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Jay Z is backing and promoting his new streaming service, Tidal. The rapper announced plans to perform songs he hasn't performed in years, for a free concert in New York on May 13. The concert is available to Tidal subscribers only. -
Yahoo Officially Announces Simon Cowell 'Ultimate DJ' Competition: Renews 365-Day Concert Program
Yahoo is plotting major moves for the music industry. The tech giant announced at a presentation for advertisers this week that they will officially be going ahead with the Simon Cowell-led "Ultimate DJ" talent competition to find the next big DJ. It has also doubled down on its 365-day live-stream concert series with Live Nation. The digital content unveiling did not stop there as Yahoo expanded its partnership with iHeartMedia for live events and renewed its Live Nation deal that includes five festivals. -
Brandon Flowers on The Killers: Band Needs Drive, Brotherhood for New Album
Brandon Flowers may be prepping his second solo album The Desired Effect, but he's still talking about his band the Killers. In a new interview, the "Can't Deny My Love" singer opened up about his indie rock band, admitting that they've lacked a certain bond and drive in recent years. -
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. -
Live Nation Buys "Controlling Interest" In Bonnaroo Festival
With the recent string of consolidation taking place in the United States live event space over the past few years; the list of independent promoters has dwindled to a smaller and smaller number. Bonnaroo has remained one of the largest independent festivals in the United States for the past 14 years - until yesterday when it was announced that Live Nation had taken a "controlling interest" in the festival via a partnership with promoters Superfly and AC Entertainment. -
Instagram Launches @Music: Showcase of New Acts Featuring Exclusives from Questlove, Until The Ribbon Breaks
Instagram has caught on to how popular musicians are in the social media world and has responded with @Music, an account sponsored by the service that will shine light on rising acts and give exclusive peeks at established performers such as Questlove of The Roots. -
Jason Derulo Brings 'Want to Want Me' to 'The Voice' with team Christina's India Carney & Kimberly Nichole [WATCH]
There's no denying that The Voice season eight top six contestants Kimberly Nichole and India Carney have some big ol' voices, and last night (April 29) during the results show, Team Christina proved their chops and pop music abilities. The duo joined Jason Derulo on stage for a rousing performance of his stellar new single "Want to Want Me," and it has to be seen to be believed. -
Looms Shares Video For Single "Sunshine" Off Debut Album 'Walking Days' [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
Brooklyn-based indie rockers Looms released their debut album, Waking Days, on April 14. In celebration, they are premiering the video for one of the singles off the album, "Sunshine," exclusively here on Music Times. -
Muse 'Dead Inside' Music Video Explores Flexible Bodies with No Soul & Plenty of Rock [WATCH]
Muse is proving that even though you may be "Dead Inside," you can still perform an interpretive dance with the best of them. Ahead of its new album Drones, yesterday (April 28), the English rock trio released the music video for its lead single "Dead Inside," featuring more chalk powder than you could ever imagine, a straightforward rock performance and a couple that clearly has little going on in its soul. -
Morrissey Struggling to Find Label after Harvest Fiasco, Rejects Kickstarter as 'Desperate'
Morrissey, not a man to get along with record labels, has discovered that music imprints aren't too excited to work with him either. Speaking with newspaper El Pais this week, he says that he's approached several labels to gather a supporting base for his next album, and has been turned down by all. -
Mariah Carey New Single 'Infinity' Isn't About Nick Cannon, Explains Song Meaning in Las Vegas Interview
Mariah Carey may be recently divorced from Nick Cannon - but the latest diva to take on Las Vegas is adamant that her new single "Infinity" is not necessarily a personal track. Yesterday (April 28), Carey arrived in Vegas alongside a pack of sexy men and explained that her new breakup anthem is about self love and not any particular ex-man in her life. -
Jack Ely, Kingsmen Vocalist Behind Legendary 'Louie, Louie,' Dead at Age 71 from Mystery Illness
Jack Ely, the vocalist made legendary by his appearance in the classic rock song "Louie, Louie" by The Kingsmen, has died at the age of 71. His family confirmed that he had passed away from an illness he had be suffering from for years, although his religious beliefs led to him never seeking out a diagnosis.
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