• Best Albums of 2015 (So Far): Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine and More

    Six months down and six months to go: Music Times just can't wait until the end of 2015 to release its list of the best albums released this year, so we're giving you a free preview with our midyear favorites. From the highly anticipated returns of Kendrick Lamar and Florence + The Machine, to the first album in four years from a beloved band (My Morning Jacket) to the first album in 10 years from a beloved band (Sleater-Kinney), we had a plenty to sift through and sort out.

  • Zac Brown Band Tops Billboard 200 Third Time with 'Jekyll + Hyde'

    The Zac Brown Band found itself on top of the Billboard 200 for the third time with its new album 'Jekyll + Hyde.' Although it wasn't the group's biggest sales week (that goes to its last record, 'Uncaged') but it still managed to move 228,000 equivalent albums. The band has also been busy away from album sales, topping both the Country Airplay Chart and the Mainstream Rock Songs charts with different songs from the album. The only other act in Nielsen history to hit that mark was Bon Jovi.

  • 6 Legendary Acts from Alabama, from Lionel Richie to Wilson Pickett

    This week's albums chart had an unusual phenomena when the top two spots were filled by performers-Alabama Shakes and Yelawolf, respectively-from the same state. That state, of course, is Alabama. This is the sort of accomplishment you might expect from California and maybe even New York, but Alabama isn't exactly known for churning superstar musical acts. Music Times decided to mark the occasion by giving a brief look at some of the state's best performers over the years...from Wilson Pickett to Lionel Richie.

  • Alabama Shakes and Yelawolf Top Albums Charts, Representing Home State

    Alabama Shakes started high up on the Billboard 200 and now they do the same on the Albums charts thanks to the high-volume of full records sold by the band. The band's Sound & Color becomes the first independent label record to top the chart during 2015, thanks to more than 87,000 units moved...making up more than 90 percent of its Billboard 200 total.

  • Alabama Shakes and 'Sound & Color' Becomes First Independent Release Atop Billboard 200 during 2015

    Alabama Shakes and 'Sound & Color' brought an air of independence to the Billboard 200 this week, as the album became the first independent label (ATO) release to top the charts during 2015. It was easily the band's bestselling week ever, moving 96,000 equivalent copies during its first week. Yet it seemed almost inevitable: The band got to no. 6 with its previous release, 'Boys & Girls', but nearly a year after it debuted. Listeners caught on to the band just a hair too late, and made up for it this time around.

  • Junk Mail: Alabama Shakes, 'Sound & Color' Album Review

    Hands down a great sophomore record form a band that already seems regal. I almost always forget that don't have a handful of albums barreling behind them. Sound & Color is going to sound great live, much like Boys & Girls did. Some duds in here, I'll admit, but nothing worth omitting or a bad review.

  • Stream Alabama Shakes's New Album 'Sound & Color' Ahead of April 21 Release [LISTEN]

    Alabama Shakes have been offering bits of their new album 'Sound & Color' recently, but NPR now has the entire effort available to stream ahead of its April 21 release. The new LP is the band's highly anticipated second album following the success of 2012's 'Boys & Girls.' So far, fans have heard "Don't Wanna Fight" and "Gimme All Your Love" from the album.

  • Coachella 2015 Live Stream: YouTube To Host Interactive Fan Experience for Festival Headlined by Drake, AC/DC, Jack White

    For the five year running, Coachella will live stream its festival online. The 2015 Coachella live stream will be presented by T-Mobile on YouTube with three different channels, which will show three different acts at the same time. In addition to showing music, the live stream will take a next step and become an interactive experience for fans that wish to partake in the fun.

  • Neko Case North American Tour Dates: New Pornographers Singer Will Hit the Road in April

    The New Pornographers singer and solo act Neko Case will hit the road in April for a short North American tour that kicks off at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley with Alabama Shakes. Following a gig in St. Paul April 25, Case will join the 'Brill Bruisers' band for a few dates before going solo again in June. She will wrap up the trek June 20 at the Clearwater Festival in New York, 'Consequence of Sound' noted.
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