• Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialism and Music That Lives It: The Doors, Pink Floyd and...Drake?

    Jean-Paul Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature 50 years ago, which he immediately turned down, citing that no author "should allow himself to be turned into an institution." A somewhat ironic argument considering the institution that his arguments have become in the world of philosophy. Although not the inventor of existentialism, Sartre was at the apex of the doctrine during its rise in popularity following World War II. Music Times gathered a few songs that can be seen as representing Sartre's thought process and we hope that all you philosophy majors will lay off if we blur some lines. This is dense stuff.

  • Kenny G Visits Hong Kong Protests, Angers Chinese Government

    Smooth jazz superstar Kenny G has come under fire by the Chinese government for his involvement in Hong Kong’s ongoing Occupy Central pro-democracy movement. As reported by the "South China Morning Post," the 56-year-old saxophonist made an appearance at the city’s main protest site, posing for photos with fans and sending out a tweet wishing for a peaceful resolution to the protests, which upset the Chinese government.

  • Devo to Release Lost Live Album 'Miracle Witness Hour,' Share Live Version of 'Uncontrollable Urge'

    Legendary post-punk band Devo has announced the release of a new live album, "Miracle Witness Hour," which was recorded in Cleveland all the way back in 1977 prior to the release of the band's debut album "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!" The album is set for release Dec. 1 and will include liner notes written by founding member Gerald Casale. You can also listen to a live version of "Uncontrollable Urge."

  • Tyga Doesn't Get Along with Drake and Nicki Minaj, Calls Them 'Fake'

    In a recent interview with "Vibe," California rapper Tyga dished on some tension within his label Young Money Entertainment, even going so far as to say that his problems with the label are personal. Elaborating on some tweets he sent out a few weeks ago about being held "hostage" by Young Money, Tyga revealed that he dislikes some of his labelmates, specifically calling out its two biggest stars and calling them fake. "I don't really get along with Drake," he revealed. "I don't really get along with Nicki [Minaj]."

  • Justin Townes Earle Announces New Album 'Absent Fathers' along with US Tour Dates [FULL SCHEDULE]

    A month after Justin Townes Earle put out his new record "Single Mothers," the Americana artist is announcing another album that will be released in early 2015. "Absent Fathers" was supposed to be the second disc in a double album Earle planned with "Single Mothers," but the artist took some extra time with the former, "Consequence of Sound" reports. The new release will be out Jan. 15 via Vagrant Records and will include 10 fresh tracks from the singer-songwriter — check out the tracklist below. In addition to the album, Earle also revealed some new tour dates that will have the artist on the road until December. Check out the dates below.
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