Julian Lennon On New Album ‘Jude,’ Grappling With His Namesake & Embracing His Bittersweet Past

Julian Lennon has gone up and down in the music industry while forging his identity in nonmusical realms, like photography and documentary filmmaking. What spurred him to publicly accept the primary reason the world knows him, by way of 'Jude'? Keep reading

Press Play At Home: Maeve Steele Debuts New Song “Riptide,” Embraces Soft, Jazzy Pop Vibes

Steele homes in on her own unique blend of Americana-informed, melancholy pop on “Riptide,” off her upcoming 'Overland' EP. In this performance, she spotlights her luminous vocals and a rhythm-led piano line. Keep reading

With ‘As Above, So Below,’ Sampa The Great Is Ready To Be An Ambassador For Herself

When Zambian rapper Sampa the Great reached a level of success unthinkable to most, many viewed her as an avatar for her nation. But as always, the supremacy of artistic freedom wins out — and that's all she's concerned with on 'As Above, So Below.' Keep reading

Living Legends: How Roxy Music Went From “Inspired Amateurs” To Art Rock Pioneers

Fifty years after their debut, Roxy Music's eight studio albums have been reissued and the band is embarking on a tour. GRAMMY.com spoke with guitarist Phil Manzanera about the band's art rock origins and long tail of influence. Keep reading

It Goes To 11: Metric’s Jimmy Shaw Introduces His Favorite Instrument To Play — An “Absolute Monster” Of A Guitar

This 1961 Gibson SG electric guitar first turned Shaw's head due to its metallic-gold custom paint job — but its appearance is only one reason why he deems it his favorite guitar of all time. Keep reading

What Does “BLACKPINK” Mean? 7 Facts To Know About K-Pop Sensations BLACKPINK

Did you know that there were originally nine members in BLACKPINK, or that the group originally had a different name? Here are seven facts to know about the best-selling girl group ahead of the release of their second album, 'Born Pink,' out on Sept. 16. Keep reading

Lea Michele’s Road To ‘Funny Girl’: How Her Latest Broadway Role Is A Full-Circle “Dream Come True”

As the 'Glee' star and Barbra Streisand superfan starts her turn as Fanny Brice, GRAMMY.com charts Lea Michele's fortuitous — and sometimes controversial — path to 'Funny Girl.' Keep reading

ReImagined At Home: Mark Caplice Flips Fleetwood Mac’s GRAMMY-Nominated “The Chain” Into A Haunting Piano Ballad

Mark Caplice's slowed-down, piano-led version of "The Chain" captures all the emotion of Fleetwood Mac's original version from 1977, but applies a melancholy new treatment to the song. Keep reading

Inside Pearl Charles & Michael Rault’s Collaborative, Creative Partnership: “We Are Very Much Two Sides Of The Same Coin”

Singer/songwriters Pearl Charles and Michael Rault had been orbiting in the same musical universes for years before colliding. They've since developed a romantic partnership and musical family that will hit the road on a co-headlining tour Sept. 5. Keep reading

Positive Vibes Only: Satsang’s Drew McManus Delivers A Powerful Performance Of New Song “What I Am”

With this stripped-down performance, Satsang's Drew McManus offers a moving first look into his upcoming new album, 'Flowers From the Fray.' Keep reading