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Lost documentary footage, “tension” between band members, the relationship between musical creativity and drug use– Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love shared about the artistry and politics of making music in an exclusive interview.
Have some 🎵 fun fun fun 🎵 reading our interview with Mike Love!
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/104174/20240607/mike-love-ounheard-singing-footage-beach-boys-doc-didnt-make-the-cut.htm
NYC-based rock band the Telescreens has made it to the big leagues with performances at this year’s Gov Ball, amongst big names such as Post Malone, the Killers, and SZA 🎶
Our interview with them got down and dirty with the details on their new album, how they named the band, andddd a particularly ~dirty~ bathroom story from frontman Jackson Hamm that you won’t want to miss 🚽
Our interview with Telescreens ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/104063/20240606/telescreens-interview.htm
Cyndi Lauper is appearing on The Tonight Show… tonight!
Must-read on Cyndi before you tune in ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/104112/20240605/cyndi-lauper-turned-robert-hazard-macho-girls-just-wanna-have-fun-into-feminist-anthem.htm
Adam Lambert has debuted some ~spicy~ new songs for Pride Month 🌈
Have you listened to any of his sexy new bops?
Get the scoop! ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103980/20240601/adam-lambert-ldebuts-sex-positive-songs-lube-pride-fest.htm
If you had Snoop Dogg’s wife opening a strip club on your 2024 Bingo card, you’re in luck!
The rapper’s wife, Shante Broadus, opened “The Players Club” in LA earlier this week.
What does the couple have to say about their newest venture?⬇️
Snoop Dogg's wife, Shante Broadus, has opened a strip club in Los Angeles. Shante Broadus, the wife of rapper Snoop Dogg, has officially opened her very own strip club.
Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
From Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go’s to Lee Greenwood, many of music’s big names are getting vocal about their opinions on the verdict
Read about it! ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103963/20240530/go-gos-jane-wiedlin-lee-greenwood-others-weigh-trump-guilty.htm
Beyoncé’s new “Cowboy Carter” album has gotten people talking about black country music. Though long before Beyonce was even singing as a member of Destiny’s Child, Swamp Dogg has been crooning country tunes straight from the bayou (according to his 1970s classic “Total Destruction of Your Mind”).
Decades into his music career, after exploring synthesized vocals, disco, et al, Swamp Dogg has returned to his country roots for his new album, “Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St.”
Read on⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103969/20240531/years-before-beyonc%C3%A9-swamp-dogg-playing-black-country-music-now.htm
What could bring together all four individuals that once made up the rock band “No Doubt”?
The ska band Madness’s first L.A. show since 2012!
Could No Doubt reunite and perform together again?
What they told us at Music Times⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103842/20240527/no-doubt-members-reunite-to-attend-rare-l-a-show-by-ska-legends-madness.htm
Music Times? More like Music CRIMES!
Zac Brown’s love life could be considered more than problematic, but is an alleged crime from his estranged wife the first CRIME the artist has committed?
Not according to those with ears who have heard his “worst song of the year” 2019 single “Swayze”
Get the full story ⬇️
Is “Swayze” so bad it’s good, or so bad it’s criminal?
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103644/20240521/music-crimes-zac-brown-swayze.htm
K-pop has fiercely devoted fans, even stateside.
And Music Times writer Erika Berlin was able to experience the enthusiasm of a few hundred of these devotees firsthand at CIX’s New York City concert.
Would Berlin find herself to be one of the band’s “Lovers or Enemies”?
Her review of the show ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103481/20240517/kpop-group-cix-thrills-american-fans-nyc.htm
Could concert goers see a decline in scalpers when buying tickets?!
The House of Representatives has passed the TICKET act aiming to eliminate unofficial sellers listing tickets they do not have, hidden venue fees, and more.
Read more about what could be exciting news for music fans if the bill makes it through the Senate ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103472/20240516/concert-reform-goes-congress-new-act-passes-house-takes-aim.htm
Billie Eilish’s new album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” is definitely something for Eilish fans to get excited about.
In an exclusive NYC listening event, 19,000 Billie stans packed into the Barclays Center to hear all ten tracks of the as-yet-unreleased album.
Music Times’ writer Michael Major takes you inside the arena walls with his thoughts on the new album…⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103473/20240516/billie-eilish-matures-explosive-hit-hard-soft-album-review.htm
Al Jardine, one of the Beach Boys originals, talks getting the band back together, exciting new solo work, and what he has been up to while former bandmate Mike Love promotes a Beach Boys Disney+ documentary…
Don’t miss this wave! Let’s go surfing on over to read the full story 🏄⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103310/20240510/al-jardine-solo-music-beach-boys-future-brian-wilson-mike-love-never-too-late.htm
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From boycotts, to disqualifications, to one contestant being audibly booed by the audience during her performance, this year’s Eurovision competition brought a surprising amount of controversy to the stage.
