• 9 Album Titles That Reference Other Albums

    If you want your album title to catch someone's attention, one surefire technique you can try is referencing the title of a classic album, which might trick people into thinking your album is just as good. Here are nine album titles that are references to other albums.

  • Mick Jagger's Support Proves A World Cup Curse

    This theory might not be as scientific as having an octopus select the winners for upcoming World Cup games, but Brazil seems to have noticed that every team picked by Mick Jagger inevitably loses, and is encouraging the Rolling Stones frontman to take his support to other teams as a result.

  • Soul Singer Merry Clayton Injured In Car Crash

    Famed soul and gospel singer Merry Clayton, one of the subjects of the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, was seriously injured in a car accident on June 16th in Los Angeles, according to a statement issued on her website.

  • Vashti Bunyan To Release New Album In October

    It was announced yesterday that British folk singer Vashti Bunyan will be releasing a new album titled Heartleap on October 6 in the UK through FatCat Records, and on October 7 in the US through DiCristina Records. Heartleap will be Bunyan's first album since 2005's Lookaftering, and just her third overall since her cult classic debut Just Another Diamond Day was released in 1970.

  • 5 Artists Who Became Songwriters After They Debuted

    Just because someone's an excellent performer doesn't mean they're an excellent songwriter as well. Some artists are talented enough to have debuted as both excellent performers and songwriters, such as the Beatles, but some artists were only comfortable writing their own material after they were established as performers. Here are five artists who eventually became great songwriters after they debuted.

  • 7 Album Covers That Are Homages to Other Albums

    Musicians steal from each other all the times, whether it comes to lyrics, riffs, fashion, or in this case, album covers. Here are seven album covers that are homages (or rip-offs) to other albums.

  • Rolling Stones Confirm It Will Be in Australia Come October

    The Rolling Stones were forced to cancel several dates on their Australian tour last month when vocalist Mick Jagger's longtime partner, L'Wren Scott, was found dead in her New York City apartment. The band has recently given signal that it will continue with its European tour beginning in May, and confirmed Thursday that the group had found dates to reschedule the cancelled Australian tour dates.

  • The Rolling Stones Will Pick up Tour in Norway

    The Rolling Stones were understandably for a spell following the death of L'Wren Scott, the longtime partner of frontman Mick Jagger. At the risk of sounding callous, nothing can keep the band down for too long however, and the group will hit the road again in May, beginning a slew of dates across Europe and Israel.

  • Rolling Stones May Lose up to $10 Million on Cancelled Australian Dates

    No one, least of all Mick Jagger's fellow member in The Rolling Stones, had a problem with canceling a slew of Australian dates so that the vocalist could take time to mourn the death of his 13-year partner. The decision for such a huge act as the Stones to cancel the dates comes with a cost however. Billboard places an estimate at $10 million in losses.

  • Rolling Stones Will Return to Australia in October/November

    Frontier Touring, the promoter behind The Rolling Stones current trek, has confirmed that the band would return to Australia and New Zealand during October and November. The band was forced to cancel seven shows on the continent following the sudden death of vocalist Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend L'Wren Scott.

  • The Rolling Stones Go Deep with 'Silver Train' in Tokyo

    Make as many "you're old" jokes as you want about the Rolling Stones, but forgetfulness hasn't become a problem yet. The band dug deep into its catalogue in Tokyo on Tuesday, pulling out the track "Silver Train," a song that hadn't been performed live for more than 40 years.

  • Taylor Swift Tops North American Concert Market during 2013

    Billboard released its highest-earning tours list nearly a month ago, but the North American numbers might be more relevant to Music Times' American readers. Taylor Swift took the top spot in her home continent, followed by the worldwide no. 1, Jon Bon Jovi.

  • The Faces Tour Not Happening, According to Keyboardist Ian McLagan

    Fans of classic rock supergroup The Faces may have to cool their jets for the time being. Vocalist Rod Stewart has mentioned in the last few months that he and guitarist Ronnie Wood were ready reunite the group for a tour during 2014, but other members of the band aren't so hot on the idea.
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