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Despite all the technology we have access to, criminals still manage to fool us into thinking that they're celebrity musicians. Check out a few of the most blatant examples. -
5 Great Songs in Memory of Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard: "Got Your Money," "Brooklyn Zoo" and More
Ol' Dirty Bastard was no role model, to be sure, but many rappers and hip-hop fans took to his unique personality and he remains an almost cult icon to this day. -
5 Bands John Peel Was into Way Before You Were: Roxy Music, The Smiths, The White Stripes and More
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the death of John Peel, the most influential DJ in the history of British radio and possibly even the world (it's arguable). Most affiliate a good disc jockey with a listenable voice but the best are those who become tastemakers for their community/listening base. They didn't make the music but they make sure that you hear it. John Peel was influential in launching many a band to stardom, such as Pink Floyd, but the five listed below could not have gotten by without a push from Peel far before their names went up in lights. -
Madonna's 'Like A Virgin' Ranked for Its 30th Anniversary: From "Material Girl" to "Dress You Up," "Angel" and More
'Like A Virgin' is perhaps the most influential album from the most influential pop star of the last 30 years (yeah, we mean it). Music Times ranks the album's nine tracks upon its 30th anniversary. -
Bob Thiele Jr.'s Journey from the Record Biz to 'Sons of Anarchy', Music Supervisor Talks Family, Songwriting and Montages [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
There has always been an emphasis on family at the center of FX's gritty biker drama, 'Sons of Anarchy'. Whether it be through protagonist Jax Teller's constant troubles with parental figures both alive and deceased, or the sense of brotherhood that's created by riding down a windy stretch of California highway mere feet from your clubmate's motorcycle, the bonds and relationships in the show run deep. -
11 Great Albums With 11 Songs: Fleetwood Mac, Radiohead, And More
If you're obsessed with albums like I am, the number of songs in a tracklist has an inexplicable significance. While having 10, 12, or 15 tracks seems very neat and tidy, and having nine or less seems vaguely progressive, 11 tracks bursts with confidence, as if the artist had too many good songs for 10, but didn't want to pad it with 12. In honor of Nov. 11 (11/11!), here are the 11 best albums with 11 tracks. -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'Assassin's Creed Unity' Composer Sarah Schachner Talks Scoring New Ubisoft Video Game, Working With Brian Tyler, Upcoming Projects And More!
Assassin's Creed Unity is arguably the most ambitious game from Ubisoft's popular gaming franchise, tackling the French Revolution and a plethora of other themes. It truly looks like a big step for the developers, so we're not surprised that up-and-coming composer Sarah Schachner was hired to take on the music for the project. -
Happy Birthday Tim Rice! Music Times Lists Eight Great Tracks from His Work with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and Disney
Today marks the 70th birthday of Tim Rice, one of the most accomplished lyricists in both film and theatre. Even if the name doesn't ring a bell, you'll no doubt recognize many of the songs listed below and the works they appear in. After all, Rice has worked on many a project along with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and more. These are just eight we knew offhand, ranked in terms of our personal favorites, but the rest of his catalogue deserves perusal. -
8 Albums Named After The Artist's Home State: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slipknot, And More
A few weeks ago, I wrote a list about albums named after the artist's hometown, such as Outkast's ATLiens or Bruce Springsteen's Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ. The eight artists listed here, however, took this one step further, by naming their albums after their entire home state. -
8 Classic Artists Whose Debut Albums Were False Starts: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, And More
There are some legendary artists, such as Led Zeppelin, R.E.M., or Pink Floyd, who burst into the mainstream with fully formed, excellent debut albums. Other legendary artists, however, stumbled a bit on their full-length debuts, and didn't truly find their voices until their sophomore releases. Here are eight classic artists whose debut albums were false starts. -
Hollywood Reporter Lists 25 Best Music Schools: Juilliard, Berklee and University of Southern California Top List [INTERACTIVE MAP]
Parents and high school seniors across the nation typically take to U.S. News for their university rankings but The Hollywood Reporter has come up with a solid list of its own, ranking the Top 25 music schools in the world for aspiring performers. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs From Father John Misty, CHVRCHES, José González, Jessica Pratt 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 Father John Misty, CHVRCHES, José González, Jessica Pratt and more right here!
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