“It’s got a lot of awesome influences in it,” Ashton Irwin explained. “It’s a bit of Rollings Stones, a bit of Talking Heads. It feels real cool. It’s a little more funky than what we usually do.”

It’s been 20 years since Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland met at their University College London (UCL) orientation and formed what would eventually become the international sensation Coldplay. Seven studio albums, seven world tours, and seven Grammy Awards later and … Continued

“You Oughta Know” at least a few of these!

Sure, you may think you’re a fan of ’90s music. And if that’s the case, you must remember the one-hit wonders of the mid ’90s, right? But do you know where the inspiration for these chart toppers came from? Do … Continued

Are you TURBO-charged with mid-‘90s hard-rock knowledge?

No doubt it’s hot…like mid-‘90s, Water Runs Dry kinda hot (thanks, Boyz II Men). Whether you’re ready to chill out or kick up your heels, you can find the right flavor on SiriusXM 90s on 9 (Ch. 9). Before you tune … Continued

OK Computer, widely heralded as one of the greatest albums of the ‘90s and beyond, is the third studio effort from Radiohead. The album tackled the technophobia and trepidations of life in the 21st century and marked the band’s departure into more avant-garde musicianship that would define their later work.

There may have been panic at the disco, but there certainly wasn’t any at the SiriusXM studios this week. With some free time in New York City in between shows, Brendon Urie, the lead singer of Panic! At The Disco, … Continued

Cel-e-brate good times come on! And the Un-it-ed States In-de-pend-ence, come on! OK, that last part didn’t work so well. But what is working is every channel on your SiriusXM dial playing sweet Fourth of July weekend specials. Whether you’re grilling at … Continued

Just as we have our Founding Fathers to thank for securing our Independence from Britain this Fourth of July, so too do we have the Founding Fathers of Rock to thank for revolutionizing rock’s vinyl era. Classic Vinyl (Ch. 26) … Continued

In celebration of the 4th of July, Underground Garage, Ch. 21, will be airing a special hosted by Genya Ryan, the founder of the very FIRST all-female band to be signed to a major label: Goldie & the Gingerbreads. The Chicks & … Continued

Host, Ellen Flores presents her personal picks of artists that you need to see at this year’s Latin Alternative Music Conference (L.A.M.C.) aka Latin Alternative mecca!

Last Year may have been complicated for Nick Jonas, but this year seems to be going swimmingly. After releasing his third solo album on June 10, Nick Jonas made his way to SiriusXM on June 14 for a Bacons, Eggs … Continued

Today (6/ 20) is the official start of summer, and to celebrate the summer solstice, 70s on 7 programmer Numan shared some of his favorite ’70s summer jams and why he loves them so you can start your summer off feeling groovy, too! … Continued

Think you know everything about Paul McCartney? To celebrate his 74th birthday (June 18, 1942), throw your favorite song by The Cute Beatle on the record player and settle in with this quiz to see just how much you know … Continued

Imagine it’s 1981, and you’re with your favorite people on a yacht equipped with a booming sound system. What’s the first song you pick to test out those speakers and launch you out onto the open sea? Find out below: Yacht … Continued

From June 17 to 19, more than 300,000 fans and 200+ artists will head to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 2016 edition of Electric Daisy Carnival, airing on Electric Area (Ch. 52). As the biggest electronic music festival in the … Continued

Once again, SiriusXM is stationed down in Manchester, Tennessee for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The four-day music extravaganza is teeming with talent across several different genres, and sorting through the sheer number of names on the lineup can be slightly overwhelming. … Continued

The Kills have returned with their first album in five years, Ash & Ice, the follow up to 2011’s Blood Pressure. In celebration of its release, Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart stopped by SiriusXMU (Ch. 35) for a stripped down … Continued

We can’t believe he’s gone because we adored so much about him. The way he couldn’t care less about what anyone thought. The way he broke and remade the rules. The way he pushed the envelope until he got bored … Continued

Since 1979, June has been designated as Black Music Month. Black musicians, composers, singers and songwriters have contributed immensely to American music despite many of them never receiving the mainstream shine and acclaim their talents and influence warranted. Many of … Continued

