Press Play: Watch Tish Melton Preview Debut EP With A Stripped-Down Performance Of “Sober”

Indie pop newcomer — and Brandi Carlile's mentee — Tish Melton premieres "Sober," an emotional track from her upcoming EP, 'When We're Older,' out March 1. Keep reading

Living Legends: Gloria Gaynor On How “I Will Survive” Has Made Her “Feel Like A Family Heirloom”

Nearly five decades after Gloria Gaynor released her timeless anthem, "I Will Survive," she celebrates her legacy — and her own resilience — with a new documentary, only in theaters Feb. 13. Keep reading

Who Is Rhiannon Giddens? 3 Things To Know About The Banjoist & Violist On Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em”

Rhiannon Giddens has been esteemed in various folk circles for years — and her appearance on Beyoncé’s "TEXAS HOLD ‘EM" just broke her into the mainstream. Here are three things to know about the eclectic singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Keep reading

How 1994 Changed The Game For Hip-Hop

With debuts from major artists including Biggie and Outkast, to the apex of boom bap, the dominance of multi-producer albums, and the arrival of the South as an epicenter of hip-hop, 1994 was one of the most important years in the culture's history. Keep reading

How ‘Venus’ Helped Zara Larsson Find Joy In Her Journey: “I Have Cemented Myself As An Artist”

Nearly 10 years into her career, Zara Larsson feels like she's starting over with her fourth studio album, 'Venus' — and she's ready for the world to truly get to know her. Keep reading

South African Singer Tyla Won The Inaugural Best African Music Performance Category At The 2024 GRAMMYs. What Does It Mean For African Music On The Global Stage?

While Afrobeats and amapiano are certainly crossing over in America, Tyla’s win reflects how Western influence is often necessary for African music to transcend the continent. Is "Water" what African music needs to blossom? Keep reading

“Rhapsody In Blue” At 100: Why George Gershwin’s Hotly Debated Masterpiece Still Resonates

What a tangled web we weave with "Rhapsody in Blue," from race to class to the classical repertoire and beyond. But a talented pianist's reimagining underlines that Gershwin's 1924 crossover hit still pulses with life. Keep reading

Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was More Than A Performance, It Was A Celebration Of Black Excellence

From celebrating Atlanta's HBCU culture to shining light on Southern rappers like Ludacris and Lil Jon, Usher brought the brilliance of the Black South to Las Vegas. Keep reading

Everything We Know About Beyoncé’s New Album, ‘Cowboy Carter’: Two New Singles, Tracklist, A Shift To Country & More

Beyoncé released two new singles and announced a forthcoming new album after teasing the new music during a Verizon 5G commercial during the 2024 Super Bowl. Here's everything we know about the 'Cowboy Carter' album dropping March 29. Keep reading

Usher Electrifies Las Vegas with Triumphant Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: 6 Best Moments

R&B superstar Usher ran through his career of hits, from “U Got It Bad,” “Burn” and “Yeah!” to “My Boo,” “Love in This Club,” “O.M.G.,” and more during his halftime performance at Super Bowl LVIII. Keep reading