-comers: First, Danny Brown has finally released the tracklist of his upcoming album "Old," and Chance The Rapper has announced the dates for his headlining tour in support of his acclaimed mixtape "Acid Rap."
Godspeed You! Black Emperor Beats Out Tegan and Sara, Metric, More for Polaris Music Prize

Godspeed You! Black Emperor was awarded the 2013 Polaris Prize for the best full-length Canadian music album, for its 2012 release "Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!"
Jessie J Makes A Ballad of Taylor Swift's 'I Knew You Were Trouble' on BBC Radio

Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble" already had significant British connections. If you've kept up with the One Direction reporting of Mstars News' Jon "Union Jack" Niles, you'll know that Swift reportedly wrote the song after her split with Harry Styles. However, the song took a more tasteful British turn when it was covered by London pop star Jessie J.
Hard Rock International Pulls Out As Official Sponsor Of What Was Formerly 'Hard Rock Calling' Concert in London

"Hard Rock Calling" is no more. Or at least, the "Hard Rock" part is no more. Hard Rock International, owners of the titular restaurant chain, announced that it would no longer be sponsoring the "Calling" music festival, which has taken place for seven years in London. Live Nation, the organizer of the show, assured fans that the festival would continue in 2014 with a different sponsor however.
Band of Heathens Brings Sunday-Morning Feel to 'Sunday Morning Record,' Including Their Own Roast of Coffee

Band of Heathens had a tough year during 2011, and remaining songwriters Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist responded with "Sunday Morning Record." Rather than lashing out, the band relaxed.
Metallica Takes New York City, Playing at Historic Apollo Theater and Yankee Stadium During Same Day

The Apollo Theater in Harlem has seen a number of historic live shows, starting at James Brown's legendary live shows and flowing from there. It's understandable that other huge acts want the chance to perform on that hallowed ground, but most blanche at the logistics of downsizing from an arena down to a 1,500 seat venue. But not Metallica.
Farm Aid Features Usual Spots from Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews, As Well As Unannounced Appearance from Pete Seeger [VIDEO]

Attendees at the annual Farm Aid music festival got the usual suspects (Willie Nelson, Neil Young), but they also got a healthy dose of guest stars, including Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, and in a surprise appearance, folk legend Pete Seeger. The show, which took place in Saratoga Springs, NY, dealt with the less-than-agreeable weather successfully.
Jason Aldean, Justin Moore Come To Luke Bryan's Back After Zac Brown Attack on 'That's My Kind of Night'

Country music is unlike hip-hop music. Every week there seems to be a new beef between this rapper and that rapper, trading jabs on mixtapes, Twitter and in the media. This week a country musician decided to call out a fellow in the scene for what he called "the worst song he's ever heard" and now the whole genre is in a tizzy.
Eminem New Album: Rapper Reveals Familiar Album Art for 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2;' Is It A Good Sign or Bad?

The newly released album art for Eminem's "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" is either great news or terrible news, depending on how you interpret it. We've certainly heard both sides of the story around the water cooler at Music Times.
Drake Tour: 'Nothing Was The Same' Rapper Reschedules Dates Due To 'Intense Rehearsal Schedule' [NEW SCHEDULE]

In his defense, Drake asked us "Would You Like A Tour?" and he didn't establish exactly when it would be. The rapper, whose "Nothing Was The Same" drops this week, announced Friday on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" that some of the dates on the aforementioned tour had to be rescheduled due to "an intense rehearsal schedule and technical production requirements that will be part of the show."
Back of The Billboards: Johnny Cash's "The Legend of Johnny Cash"

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 record that finished at no. 200 for the previous week. We hope to give new life to music that you might have missed, or new life to classic albums you may have forgotten.
Tupac Shakur Biopic Is Officially Funded; Shooting to Begin Next Year

No guys, it's not not another new release of Tupac Shakur music. It's an announcement regarding the Tupac Shakur biopic! As in, the long-discussed-but-never-acted-upon plans for a Tupac Shakur biopic. An announcement was made on Thursday by Morgan Creek Productions and Emmet Furla Films stating that the two companies would finance and co-produce the film.