Pat Monahan and Train stopped by The Howard Stern Show on Wednesday to promote their upcoming album Train Does Led Zeppelin II. The band performed a few songs live in the studio, and Monahan gave some background as to how … Continued

Machine Head have enjoyed an unstoppable 20+ years at the forefront of metal, and they’ve done so with their integrity and pioneering creativity intact. Now they’re back, following 2014’s Bloodstone & Diamonds, with a brand new stand-alone single titled Is … Continued

Backstory: It’s hard to imagine the songs of anyone other than Simon & Garfunkel guiding the young, disillusioned protagonist the 1968 classic The Graduate as he returns to his parents’ opulent suburban kingdom, answers the obligatory stream of post-grad “What … Continued

The SiriusXM train of summer music festivals keeps rolling! Next stop: the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. In it’s 15th year, the Manchester, TN, festival once again boasts a diverse lineup of artists across genres, many of whom will join forces for the always … Continued

Release Date: May 27, 1963 Backstory: At the age of just 22, a baby-faced Bob Dylan (whose birth given name was, of course, Robert Zimmerman and whose –little known fact– first chosen stage name was Elston Gunnn) released his second … Continued

Octane (Ch. 37) will be on the grounds in Columbus, OH bringing North America’s biggest hard rock festival to the masses! Hosted by Octane DJs, Kayla Riley, Grant Random, & Jose Mangin, you’ll hear full performances and exclusive backstage interviews … Continued

This must be our dream! The 1975 took over SiriusXM Hits 1‘s Twitter account on Tuesday, talking directly to their fans about music, literature, Netflix, animals, vaping and … sneezing. Some highlights? The guys (Matt Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald and … Continued

Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to release their eleventh studio album The Getaway on June 17. Ahead of the release, the band caught up with their old friend and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready at this year’s Jazz Fest … Continued

Here’s why one of the first rock concept albums completely reinvented the very idea of what an album could and should be.

Stevie Wonder has been blessing the world with his divine voice, joyful up-tempo jams and exquisite ballads since he was a preteen. There are very few artists who have had such a long, illustrious and successful career. Wonder is a … Continued

On May 20, Eric Clapton will release his 23rd studio album, I Still Do. The LP marks a reunion with producer Glyn Johns, who helmed some of Clapton’s bestselling work in the ‘70s, most famously 1977’s Slowhand and the hits Cocaine … Continued

Release date: May 12, 1967 Backstory: Anyone who says that Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced is not one of the most stunning rock albums of the last half a century needs a reality check.  An album that evokes a range … Continued

Back in December, Nonpoint told fans they were heading into the studio with Rob Ruccia to record their ninth full length album. They promised the album would not only make heads bang but further “roll off your shoulders and jump … Continued

All five members of Mudcrutch — Tom Petty (bass), Mike Campbell (guitar), Benmont Tench (keyboards), Tom Leadon (guitar) and Randall Marsh (drums) — joined SiriusXM for a special featuring all 11 tracks from their new album, Mudcrutch 2.  For which, in addition … Continued

UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, a second weekend has been added: October 14, 15 and 16. “Bobby Dylan, Paul, The Who, Neil Young … None of these guys have been in the same town on the same day.” Leave it … Continued

Joey Jordison, former Slipknot member and one of rock’s most prolific drummers, has unveiled details of his new band, VIMIC. Rounded out by Kalen Chase (vocals), Kris Norris (guitar/vocals), Jed Simon (guitar/vocals), Kyle Konkiel (bass/vocals) and Matt Tarach (keyboards), VIMIC … Continued

On Monday, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats had the honor of playing a live set (and we had the honor of listening) at The Stax Museum in Memphis for an intimate group of only 100 fans. “We are honored … Continued

Unlike the decades before it, the 2000s did not breed many new genres, with the exception of emo and chillwave. For the most part, teen pop from the late ‘90s carried over and continued to dominate the charts along with … Continued

