Meet ME:I, The J-Pop Group Who Want To Give The World A ‘Hi-Five’

Ahead of their sophomore EP, 'Hi-Five,' members of ME:I discuss their new release, origin story and what's next for their collective colors. Keep reading

The Essential Nick Cave: 10 Songs Highlighting His Dark Brilliance

Ahead of ' Wild God,' Nick Cave's first studio effort since 2021, revisit 10 of of the singer's most essential tracks from his prolific 45-year career. Keep reading

‘About A Woman’ Named Lauren: How Thomas Rhett’s Wife Inspired His New Album

With his seventh studio album, Thomas Rhett goes all-in on making music for his wife. The country star breaks down how Lauren influenced songs like "What Could Go Right" and "Church." Keep reading

New Music Friday: Listen to New Songs By Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, Coldplay & More

There's lots of nostalgia happening this August week, from expanded anniversary edition albums to releases by and in homage to early 2000s icons. Check out eight exciting new releases here. Keep reading

Living Legends: Kurtis Blow On How Hip-Hop Culture Was “Made With Love” & Bringing The Breaks To The Olympics

More than 40 years after he became hip-hop's first commercial breakout star, Kurtis Blow is still moving the culture forward. The rapper and OG B-boy reflects on hip-hop’s rich history, and the impact of seeing hip-hop represented at the 2024 Paris Games. Keep reading

Lainey Wilson’s Road To ‘Whirlwind’: How Superstardom, True Love & Staying Grounded Influenced Her New Album

As Lainey Wilson continues her reign as country's current queen, take a deep dive into her hard-won rise — and how it all led to her most assured album yet. Keep reading

Rocking The White House: 9 Presidents & Vice Presidents Who Love Music

From Richard Nixon's piano to Barack Obama's Spotify playlists, learn about the presidents and veeps who have a demonstrated affinity for music. Keep reading

From Dusty To Chappell: A Timeline Of Lesbian & Queer Girl Pop Icons

Chappell Roan's record-breaking success is just one of many ways female and nonbinary stars are helping sapphic pop dominate today's culture — but the subgenre's history traces back to the 1950s. Get to know some of the artists who helped pave the way. Keep reading

10 Artists Essential To Ghanaian Hiplife: Reggie Rockstone, Sarkodie, Mzbel & More

In the 1990s, artists and producers from Accra merged the sound and aesthetic of American hip-hop with their Ghanaian sounds and culture. The resulting genre, hiplife, significantly influenced the music coming from Ghana and the African continent. Keep reading

“Nasty” Girl Tinashe On ‘Quantum Baby’ & Her Newfound Agency As An Independent Artist

In an exclusive interview with GRAMMY.com, Tinashe talks about her latest viral hit "Nasty," the creative journey of her new album 'Quantum Baby,' and her collaborations with artists like Kaytranada and more. Keep reading