• Kaskade New Album 'Automatic' Release Date, Tour Dates Announced

    Over the weekend, Kaskade announced that his upcoming album would be titled "Automatic." To celebrate he released a free download of a track which was recorded during LP studio sessions but did not make the final cut titled 'Call My Name.' Now the 'Disarm You' DJ has unveiled the concrete release date for Automatic in addition to a North American tour that will take him to venues all across the United States and Canada.
  • Spotify Reportedly Planning On Offering More Premium-Only Content

    Spotify is looking to expand its premium only content as it nears the final deadline to complete negotiations with the three major labels. According to a report in Digital Music News, citing anonymous sources, the streaming service is moving towards offering more content only to premium subscribers or for a very limited time to non-paying users.
  • The Weeknd 'Can't Feel My Face', One Direction 'Drag Me Down' See Major Gains on Hot 100

    The Weeknd may not be able to feel his face but he can feel the sweet, sweet taste of victory: after three weeks of playing second fiddle, the R&B star's Max Martin produced new single "Can't Feel My Face" has finally taken over OMI's "Cheerleader" as the No. 1 song in the country. In a major week of shakeups for the Billboard Hot 100, The Weeknd isn't the only one who is able to take a win: One Direction's new single "Drag Me Down" also debuted high on the charts.
  • Billboard Hot 100 v. Official Charts Company: Mariah Carey, Madonna and 40 Years of No. 1s

    Few people realize just how different the music across the pond is from that we listen to in America, that the Hot 100 doesn't exist in the UK, and that its equivalent to our singles chart doesn't just feature a whole bunch of American artists with even more One Direction and Ellie Goulding tracks. Music Times is looking back at the last four decades of music, and at the no. 1 hits on August 10 every ten years on the spot, going back to 1975. The ultimate contest, of course, is which country has better taste. Last month the win went to the UK in the best-of-five showdown. This month features Mariah Carey, One Direction, TLC and more in the field.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo Launches Monster Headphone Brand In Video Stunt

    One of the world's biggest sports stars and soccer's best players, Cristiano Ronaldo is launching a new line of headphones with Monster. As a global icon and brand, the Real Madrid forward has announced he is the co-founder of a new consumer electronics company ROC Live Life Loud that will use his name to market the new Monster created products. To launch the campaign, the Portuguese National filmed a stunt where he sported a heavy disguise in Madrid and performed ball tricks with random strangers.
  • Miley Cyrus Criticizes Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' Music Video, Talks Being Role Model

    Miley Cyrus isn't looking to be a "conventional" role model, but that doesn't mean she's afraid to call out those who may be. The "Wrecking Ball" singer is on the September cover of Marie Claire magazine, and she's calling out the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift for promoting violence, when she's condemned for promoting sexuality.
  • Breaking Benjamin and Shinedown Announce Joint Headlining Tour; Openers?

    Breaking Benjamin and Shinedown have announced a joint headlining tour for the fall, with stops at the Monster Energy Aftershock 2015 festival. Previous rumors have suggested that Chevelle will serve as the opening act but that hasn't been confirmed...yet (no other potential openers have been announced yet).