Did you tune into this year’s Eurovision? Were you aware of the controversy surrounding the event? ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103385/20240514/eurovision-became-political-lightning-rod-2024-israel.htm
The third season of Netflix’s “Bridgerton” is right around the corner, and with it comes an exciting ORIGINAL SONG!
The first-ever original song on the show will come from none other than Grammy winner Tori Kelly.
Her new song “All I Want” will join orchestral versions of other hit pop songs such as Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” and Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy.”
When can you hear the song? Read the full story to find out ⬇️
Are you excited to hear an original song on the show?
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103344/20240513/tori-kelly-first-artist-original-song-bridgerton-soundtrack.htm
Madonna. Beyonce. Mariah Carey. Kelly Clarkson. Carly Simon.
What do all of these music stars have in common?
They’re all moms! And not only do they all have children, all five of these women had their children join them on stage.
Read the full story then share it with your mom! (it is Mother’s Day after all) ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103304/20240510/musician-mamas-whose-kids-joined-tour.htm
The breakup of Florida Georgia Line has left fans speculating what happened to the duo’s partnership since they first announced a "break" in 2022.
One of the most prominent theories was that their difference in political beliefs had driven a wedge in their award-winning collaboration.
Dive into our article on the country duo’s split for the particulars ⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103301/20240510/florida-georgia-line-breakup-really-due-political-differences.htm
What could injuries and Coachella possibly have in common?
More than you might initially think…
We took a look at some of the major artists that had to cancel Coachella performances due to injuries 🤕
What happened to Kid Cudi, Frank Ocean, and Tyla that forced them to cancel their shows?
Read about the situation for these stars & more⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103294/20240510/coachella-crises-artists-dropped-out-injuries-frank-ocean-kid-cudi.htm
“How does it feel knowing you have feet fans?”
This shocking question posed to Christian singer Cory Asbury led to the even more disquieting discovery that pictures of his feet can be found on wikiFeet 🙃
His reaction to this information might be even more surprising…⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103212/20240508/christian-singer-discovers-feet-foot-fetish-site-wikifeet-cory-asbury.htm
The United States government passed a bill forcing TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to either sell the app or have it banned in the U.S.
ByteDance is having none of it and has filed a lawsuit alleging the U.S. is violating the company’s First Amendment rights.
Do you think ByteDance will be able to save TikTok? Or will the 170 million Americans on the platform need to look for a new place to share and watch content?
Read the article for more details!⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103173/20240507/bytedance-files-suit-against-united-states-tiktok.htm
A paparazzo made a BIG mistake at the Met Gala last night by calling Nicki Minaj the name of her long-time music industry rival, Cardi B. Oof. 👀
Get the details on the incident and the two stars’ ongoing feud⬇️
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103169/20240507/nicki-minaj-mistaken-rival-cardi-b-met-gala-watch.htm
Dua Lipa just dropped a new album! “Radical Optimism” slides into a new sound for Lipa, with a little less disco and a little more modern Britpop.
Read the full review and let us know your own thoughts!
What do you think of the pop queen’s new album? Any favorite songs?
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103062/20240503/dua-lipa-review-radical-optimisim.htm
The Kentucky Derby is today! And Arby’s has chosen just the right time to debut their “Chardonneigh’s Horsey Sauce” named after the horse on the cover of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album.
Read the article for more details on this Beyoncé-inspired menu item.
Are you watching the Kentucky Derby this weekend? Will you be trying Arby’s new sauce? Let us know in the comments!
And while you’re at it, check out our Kentucky Derby playlist on Spotify!
Article: https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103033/20240502/beyonce-rides-arbys-special-cowboy-carter-themed-condiment.htm
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39H2IZguBF1xIt7l749Ey9?si=84e324d088eb4a7f&nd=1&dlsi=2ca674cd1962418d
Twenty years ago, in the Southern California desert, something ~wacky~ made music history 🎶
The Flaming Lips earned the unofficial title of Coolest Band at Coachella by taking the long-standing beachball-tossing tradition to the EXTREME!
Why did the band’s frontman, Wayne Coyne, feel the need to bring a knife with him when stepping into a giant, plastic space-bubble to become a human beachball?
I guess you’ll need to read the article to find out:
On May 2, 2004, after just "a day or two" of secret planning, Coyne stepped into his space-bubble for the first time. He had no idea that the "absurd" stunt would work, let alone become a Lips concert tradition for the next 20 years.
Getting ready for the Kentucky Derby? Get into the horse racing spirit with our Kentucky Derby playlist!
