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Lollapalooza 2022: Listen to Live Sets and Behind-the-Scenes Coverage All Weekend
Tune in to hear epic performances from Metallica, Green Day and more headliners at the can’t-miss festival.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Takes Us Through His Side Projects in Exclusive Special
Listen as the GRAMMY-winning drummer spins and shares stories about his tracks with Ozzy Osbourne, The Chicks, Tom Morello, Post Malone and more.
‘Next Wave Concert Series Vol. 5’: Experience live performances by rising stars
SiriusXM’s ‘Next Wave Concert Series’ is back for a fifth time, featuring can’t-miss live performances from some of music’s biggest rising stars....
Gov Ball 2022 Recap: What you might’ve missed from the NYC music festival
SiriusXM was behind the scenes at Governors Ball Music Festival 2022, talking with DJ Diesel, Glass Animals, Tove Lo and more.
Meet SiriusXM’s new Recording Academy® members: Rida Naser & Ronnie Triana
The two SiriusXM music programmers recently joined the Recording Academy’s Class of 2022.
Hit the road with Prince, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow & others on SiriusXM
Hit the open road with your favorite artists when Road Trip Radio airs on Channel 104 from July 1 through July 9.
Experience ESSENCE Festival coverage featuring Patti LaBelle, New Edition & more
Join hosts Caymen Kelly and Michel Wright as they take you to the NOLA festival with the biggest performers.
Gone Solo: 50 Chart-Topping Songs by 50 Artists Who Left Their Bands
From Stevie Nicks and Harry Styles to Belinda Carlisle and Beyoncé, check out 50 songs by 50 artists who claimed independence from their bands.
BET Awards 2022: What you might’ve missed from Sean Combs, Fireboy DML & more
Check out what went down behind the scenes at the 2022 BET Awards.
Vibe to the sounds of 2 Chainz’s invite-only ‘Small Stage Series’ concert in Atlanta
The special show featured songs from 2 Chainz’s latest album, ‘Dope Don’t Sell Itself,’ plus fan favorites.
Test your ’90s hip-hop knowledge in celebration of the Notorious B.I.G.’s channel
Look back at the golden age of the genre by taking this exclusive quiz and listening to Notorious Radio on the SXM App now.
‘Billboard Top 500 Summer Hits’: Soak up the greatest songs of the season
Hear hits by The Beatles, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Rihanna and more.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a special tribute program on Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio
Listen as Caribbean artists who have followed in their dads’ musical footsteps celebrate Father’s Day on Bob Marley’s channel.
How Lizzo removed an ableist song lyric the right way
After learning that her latest single, “Grrrls,” contained an offensive word, Lizzo released a new version of the song without the slur.
Let’s go crazy with Prince’s hits, newly released 1985 live performance & more
Take Prince with U anywhere you go all Black Music Month.
Honor Black Music Month with the SXM Neighborhood Record Store & ‘All Music Is Black Music’
Learn more about this event with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Post Malone confirms to Howard Stern that he is the father of a baby girl & engaged
Post Malone tells Howard Stern that he’s not only the father of a new baby girl but also engaged to the baby’s mother.
Hear live sets & interviews from Governors Ball Music Festival 2022 on Gov Ball Radio
Tune in to Gov Ball Radio now on the SXM App — and experience live coverage of the festival from June 10-12 on Alt Nation.
Inspired by Selena Gomez, Here’s Music for Your Mental Health
From Lady Gaga to Lizzo, check out these self-esteem-boosting anthems.
Feel the heat all month long with The Whitney Channel
Hear Houston’s new channel throughout Black Music Month, only on SiriusXM.
Notorious Radio: Get hypnotized by the Notorious B.I.G.’s new channel
Honor the hip-hop icon Rolling Stone has called the “the greatest rapper that ever lived.”
Find out how Cheez-It® & Pandora® created the first-ever sonically aged cheese snack
In honor of the new crackers, SiriusXM recently sat down with Steve Keller, an Emmy Award winner and Sonic Strategy Director for Studio Resonate who worked o...
Pay your respects to the late DJ Kay Slay during a soulful Shade 45 tribute
Coworkers and collaborators like Papoose are coming together to share stories in light of the hip-hop cultural icon’s passing.
Celebrate Drake’s new album, ‘Certified Lover Boy,’ on his SXM channel
The multi-platinum artist’s much-anticipated sixth studio album features a number of special guests, including Jay-Z, Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, an...
Coachella 2022 Weekend 1 Recap: What you might’ve missed
Weekend 1 of Coachella 2022 kicked off with headliners Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and The Weeknd x Swedish House Mafia.
Kendrick Lamar reveals new album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ is coming soon
Acclaimed rapper and Hip Hop Nation favorite Kendrick Lamar just surprised the world by announcing his fifth studio album, ‘Mr. Morale & The Big S...
