• Rolling Stone ranks every Nirvana song, and we compare our notes

    Rolling Stone compiled the list to end all Nirvana lists: every song ever recorded by the band, original or otherwise, ranked down from 102 to no. 1. Spoiler alert: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was given top billing. We warn you that the format chosen by Rolling Stone makes scrolling through a hassle, but we decided to have a bit of fun with it. Five Music Times employees reflected on their favorite Nirvana track, and we looked to see who was most "right" by Stone's standards.
  • EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Methodic Doubt's Kris Dirksen on scoring Cinemax series 'Banshee' and more on music composition in TV, movies and video gaming

    Cinemax’s hit show Banshee is one of the darkest, most exciting series on television today. The music of the show is clearly part of the draw and expression that keeps viewers coming back each week, resulting in a recent third season confirmation from Cinemax. Kris Dirksen of Methodic Doubt, the musical team behind Banshee’s score and main theme, took some time to answer a few of our questions about the show and his experience in the scoring industry.
  • EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Natalie Stovall and The Drive

    The movers and the shakers in the country music industry all say that Natalie Stovall and The Drive are going places and after hanging out with them and seeing a live show, it's easy to see why. They really do have the total package - the talent, the spirit, the drive and the heart.
  • MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check out new songs from Tourist, Kimono Kult, The Wyches, The Pass and many more!

    Did Valentine's Day treat you poorly? Are you trying to get over heartache or heartbreak? Luckily for us, great artists released some impressive tunes last week that will help you get over your blues! Or maybe you just want to enjoy some cool new songs; either way we've got you covered. Let's listen to new tracks from The Wyches, Papercuts, The Coathangers and many more for this week's mixtape.
  • EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Savannah Lynx 'Colors'

    Savannah Lynx is not your average pop star. As her name reveals, her feline-like, femme fatale persona is the core of her artistic approach to music, but it isn't the only thing she has going for her. This 20-year-old Fordham University student has both brains and beauty.
  • Five Things About Miranda Lambert You May Not Know

    Miranda Lambert is a hot country commodity and we all know the basics of her story. The 3rd place finisher of Nashville Star's first season at only 19, has won a Grammy, ACMs and CMA Awards and her debut 2005 project, Kerosene, went platinum. After five years of being together, she and hubby Blake Shelton tied the knot on May 14, 2011. But there are some things you may not know ...
  • Playing with Forgotify: does the new streaming app help users find new music?

    Today (Feb. 13), the top songs on Spotify are Katy Perry's "Dark Horse," Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty" and A Great Big World's "Say Something," massive hits whose streaming numbers have all helped to notch them spots in the top 5 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart... but, what about music by Steve Haggard, Johnny Richardson and Ftah? No one has ever listened to them on Spotify... before me, that is.
  • Country Love - The Long Lasting Couples in Country Music

    In 2014, Ricky and Sharon will be spending their 32nd Valentine's Day together. For Vince and Amy, it will be their 14th day of love. Regardless of how many years they've been celebrating together, these couples share the spotlight as well as they share places in each other's hearts.