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Streaming has been the hot topic in the music industry and whether it can be utilized to revive sales and provide enough royalties to put food on musicians' tables. Many labels are hoping so, and although many held out in the early years of Spotify and similar services, they are now putting their roster's on streaming sites to promote publicity if nothing else. Capitol decided to try a different hand when promoting Sam Smith however and it seems to have paid off. -
[LISTEN] Eric Clapton Releases Audio Of ‘Cajun Moon’ & ‘Call Me The Breeze’ For JJ Cale Cover Album, Welcomes In John Mayer, Tom Petty And Willie Nelson
This coming July 29 will mark the release date of Eric Clapton’s forthcoming studio album, The Breeze. The record is an LP of tunes originally recorded by the recently deceased JJ Cale. -
REVIEW: Weezer Takes Fans 'Back to the Shack', Back to Rock 'N' Roll in New Single from 'Everything Will Be Alright in the End' [LISTEN]
Weezer is going "Back to the Shack" and back to form in its new song. Today (July 21), the "Beverly Hills" band premiered its lead Everything Will Be Alright in the End single on KROQ, and it does feel a bit like 1994 again. -
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Krist Novoselic Backs Up Eddie Vedder's Anti-War Comments
As previously reported, Eddie Vedder has voiced his opposition to war during onstage rants, blog posts, and covers of Lennon's "Imagine." His comments have caused quite a stir among some press outlets, but one person is standing by him: grunge veteran and former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. -
Avicii Could Be Hosting Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin and Billie Joe Armstrong on New Record
Avicii dropped his debut album True during 2013 and despite playing sold out shows around the world and battling health issues, the Swedish DJ is deeply wrapped up in crafting his follow-up full-length. Rolling Stone got an exclusive tour of the EDM figurehead's home and studio in California and found out that the new album will seemingly put heavy emphasis on rocker guests. -
WATCH: Weird Al Yankovic 'Mission Statement' Music Video Takes on Meaningless Resume, Business Presentation Buzzwords
All good things must come to an end. After releasing hilarious music video after hilarious music video, today (July 21), parodist Weird Al Yankovic released his final official visual from his new album Mandatory Fun, and this time he's teaching you the ways of business in "Mission Statement." -
Destiny's Child Member Farrah Franklin Arrested for Disorderly Conduct on Myrtle Beach
Some former members of Destiny's Child make gospel records, some release World Cup singles for Pepsi, some are Beyoncé and others get arrested. Today (July 21), it was reported that former girl group member Farrah Franklin was arrested in North Carolina for disorderly conduct. -
Panic! At The Disco, Westboro Baptist Church: Musicians Turn Concert Protest Into Charitable Cause, Donates $20 Per Picketer
Just last week, Music Times reported on the “parody” that the members of the Westboro Baptist Church made of pop-punk band Panic! at the Disco’s famed track “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” which was renamed “You Love Sin What A Tragedy.” The hatemongers were gearing up to protest the group’s show in Kansas City, Missouri, just yesterday (July 20). And while they did just that, it turns out the churchgoers’ presence turned out to be rather charitable… -
Jack White Mashes Jay Z's '99 Problems' With 'Icky Thump' At Forecastle Festival [WATCH]
Although his collaboration with Jay Z was never released, Jack White still seems to be a fan of the rapper. On Saturday night, White kicked off the latest leg of his North American tour at Louisville's Forecastle Festival. As he has been doing on most dates this tour, he worked a few covers into the set. One of them took place during the encore and happened to be Jay Z's "99 Problems," which he mashed with his White Stripes hit "Icky Thump." -
Tomorrowland Brazil Confirmed for São Paulo in May 2015 on Heels of Belgium's Tenth Anniversary
Brazil has added another huge event and this one won't be such a drain on the South American nation's budget: Tomorrowland. ID&T, the promoters of the huge international EDM event, made it official over the weekend that it would bring the festival to São Paulo during May of 2015. -
Rita Ora, Calvin Harris Breakup Puts New Album in Limbo According to Rumors: 'Summer' Musician Blocking Ex-Girlfriend from Using Collaborations
Rumor has it that a boyfriend isn't all Rita Ora lost when she and producer Calvin Harris broke up earlier this year. According to new reports, Ora may be barred from including any collaborations with Harris on her follow-up to her 2012 debut album. -
Damon Albarn Writing A Musical While Flirting with Blur and Gorillaz Comebacks
Damon Albarn has revealed what his next project will be following the release of his first solo album, Everyday Robots, this year. And, perhaps to the surprise of a few, it will be a musical.
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