Taila Lee is a former Digital Content/Editorial intern at GRAMMY.com. Specializing in the pop and indie genres, her writing delves into how music influences culture, community and personal identity. Lee, who grew up in the Bay Area and attends UC Berkeley, has written for KTVU and KQED. She is also an Emma Bowen Fellow and the head arts and entertainment editor at The Daily Californian.
Through rain and shine, Grammy U united the next generation of music during the 2026 Grammy U Conference Presented By Vaseline, the program's annual conference, in New York City last week. Packed with educational panels and activations, the signature event this year expanded to three days, a first for the conference, and celebrated Grammy U's monumental 20th anniversary. The conference…
Shane Michael Boose didn't expect 2025 to be his breakthrough year, but just shy of his 20th birthday, the singer earned not one but two entries on the Billboard Hot 100. Boose, who goes by the stage name sombr, told Billboard, "there's nothing that can prepare you for something like this" — but after a dive into his discography, it's…
In the midst of brat summer, Addison Rae strutted onto the stage at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Joining her headlining friend Charli xcx for their "Von Dutch" remix, Rae's guest appearance was much more than just unabashed, spontaneous fun — it marked the beginning of a liberating new chapter. Along with being Rae's first-ever live performance, the surprise moment set…
When Chappell Roan won a local talent contest in 2012, the then-teenager made a determined declaration: "I want to win a GRAMMY... and I'm going to do whatever it takes to get it." Thirteen years later at the 2025 GRAMMYs, Roan found herself walking on stage to accept her first GRAMMY Award for Best New Artist. Emerging as a symbol…
The 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, Feb. 2. Watch highlights from the 2025 GRAMMYs on live.GRAMMY.com. The 2025 GRAMMYs telecast will be reimagined to raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts and aid music professionals impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Donate to the Recording Academy's…
Who is brent? The title of Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler's three-part project isn't the name of a friend, family member, or ex, but it comes from a leisurely drive past Brentwood Road, back in 2019. Escaping the buzz of New York, the artists decided to crash on air mattresses and couches for a week, piecing brent together in a…
The 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, Feb. 2. Watch highlights from the 2025 GRAMMYs on live.GRAMMY.com. The 2025 GRAMMYs telecast will be reimagined to raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts and aid music professionals impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Donate to the Recording Academy's…
Since 2001, Primavera Sound has served as Barcelona's kickoff to summer. And with a stacked lineup chock full of effervescent acts for its 2024 iteration, this year's fest will certainly get the feel-good, warm-weather vibes rolling. Phoenix starts the party with pop rock and new wave on May 29, setting the stage for fellow headliners Pulp, Vampire Weekend, and Justice…
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to welcome AAPI Month in full blossom. From rising musical artists to inspiring community leaders, it’s essential to recognize AAPI members of the artistic world and their achievements. While AAPI Month is a U.S. holiday, the Recording Academy takes a global approach in celebrating artists and creators from across the Asian and…
From commanding stages to blasting through stereos, countless women have globally graced the music industry with their creativity. And though they've long been underrepresented, tides are changing: in just the last few years, female musicians have been smashing records left and right, conquering top song and album charts and selling sold-out massive tours. This year, Women's History Month follows a…
Just a day before the 2024 GRAMMYs, the Recording Academy hosted its first-ever Academy Proud, in partnership with GLAAD and OUTLOUD, an event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its music professionals. Held mid-afternoon on Feb. 3 at GRAMMY House — which served as home to many special GRAMMY Week events including GRAMMY U’s Masterclass with Halle Bailey and A Celebration…
Los Angeles is famous for its wonderful warm weather, but a few hours into the 2024 GRAMMYs on Feb. 4, phones buzzed with a message from the National Weather Service: a flash flood warning. But not even a flash flood could prevent attendees from traveling to the Recording Academy’s Official GRAMMYs After-Party. Held immediately after the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards,…
Troye Sivan didn't tell anyone about his alarm. But at 3 a.m. on Nov. 10, the pop star woke up to not just his alarm, but to dozens of notifications — he woke up a GRAMMY nominee. "Normally with accolades, it doesn't actually make you feel any different. But this did," Sivan tells GRAMMY.com. "I was sort of floating for a…
GRAMMY season is in full swing — and the Recording Academy’s San Francisco Chapter knows how to throw a party. Just two weeks before the 2024 GRAMMYs, the San Francisco Chapter’s Nominee Celebration honored its nominees during a bright evening of musical cheer and togetherness. Held at Berkeley’s Claremont Hotel on Jan. 22 and sponsored by Qobuz, the three-hour event …
It’s not my fault you’re, like, in love with Mean Girls or something. Twenty years after its wildly popular debut, Tina Fey’s brain child — based on Rosalind Wiseman’s self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabees — remains a beloved staple of pop culture. So much so that the movie is getting a musical reboot. In the 2004 teen comedy, Lindsay…
Music and social media have never been more intertwined. As TikTok continues to integrate into the music industry, for many artists, being a musician and a content creator are no longer mutually exclusive. Riding the algorithm to fame isn't always easy, but it's undeniable that TikTok is now one of the most effective marketing tools for artists, just as acts…
There are few situations more stressful than losing your passport. But luckily, for Tkay Maidza, the panic-ridden circumstance ended up being a blessing in disguise. Forced to wait in Berlin for her visa, the hip-house musician decided to take advantage of her involuntary months-long stay by making a pact with herself to do something new every few days. Soon, late…
In a world dominated by singles and streaming, it's even more important for albums to be cherished and preserved. The Recording Academy celebrates albums as essential, beloved formats of artistic expression, especially in the coveted Album Of The Year Category. From gutsy pop to psychedelic soul, the eight nominees for Album Of The Year at the 2024 GRAMMYs — which…
There’s no better way to spend Halloween night than at a Doja Cat concert. Shifting away from Planet Her’s starry divine feminine theme, the rapper’s latest album, Scarlet, introduced a dark, more sinister aesthetic — perfect for kicking off her Scarlet Tour during spooky season. For her spine-chilling tour’s opening night, the GRAMMY-winning artist touched down in San Francisco’s Chase…
It's been a long time coming. From stadiums to silver screens, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film landed in theaters globally on Oct. 12, sharing the magic of Miss Americana's music through a new medium. In more than 100 countries and thousands of movie theaters across the world, Swifties flooded to their local movie theaters with popcorn, glitter and excitement…
