There are at least three (musical) bands / artists called The Times, including two British 'mod' groups: one from the original mod movement of the 1960s, the other one from the 'mod revival' of around 1980. Scrobbles for The Times may also include audio recordings, podcasts and satirical sketches issued by the British news organization that publishes the British daily newspapeer, The Times. The three music groups called The Times are... 1. The Times were a British rock band of the 1980s and 1990s with Ed Ball as its prominent figure.