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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. -
Wisin premieres music video for 'Que Viva la Vida,' the first single off his upcoming solo album [WATCH]
Wisin, of the former duo Wisin Y Yandel, has released the video for his hit single "Que Viva La Vida." The song, which premiered a few weeks ago, has made its way into the Top 10 on Billboard's "Latin Airplay" chart. -
Britney Spears Writes Letter To Fans About Upcoming Album, Reveals 'Britney Jean' Cover Art
Britney Spears has revealed the cover art for her upcoming album, Britney Jean. It features the singer topless in a black-and-white photo with "Britney Jean" written in blue neon within a pink neon heart. Along with the cover art, she shared a handwritten note with her fans that illuminated her feelings about the upcoming album. -
Manolo Escobar, one of Spain's best-selling vocalists, dies
Manolo Escobar, a Spanish vocalist who saw his country through the best of times and often the worst of times, died Thursday at his home in Benidorm on the Spanish coast. Although the Culture Ministry announced his death, it did not give any cause. However, Escobar had cancelled the final dates on his official farewell tour in recent months, due to his weakness from cancer. He was 82. -
Katy Perry performs at Colorado high school on her 29th birthday
To celebrate her 29th birthday, Katy Perry decided to go for a "younger" look and dress as a high school cheerleader. She performed a five-song set for the 2,700 students and staff of Lakewood High School. The performance aired live on Good Morning America earlier today, according to MTV News. -
Dave Grohl, Jack Black and Val Kilmer perform as Sweetriver and the Huckleberry Dogs on 'Ghost Ghirls' web series [WATCH]
In a recent episode of the popular Yahoo! web series Ghost Ghirls, a recording studio is haunted by the spirits of a 1970s Southern country rock band, Sweetriver and the Huckleberry Dogs. Who is in the band? None other than Dave Grohl, Jack Black and Val Kilmer. -
Beyonce's new album is 'crazy' according to Pharrell
Many have forgotten about Beyonce amidst all the new albums coming from female pop stars in recent months and the near future, but Pharrell Williams says that Ms. Carter's will be worth the wait. -
Pearl Jam Perform 'Sirens' on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon For 'Pearl Jam Week' [WATCH]
It seems as if the whole world has been celebrating Pearl Jam recently. Last night, the covers ended with the real deal. Pearl Jam took the stage to perform "Sirens" off their recent release, Lightning Bolt, which is currently the No. 1 album in the country. -
Stream Arcade Fire's 'Reflektor' In Its Entirety For Free [LISTEN]
One of the most hyped albums of the season has finally arrived. And you can stream it for free. Arcade Fire has shared a stream of its upcoming Reflektor in its entirety via YouTube. -
Despite bizarre Twitter rampage, Flaming Lips still together. Who's behind mysterious tweet-streak?
The Flaming Lips Twitter account seems to been the target of a well-operated publicity scheme on Thursday night, as someone reportedly hacked the band's account and declared the band to be disbanded. The tweets related to the curious incident have since been deleted, but Music Times will try to sum up the gist of the situation. -
Lyor Cohen talk to Google to fund new music enterprise
Lyor Cohen, the former chairman and CEO of the Warner Music Company and cofounder of Def Jam Records, is in talks to get Google to fund his new music label and talent management company, according to reports. -
Linkin Park Releases Remix Set Featuring Pusha T, Rick Ross, Bun B and More
New music isn't coming from Linkin Park anytime soon. Vocalist Chad Bennington is currently shacking up with the Stone Temple Pilots to create a new record and tour, and LP isn't looking to bring anyone else in, so fans will have to look forward to Recharged, an album containing remixed versions of the tracks on the band's 2012 LP Living Things.
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