• Florence + The Machine Tour 2015: 'HBHBHB' Followed by 11 Live Shows in Fall

    Florence + The Machine is gearing up for a major performance at Governors Ball 2015 tonight (June 5), but if you're on the West Coast instead of New York City, the cards for seeing the new album How Big How Blue How Beautiful still show in your favor. Today, the "What Kind of Man" singer announced a nine-city tour for October.
  • Secret Solstice $200,000 Ticket MIGHT Get You Private Wu-Tang Show. Maybe.

    Several publications have already pointed out the growing problem of V.I.P. sections at music festivals but the Secret Solstice in Reykjavik, Iceland, is looking to put all other exclusive music experiences to shame with what it's calling "the world's most expensive festival ticket." The asking price? $200,000.
  • Stephen Colbert Names Jon Batiste as Bandleader for 'Late Show'

    Stephen Colbert and CBS made a big announcement yesterday, naming Jon Batiste as his bandleader for the Late Show when the comedian debuts on September 8. It's too early to make David Letterman comparisons, but if Colbert and Batiste have a relationship as friendly as the former Late Show host and Paul Shaffer, we'll be seeing a lot of the jazz musician for years to come.
  • Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Shutting Down Disneyland for North's Birthday Party

    The over-the-top nature of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's life together has climbed to another level once again as news broke that the power couple will be shutting down Disneyland as part of the second birthday party for child North West. If you were looking to head to the Magic Kingdom Park in Anaheim on June 15, better change plans and head to California Adventure instead, because the resort's premiere theme park will be closed to those not invited.
  • Ed Sheeran, The Roots Cover Fetty Wap 'Trap Queen' on Jimmy Fallon

    Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen" has been everywhere this year. A song that started out as somewhat unknown from a small rapper has blown up into a chart-topping and radio sensation, elevating the Paterson, New Jersey rapper's career to a height that wasn't attainable just six months ago. It has already received several official remixes featuring Gucci Mane, Azealia Banks and others, while also being covered by plenty of musicians - amateur and professional. The latest person to take a crack at the melodic hip-hop track is global superstar Ed Sheeran, who teamed up with The Roots to cover "Trap Queen" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
  • 'Game of Thrones' Theme Song Remixed by Armin van Buuren

    Game Of Thrones is one of the most popular shows on television and arguably one of its best. Every week, viewers are treated to the anthemic and string-heavy theme song from Ramin Djawadi, which sets the tone for the medieval, fantasy series. Now that theme has received a remix from Dutch trance titan Armin van Buuren.
  • Rudimental 'Never Let You Go' Music Video: Band Blur Colors in Conflicted World

    The London born, bred and based band Rudimental has released the music video for their album single, "Never Let Go." Taken from their upcoming sophomore full-length, 'We The Generation,' Rudimental shares another video that goes beyond the music and delves into greater themes of society and the human spirit. The new video colors a world filled with violence, unrest and inequality as the band looks to move beyond traditional visual boundaries like race and ethnicity and blend them together.
  • Florence + The Machine 'How Big How Blue How Beautiful' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Carolyn Menyes, Ryan Book and Ryan Middleton chat about Florence + The Machine' new album How Big How Blue How Beautiful. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments section, and check back next week for more.
  • Glitch Mob Share "Better Hide, Better Run" From New EP 'Piece Of The Indestructible'

    The Glitch Mob released their sophomore album Love Death Immortality early in 2014 and has been touring extensively in support of the album, but they are ready to provide their fans with some new music. On June 9, the LA-based trio will release a new 3-track EP Piece Of The Indestructible. Ooah, ediT and Boreta have unveiled the first track from the EP, "Better Hide, Better Run" featuring the vocals of Mark Johns. Check out the track below and head to iTunes to pre-order the track.