Rob Zombie stopped by Octane (Ch. 37) to hang with Jose Mangin and take calls from fans LIVE on the radio as he introduced new music from his album, The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser. During the … Continued

Earlier this month, we took you behind the scenes of the 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Now, you can hear the entire ceremony, including the performances, when its simulcast on Classic Vinyl (Ch. 16) and … Continued

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here together 2 get through this thing called life…  and so we can all spend the weekend listening to and remembering Prince, we’re extending The Prince Tribute Channel to all satellite radios, whether or not … Continued

This weekend, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder takes over Pearl Jam Radio (Ch. 22) to continue with part two of his conversation with Pearl Jam Twenty and The Life of Pete Townshend author Mark Wilkerson. During the special, Vedder talks about covering the Batman theme song … Continued

UPDATE: The Prince Tribute Channel has been extended! You can now enjoy Prince’s hits, classic B-sides, and live performances, exclusively on Channel 50 through Friday May 13th We’re paying tribute to the unforgettable, undefinable Prince with a channel featuring music from … Continued

Celebrities remember the iconic musician

Prince cemented his place as pop culture royalty in 1984 with Purple Rain, a movie featuring songs from his hit album of the same name that took a fictionalized spin on his humble beginnings in the Minneapolis music scene. The rock opera became … Continued

You probably know Steve Martin by his comedic roles on Saturday Night Live and beyond, but did you know he is also a lifelong banjo player? (And a Grammy-winning one at that!) In recent years, he’s turned his focus away … Continued

Lionel Richie fans, get ready to dance all night long. To celebrate his Las Vegas residency presented by SiriusXM, the Grammy-winning R&B and pop icon will perform live and answer burning questions about his decades-long career during a Town Hall hosted by … Continued

Southern California-based reggae/dub foursome Stick Figure began as a solo project for multi-instrumentalist Scott Woodruff, who started as a loop-artist using a dual-cassette deck in his bedroom. In just a few years, he’s moved from small bars and clubs to … Continued

This weekend, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder takes over Pearl Jam Radio (Ch. 22) to unveil part one of his conversation with Pearl Jam Twenty and The Life of Pete Townshend author Mark Wilkerson. During the special, they play some of … Continued

This week we bring you: Ft. Worth, Texas 6/19/14 Americans have marveled at the Drive-In Movie theater experience for over 80 years! This week’s Jimmy Buffett Concert Replay re-visits the magic of the Drive-In with a performance from Ft. Worth, … Continued

After 2014’s conscious uncoupling, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin remain some of Hollywood’s friendliest exes — so it’s only natural that she included a Coldplay hit on her list for My Favorite Song with John Benjamin Hickey. The actress found solace in the band’s … Continued

Cheap Trick was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last week, just days after the release of their latest album Bang, Zoom, Crazy… Hello. In celebration of both the new album and their successful career, they … Continued

The bad news: Summer is still weeks away. The good news: Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Radio just arrived at SiriusXM! We’re getting in the “no shoes” mood regardless of the weather, every day on channel 62. If you haven’t had a chance … Continued

The theme for this year’s Record Store Day is support of our French family who suffered bewildering losses in 2015. And this time around, the Ambassador for Record Store Day 2016 is not one person, but four: the members of … Continued

Bruce Springsteen has decided to cancel this Sunday’s show in Greensboro, NC in response to the new HB2 law that was recently passed in the state. In a letter on his website, he explains his decision to do so: As … Continued

On April 10, 1970, London’s Daily Mirror declared that the Beatles were history. The tabloid was armed with a press release that included an explosive question-and-answer interview with Paul McCartney, who wouldn’t be speaking to the media but still wanted to … Continued

In 2012, Denver-based folk rockers The Lumineers took the world by storm at the forefront of the mainstream folk revival with their self-titled debut album, which earned them Grammy nods for Best New Artist and Best Americana album and has … Continued

Goo Goo Dolls are prepping the release of their 11th studio album, Boxes, due out May 6. Following up 2013’s Magnetic, the new effort sees frontman John Rzeznik – who usually writes alone – going outside his comfort zone and opening … Continued