Fire up your backyard BBQ celebration with these sizzling vibe-setting songs & beyond
Hear the hottest hits by the Rolling Stones, Dwight Yoakam, Dr. Dre, Van Halen, Maren Morris and more.
Pump up ‘Jamila’s Jams’ even more as her SiriusXM show now airs twice a week
Listen to hot takes on hip-hop, pop culture, and more with award-winning journalist and media personality Jamila Mustafa every week on VOLUME (Ch. 106).
Hear all hip-hop, all the time on the year-round SoundCloud Radio
Pump up the latest hip-hop jams and celebrate the artists that came up on SoundCloud on our full-time SoundCloud Radio channel.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with special programming on Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio
Check out exclusive Women’s History Month specials dedicated to VP Records co-founder Pat Chin, legendary singer Nina Simone and more on Bob MarleyR...
Daylight Saving Time Playlist: Spring forward with 24 timely hits by Drake, Coldplay & more
This Sunday, March 13, lose yourself (and, unfortunately, an hour of sleep) in our perfectly timed playlist featuring one song for every hour of the day.
...Experience live music, full concerts & more on the new nugs.net radio channel
Tune in to the new streaming channel for live performances from Pearl Jam, Metallica, Dead & Company, Billy Strings and many more.
‘First Alert’: Rob49 reveals the story behind ‘Vulture Island’ for Hip Hop Nation
On-the-rise artist Rob49 stops by Hip Hop Nation to talk about New Orleans, “Vulture Island” and more.
Honor soul legends Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & more on The Motown Channel
Celebrate Berry Gordy’s pioneering record label with music icons, a special 60th anniversary Supremes event featuring the late Mary Wilson and more.
Next Wave Virtual Concert Series Vol. 4: Experience live sets by rising stars
Tune in as up-and-coming artists Ally Brooke, Wage War, DreamDoll, Remi Wolf and others perform live and talk about their music.
Twosday: Celebrate 2/22/22 with some of the greatest songs recorded by two artists
In honor of the ultimate Tuesday, do a double take with hits from Whitney Houston, the Jonas Brothers and beyond.
Cool it now as New Edition discuss Silk Sonic’s ‘slick’ style, Jacquees calling himself ‘King of R&B’ & more
Premiering on Radio Andy on February 21 at 1pm ET, the R&B group from Boston will discuss the current state of their music genre, the importance of givi...
Hear King James’ favorite jams & more in this NBA All-Star Weekend music takeover
From Rick Ross to Lauryn Hill and beyond, LeBron’s exclusive playlist is the perfect soundtrack to pump you up on and off the court.
Get presale access to Usher’s new Las Vegas shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM
Usher is continuing his Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, and SiriusXM subscribers get special access to presale tickets before they go on sale ...
Take the official Motown Records quiz, then tune in to our exclusive channel
Come see about the decades-long legacy of Motown Records and some of your favorite soul super stars in honor of Black History Month.
See Key Glock pull up in your city during his 2022 tour presented by Hip Hop Nation
Don’t miss the 31-city-spanning spring tour when it rolls through your area.
Listen to post-Super Bowl interviews & commentary following the Rams’ win
The Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. Tune in to SiriusXM Super Bowl LVI Radio and SiriusXM NFL Radio for post-gam...
Rekindle the flame with 50 chart-topping, heart-melting hits from 1970 through today
Feel like you’re having your own rom-com moment with decade-spanning romantic melodies curated by ‘Billboard.’
Eminem praises Dr. Dre’s Halftime Show vision, calls Kendrick Lamar all-time great
Ahead of his performance at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, Eminem speaks with Sway Calloway about who he’s rooting for, Kendrick Lamar and what to e...
Pay tribute to J Dilla’s musical influence & more during ‘Save the Music’s J Dilla Day’
Come get it when LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio (Ch. 43) and Hip Hop Nation (Ch. 44) air a special conversation with J Dilla’s mom and more.
Pay homage to the Queen of Soul with the limited-run Aretha Franklin Channel
Give the Queen of Soul her propers with an exclusive channel honoring music and Black culture.
Celebrate the birth of cool with a limited-run channel highlighting jazz icon Miles Davis
Fall in love easily with Miles Davis’ classics, tributes, alumni band members, and more on SiriusXM’s latest artist channel.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces nominees for 2022 induction on VOLUME
The nominees were announced live on SiriusXM’s VOLUME (Ch. 106) on the “Feedback” morning show with hosts Nik Carter and Lori Majewski.
Celebrate contemporary & classic Black voices in music with Black Music Forever
Honor Black Music Month with SiriusXM’s extension of Pandora’s popular Black Music Forever station.
Join Bob Marley’s Roots 77 celebration with a special birthday concert & more
Hear reggae, roots and dancehall legends, plus contemporary stars, get together to pay tribute to Marley’s birthday during a special concert and more.<...
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