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39H2IZguBF1xIt7l749Ey9?si=84e324d088eb4a7f&nd=1&dlsi=2ca674cd1962418d
Article: https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103037/20240503/listen-now-kentucky-derby-day-playlist.htm
Does Normani run her own fan page?
After a fan page, ( on X/Twitter), posted a screenshot of her Instagram that was signed into Normani's own account, rumors began that the account was run by Normani.
Read the full story then let us know if you think the former Fifth Harmony singer is the one behind the fan account!
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/102988/20240501/normani-run-fan-page-singer-vaguely-involved.htm
Billie Eilish is currently under fire for the astronomical price tag attached to tickets to her Hit Me Hard and Soft concert tour.
High concert ticket prices have been quite the hot button issues in recent months; how do Eilish’s prices compare to a similarly hot commodity– Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour tickets?
Read the article to see how the two mega stars’ ticket prices compare!
How much would you pay for a ticket to Eilish’s or Swift’s tour?
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/102947/20240430/billie-eilish-slammed-gross-ticket-prices-compare-taylor-swift.htm
Sixteen million albums sold worldwide, two Grammys, a slot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...and Rage Against the Machine co-founder Tom Morello ~still~ doesn't think he is a "serious musician."
At least that's what he said in response to Guitar World’s CEO speaking on how the lower-end guitars the brand was currently carrying would make a ‘serious’ musician feel out of place.
Tom Morello: “Rage Against The Machine won our first Grammy for 'Tire Me', a song on which I played a guitar costing 40 Canadian dollars. Though admittedly I’ve never really considered myself a 'serious' musician!”
Read the full story and let us know if you think Tom Morello is a serious musician!
https://www.musictimes.com/articles/102901/20240429/tom-morello-shades-guitar-center-ceo-never-serious-musician.htm
In an interview with Judith Hill, Music Times writer, Lyndsey Parker, asks the deep questions–
Lyndsey: “...instead of people having empathy that you'd experienced two huge losses at key moments in your career, only a few years apart, they blamed you. Were you surprised by that vitriol? Did that throw you?”
Judith:
“...It was constant, an onslaught of social-media messaging and hate. It was a very big thing that was happening to me and I internalized it, which what made it so poisonous, and why it almost made me paranoid. I was walking around thinking that the world was against me. It really turned into this mental health crisis. ... That's what really this album is about: uncovering shame and triggers and deeply rooted things that we've said about ourselves, and why something that someone else says can so deeply affect us.”
For more of Judith Hall’s complex story, read the full interview:
"This is a big step towards me overcoming that fear-based living. This muzzled me for so long," says the singer-songwriter, who still contends with haters who blame her for Prince and Michael Jackson's deaths.
"Getting my heart broken by a film bro was an embarrassing and unfortunate experience," O'Sullivan laughs, "but we've healed, we've recovered."
And even better yet! She also managed to get an EP out of the experience.
Music Times spoke to Finn O’Sullivan about her new EP and the intriguing source material.
Read the full article for how this tortured poet turned her heartbreak into catchy tunes!
"Getting my heart broken by a film bro was an embarrassing and unfortunate experience," O'Sullivan laughs, but now she has a new record to show for it.
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Lost documentary footage, “tension” between band members, the relationship between musical creativity and drug use– Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love shared about the artistry and politics of making music in an exclusive interview. Have some 🎵 fun fun fun 🎵 reading our interview with Mike Love! https://www.musictimes.com/articles/104174/20240607/mike-love-ounheard-singing-footage-beach-boys-doc-didnt-make-the-cut.htm
The biggest face on "Bimbo TikTok," Chrissy Chlapecka has just released her first EP, "Girlie Pop." The TikTok sensation gave us all the tea, from hyper-femininity’s place in feminism to childhood trauma in an exclusive interview. Dive in at the link below! Have you heard the TikToker-turned-pop-singer’s new music yet? 💅 https://www.musictimes.com/articles/104073/20240604/tiktok-icon-chrissy-chlapecka-girlie-pop-bimbo-feminism-male-gaze-queerness-hyper-femininity.htm
Taylor Swift has a community of haters… and it’s growing. A Reddit community dedicated to hating on Swift and her relationship with Travis Kelce is rising in popularity. No Swifties allowed in this subreddit full of allegations of plastic surgery, PR stunts, and more. More info ⬇️ https://www.musictimes.com/articles/104024/20240603/theres-rapidly-growing-taylor-swift-community-online-haters-travis-kelce.htm
Ben Platt ~just happened~ to drop his new album, “Honeymind,” featuring an americana take on queer love songs just in time for Pride Month! We spoke to Ben Platt all about his new album 🎶 Get the scoop! ⬇️ https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103978/20240603/ben-platt-new-album-soulmate-love-stories-super-expressly-queer-perspective.htm
