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  • Grimes Announces 'Visions' Follow-Up, Year After Scrapping More Pop Disc

    Alt-pop, alt-whatever musician Grimes has once again announced a release date for her new album, although we're inclined to believe it when we see it. The performer stated that her follow-up to 2012's Visions would be released during 2014...but then she axed the entire album after deciding that it came across as too commercial. The new album, which doesn't have a title as of yet, was confirmed for October 2015 by the performer this weekend.

  • 3 New Drake Songs Leak, Featuring Tinashe, Juicy J and Ty Dolla $ign

    It's been a huge year for new music from Drake, considering that none of us actually saw the year's bestselling album—'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'—coming. Now three new songs have joined his collaboration with Beyoncé, "Can I," this week: "On A Wave," featuring vocals from Tinashe, "Tryna F*ck" featuring Juicy J and Ty Dolla $ign as well as "Go Out Tonight."

  • 'X Factor' 2013 Contestant Sues, Alleging Stage Rigged for Failure

    Former 'X Factor' "contestant" Sally Hessnice has filed a lawsuit against the producers, alleging that they both set her up for failure and later edited video of her audition to make her appear less enticing as a performer. As a professional vocalist away from television, Hessnice has alleged that the embarrassment that was her 2013 audition has resulted in her "reputation as a professional singer has been irreparably tarnished." And it's not just because Simon Cowell was more cutting than usual.

  • Eurovision 2015 Results: Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow Beats Out Russia

    Sweden is once again on top of the European pop music world as Mans Zelmerlow took home the Eurovision prize, securing his homeland's sixth victory in the event. He performed a pop number, "Heroes," which gathered 365 points from the 40 countries voting in this year's competition.

  • Rating First Thrash Albums Without Founding Members: Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and More

    Slayer announced today that its new album 'Repentless' would be released later this year, marking the thrash group's first time without guitarist Jeff Hanneman (who died during 2013). Some would argue that it's sacrilege (rim shot) for Slayer to continue without Hanneman. Before we weigh in on the matter, we're going to look at the rest of the big names in the thrash metal scene to check out how they did after they lost one of their founding members. Check out the bands (Metallica, Megadeth and more), the albums they released, and how those albums stack up against the rest of the band's catalogue.

  • 5 Unreleased Lady Gaga Collabs: Paul McCartney, Cher and Azealia Banks(?)

    Fans of both Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar got at least a partial treat yesterday when the previously unreleased track "Partynauseous" leaked online. It might seem odd that a collaboration between one of the biggest pop stars in the world, plus one of the most in-demand rappers in the game, didn't make it onto an album...but you might be surprised how many Gaga collaborations have yet to see the light of day (or have only done so in an unofficial context). We're not talking about the pre-Fame Gaga guest spots, such as her appearance with New Kids on The Block...we're talking about music that's yet to drop, including possible collaborations with stars such as Paul McCartney and Cher.

  • 2NE1's CL Debuts Solo Single 'Doctor Pepper' ft. Diplo and RiFF RAFF

    Big things popping for K-Pop fans as CL, a member of the pop group 2NE1, has released the first track from her English-language solo career, featuring production from Diplo and guest verses from OG Maco and RiFF RAFF. The track, titled "Doctor Pepper," is about as crazy as you might expect from such a crew.

  • Back of The Billboards: 'My Favorite Things' by Joey Alexander

    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. This week we look at 'My Favorite Things,' the debut album of jazz piano prodigy Joey Alexander.

  • Slayer Announces 'Repentless' Release Date, First Album Without Jeff Hanneman

    Slayer has long been at work in the studio but the iconic metal band finally released an official drop date for Repentless, the band's first album of new material in more than six years. The group released a teaser video for the album, which declares that it will hit shelves on September 11, exactly 14 years after the release of its God Hates Us All.

  • BBC Radio 1 Numbers Down after Zane Lowe Exit, Fearne Cotton Leaving

    It's been a hectic year for BBC Radio 1 and viewership numbers are down as a result of a shift in demographic dynamics and a shuffle of DJs, notably the leaving of Zane Lowe and the exit of Fearne Cotton this week. The British radio channel has lost more than 800,000 viewers from the same period during 2014, dropping from 10.5 million tuning in last year to 9.7 million this year. It's the lowest listening totals since 2003.

  • Melissa Etheridge Talks Tour with Blondie, Joan Jett, New Los Angeles Live DVD in Music Times Exclusive

    Melissa Etheridge is about to release a tribute to her last tour with the new live DVD 'A Little Bit of Me: Live in L.A.' while simultaneously preparing for her next gig, a co-headlining run with Blondie that will bring also Joan Jett into the fold for a few shows. Music Times had the chat with the Grammy/Oscar-winner while she prepped for the upcoming tour...we found her favorite Los Angeles venues, what city's audiences trumps even her hometown crowd, as well as being a Debbie Harry-fangirl during high school.

  • 60 Years of 'Maybellene': Chuck Berry's Hit in All Its Live Glory

    Chuck Berry took to the studio in Chicago on this date 60 years ago to record his first single for Chess Records...a little number called "Maybellene." It was a hit, reaching no. 5 on the singles charts, but more importantly, it's often cited as the starting place for rock 'n' roll, more so than any other song. Berry may have been one of the first to break from the blues into rock 'n' roll but he took something from his guitar forbearers, mixing things up live and not being afraid to toy with the formula, even for one of his most famous songs. Music Times looked through Berry's catalogue and found five different versions of "Maybellene" that have been dropped on official live releases.
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