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The Minneapolis-based Doomtree rapper/singer flew down to Mexico's Isla Mujeres off the Yucatan Peninsula so she could film a video for her 2013 song "Sound the Bells." -
Slash Explains 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Riff, Says Les Paul Destroyed Him Onstage
"Sweet Child o' Mine" is perhaps the defining '80s rock anthem, and is often credited with being one of the best guitar-driven tracks of the modern era. -
Diplo Talks Taylor Swift, Lorde, Madonna, Odd Future, Major Labels, The L.A. Underground Scene & More In GQ Interview
As part of their Legacy Project, GQ spoke with 19 musicians who they believe left a lasting mark on the industry in 2014. On the EDM side of things, they spoke with Diplo (born Thomas Wesley Pentz). The influential producer/DJ dished on his beef with Taylor Swift fans, his relationship with Lorde, the role of labels in the industry today, his approach to music, L.A.'s thriving underground music scene, Odd Future's staying power, working with Madonna, being in the tabloids, how he chooses collaborators, and more. Here's some of what we learned: -
Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa "Uma Thurman" Remix Hits Online as Boys of Zummer Tour Tickets Go On Sale
When Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa announced their joint The Boys of Zummer Tour earlier this month, it certainly seemed like an odd match. For music fans who couldn't quite imagine how that would work, now we have an answer. Today (Jan. 23), the "Centuries" band and Khalifa released a new "Boys of Zummer" remix for the American Beauty/American Psycho single "Uma Thurman." -
What Advice Electronicore Band Palisades Could Have Taken from Limp Bizkit for Second Album 'Mind Games'
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. This week we look at Palisades' new album 'Mind Games' and its aim to combine hardcore with just about every mainstream genre: pop punk, EDM and hip-hop. -
Country Music Stereotypes: Trucks, Girls, Whiskey & How Lyrics Have Changed Over the Past Decade
We charted lyrics from 30 country songs, including this week's Top 10 (Jan. 24), the Top 10 from the final week of Florida Georgia Line's record breaking run (Aug. 24, 2013) and the Top 10 from a decade ago (Jan. 15, 2005). -
Mickey Jack Cones Q&A: Joe Nichols' Producer Talks Nashville, No. 1 Hits And Taylor Swift
Cones began making a name for himself by producing demos and claims he worked 18 hours a day for nearly 10 years. Writers would drop off their hard drives, then Cones would sing vocals, mix the songs and give them back. -
Joe Nichols Q&A: Country Star Talks New Album, Producer Mickey Jack Cones and "Bro Country"
The 38-year-old has five No. 1 singles to his name, the most recent being 2014's "Yeah." Nashville producer Mickey Jack Cones was at the helm of that album -- Crickets -- and Nichols decided to bring back the Texan for another go-round. -
Lawsuit Against Google, Sony, Rdio, Beats Electronics and More May End Pre-1972 Music Streaming and Internet Radio
Music streaming controversy has gotten uglier as a lawsuits have been filed against Google, Sony Entertainment, Rdio, Songza, Apple's Beats Electronics and more on behalf of the music group that owns the catalogues of the Flying Burrito Brothers, Hot Tuna and Purple Sage. The results of the collective legal push could result in thousands of songs written prior to 1972 disappearing from the internet. -
The Black Keys Tour Dates Cancelled Through March 10 Due to Patrick Carney Shoulder Injury
Though he was able to joke about it on Instagram, it seems like The Black Keys's drummer Patrick Carney's shoulder injury was a little more serious than initially thought. And due to the injury, the "Weight of Love" band has been forced to cancel its forthcoming European tour. -
Zedd Instagram Suggests More Than Professional Relationship with Selena Gomez; How Does It Effect Sales?
Relationship rumors between Zedd and Selena Gomez based on juicy Instagram photos may be causing us in the media to salivate but in the long run the effects of the headlines might do well for the EDM DJ as well. So far the only charts that can demonstrate the effect of the rumors is Billboard's Social 50 chart, where the German producer debuted this week at no. 40. -
WATCH: Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran Star in Emotional "Autumn Leaves" Music Video from New Album 'X'
For all the drama that Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran's on-again, off-again relationship causes, it sure can inspire some pretty music and an accompanying music video that is equally as stunning. Today (Jan. 23), the "New Flame" singer released his latest music video for his new album X for the Kendrick Lamar featuring track "Autumn Leaves." And, he's dressing up in samurai gear and trying to chase after Tran, echoing the song's lyrical themes.
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