Porches (solo project of Aaron Maine) was recently in the SiriusXM Studios promoting their new album, Pool. During their visit, the band chose to pay homage to one of their influences, The Strokes, with a cover of “Trying Your Luck.” “[The … Continued

Ahead of their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, legendary rock group Cheap Trick stopped by The Howard Stern Show on Wednesday for the first time in nearly a decade. After discussing their new album … Continued

#MusicLovers unite!  La Kueva (Ch. 768) has a new bi-weekly spot that pushes the limits of new music in the Latin Alternative and Latin Rock genres with host, Ellen Flores in her show El Sitio (The Spot). This week’s episode … Continued

On Chris Robinson’s new monthly Jam On (Ch. 29) show, Chris Robinson’s Gurus Galore, you’ll hear the former Black Crowes frontman spin tracks from his psychedelic heroes and dig deep into his record collection to showcase rare and unknown gems from … Continued

Do you prefer your Coachella to be more of a Couch-ella? Well, you won’t have to leave your home to experience all the great music this year’s festival has to offer! Once again, SiriusXM will be broadcasting live performances and … Continued

If you’ve been sleeping on Brooklyn-based, Long Island-bred indie rockers Sunflower Bean, it’s time to open the shades and wake up. The trio have had labels clamoring for them since their 2015 SXSW appearance (Fat Possum Records ultimately sealed the … Continued

You’re invited to hear music and insight behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2016 alongside every other past inductee all on one channel with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Radio on Ch. 18 from Monday, March … Continued

Coconut Radio, hosted by Jason Schwartzman, premieres on SiriusXMU March 24 at 6 pm ET with replays of the inaugural episode airing 3/24 at 9 pm ET; 3/25 at 9 am ET; 3/26 at 3 pm ET; 3/27 at 6 … Continued

Last month, Bonnie Raitt followed up her Grammy-winning 2012 LP, Slipstream, with Dig In Deep – her 20th studio album and the second release on her own Red Wing label. Now, in celebration of its success, she stopped by The … Continued

A few weeks ago, a series of concerts by AC/DC were cancelled after doctors told singer Brian Johnson that he had to stop touring immediately or risk permanent hearing loss. This was a huge disappointment for fans, especially considering the … Continued

Stationed at The FADER Fort in Austin, SiriusXMU‘s Jenny Eliscu and Julia Cunningham spent all day interviewing a slew of up-and-coming talent. Take a look at all the action below, and tune in from 2 pm to 8 pm ET through … Continued

Celtic punk rocker Tim Brennan of the Dropkick Murphys is taking over E Street Radio (Ch. 20) to play his favorite Springsteen songs (one of his major influences) just in time for St. Paddy’s Day weekend and the band’s annual … Continued

KISS, as most people know, have a hard time getting respect. Maybe its the make-up. Maybe its their crass commercialism. Maybe its the fact that musically they’ve always been fairly simplistic. But for every critic who has dismissed the band, … Continued

The Billy Joel Channel is “movin’ out” for now, but we’ve heard you loud and clear, and HE WILL BE BACK! After a fan-favorite, limited-edition run, The Billy Joel Channel, including shows hosted by The Piano Man himself with the stories … Continued

Less than a month away from the release of their upcoming album Gore, Deftones have partnered with Octane (Ch. 37) for the world premiere of their newest song Doomed User, and you can hear it right here exclusively for the next 24 hours … Continued

You asked for some new music on Octane (Ch. 37), and you got it! Octane is introducing a super-short weekly new music show called Octane’s Test Drive, where you’ll be able to discover the newest songs in hard rock. Join … Continued

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner (or should we say just over the rainbow?), and SiriusXM is your metaphorical pot of (music) gold. In preparation for Thursday, March 17, we’ve got our Kiss Me I’m Irish T-shirts (and … Continued

Martin Goldsmith, author of The Beatles Come To America, hosts daily shows on Symphony Hall (Ch. 76). In 1962, when he signed The Beatles to a record contract with Parlophone (a division of EMI), George Martin was 36 years old, … Continued

