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

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

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