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WATCH: M83's Video for 'Reunion'

Last year, M83 released the video for "Midnight City," the first single off the album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. Today, the follow-up was released with a video for "Reunion." This second video features mysterious functionaries... Read More...

Black Keys, Martin Solveig, fun. Performing MTV Movie Awards

The rise of electronic dance music is coming to the MTV Movie Awards, as Martin Solveig has been added the list of performers for the event. The "Hello" hitmaker will be serving as house DJ for the evening, remixing themes from iconic... Read More...

VIDEO: 'No Church in the Wild' by Jay-Z & Kanye West

Jay-Z and Kanye West have released the video for "No Church in the Wild," one of the most popular tracks off their Watch the Throne album, which features vocals by Frank Ocean. Neither Jay-Z nor Kanye West actually appear in their Romain... Read More...

Second Mumford & Sons Album Due September 24

Mumford & Sons have confirmed during an interview with 3FM that their second album will released on September 24. "We finished the record this week," said multi-instrumentalist Ben Lovett. "We hope to get it out in September. We... Read More...

The Killers Reveal New Album 'Battle Born'

The Killers have revealed that their fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2008's Day & Age, will be named Battle Born. The album, which is expected to be released this fll, is named after their studio and is also the nickname for their home... Read More...

Childish Gambino Drops New Tracks, Alludes to Mixtape

Donald Glover wasn't kidding when he promised fans he would be releasing a lot of music this summer. Friday night, he released his fourth new Childish Gambino track this month, a track called "Black Faces," featuring Nipsey Hussle. It... Read More...

WATCH: Behind the Scenes of Imagine Dragon's Music Video

Earlier Thursday, Imagine Dragons shared a behind the scenes video about the making of their music video for "It's Time," a song which is quickly moving up the charts and iTunes. In the new clip, the members of the band talk about the... Read More...

Eminem's Next Album is Now in Progress

Eminem called in to New York's Hot 97 radio station to announce that his label's crown jewel, Slaughterhouse, will appear at the Summer Jam festival in New Jersey. But that's not all he had to say. The Detroit rapper also revealed:... Read More...

Kanye West Debuts 'Cruel Summer' with New Tracks

As expected, Kanye West debuted his latest film project, Cruel Summer, at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday night. According to MTV, the plot focuses on a car thief (played by Kid Cudi) “who falls for a blind Arabian princess.”... Read More...

Gotye Fends Off Carly Rae Jepsen to Keep No. 1

Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know," featuring Kimbra, will stay at No. 1 on the Hot 100 for a sixth consecutive week, but Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" is only inches behind. Following Jepsen's performance on... Read More...

'Idol' Finale: Neil Diamond, Gladys Knight, Rihanna

Before American Idol announces a winner for this year's competition, expect a lengthy night of performances from finalists and icons--in addition to tributes to recently departed music legends.  According to several reports, this year... Read More...

Spotify Debuts in Australia, Not Disclosing Royalty Payments

Spotify's rise around the world continues, having launched Tuesday in Australia and New Zealand after months of delays. With more than 10 million users worldwide and a catalog of 16 million tracks, the company is confident in its appeal to... Read More...

DOWNLOAD: L.A.-Based Kitten Releases Two Free Singles

The Los Angeles-based band Kitten has quickly made a name for themselves as one of today’s most dynamic and imaginative new rock bands.  Fronted by the extraordinary Chloe Chaidez, the band joins the raw power of hard rock with... Read More...

LISTEN: Lupe Fiasco's First Track From Next Album

Following last year’s hit album, Lasers, Lupe Fiasco appears ready to release his much-hyped double LP, Food & Liquor 2. After suggesting a May release, an official debut for the new set has still not been announced. It may be sooner... Read More...

EXCLUSIVE: Relient K Album Update + Acoustic Performance

Interview by John Mouser Photos/Video by Gustavo Pacheco   We recently sat down with Matt Thiessen and Matt Hoopes, founding members of Relient K, to discuss the album they are currently recording, as well as their other current projects.... Read More...

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