On March 9, 2012, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band performed live from Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater in front of an exclusive group of subscribers and celebrity guests. Now, on the show’s four-year anniversary, E Street Radio (Ch. … Continued

Master of Puppets was released by Elektra Records on March 3, 1986. Metallica’s third album, it was the Northern California metal architects’ major label debut and would later become a certified international smash, peaking at No. 29 on the Billboard … Continued

Grammy-winning guitarist Peter Frampton is a staple of classic rock radio. From his work with Humble Pie and The Herd to his international breakthrough as a solo artist with Frampton Comes Alive! (one of the best-selling live albums to date), the … Continued

How would a millennial react to hearing a classic album like it’s something brand new? We believe that music discovery isn’t just about up-and-comers—new music is any music that’s new to you—so we decided to find out. Today is the … Continued

“It shoulda been you,” Ray Cash told his young son, Johnny, after his eldest, Jack, had been cut open from crotch to neck, fatally sliced by the circular saw at the local mill. Jack had been a spiritual boy, destined … Continued

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, whose eponymous debut album was released in August of last year, draw upon the retro-soul sound the bearded front man fell in love with at an early age. But it took until 2015 for … Continued

Do you know your Peace Sells from your Rust in Peace? Sure, you probably know that Dave Mustaine was in Metallica, but do you know what band he was in BEFORE Metallica?! Check out the tough questions below to determine … Continued

Kurt Cobain had always been a slight man, standing at 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing 125 pounds toward the end of his life, but the heroin he used to ease his stomach pains certainly didn’t help his gaunt … Continued

Boston quartet Lake Street Dive just released their fifth full-length album, Side Pony, via Nonesuch Records. To celebrate, they treated us to an exclusive performance on The Coffee House (Ch. 14). Powered by the voice of Rachael Price, the band – … Continued

Thank goodness for food industry marketing because we no longer have to wait until Cinco de Mayo to drink Margaritas on special. But in case weak-well tequila blended with outrageously sweet mixers for $2 isn’t your thing, Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville (Ch. 24) has … Continued

Awards season is in full swing with the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards just days away. After nearly six decades of celebrating the best in music, we’re still never certain of who will end up taking home a golden gramophone. What … Continued

Attention Billy Joel fans! We heard you loud and clear: You love the Billy Joel Channel, and guess what? We’re here to give you more of it! The limited-engagement channel has been extended for another month and will air through … Continued

The Eagle has landed. We repeat, the Eagle has landed … right on The Billy Joel Channel to play his favorite songs by The Piano Man. Don Henley shared 10 of his favorite tracks exclusively for us. Check out his picks! … Continued

The Jason Ellis Channel is taking over Faction (Ch. 41) all weekend! In celebration, we want to find out just how much you know about the show! Are you a super-fan? Take this quiz to find out if you’re #EllisFam … Continued

Dead & Company is getting primed and ready to hit the road this summer, and they’ve announced where they’re heading! Check out the tour dates below to find out if they’re coming to your neck of the woods and listen … Continued

In case you missed it, David Draiman and Benjamin Burnley stopped by Kayla Riley’s show on Octane (Ch. 37) to announce some pretty big news this morning: Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin are hitting the road together this summer along with … Continued

Attention alternative music fans! Alt Nation‘s weekly new music show Advanced Placement, which brings you the best new alternative rock acts and showcases new music from the biggest names in alt-rock, is hitting the road with Berkley band Pop ETC, … Continued

This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ramones’ self-titled debut album—recorded over a week in early February 1976 and released a little more than two months later, on April 23. It didn’t set the charts on fire, peaking at … Continued

Release date: February 4, 1977 Credits: Lindsey Buckingham (guitar, vocals, production), Mick Fleetwood (drums, percussion), Christine McVie (keyboards, synthesizer, vocals), Stevie Nicks (vocals), John McVie (bass), Ken Caillat (engineering, mastering, producing), Richard Dashut (engineering, producing) Backstory: Wild, plentiful rumors fueled … Continued

