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2026 Grammys: Who’s performing and what to expect

Everything to know about the 2026 Grammys

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny, are up for the most awards at the 2026 Grammys. See who's performing and presenting on February 1 at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles.

music / Hip-Hop

RMX-Ignite Wants to Blow Open What a DJ Set Can Be

AlphaTheta's RMX-Ignite Wants to Blow Open What a DJ Set Can Be

music / Hip-Hop

Bandcamp doesn’t allow AI-generated music — but some streamers do

Bandcamp just banned AI-generated music. Where does your music streamer stack up?

culture / Technology

Robyn’s “sexistential” and the best new songs right now

Songs You Need In Your Life: January 14, 2026

The FADER's weekly roundup of the best new songs right now including "Sexistential" by Robyn, "2SIDED" by Arlo Parks, and "Proof" by Choker.

music / Hip-Hop

C2C Festival NYC 2026 lineup: Arca, Noursished by Time, and more

C2C Festival NYC is coming back with Arca, Nourished By Time and, more

C2C Festival NYC comes to Knockdown center with Arca, Nourished By Time, Los Thuthanaka, YHWH Nailgun, Aya and more.

music / R&B

Annahstasia announces live album Annahstasia: Live at Glasshaus

Annahstasia is releasing a live album with chamber arrangements

Annahstasia announces a new live album, "Annahstasia: Live at Glasshaus," produced by Brooklyn label, Glasshaus. It features ensemble renditions of music off of "Tether," and one new song, "Garden."

music / R&B

Skrilla on “6 7,” Kensington, and his new album Z

Skrilla’s big year

Skrilla conquered 2025 with 6 7. In a new interview, he discusses growing up in Kensington, going viral, and his upcoming album Z.

music / Hip-Hop

BTS announces 79-date world tour

BTS announced a 79-show world tour in support of their upcoming fifth album. Check out the schedule and how to buy tickets.

music / K-pop

Slayyyter’s WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA: release date, album art, and more

Slayyyter announces her new album, "WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA," and shares its album art, release date and previews forthcoming single, "DANCE..."

music / Pop

The Golden Globes #BeGood pins: Who was wearing them and why

Anti-ICE pins were the hottest accessory at the 2026 Golden Globes

Learn about the anti-ICE #BeGood pins which were worn by Wanda Sykes, Mark Ruffalo, Jean Smart and other celebrities at this year's Golden Globe awards

culture / Film

Meet ØWay, the Atlanta rap collective behind 2026’s first viral cypher

Atlanta rap collective ØWay kicked off 2026 last week with a three-part, eight-and-a-half minute cypher including Tezzus, Pz', Yung Fazo, and more.

music / Hip-Hop