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Beastie Boys Channel Returns to SiriusXM Celebrating 25 Years of ‘Hello Nasty’
The exclusive channel is back for a limited time.
Watch P!nk and Brandi Carlile’s Emotional Tribute to Sinéad O’Connor
The pair covered “Nothing Compares 2 U” in the late singer’s honor.
2000s Pop80s Pop90s PopAlt/IndieAlternativeCountryCurrent Hip HopCurrent HitsCurrent R&BEntertainmentYour Music Horoscope: Cancer Season
Take a look at songs for your star sign during the month of the crab.
TikTok Hits: Meghan Trainor, Future, and More Top Trends
These are the biggest trending songs on TikTok this week.
Alt/IndieAlternativeClassic Alt/Punk RockClassic RockLive PerformancesMusicOldiesRockSinger/SongwriterCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Rock
What better way to honor St. Patrick’s Day than with a roundup of some of the biggest and most legendary Irish rock songs around?
TikTok Hits: Shaggy, Ice Spice and Alphaville Top This Week’s Trending Sounds
Shaggy, Ice Spice, and Alphabeat are dominating the For You Page this week. Check out the latest TikTok hits on SiriusXM!
70s PopAlt/IndieAlternativeAudioCurrent Hip HopCurrent HitsCurrent R&BEasy ListeningHip-Hop/R&BMusicMusic for Your Star Sign: Pisces
It’s Pisces season! We’ve compiled some songs with undeniable Piscean energy to celebrate this unique water sign.
12 Songs to Say ‘Hello’ on World Hello Day
Don’t forget to say “hello” to a few strangers today with lyrics from Adele, The Beatles, Beyoncé and more.
Test your ’90s alt-rock knowledge: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana & more
How well do you know the music of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Offspring, Jane̵...
SXM’s Home DJ Series continues on Alt Nation with Green Day, The 1975 & more
Don’t miss fan-favorite alternative acts as they introduce top Alt Nation (Ch. 36) hits, play their own music, and share stories on ‘Inside Track...
Celebrate Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien’s debut solo album with his guest DJ takeover
In honor of ‘Earth’ being released last Friday, April 17, O’Brien will be playing his own songs and selections from artists like Jimi Hendr...
SiriusXM remembers Adam Schlesinger, dead at 52 due to coronavirus complications
Hear Schlesinger tributes on PopRocks, Pop2K, Onederland, Road Trip Radio, The Emo Project, and SiriusXM VOLUME.
Rock out to Pearl Jam’s new album, ‘Gigaton,’ for the first time on their exclusive channel
Pearl Jam Radio’s new album, ‘Gigaton,’ will be aired live in its entirety on SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio.
Listen to highlights from Ben Gibbard’s ‘Live From Home’ sessions on SiriusXMU
Listeners will hear songs from Gibbard’s Death Cab and The Postal Service, as well as covers songs by Radiohead and New Order.
Hear Chester Bennington’s music, tributes & more on what would’ve been his 44th birthday
In honor of Chester Bennington’s 44th birthday, SiriusXM Turbo will remember the life and music of the late Linkin Park frontman.
Feel the Grouplove with an exclusive live performance & interview on Alt Nation
Hear the band celebrate their new album, ‘Healer,’ with this ‘Alt Nation Session.’
Hear exclusive LIVE Phish coverage from their 4-night run in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Catch live performance broadcasts, archive highlights, and more all weekend long on Phish Radio.
Go back to the roots of grunge with Grant Random and ‘Fuzz by Lithium’
Celebrate Kurt Cobain’s birthday with a look back at the history of Seattle’s grunge scene.
AlternativeClassic RockClassic SoulcomedyCurrent Hip HopCurrent HitsCurrent R&BEasy ListeningEDMEntertainmentSiriusXM is showing Valentine’s Day some love with over 20 exclusive specials
Feel all of the feelings as SiriusXM covers everything from breakups to The Beatles during these V-Day specials.
Aimee Mann reflects on being a fierce woman in music & her legendary Rush collab on SXM
Hear Mann in conversation with VOLUME (Ch. 106) host Lori Majewski as she tells exclusive stories & more.
Alanis Morissette celebrates 25 years of ‘Jagged Little Pill’ with exclusive SiriusXM concert broadcast & anniversary tour
SiriusXM is bringing you an exclusive broadcast of Alanis Morissette’s recent Apollo Theater performance of ‘Jagged Little Pill’ to coincid...
Hear Billie Eilish’s exclusive performance in Los Angeles for SiriusXM & Pandora
The intimate performance featured Billie Eilish performing music from her critically acclaimed, record-breaking debut album, ‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, ...
Mumford & Sons to perform exclusive concert in the Hamptons for SXM & Pandora
The special concert for SiriusXM and Pandora will feature Mumford & Sons performing their signature songs, as well as music from their most recent album,...
Hear The Black Keys’ entire new album & exclusive commentary all weekend long
Join Black Keys members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney as they take over The Spectrum (Ch. 28) and bring you their first album in five years, ‘LetR...