Super Bowl 50 is upon us. Of course, not everyone’s team made it to the final game, and let’s be honest, not everyone really cares about football. However, it’s pretty likely you’ll be tuned to NFL Radio (or CBS TV) come … Continued

Red Sun Rising released their third studio album Polyester Zeal back in August 2015, and after months of success with the record, the band stopped by Octane to perform the infectious single The Other Side as well as a faithful, … Continued

Release date: January 30, 1964 Credits: John Lennon (lead vocal, rhythm guitar), Paul McCartney (harmony vocal, bass), George Harrison (harmony vocal, lead guitar), Ringo Starr (drums), George Martin (producer) Backstory: The Beatles were set to land in America in just a … Continued

Massachusetts metal band Killswitch Engage is set to release their seventh album, Incarnate on March 11 via Roadrunner. Singer Jesse Leach is calling the follow-up to 2013’s Disarm the Descent “the record of my entire career,” and Octane (Ch. 37) listeners got to hear the second … Continued

With a week to go until the release of Elton John’s 33rd studio album, Wonderful Crazy Night, the iconic musician stopped by SiriusXM for a Town Hall and performance hosted by David Fricke on The Spectrum (Ch. 28). The award-winning musician … Continued

Airing Friday 2/5 at 5 pm ET through Sunday 2/7 on Hair Nation, Ch. 39. We Will Rock You. We Are the Champions. Start Me Up. All I Do is Win … the Super Bowl is all about tough competition, … Continued

Earlier today, Rob Zombie aired the world premiere of his new song Well, Everyone Is F**king in a UFO on Octane (Ch. 37). The song, which Zombie said was his favorite and was “sure to be an instant classic” will … Continued

Winter Storm Jonas got the best of The Boss last weekend, forcing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to cancel their schedule River Tour show at Madison Square Garden [NOTE: It has since been reschedule for March 28]. Although … Continued

Recording Date: January 10, 1956 Credits: Elvis Presley (guitar/vocals); Scotty Moore (guitar); Bill Black (Bass); D.J. Fontana (drummer); Chet Atkins (Guitar); Floyd Cramer (Piano); The Jordanaires (Backup vocals); Steve Shoals (producer) Backstory: Before Elvis recorded Heartbreak Hotel, he was already … Continued

English rockers Foals released their fourth studio album, What Went Down, back in August 2015. The record marked the band’s heaviest and loudest to date and peaked at No. 58 on the Billboard 200. The five-piece band are about to … Continued

Glenn Frey, guitarist and founding member of the Eagles, died Monday, according to the band’s official website. He was 67 years old. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder Glenn Frey, … Continued

Trying to pick the best song from one of the most iconic songwriters of all time is like trying to pick your favorite type of pasta in Little Italy. From We Didn’t Start the Fire to River of Dreams and … Continued

To get everyone pumped for his summer stadium tour, Billy Joel has gone all-in with SiriusXM from January 15 – March 15 for The Billy Joel Channel (Ch. 18). Check out the dates below and keep your eye out for a … Continued

From The Stranger and Vienna to Just the Way You Are and She’s Always a Woman, some of the Piano Man’s biggest hits are from the ’70s. So we asked our 70s on 7 hosts to give us their favorite … Continued

As we cope with the loss of David Bowie this week, we asked some of our DJs for their top five Bowie songs. Alan Hunter, one of the original five MTV VJs and Big 80s on 8 host (you can also … Continued

We’ve all got Power Ball on the brain. And who could resist with $1.5 billion on the line? So to ramp everyone up to win (or more likely lose) big, here are the top POWER BALL-ads from SiriusXM’s vintage rock channel … Continued

Legendary southern California-based rock radio DJ Jim Ladd has more than forty years’ experience playing the best of rock ‘n’ roll. He currently hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM’s Deep Tracks (Ch. 27).  The truly great ones seem to vibrate on … Continued

Release date: January 12, 1969 Credits: Robert Plant (vocals/production); Jimmy Page (guitar); John Paul Jones (bass); John Bonham (drums) Backstory: Led Zeppelin was born from the ashes of the Yardbirds. They had disintegrated in the summer of 1968, leaving guitarist … Continued

