• Junk Mail: Snoop Dogg, 'BUSH' Album Review

    Snoop Dogg’s new Pharrell-produced album BUSH has arrived. Although he adopted the monikers Snoop Lion and Snoopzilla for his past few projects, he’s back as Snoop Dogg for this effort, despite the fact that album isn’t very rap heavy. With Pharrell helming the production, I was expecting a sound closer to “Beautiful” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” however Snoop turned BUSH into a tribute to the funk and R&B of the ‘70s and channeled the spirit of an OG. I applaud the album for its cohesion, but only a few songs really grabbed me. I definitely see this as more of a background album for chilling out than for getting hyped or dissecting lyrically. What did you guys think?
  • Blanca Experiments in First Pop Album Away from Group 1 Crew

    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. This week we look at the self-titled solo debut of former Group 1 Crew member Blanca Callahan.
  • Zedd "Beautiful Now" Featuring Jon Bellion Released From 'True Colors'

    With only five days until the release of his sophomore artist album, Zedd has unveiled the third song "Beautiful Now" featuring the vocals of Long Island native, Jon Bellion from his upcoming album True Colors. The tune has the hit power of some of his previous songs with simple, catchy and radio-friendly vocals imploring the listener, "let's live tonight like fireflies / and one by one, light up the sky."
  • Two Steps From Hell Bring Action Film Business to Billboard 200 with 'Battlecry'

    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. This week we look at soundtrack pros Two Steps From Hell and their newest collection of action-adventure music, 'Battlecry.'
  • Junk Mail: Mumford & Sons 'Wilder Mind' Album Review

    On its own merits, Wilder Mind is a very commendable The National record. I think some people may complain about the relationship-heavy lyrics, but I'm personally always down for a breakup album. Against the merits of Mumford & Sons' first two albums, I'd probably just totally leave Wilder Mind behind. I miss the banjo and the piano and the passion so much.
  • Chris Brown, Deorro 'Five More Hours' Music Video: Breezy, Travi$ Scott Party Bus to Coachella

    Chris Brown and Deorro have unveiled the music video for their new collaboration together, "Five More Hours." It starts out with Chris Brown and Travi$ Scott, who is not featured on the track, but plays a prominent role in the clip, driving along a desert road to Coachella in an old convertible. The car has issues and breaks down on the side of the road and before they have to walk down the road, which Scott refuses to do, Deorro arrives driving a party bus filled with young attractive women all headed to Coachella.
  • Randy Travis No. 1 Hits Easily Organized in 'On The Other Hand,' Includes "Forever and Ever, Amen" and More

    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. This week we look at country icon Randy Travis and his newest greatest hits compilation, showcasing his no. 1 country singles.