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Music Festival Watch: Pearl Jam, D’Angelo and Red Hot Chili Peppers Coming to a Stage Near You

Pearl Jam will co-headline Jay-Z's inaugural "Made in America" music festival, while the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Black Keys lead Austin City Limits' massive lineup

Joey Ramone's Posthumous "...ya know?": You'll Almost Wish You Didn't

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At least there’s no plans for a hologram

Billboard Music Awards 2012: Best and Worst Moments

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Jordin Sparks makes Bobbi Kristina cry, Alicia Keys does Stevie Wonder’s bidding, and Chris Brown…still acts like Chris Brown.

Carly Rae Jepsen on Gay Rights, ‘Call Me Maybe’ and Singing with ‘Dreamy’ John Mayer

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The 26-year-old singer of 2012′s breakout pop hit talks overnight fame with TIME

Watch: Donna Summer’s Most Memorable Songs

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Donna Summer, who died today from cancer at the age of 63, was one of disco’s most successful artists—but her innovative songwriting and powerful sensual voice transcended the genre. TIME looks back at her best musical moments.

Jay-Z Backs Obama’s Endorsement of Gay Marriage

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“It’s discrimination plain and simple,” Jay-Z said during a press conference announcing his new music festival

Garbage’s Reunion Rock Record Feels More Like an Anomaly

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After a seven-year hiatus, the alternative rock band sounds just as tight, shiny and dark as vocalist Shirley Manson’s pleather boots

Breakup Anthems: How Does Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” Stack Up?

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Gotye’s breakout hit is dominating music charts, but how does it measure up to its contemporaries?

Donald “Duck” Dunn, Booker T. and the MGs Bassist Dies at 70

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(NEW YORK) — Donald “Duck” Dunn, the bassist who helped create the gritty Memphis soul sound at Stax Records in the 1960s as part of the legendary group Booker T. and the MGs and contributed to such classics as “In the Midnight Hour,” ”Hold On I’m Coming” and “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay,” [...]

Music Video Exclusive: Sydney Wayser’s ‘Potions’ — and the Songs of Summer Are Here

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The catchy new rock tune that will have you daydreaming of the beach

Adam Lambert on Idol, Freddie Mercury and His New Album

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American Idol’s wildest runner-up delves into “existential pop” on Trespassing, out May 15

Damon Albarn's Dr Dee: The Blur Frontman Takes a Moody Detour

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Is there nothing this man can’t do?

Expectations Soar for No Doubt’s First Album in 11 Years

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The ska-poppers’ long-awaited sixth studio album will feature reggae “from the future”

Make Some Noise: The Best Beastie Boys’ Videos

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From ’70s cop shows to monster flicks—the Beastie Boys’ tackled it all in their music videos. As the music industry mourns Adam “MCA” Yauch, one of the trifecta, TIME looks back at their best mini-movies.

The Beastie Boys’ Album Covers, Through the Years

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TIME remembers Adam “MCA” Yauch—hipper than hip-hop, cooler than punk and master of both.

The Life and Career of Adam 'MCA' Yauch, 1964-2012

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A look back at the life of influential rapper Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys

Adam Yauch, MCA of the Beastie Boys, Dies After Cancer Complications

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One of the founding members of the heavily influential rap group died three years after his first cancer diagnosis

The Experimental Rufus Wainwright Goes Mainstream with Out of the Game

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After writing an opera and recreating Judy Garland’s classic Carnegie Hall show, Wainwright teams with power producer Mark Ronson for his most commercial album yet

Music Video Website Vevo Wants to Tell You What to Listen To

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Music fans can feel like they should be listening to all of the music, all the of the time. Thankfully, music platforms like Vevo are working to help cut through all that…you know, noise.

On Tour: Esperanza Spalding Will Restore Your Faith In Music

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The Best New Artist Grammy-winner is the future of music. Get over it, Beiber fans.