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Welcome to Tour Journals, a Music Times segment where we ask some of our favorite up-and-coming bands to send us a dispatch from the road. This time around, we've asked Jimkata frontman Evan Friedell to keep a journal on tour with him. Last time, Evan talked about festivals, cops, and the band's storied rehearsal space. This week, he reflects on the power of music festivals to bring good energy in numbers. Check back next week for more! -
Snoop Dogg Will Headline First ‘Another World Festival’ In August
It looks like if there was ever a festival people should be pining to headline, it's the Another World Festival. But it seems the festival organizers have chosen their man. It's been reported by NME that everyone's favorite "izzle" speaker Snoop Dogg will headline the very first Another World Festival which kicks off next month. -
The Strypes Return With Second EP, '4 Track Mind,' Announce U.S. Tour Dates
Irish rockers The Strypes have announced their first release of new material since last year's debut, Snapshot. Titled 4 Track Mind, the album is due out digitally August 19 and will include the tracks "Hard to Say No," "So They Say," and the Paul Weller-produced "Still Gonna Drive You Home" as well as a cover of the Ramones' "Rockaway Beach." -
WATCH: Fifth Harmony Rock NYC with 'BO$$', 'Miss Movin' On' on 'TODAY' [VIDEOS]
Rockefeller Plaza got a little bossy this morning. Today (July 11), girl group Fifth Harmony took on NYC's The Today Show to promote its new single and upcoming full-length debut album. Rocking coordinating white outfits, members Camila Cabello, Ally Brooke, Lauren Jauregui, Normani Hamilton and Dinah-Jane Hansen performed "BO$$" and the previous hit "Miss Movin' On." -
Brian Eno and Karl Hyde Get It Right on Second Collaboration Album 'High Life'
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. -
6 Underrated Def Jam Records; The Roots, Nas, and One Seminal Album You Won't See Coming
Green Label, a pop culture site, has come up with another interesting list for hip-hop heads, this one celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Def Jam Records by listing the "10 Most Notable Albums" from its history. We picked some other notables they forgot...including one album seminal to the history of music that you won't see coming. -
Chris Brown, Drake Recording New Music Together: Rihanna's Former Flames Friendly in Studio [PHOTO]
It seems like all that Rihanna-related beef has been set aside for R&B crooners Drake and Chris Brown. Once noted enemies, the singers have officially ended their beef and are now recording new music together in the studio. -
Katy Perry, Diplo Recording New Music Together in Jamaica: 'Birthday' Singer Enjoys Reggae Vibes in Video
It seems like Katy Perry is in the studio working on new, sunny music... but not the kind her Katy Cats would typically expect. It seems as though the "Birthday" singer is in the studio with her rumored boyfriend Diplo's group Major Lazer working on a little bit of reggae. -
Kesha Reveals That Her 'Party Girl' Image Was All An Act
It has been a transformative few months for Kesha, who recently decided to drop the dollar sign from her name and change her twitter handle from the self-depricating @keshasuxx to the sweet and simple @kesharose. She seems to have also dropped the "party girl" image from persona. However, in an essay published in Elle U.K. (via MTV) she admits the "party girl" thing was all made up anyway. -
Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé: ‘x’ Artist Claims ‘Drunk in Love’ Singer ‘Controls All Women’, Prefers Mrs. Carter’s Booty To Iggy Azalea’s [WATCH]
Fresh off the incredibly popular release of his second studio album x, Britain’s own Ed Sheeran appears to be on top of the world. He’s broken records, topped charts and even played for sold out crowds on live television. And recently, he made a stop over at the Power 96.1 Morning Show in Atlantic to discuss his music and maybe a little booty. -
Beats and Dr. Dre Suing Chinese Chinese Counterfeit Websites for $135 Billion
A new lawsuit from Beats Electronics is aimed at several Chinese companies responsible for counterfeit products resembling Beats by Dre. -
Hyde Park Jazz Festival of Chicago Announces Complete Lineup: Dee Alexander, Pianist Craig Taborn, J.D. Allen Quartet and More
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival has announced the complete lineup for its 8th annual festival on September 27 and 28. This year the Jazz Fest expands to 18 hours over 2 days, presenting Chicago’s greatest jazz musicians to an anticipated crowd of more than 20,000 people.
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