• Ranking Polaris Prize Shortlist: Drake, New Pornographers and Ghostface Killah?

    The Polaris Music Prize has announced its annual shortlist of ten albums up for Canada's biggest music prize, and this year's gathering includes new icons Drake, old favorites the New Pornographers and, uh, Ghostface Killah? More on that later. Come with Music Times as we rank each of the albums from "worst" (relative) to first in terms of how much each deserves the vaunted trophy.

  • Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Details Upcoming Solo LP 'Rattle That Rock'

    The album's first single of the same name will be released on July 17, the very day the album becomes available for pre-oder via David Gilmour's official site. The 10-track LP incorporates countless lyric contributions from Gilmour's wife and novelist Polly Samson, also including assistance from Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera who had a hand in co-producing 'Rattle That Lock.'

  • Polaris Prize Short List 2015: Drake, New Pornographers & Alvvays Lead Pack

    After unveiling its long list last month, today (July 16) the 10 finalists for the 2015 Polaris Prize have been revealed. Celebrating the best in Canadian music on artistic merit along, this year's list is just as eclectic as one could have expected, with everyone from Drake to The New Pornographers to Alvvays and Tobias Jesso Jr. getting nominations.

  • Damon Albarn: Gorillaz New Album Will Begin Recording in September for 2016 Release

    Damon Albarn is a busy man these days, as the recently reunited Blur embarks on a world tour in support of its new album The Magic Whip, but that doesn't mean that he isn't looking for the next project. And, in a new interview, the rock legend admitted that his next endeavor will be a new album from Gorillaz, due for release in 2016.

  • Marshall Amplification to Announce Android Phone Model This Week

    Neil Young has listed music on cell phones as one of the biggest villains against audio quality today, but he may have to adjust his statements as Marshall Amplification, perhaps the most iconic maker of guitar amps in history, has announced the launch of a new Android phone model. The Marshall London (named, no doubt, for the company's hometown) is aimed specifically at music fans in search of a new phone.

  • Demi Lovato, Wilmer Valderamma Engaged? No, But 'Cool for the Summer' Singer Would Say Yes!

    Demi Lovato and boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama are deeply in love, but that doesn't mean that the "Cool for the Summer" singer and her beau will be tying the knot anytime soon. In a new interview, the 22-year-old pop star opened up about her, at times, controversial relationship with the former That '70s Show actor and even admitted that she's open to getting engaged and would marry him if he asked.

  • Cannibal Ox to Tour Support of 'Blade of The Ronin'; First Since 'The Cold Vein'

    Cannibal Ox released a new album, 'Blade of The Ronin,' earlier this year—marking the first release from the hip-hop duo in 14 years—and now the former Def Jukies will set off on a tour to promote the release. The group disbanded shortly after the release of 2001's critically acclaimed 'The Cold Vein,' featuring production from El-P of Run The Jewels fame, and eventually came back together for a reunion during 2012. Sporadic concerts and eventually a new album later, it seems the pair are finally ready to hit the road and bring out underground fans across the United States.
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