On January 10, the world lost a legend, the inimitable David Bowie. Yesterday SiriusXM paid tribute to him across a variety of channels, playing his music and hearing from fans and fellow artists who called in to share their remembrances. Now, … Continued

Everyone loves David Bowie, you hear us? EVERYONE. Whether you’re a Ziggy Stardust kind of guy or Labyrinth was more your era, we’ve all got your favorite Bowie. So we asked some of our DJs for their top five Bowie songs. … Continued

The death of David Bowie is not simply another “rock star” passing. It is the loss of an artist who has consistently challenged his audience with forward thinking, multi-dimensional work. He never dumbed it down to the lowest common denominator; but … Continued

Billy Joel is back! After an outstanding response to his channel in 2014, the iconic entertainer returns to SiriusXM with The Billy Joel Channel — an exclusive, limited-edition channel with music spanning the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s career, … Continued

As Guns N’ Roses sang on Use Your Illusions II, “Get in the ring!” Now that the headline-making band is back making headlines with their Coachella reunion shows, the time is ripe to head straight for Paradise City (or the jungle, if you’d … Continued

Friday, January 8 marks Elvis Presley’s birthday! SiriusXM is celebrating with a party at Graceland in Memphis, but if you can’t join in person, you’re invited to partake in the festivities with Elvis Radio LIVE from Graceland on Ch. 19, … Continued

Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, founding member and singer in the British heavy metal band Motörhead, has died at the age of 70, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. He passed away on Dec. 28, learning of his disease only two days … Continued

Whether it was Elle King, Walk the Moon, Bring Me the Horizon, Chris Stapleton or Leon Bridges, some incredible new acts hit the scene this year in just about every genre. Here is some of the new talent who we threw the weight of … Continued

August 21, 1952-December 22, 2002 The lead singer, guitarist and political soul of UK punk rock band, the Only Band That Matters, was only 50 years old when he died of a heart attack at his home in Somerset, England on … Continued

Airing Thursday 12/31 at 11 pm ET on Grateful Dead Channel, Ch. 23 Rebroadcasting Friday 1/1 at noon and 9 pm ET Ring in the New Year with Dead and Company live from The Forum in Los Angeles, CA. Dead … Continued

Spectrum host David Fricke is taking on the 12 Days of Christmas, playing one holiday song a day across the genres of R&B, soul, electric rock, and doo-wop. The countdown culminates in a special edition of David’s show, The Writer’s Block, … Continued

SiriusXM is showcasing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2016 all weekend long and congratulating the new inductees Cheap Trick, N.W.A, Chicago, Steve Miller and Deep Purple. HBO RRHOF Induction Special Simulcast on Vinyl and RRHOF Radio … Continued

Release Date: December 15, 1955 Credits: Johnny Cash (guitar, vocal); Luther Perkins (lead guitar); Marshall Grant (bass); Sam Phillips (production) Backstory: Johnny Cash may have never done a stint in prison, but it didn’t stop him from writing some of … Continued

A few weeks ago, a lucky SiriusXM subscriber got the opportunity to interview one of her favorite artists, Chris Martin, right before Coldplay released its seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams. The interview, which aired on The Spectrum (Ch. 28), delved … Continued

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Mark your calendars: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are celebrating the release of their new box set, The Ties That Bind: The River Collection with a slew of live dates under the banner of The River Tour, playing 24 … Continued

In late 1980, John Lennon was ready to get back in the spotlight. His new album, Double Fantasy, was his first new music out in five years, and it presented a whole new, grown-up side to the former Beatle. Now 40, … Continued

Recording Dates: November 22 and December 7, 1967 Credits: Otis Redding (vocals); Steve Cropper (guitar); Donald “Duck” Dunn (bass); Al Jackson (drums); Booker T. (piano); Wayne Jackson (brass) Backstory: In the fall of 1967, soul singer Otis Redding was staying … Continued

