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In genres such as pop and hip-hop, it's pretty much standard for a producer to have an active role in the album's songwriting, especially if they're working with a solo artist, but this is pretty uncommon when working with rock bands, who tend to write their own material. These nine albums, however, feature extensive songwriting contributions from their producers, even though they were made by rock bands. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs From Darlings, Screaming Females, Houndmouth, Stars And Many More!
Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new songs from Darlings, Screaming Females, Houndmouth, Stars and more right here! -
5 Musicians Who've Lost Fingers in Brutal Fashion, in Homage to Jose Canseco: Tony Iommi, Jerry Garcia and More
Jose Canseco isn't the only person who's lost a digit under bizarre circumstances. Check out five musicians who have lost fingers and still continued on to have excellent careers. -
Diana Krall Is 50! We Don't Believe It Either; Check Out Five Of Music Times' Favorite Records from Across Her Career
Happy birthday to Diana Krall! It's tough to imagine that one of the bestselling performers in modern jazz has reached 50 years-old (until you remember that she made multiple guest appearances on Melrose Place (she doesn't look 50 to us, for what it's worth)). Check out our five favorite albums from the pianist/vocalist and weigh in at the bottom with your own personal preferences -
8 Albums That End With Jam Sessions: Nirvana, George Harrison And More
Placing a lengthy jam session or free improv in the middle of an album can often ruin its flow, but these artists realized that these loose, free-flowing tracks would be most effective when placed at the end of an album. Here are eight albums that end with jam sessions. -
Stream goodbyemotel's New Album 'iF' In Full Ahead of November 18 Release [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
Aussie-born, New York-based rock band goodbyemotel will release their highly anticipated album iF worldwide on Tuesday, November 18, but you can stream it ahead of time exclusive here at Music Times. -
7 Artists Who Recorded Tribute Albums To Other Artists: The Supremes, Scarlett Johansson, And More
Countless artists have recorded cover albums over the years, from Rod Stewart to Yo La Tengo to Rage Against the Machine, but those albums typically feature an assortment of songs by many different artists. These seven artists, however, recorded cover albums featuring songs by just one artist. -
5 Musician's Holiday Specials We'd Like to See (Now That One Direction Has One): Rush, Insane Clown Posse and More
One Direction got everyone excited for the Christmas season this week when the group announced that it would be taking part in its first ever holiday special. There are very few details as of yet but hopefully guest stars swing by and skits full of shenanigans will ensue. In the meantime, Music Times has a few other performers in mind that we'd like to see get a Christmas special. -
5 Christmas Albums Released This Week: Downton Abbey, Mark Kozelek, And More
Even though Christmas season should begin the day after Thanksgiving, the Christmas albums begin rolling in as early as September, with more and more coming each week. If you want to stay up to date on the latest Christmas albums, here are five that were released this past week. -
Breathe Carolina Talk The Shift Towards Dance Music, Tour & Tips To Avoid Friend Zone [Exclusive Interview]
Before the show we had the pleasure of meeting up Eric and Tommy from electronic / rock group Breathe Carolina to chat about a whole variety of topics. We talked about their shift over to dance music, how the tour has gone and what was the thinking behind it and their upcoming music, which includes some big collaborations along the way. They also give a PSA on how to avoid the dreaded friend zone or get out of it if you are trapped. -
11/11 Was National Metal Day, So Music Times Lists Its Favorite Metal Albums of 2014: Triptykon, Eyehategod and More
Somehow, despite our rabid devotion to metal, your correspondent managed to miss "National Metal Day" on November 11. This may be perhaps because there's no justification for why 11/11 of all days is metal. It's hardly the coldest day of, well, winter hasn't even started yet. Was 06/06 taken? Either way, we've decided to list the best metal albums, in our esteem, that have come out during 2014. -
Garrett Borns Takes New York! BØRNS Discusses "10,000 Emerald Pools," Debut EP ‘Candy’ & CMJ [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Following the release of his debut single, “10,000 Emerald Pools,” Garrett Borns (BØRNS) is delighting us all by dropping his very first EP, Candy, which was released earlier this week (Monday, Nov. 10). The singer-songwriter mixes a unique sense of sound with a heavy flow of harmony all spiced with a wondrous blend of synth-pop. Most of which he began writing in his tree house home located in Los Angeles, California. Yes, you read that correctly.
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