Renée Fabian is a Recording Academy/GRAMMY.com contributor.
"Did you know the Music Modernization Act already has 46 co-sponsors in the Senate? If artists and fans keep speaking up, it'll soon have over 50 cosponsors on board — a clear Senate majority!" — Conversations In Advocacy #29 As the Music Modernization Act awaits its day for a vote in the full Senate, it's clear that music advocates are…
By 1966, the Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr —were ready for a change in their musical direction. Namely, they planned to retire from live performances. Before that, however, they released their seventh studio album on Aug. 5, 1966, Revolver. Because Revolver was the final album the band made before retiring from live shows, the…
Following the Senate Judiciary Committee's approval, there has been unprecedented rallying from artists, songwriters and other music creators in support of the Music Modernization Act. Among them are creators such as Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Travis Tritt, OneRepublic, Steven Tyler, and Adam Levine. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As most of us have stopped buying CDs and have turned mainly to…
It's the end of an era. Vans Warped Tour will play the final show of its last full cross-country tour on Aug. 5 in West Palm Beach, Fla. For the many musicians and fans who came to call the summer festival home, however, Warped Tour is offering the chance for one final gift — the compilation album, The Final Hours.…
Each year, MTV's Music Video Awards recognizes one especially pioneering artist for their musical accomplishments with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. This year, that honoree is Jennifer Lopez. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aEM2kOrrNJI" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> In addition to a string of hits and an extensive filmography, JLo has earned two career Latin GRAMMY nominations and two GRAMMY nominations,…
Just hours after large golden heads of Travis Scott mysteriously appeared in Los Angeles, Houston and New York, the GRAMMY-nominated rapper announced his long-anticipated solo album, Astroworld, will land on earth Aug. 3. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V-Hw2PlyhFQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> Scott broke the news via his Twitter account, complete with a trailer for the album with the subtitle "Stargazing."…
It's been almost a year since Kesha released her breathtaking comeback album, Rainbow. A work of sheer perseverance, strength and resilience, the journey to get that album made was no small feat. It's an accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated time and time again. On Aug. 10, the GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter will do just that by commemorating the one-year anniversary of…
Folk band Hiss Golden Messenger — helmed by MC Taylor — has been cranking out music that taps into not only folk but also country, jazz, R&B, soul, gospel, blues, and rock since 2008 with their debut album, Country Hai East Cotton. Nearly 10 years on, in 2017 Taylor and crew released their latest project, Hallelujah Anyhow. We sat down…
In the fast-paced world of music, often artists go from one project to the next — the frenetic pace of keeping your name in the public conscious just doesn't allow much time for reflection. However, pop group Lucius, led by joint lead singers Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, have taken the time to slow down and strip right back to…
Pentatonix have made a name for themselves cranking out mind-blowing a cappella covers of everything from Christmas favorites to Daft Punk, Camila Cabello, Demi Lovato, and so many more. On July 26 the group released their latest, an ambitious romp through Rihanna's discography in the "Evolution Of Rihanna." <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2-NAJn1EsLg" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The quintet, comprising Kirstin…
For British or Irish musicians who released an album in the U.K. this past year, today is a big day. The 2018 nominations for the prestigious Mercury Prize, which celebrates the best albums of the year, have been announced. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XQi0ORxEyRA" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> This year's shortlist for the Mercury Prize includes 12 albums from a diverse…
Are rock stars born or made? In the case of Joan Jett, you could argue both. But the upcoming documentary, Bad Reputation, might get us closer to the answer by giving us a little more insight into the GRAMMY-nominated rocker's life and career. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s3FVyKa7gp8" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> A new trailer for the film, directed by Kevin…
Kacey Musgraves has undoubtedly entered her Golden Hour. Not only is that the title of her most recent studio album, released March 30, but it reflects the period of music-making the GRAMMY-winning country singer/songwriter has entered. Packed full of irresistible, reflective and even joyful tracks such as "Space Cowboy," "High Horse," "Rainbow," and "Slow Burn," Golden Hour shows depth, range…
Yoko Ono is back at it with new music, and this time she's bringing it to you from inside a Warzone. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WwKmQ04lsgQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter and famed wife of the late John Lennon is set to release her latest album on Oct. 19. With a slate of 13 tracks, Ono reimagines new versions…
In a series of Tweets on July 23, Ariana Grande confirmed she is indeed working on a docuseries about her Dangerous Woman tour. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kHLHSlExFis" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter put fan questions to rest in a series of social media posts that verified fan theories that a documentary would be forthcoming while expressing her dismay…
Chance The Rapper had a surprise for us. Well, four to be exact. On July 18, the GRAMMY-winning rapper dropped four new tracks, including "Work Out," "65th & Ingleside," "Wala Cam" featuring Supa Bwe, and "I Might Need Security." <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WumwOPZelTU" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> Though Chance had announced earlier in the week he planned to release a…
With a string of popular songs to her name, including "Paper Planes," "Bad Girls," "Borders", and "Born Free," rapper/singer/songwriter/activist M.I.A. has brought a much-needed perspective to the music world. And now we'll get a more intimate look into the Sri Lankan native's life and career thanks to the upcoming documentary, Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zsb1dgsFvpM" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The…
Updated Saturday, March 18, 2023, to include information about the "A GRAMMY Salute To The Beach Boys" tribute special. The Recording Academy and CBS are honoring the Beach Boys with "A GRAMMY Salute To The Beach Boys," a star-studded, two-hour tribute special featuring a lineup of heavy hitters, including John Legend, Brandi Carlile, Beck, Fall Out Boy, Mumford & Sons, LeAnn Rimes, St. Vincent, Weezer, and many…
DRAM — yes, of "Broccoli" fame — is back at it again. This time he surprise-released a new EP titled That's A Girl's Name on July 18. The three-pack of tracks includes, per Billboard's assessment, "the bubbly 'Best Hugs,' a more self-reflecting DRAM on 'WWYD?' and the rock-tinged 'Sundress' to close it all out." The set was produced by Josh…
Not long ago, we sat down with indie singer/songwriter LIVVIA to discuss her recent graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, her single "Catch A Body" and what we can expect next. But while she was here, we also put her to the test. LIVVIA played One Take, GRAMMY.com's fun interview series that puts artists in the hot seat to…
