• Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes Drop Free Mixtape

    Old pals Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip have joined forces to release a free mixtape. With cover art saluting A Tribe Called Quest's Low-End Theory, their new release The Abstract and the Dragon brings togeth[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • The Christmas Carol That Fed the Hungry

    Many winters ago in a tiny village in Austria, the Christmas Carol "Silent Night" was born. In a small church in Oberndorf, the song of peace and heavenly love was first played. Peace would not last though in the land of music. The World Wars came.

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  • Top 10 Credit Cards for Excellent Credit

    For people with excellent credit. Compare exclusive offers side-by-side and apply online for the card that is right for you.

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  • The Mozart Effect myth: research finds music doesn't make you smarter

    New research presented in a pair of studies conducted by Samuel Mehr, a Harvard Graduate School of Education doctoral student, finds that teaching children music doesn't make them smarter. According to Mehr, 80 percent of American adults think that music improves a child’s grades or intelligence. …

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  • R. Kelly Working on a 'Love-Making' Christmas Album

    R. Kelly fans looking for a more spiritual side to the R&B; star are in luck. In an interview with Rap-Up, the singer revealed that he's been working on a Christmas album, which shou[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • Albert Hammond Jr. Hitting the Road with Jake Bugg

    Albert Hammond Jr. is set to join 19-year-old English rocker Jake Bugg out on the road early next year. The Stokes guitarist is currently wrapping up the European leg of a solo tour in support of his[...]

    Rolling Stone
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    Weirdest Holiday Gifts for Music Lovers: 2013 Edition (9 photos)

    From "awesome" to "oh NO," check out some of our favorite gifts for the music lover in your life! - By Tiffany Lee

  • T Bone Burnett Explains Why The Punch Brothers Rule On 'The Auld Triangle' From 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

    At the "Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating The Music Of "Inside Llewyn Davis'" concert event in New York this past September, The Punch Brothers -- Chris Thile, Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge and Paul Kowert -- acted as the evening's de facto house band, lending support to legendary…

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  • Billboard Playlists Are Spotify's Most Played in 2013

    As usual, Billboard kept music obsessives up to date on every ebb and flow in the world of popular music in print, on this website and beyond -- including places like Spotify, where listeners made official Billboard playlists the most popular in the world for 2013.

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  • Vampire Weekend, Fiona Apple, Jim James Set for Valentine Compilation

    Starbucks has released the tracklist for the chain's latest Valentine's Day compilation in their annual series Sweetheart: Our Favorite Artists Play Their Favorite Love Songs. The 13-song set, featuri[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • Watch Now: Scotty McCreery Rocks Hometown Crowd, Croons Christmas Tunes, Chats With Ram Country

    Last month, just a week before Thanksgiving, Season 10 American Idol Scotty McCreery gave a select group of lucky fans something to be extra thankful for: An intimate concert at Durham, N.C.'s historic Carolina Theater.

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  • Rumor Control: Bob Dylan Did Not Join Twitter Today

    Contrary to widespread reports, Bob Dylan did not join Twitter this morning. Two hours ago @BobDylanTweets began posting tweets purportedly by Dylan. The first one simply said "My First Tweet. Hi! Bob[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • Usher in the losing holiday season with ‘Tanking Time Is Here’ (Video)

    It's the second week of December, which means that the holiday music season has ramped up to absurd levels. It's impossible to go anywhere without hearing some sort of festive song, whether it's a Christmas tune like "Jingle Bells," a … Continue reading →

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  • London Grammar's 'Wrecking Ball' Cover Cuts Down The Destruction

    The sweeping pop production of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball," paired with its music video, evokes a very different feeling than the song's rendition provided by London Grammar. The trio's re-imagination is eerie and somber, the instrumentation reduced to simple piano and faint guitar pickings with…

    Huffington Post

  • Beastie Boys Suing Toymaker for 'Girls' Use

    The legal battle between the Beastie Boys and GoldieBlox, the toy startup that used the New York hip-hop trio's song "Girls" for a commercial without permission, intensified Tuesday. In suing the comp[...]

    Rolling Stone

  • Rewards Programs Are Hotter Than Ever

    A new program is leading the way. Local merchants are now joining Rocket Rewards, and consumers can earn points from all of them with a single card.

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  • Ray Price Leaving Hospital for Hospice Care, Leaves Message for Fans

    Ray Price -- one of the most beloved country performers of all time -- has decided to end aggressive treatments for his long battle of pancreatic cancer, electing to return to his home under hospice care than stay in the hospital.

    Billboard

  • What will NBC do for a 'Sound of Music' encore?

    NBC's halls are alive with the sound of sequels. After the triumph of last week's "The Sound of Music Live!" NBC understandably is now planning more live musicals. This is welcome news for anyone ...

    Associated Press

  • Garth Brooks’ ‘Roots’ Boxed Set Hits No. 1

    In a week that saw just one newly released title slip into the U.S. top 10, Garth Brooks captured the No. 1 position with his budget-priced boxed set. “Blame It All On My Roots” secured the top post with a 146,000-copy week, according to Nielsen SoundScan data for the week ending Dec. 8. The…

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    Cole Vosbury Honored to Know Blake Shelton- The Voice Exit Interview

    Cole Vosbury talks about his journey on The Voice, working with Blake Shelton, and future music plans!

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  • Spotify's Top 10 most viral tracks

    The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, Dec. 2, to Sunday, Dec. 8, via Facebook, ...

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    Lovato Moved By Song's Special Meaning

    On “The X-Factor” Wednesday, a performance of Sara Bareilles’ “Gravity” left Demi Lovato in tears. Asked by a Twitter follower the reason why she had such a strong connection to the song, Demi gave a touching answer: her father. Meanwhile, Lovato wasn’t the only one crying after Alex and Sierra's…

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