Release date: December 6, 1968 Credits: Mick Jagger (vocals); Keith Richards (guitar); Brian Jones (guitar); Bill Wyman (bass); Charlie Watts (drums); Additional musicians including Nicky Hopkins (piano), Dave Mason (guitar), and the Los Angeles Watts Street Gospel Choir Backstory: “You … Continued

Scott Weiland, the inimitable voice behind Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, has died at 48. His cause of death is still unconfirmed. According to an Instagram post by his account, Weiland died in his sleep while on a tour stop … Continued

So, you think you know everything about the Black Sabbath singer, the Prince of Darkness, the husband of Sharon?  Guess again. Actually, guess below, as you delve into the weirdness, heaviness and humor that is Ozzy. Good luck, because as … Continued

The holidays are here, and it’s time to put up the lights, pull out the scarves and play those nostalgic tunes. Find out which signature cocktail you should be sipping on while you listen to your favorite holiday tunes across … Continued

Release date: November 25, 1968 (USA) Credits: John Lennon (Guitar, vocals); Paul McCartney (Bass, vocals); George Harrison (Guitar, vocals); Ringo Starr (Drums, vocals) Backstory: Better known as the White Album for its stark, simple cover art, the Beatle’s double, self-titled … Continued

Grammy Award-winning rockers Stone Sour are set to release second installment of their covers trilogy, Straight Outta Burbank, on Black Friday (or as music lovers prefer call it, Record Store Day), but SiriusXM listeners can hear the EP early, exclusively … Continued

Release date: November 23, 1974 Credits: Ronnie Van Zant (vocals); Allen Collins (guitar); Gary Rossington (rhythm and slide guitar); Ed King (bass); Billy Powell (piano); Bob Burns (drums); Al Kooper (production, organ, mellotron) Album: Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd Backstory: Before it … Continued

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner Brian Setzer and The Brian Setzer Orchestra performed an exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM listeners in New York City on December 1 as a special stop on their 12th Annual “Christmas Rocks!” Tour. The … Continued

Rock icon Tom Petty is curating a brand new channel on SiriusXM called Tom Petty Radio (Ch. 31), which plays music from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Petty’s solo career, the Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. It also features unreleased studio and live recordings, … Continued

Calling all Deadheads! We know it’s hard out there for a Grateful Dead fan. Your favorite band played its last shows, and all. But that doesn’t mean you can’t relish in this historic event again and again. SiriusXM will encore the Grateful Dead’s Fare … Continued

Performed exclusively for SiriusXM in May during the band’s residence at the House of Blues Las Vegas – Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, this show captures the signature sound that broke Santana through to become a household name after their legendary performance at … Continued

The first leg of the Dead & Company’s fall and winter tour has nearly wrapped up, and it’s safe to say that the John Mayer naysayers have more or less been silenced. When it was first announced that John Mayer … Continued

Credits: Nirvana (Kurt Cobain: guitar, vocals; Dave Grohl: drums; Krist Novoselic: accordion, bass; Pat Smear: guitar, ); Lori Goldston, cello; Cris and Curt Kurkwood, of the Meat Puppets.  Background: Kurt Cobain was never comfortable with fame. His fear of the … Continued

Puscifer released a new video yesterday for their song The Remedy off their most recent album Money Shot, which dropped at the end of October. The day should have been celebratory, however, the band members are still reeling from the … Continued

He fused rock with grand orchestral arrangements and founded the Electric Light Orchestra.  This Thanksgiving weekend, hear another SiriusXM exclusive.  Jeff Lynne answers subscriber questions about his career and his new album Jeff Lynne’s ELO – Alone in the Universe.  Moderated … Continued

Release date: November 17, 1980 Credits: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jack Douglas: producers; John Lennon: vocals, electric guitar, keyboards; Earl Slick, Hugh McCracken: electric guitar; Tony Levin: bass guitar; George Small: keyboards; Michelle Simpson, Cassandra Wooten, Cheryl Mason Jacks, Eric … Continued

With more than 39 years in rock ‘n’ roll and 16 albums under his belt, Tom Petty has been responsible for some of the great American rock classics – Free Fallin’, I Won’t Back Down, Runnin’ Down A Dream, You Don’t … Continued