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Jack White hit the studio again in 2013 to record with The Dead Weather for their new singles series that will lead up to the release of a full album in 2015. Now, White has also confirmed the release of a follow up to his 2012 debut solo album, Blunderbuss. -
Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones recently celebrated the music of the Everly Brothers with 'Foreverly' and now mourn Phil Everly's death
Phil Everly passed away Jan. 3 after complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was a longtime smoker. The Everly Brothers made a huge pack on the industry, specifically with their tight-knit harmonies that influenced many other artists today, including Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones who released the tribute album Foreverly in November. -
Zubin Mehta Will Lead the Vienna Philharmonic in 2015 New Year's Concert
The Vienna Philharmonic recently announced that Zubin Mehta will conduct the next New Year's Concert in 2015. -
Q&A: Metropolitan GM Peter Gelb Dishes Stats on Live Opera Broadcasts
"I think there were a lot of people who expected us to fall on our face with this program." -- Peter Gelb -
Foreign Policy: When U.S. Customs Smashed Boujemaa Razgui's 11 Nay Flutes...the Other Side of the Story
Let nobody say that both sides of a story never get an airing. The news that 11 rare flutes had been destroyed by U.S. customs officials has been greeted with horror by the music community. The instruments belonged to the Canadian musician Boujemaa Razgui. Yet, U.S. customs believes they acted correctly. And they have stated their case. -
Stung by Yundi's Erratic "Flight of the Bumblebee?" Yuja Wang, Mnozil Brass Will Give You a Better Buzz!
If it's high-speed pianism you want to hear, you could do worse than to watch some videos of another Chinese pianist: Yuja Wang. Her rock-solid technique lets her fingers fly at near-hummingbird frequencies, while staying completely in control. -
Justin Bieber recording new music in Toronto: is the 'Hold Tight' singer working on a new studio album?
Not only is Justin Bieber not retiring, but the Journals singer is hard at work. While most were eating, drinking and being plain ol' merry over the holiday season, the Biebz was in the studio working on what could quite possibly be a brand new album. -
Jimmy Page announces 2014 release of some Led Zeppelin reissues
Led Zeppelin's reissue campaign is finally beginning this year, according to guitarist Jimmy Page (via Ultimate Classic Rock). Page recently updated his website with the message "The first of the Led Zeppelin reissues — comprising of Led Zeppelin I, Led Zeppelin II, and Led Zeppelin III — will be released this year. I've also been working on some of my own material from the archives that will be unleashed in 2014." -
Rihanna working with DJ Mustard in studio for 'Unapologetic' follow-up
It's been almost 14 months since Rihanna released her seventh studio album "Unapologetic," which is the longest amount of time the prolific pop star has gone without releasing new material. So as logic would dictate, it seems like the "What Now" singer is back in the studio to work on her eighth LP, and according to a new interview, she's collaborating with none other than club hit maker DJ Mustard. -
David Bowie loves Lorde, 'Royals' singer finds inspiration from Kanye West, Arcade Fire
In a new interview with Tavi's Rookie Magazine, Lorde and teen entrepreneur Tavi discussed a wide variety of topics, including feminism, fame and the backlash to her hit song "Royals." Among the intelligent conversation between the two young women, Lorde also spilled her run-ins with some fellow musicians who happen to love her stuff. The person who seemed most happy to meet her? None other than David Bowie. -
'American Hustle' Soundtrack compiles best of '70s sampler featuring Paul McCartney, Donna Summer
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. -
Christopher Lee is 91. And reaching the Billboard Hot 100 with his metal single 'Jingle Hell.'
Christopher Lee has finally reached a certain career plateau at the ripe, young age of 91: He's reached the Billboard Hot 100 as a performer. We only admit that we were joking about the "young" part because this story revolves around the actor becoming the oldest individual ever to reach the chart. As of the last week of December, his track was sitting at the no. 18 spot on the list.
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