• The World's Highest Paid Country Musicians 2014

    Country musicians are America’s new rock stars—commercially, at the very least. Of the ten best-selling albums in the U.S. last year, three were country, and only one (Imagine Dragons’ Night Visions) could possibly be classified as rock. These days, top country acts are even outpacing the biggest…

    Our Country

  • Nicki Minaj Delays 'Anaconda' Release, But Gives Us Another Salacious Instagram Post

    You may have been too distracted to realize that the "Anaconda" photo Nicki Minaj posted to Instagram last week was actually teasing a new single. On Sunday, however, Minaj returned to Instagram to announce she was postponing the song's release by a week.

    Huffington Post

  • In War Secrets Save Lives, At Home Secrets Destroy

    Set against the backdrop of the mission to build the world's first atomic bomb, MANHATTAN is all new at its new time, SUNDAYS at 10/9c on WGN America

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  • Portland Musician Sentenced to Four Years After West Memphis Three Con

    Portland alt-country musician Kasey Anderson has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding over 30 investors out of $586,000 by vowing to hold a concert and release a compilation album ben[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • T-Mobile deal helps Rhapsody hit 2M paying subs

    Rhapsody International Inc. said Tuesday its partnership with T-Mobile US Inc. has helped boost its number of paying subscribers to more than 2 million, up from 1.7 million in April. Last month, Rhapsody ...

    Associated Press

  • Back to the Big Band; Hip to Hip-Hop

    Two new releases by Freda Payne and Kellylee Evans showcase jazz's most recent trends.

    The Wall Street Journal

  • MTV Picks Up Documentary by Rock Concert Crasher-Turned-Filmmaker

    Fake Empire is producing "No Cameras Allowed," which MTV plans to give a limited theatrical run and a future airdate on its channel.

    The Hollywood Reporter

  • 15 Best Things We Saw at Merge 25

    Amid the exquisite domed acoustics of Duke University's Baldwin Auditorium in Durham, North Carolina, a small voice haltingly emanated from the stage: "I am delighted (and nervous) to welcome you all [...]

    Rolling Stone
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    Jurassic 5

    Hip-hop is not dead. Indeed, contrary to the cries of some cynics, the vibrant cultural offering that is hip-hop music is alive and well. And nowhere is that point more apparent than with the heralded Los Angeles crew Jurassic 5 and their debut full-length album Quality Control. Consisting of four…

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  • Efficiency Experts: 30 Best 40 MPG Cars of 2014

    Who knew there were so many cars getting at least 40 MPG? Impress your friends with knowledge of fuel efficiency and their wallets might thank you!

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  • Stream Spoon's Adventurous New Album 'They Want My Soul'

    Spoon have begun streaming their eighth record, They Want My Soul, which spans the group's signature indie rock and excursions into electro-pop, in advance of its August 5th release date, via iTunes R[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • Jenny Lewis Shares Nashville Inspiration for New Album

    Last summer, when Jenny Lewis left her Laurel Canyon home and hit the road for the Postal Service's 10-year anniversary tour, she'd already been working on her third solo album for nearly half a decad[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • Dave Harrington Turns Jazz Know-How Into Space-Rock Techno

    Welcome to Young Guns, our series exploring the most notable guitarists from the next generation of legends. For more interviews with the guitarists inspiring us right now, click here. [...]

    Rolling Stone

  • See It First! David Gray Performs 'Gulls' Live and Acoustic

    As proof that Gray's latest work is just as atmospheric and layered as his earlier definitive material, Yahoo Music is pleased to premiere an exclusive performance of Mutineers' "Gulls," live and acoustic from RAK Studios in the UK.

    Yahoo Music

  • See Karen O's Murky Video for Lo-Fi Solo Song 'Rapt'

    Less than a year after Karen O received an Oscar nomination for her solo recording "The Moon Song" from the Her soundtrack, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman has returned with the lead single to her firs[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • Dolly Parton Mulls Recording Glastonbury Festival Mud Song

    An untitled song written by the country star especially for her highly praised festival performance could be played there by a different artist each year.

    The Hollywood Reporter

  • A 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick

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    The Most Overhyped Albums Ever! (6 photos)

    Big flops and extreme hype usually go hand-in-hand. This doesn't mean they're bad albums. A lot of them are really good. And a lot succeed commercially, even if they don't change the world. They just promised way more than they could deliver. These albums usually involve more PR than talent. Here…

    Yahoo Music

  • Most blogged artists: Jessie Ware, Rustie

    British soul singer Jessie Ware has released "Share It All" from her upcoming sophmore album, and Scottish producer Rustie has shared the new track "Attak" from his own soon-to-be-released second album. Jessie Ware's new track "Share It All" was recorded with the help of producer Julio Bashmore and…

    AFP Relax News

  • Afghan Musician Revisits Melodies of Home

    Quraishi Roya's mesmerizing CD, 'Mountain Melodies,' was released last week. On the album, the rubab virtuoso evokes his home country via a repertoire of Afghan classical ragas and folk songs.

    The Wall Street Journal

  • Three Sides of a Young Cellist and New Music in Bryant Park

    Mostly Mozart's 'night music,' a new jazz and classical series in Bryant Park, cellist Alisa Weilerstein and more in this week's Classical Scene.

    The Wall Street Journal

  • Exclusive: Fences Teams Up with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on New Single 'Arrows'

    Fences, a Seattle alt-pop outfit helmed by Christopher Mansfield, is gearing up to release a new album in October. The lead single, "Arrows," is out Tuesday, July 29, and features Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

    Billboard

  • Country Artist April Kry's 'Beauty Queen': Exclusive Video Premiere

    Up-and-coming country singer April Kry is working her best angles in the video for her new single, "Beauty Queen," which Billboard.com is premiering today.

    Billboard

  • Games, Add-Ons and Demos for PS4, PS3, & PSVita

    Experience the future of gaming with Sony Entertainment Network. Download new PlayStation games directly to your console and play today!

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