90s PopAlt/IndieAlternativeClassic Hip HopClassic RockCountryCurrent Hip HopDance/ElectronicEDMHard Rock/MetalHeat up your Memorial Day weekend with these 11 music specials
It’s that time of year when you fire up the grill, head to the beach and listen to your favorite songs on SiriusXM.
2019 BottleRock Festival: Hear sets & backstage interviews!
The broadcast kicks off Friday at 5 pm ET and airs all weekend long on Alt Nation (Ch. 36) with select performances airing on The Spectrum (Ch. 28), SiriusXM...
Dave Grohl reflects on his career with Nirvana & Foo Fighters in exclusive chat
Hear the Foo Fighters frontman discuss his career during a chat with LiveNation CEO Michael Rapino at the 2019 Pollstar! Live Summit.
March Sadness: Hear your favorite emo, screamo & pop-punk hits
Take a break from watching those rage-inducing March Madness upsets and listen to hits by Dashboard Confessional, Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, and mo...
Watch Weezer rock out new album & classic hits at exclusive SiriusXM concert
The pop-rock greats will deliver an exclusive performance in their nation’s capital featuring songs from their upcoming album, “Weezer (Black Alb...
Celebrate Superunknown’s 25th anniversary by sharing your Soundgarden memories!
Lithium (Ch. 34) is giving you the opportunity to share your favorite memories of Soundgarden and their album Superunknown!
Train & Goo Goo Dolls Announce 2019 Summer Tour
Three-time Grammy winning band Train and Grammy-nominated rockers Goo Goo Dolls will join forces for a 39-stop sizzling summer tour across the U.S.
Grammy-winning brothers from Australia wow fans in Nashville
The Australian Christian pop duo recently wowed fans during two lively sold-out shows at the Ryman Auditorium in their new hometown of Nashville.
Joan Jett on how the Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde saved her career
The rock icon recently sat down with SiriusXM Feedback’s Lori Majewski to discuss the new documentary, “Bad Reputation,” and her career.
Hear Suwannee Hulaween music festival performances on SiriusXM
Tune in to SiriusXM Jam On (Ch. 29) to hear live performances from artists like Janelle Monáe The String Cheese Incident, and ODESZA at the annual music fest...
25 years later: Pearl Jam gives fans rare album track-by-track
The special premieres on SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio Friday, October 19 at noon ET, with encores all weekend long.
SiriusXM Presents the Alt Nation Tour featuring Big Data, Castlecomer, and FITNESS
SiriusXM subscribers will have access to an exclusive pre-sale on August 15!
2018 BottleRock Festival: Hear sets & backstage interviews all weekend!
For the second year in a row, SiriusXM will be on the ground, bringing it all to you.
AlternativeClassic RockCurrent Hip HopCurrent HitsCurrent R&BDance/ElectronicEDMHip-Hop/R&BMusicMusic FestivalsSiriusXM returns to Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
This year, the coverage expands to multiple channels, bringing you a variety of acts across two weekends.
Reset your presets with 5 channels from your favorite genre’s glory days!
Shake up your music routine with some channels you might have overlooked!
Hear Portugal. The Man’s hometown show, exclusively on Alt Nation
Hear the highly anticipated show exclusively on Alt. Nation (Ch. 36) starting Friday 2/2 at 8 pm ET with replays throughout the week!
WATCH: Stone Temple Pilots perform for 1st time with new lead singer
Stone Temple Pilots made its return to the stage at the Troubadour in Los Angeles where the group welcomed Jeff Gutt as the new lead singer.
Listen to The Disco Biscuits, Umphrey’s McGee, The String Cheese Incident and more LIVE this weekend
Hear live sets from Portugal. The Man, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Umphrey’s McGee, The Disco Biscuits, and more on JAM_On (Ch. 29)
Discover your home for the best ’90s grunge rock & alternative music
How to describe Lithium (Ch. 34): “The Seattle Sound” mixed with alternative rock anthems and all of the weird one-hit wonders!
Find out how you can hear performances from Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Revivalists and more!
Jam ON (Ch. 29) becomes ACL RADIO for the weekend-long music extravaganza beginning Friday at 4 pm ET.
Who should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
The nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 are…
Discover your new favorite channels on SiriusXM Spotlight!
SiriusXM Spotlight (Ch. 4) plays exciting pop-up channels and showcases existing channels further up the dial that you may not have fallen in love with yet.<...
SiriusXM takes you back to school with “required listening” from your favorite channels
We’re here to give you give you a well-rounded musical education across genres and decades of song with our On Demand playlists.
Alt/IndieAlternativeClassic Alt/Punk RockClassic RockCurrent Hip HopCurrent HitsCurrent R&BDance/ElectronicDon't Miss OutEDMBonnaroo 2017: Hear Performances and Interviews + live video stream
Another amazing year of performances from the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lorde, Umphrey’s McGee, and more as SiriusXM took you to Manchester, TN f...
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