Normani Gushes to Childhood Icon Ciara About Her Impact, Says Debut Album Is ‘Almost Done’
Ciara filled in as host for The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday (Dec. 30), and guest Normani told her she’s “almost done” with her debut album. The…
Month: December 2021
Justin Bieber’s ‘Peaches’ Sets a New Grammy Record
Justin Bieber’s pop/soul jam “Peaches” (featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon) broke a Grammy record that was established just last year by Beyoncé’s “Black Parade” —…
Normani & Cardi B’s ‘Wild Side’ Tops Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart
Normani achieves her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart as “Wild Side,” featuring Cardi B, ascends from the runner-up spot to lead…
Watch Chance the Rapper Turn Nelly’s ‘Hot in Herre’ Into a Country-Rock Sensation
Chance The Rapper lends a hand to Nelly‘s hip-hop-country crossover narrative with the rapper’s country-rock cover performance of “Hot in Herre.” During a sneak peek…
Sam Hunt, Zac Brown Band & Elle King Bow Out of Nashville’s NYE Celebration
Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt and Elle King are no longer set to perform at Friday evening’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash in…
‘American Idol’ Judges Imagine Alternate Careers In Season 20 Promo: Watch
American Idol returns on Feb. 27, marking its 20th season overall and fifth season on ABC. Ahead of the milestone year, a promo for Idol‘s…
Brandi Carlile Is the First Female Songwriter With 2 Grammy Nods for Song of the Year in the Same Year
Brandi Carlile is the first female songwriter to land two Grammy nods for song of the year in the same year. She is nominated for…
Ben Harper and Mad Bunny Records Share Sonic Chapters Volume 1
Today, Ben Harper and his label Mad Bunny Records will release the first volume of their Sonic Chapters series exclusively on Relix’s YouTube Channel at 4:00 p.m. EST. The…
Sandra Jaffe, Preservation Hall Co-Founder, Dies Peacefully at 83
Photo courtesy of the Jaffe family Sandra Jaffe, the co-founder of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall, a celebrated haven for fans of traditional jazz and its…
Fact 2021: Residency
This year we invited a new cohort of world class artists, musicians and collectives to participate in Fact’s online Residency program. Faced with the unremitting…
Fact 2021: Mixes
We’ve selected 20 incredible Fact mixes that we think best represent a very strange year for music. Global supply chains are fucked, touring the world…
Fact 2021: Commissions and Live Performance
A look back at this year’s Fact-commissioned pieces and live performances filmed around the world. In 2021, Fact launched a new series of original commissions…
Fruition Confirms New Year’s Eve Run
Photo by Jay Blakesberg Fruition have confirmed their New Year’s Eve run. The three-stop tour is slated to begin on Dec. 29 in Seattle, Wash.…
The Revivalists Postpone RevHeads Ball
The Revivalists have postponed their RevHeads Ball at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans on Dec. 31. The band was scheduled to perform with Preservation…
J. Wail Live Band Announce WinterStellar FunkDown Fingers Crossed Tour
The J. Wail Live Band have announced that they’ll be going on tour to share their distilled mix of live electro-funk this winter. The tour…
Ben Harper and Mad Bunny Records Share Sonic Chapters Volume 1
Today, Ben Harper and his label Mad Bunny Records will release the first volume of their Sonic Chapters series exclusively on Relix’s YouTube Channel at 4:00 p.m. EST. The…
Sandra Jaffe, Preservation Hall Co-Founder, Dies Peacefully at 83
Photo courtesy of the Jaffe family Sandra Jaffe, the co-founder of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall, a celebrated haven for fans of traditional jazz and its…
Everyone Orchestra Celebrates 20 Years with 16-Minute, 73 Musician Song and an NFT Giveaway
Everyone Orchestra has shared a 16-minute video showcasing 73 artists performing “Heart Full of Love” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ensemble’s first-ever show.…
Papadosio to Livestream New Year’s Eve Shows
Papadosio has announced they will livestream their New Year’s Eve performances from the iconic 19th-century former Baptist church turned venue Bluestone in Columbus, Ohio, on…
Kitchen Dwellers Confirm New Year’s Eve Run
The Kitchen Dwellers have confirmed their New Year’s Eve Run at the ELM in Bozeman, Mont. on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 The band verified…