Don McLean spoke to us about his new album “American Boys,” but first… he sang 🎤 More from our interview with Don McLean⬇️ https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103920/20240530/don-mclean-american-boys-music-interview.htm
Happy Memorial Day! What a great day to listen to some Americana music and from “American Pie” to “American Boys,” Don McLean is Americana to a T. Keep your eyes peeled for an article on the old school musician’s new album later this week 👀🇺🇸
What makes a concert special? Why do people gather together to listen to live music rather than listening to crisp, studio-perfected tracks in the comfort of their own homes? Watching the artist Bright Light Bright Light live evoked eras past, a sense of community, and true performance energy that can’t be captured in a recording. How has this gay pop icon’s music career flourished despite his setbacks? Get to know Rod Thomas, the voice of Bright Light Bright Light, in our interview with the chart-topping performer⬇️ https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103512/20240517/enjoy-youth-bright-light-bright-light-gets-his-groove-back-id-stopped-being-in-love-with-life.htm
“The Masked Singer” has a winner! And who was behind the goldfish mask? None other than VANESSA HUDGENS! Music Times had the chance to speak with the iconic actress and singer, not only about her time on the competition show, but also about being “Queen of Coachella,” the lasting cultural influence of the “High School Musical” series that skyrocketed Hudgens’ popularity, how she considers herself “an actress first,” and much more. Get the full in-depth interview at the link below! ⬇️ Did you predict it was Vanessa Hudgens behind the mask? https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103714/20240522/vanessa-hudgens-masked-singer-spring-breakers-i-didnt-want-to-keep-playing-the-girl-next-door.htm
Asher HaVon made history on “The Voice” Season 25, when he became the first openly queer singer to win the show! Read all about how support from the LGBTQ+ community and his coach, Reba McEntire, fueled his path to victory! 🏅⬇️ https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103673/20240522/asher-havon-first-openly-queer-voice-winner-reba-mcentire-historic-victory.htm
Fresh off the set of “The Masked Singer,” Thelma Houston has A LOT on her calendar 📅 What does Houston have to say about her career and time on the competition show? Get our full, exclusive interview with the disco and R&B legend herself ⬇️ https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103483/20240516/thelma-houston-talks-giving-lenny-kravitz-his-big-break-giving-back-to-lgbtq-community.htm
After competing against one another 21 years ago on the second season of “American Idol,” winner and runner-up Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken had their chance to take on the reality competition world together as the Beets on “The Masked Singer.” Music Times got the chance to speak to Studdard and Aiken about their experience on both shows. Link for article or to watch the FULL INTERVIEW ⬇️ https://www.musictimes.com/articles/103004/20240501/ruben-studdard-clay-aiken-recall-american-idol-season-we-went-through-hell-we-survived.htm
The end of Hall & Oates has given John Oates freedom to focus on his solo career. He spoke with us at Music Times to share what he’s been working on recently! Read or watch the full interview, linked below! Did you catch John Oates on ‘The Masked Singer?’ https://www.musictimes.com/articles/102812/20240425/john-oates-reunion-hall-oates-over-i-was-leading-two-lives.htm
'Hip-Hop and the White House' director Jesse Washington tells Music Times that rapper Chika could be the next big voice for the community, but that there's also no way of knowing who could be out there soaking up the music and culture. "I think that we have not yet seen the influence that hip-hop will have, but it's coming." #HipHop #JesseWashington #MusicTimes #MusicNews
Hip-hop came out in force on Thursday night for the New York Premiere of “Hip-Hop and the White House,” a new documentary examining the 50-year relationship between the cultural movement and the office of the president. Jeezy tells Music Times that he "still got [his] eyes open" when it comes to finding the next big political voice within hip-hop. "Somebody’s gonna come out of the woodwork and have a lot to say, and everybody’s gonna be like ‘yup!’" #MusicTimes #HipHop #Jeezy
Boy George Denied a Visit to His High School Over Fears He Will Bring Back Its ‘Bad Reputation’ #MusicTimes #boygeorge
Madonna's 'Botched Look' at Oscars Afterparty Sparks Concerns: 'Are you ashamed to age ma?'#madonna #musictimes #celebrity #celebritynews
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce 'Bahamas' Photos Spark Anger Among Swelce, Tayvis Stans. #taylorswiftfans #ErasTour #traviskelcetaylorswift #MusicTimes #TaylorSwift #joealwyn
Taylor Swift's Endorsement for 2024 Presidential Election: President Joe Biden Jokes About Potential Support. #ErasTour #TaylorSwift #MusicTimes #traviskelcetaylorswift #JoeBiden #elections
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Breakup Will Disappoint Pop Star's Family: 'Her powerhouse boyfriend'. #TaylorSwift #traviskelcetaylorswift #MusicTimes #ErasTour
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