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Adele claims that she’s equally as excited about hearing her new music as her fans are, but reveals that she must have “something to sing about” before she pens new songs.

Twenty new bands are confirmed for FIB Benicassim 2013, headed by the electrifying La Roux, Miles Kane's neoclassical pop, Everything Everything

Duo will follow-up last years' debut LP in May

The first couple of "American Idol," who are engaged to be married in June, anchor a new pop culture series featuring interviews with the like of Don Cheadle and Lance Bass. read more

The 14 time Grammy Award winner has worked with everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Paul Simon

Nikki Reed reveals that she was surprised to learn that her best friend Kat Dennings also shares a deep love for all-brother pop group Hanson.

K Records founder Calvin Johnson's pioneering indie pop band Beat Happening have announced plans to reissue their entire catalogue this year, in chronological order. The group's 1985 self-titled debut, the very first K R...

Nelly gets the car AND the girl. When we first heard Nelly's new single "Hey Porsche," we had a hard time figuring out whether he was singing about a super sexy sports car, a super sexy babe, or... both. Well, guess what...

This is the start of a new monthly feature in which Times pop music critic Randall Roberts recommends essential new music and reissues. 

Mike McCready has joined forces with Duff McKagan and former Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin

The 20,000-seat sports and entertainment facility west of the Strip would be privately funded. read more

The former boy-bander is forging a path of his own. His latest EP 'Fashionably Late II' is premiering exclusively on Pop & Hiss.Travis Garland was seated behind the control board at Shortbus Studios in Century City, prev...

On April 23, 4AD will release the 20th anniversary reissue of the Breeders' classic Last Splash album, details of which are now available. LSXX, as the label has dubbed it, will be available as a limited edition...

Three singles have failed to resonate with fans, leaving the future of the season-one victor's album in question. read more

'Top Of The Pops' will feature two new songs and come out in April

Passion Pit recruit Juicy J for their "Constant Conversations" remix. We adore indie pop outfit Passion Pit for several reasons, and they don't all have to do with Sophia Bush. Mostly we love the way they seamlessly meld...

Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran are not romantically involved but are reported to be holding “songwriting dates.”

Jay-Z is “more gritty” after the birth of baby Blue Ivy, according to his record producer friend The-Dream.

Colgate University is presenting the exhibition, scheduled for March 26-April 26.

If you've ever seen Art Brut live, you've probably witnessed the band leading the crowd in a chant of "Art Brut! Top of the Pops! Art Brut! Top of the Pops!" Now, they're releasing a "best-of" compilation and ca...

Carl "Chuck" Goff Jr. has played with the country star since his 1993 debut album. read more

Pop-rapper Ja Rule had quite a streak of radio hits and Grammy nods in the early 2000s. Now he's nearing the end of a different streak - his legal woes.