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SiriusXM & Pandora launches inaugural ‘Sway Fest 2019’
The four-hour special aired live from the streets of Oakland, outside Pandora headquarters, on ‘Sway in the Morning’ on SiriusXM’s Shade 45...
Hear exclusive companion podcast of Hulu’s ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ on SiriusXM
SiriusXM and Pandora have launched ‘Wu-Tang: The Saga Continues,’ the official companion podcast of the Hulu miniseries ‘Wu-Tang: An Americ...
Austin City Limits 2019: Hear LIVE sets, backstage interviews & more!
Throughout the weekend, SiriusXM will be airing interviews and live performances from the 2019 Austin City Limits Music Festival across different channels!
Watch interviews with Ashanti, Patti LaBelle, Lil’ Kim & more from Essence Festival
SiriusXM’s Heart & Soul, Kirk Franklin’s Praise and Radio Andy were live at the annual festival and sat down with some of the biggest names i...
Liven up your day with 13 music channels perfect for any night of the week
Wherever you are this week, we’re bringing the celebration to you with upbeat dance, pop, rock, hip-hop and country hits.
Heat 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.
Pandora NOW: Listen to the hottest & most-played pop, hip-hop and R&B songs
Pandora NOW harnesses the combined strength of Pandora’s extensive listener data and SiriusXM’s curatorial expertise to create unique access to the most popu...
Discover Billboard’s Top 500 Songs of the ’90s on limited-run SiriusXM channel
Relive the 500 most popular songs of the 1990s — in order from No. 500 to No. 1 — on an all-new, limited-run SiriusXM channel.
Nipsey Hussle, Grammy-nominated rapper and activist, dead at 33
Watch exclusive videos from the West Coast MC and activist’s 2018 interview at SiriusXM’s studios.
Kick off your St. Paddy’s Day weekend with these 7 music specials
SiriusXM listeners, you’re in luck! This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, don’t miss a variety of specials featuring Irish folk music and Bruce S...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 12 love-themed music & talk specials!
Tune in to SiriusXM throughout Valentine’s Day to hear romantic specials by The Beatles, Nicki Minaj, sex expert Emily Morse, and many more!
Kick off 2019 with SiriusXM’s new lineup of music, sports & politics shows
Start your year right by listening to these five new SiriusXM shows!
Discover the top songs of 2018 with these music countdowns on SiriusXM
As the year draws to a close, join SiriusXM in ringing in 2019 with some of the best music from 2018.
SiriusXM reveals ‘Future Five for 2019’ & welcomes ‘Class of 2018’ in music
The “Future Five” for 2019 includes five new artists that SiriusXM predicts will breakthrough in 2019, while the “Class of 2018” is comprised of artists that...
Mariah Carey on having real reindeer at her home for Christmas & her new album
The legendary Mariah Carey visited Heart & Soul (Ch. 48) to chat with SiriusXM host Cayman Kelly about her new album, ‘Caution.’
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...
12 music specials you can’t miss this weekend
June 21 has come! Do you know what that means? Summer has officially begun! What better way to spend the first weekend of summer than listening to SiriusXM. ...
LL COOL J tells Jimmy Kimmel Rock The Bells Radio is ‘a passion project’
Watch the full interview for yourself!
SiriusXM returns to Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
This year, the coverage expands to multiple channels, bringing you a variety of acts across two weekends.
Irving Azoff, music industry power player, launches new show on SiriusXM VOLUME
The renowned music dealmaker and talent manager to some of the biggest names in the record industry is hosting a new show, Unmanageable, on SiriusXM’s VOLUME...
LL COOL J launches exclusive new SiriusXM channel ‘Rock The Bells’ Radio
“We’re gonna have great artists, legendary artists, lyricists, superstars, sex symbols,” LL says. “This is the place to be if you want uncu...
West Coast rapper invests in kids’ STEM education program
A decade in the waiting, Nipsey Hussle’s release of Victory Lap is the much-anticipated, major-label-debut for his extremely loyal fan base he’s ...
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!
Bobby Brown on daughter’s tragic death & domestic violence
Bobby Brown spoke with Urban View host Karen Hunter to remember Bobbi Kristina and to spread the word about the organization, The Bobbi Kristina Serenity Hou...
SiriusXM’s Shade 45 presents Tech N9ne’s Planet Tour 2018
Hip-hop veteran Tech N9ne will hit the road this spring with his Planet Tour, presented by SiriusXM’s Shade 45. Scheduled to run from April 17 through ...
WATCH: Justin Bieber’s pastor helps pop star get life on track
Over the past few years, the Hillsong Church community has gotten a significant boost in notoriety, thanks to Justin Bieber, who has forged a very public fri...
SiriusXM brings you 3 new channels to kick off the new year!
As we say goodbye to 2017, there’s a lot to look forward to in the new year. With new channels and big names coming to SiriusXM in 2018, you’re g...
Hear Eminem answer questions about his new album ‘Revival’ LIVE on Shade 45!
The special airs LIVE Friday 12/15 at 5 pm ET on Shade 45 (Ch. 45). It can also be heard on Hip Hop Nation (Ch. 44), The Heat (Ch. 46) and VOLUME (Ch. 106).<...
1st Wave artists defined ‘alternative’ by experimenting with new wave & punk music before it was cool
If you like The Cure, Depeche Mode, U2, R.E.M., The Smiths, The Police, New Order, Pretenders, The Clash and Blondie then you’re going to love 1st Wave — non...
WATCH: P!nk talks working with Eminem & getting rejected by Mary J. Blige
Most people never get the chance to even meet their heroes, let alone collaborate with them. But lucky for artists like P!nk, she gets to do both.
WATCH: 50 Cent on his public feuding: It was ‘get rich or die in the process’
Heather B asked 50 Cent, who now stars on BET’s new comedic variety show 50 Central, whether he ever worried his antics would backfire.
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.
Marvin Gaye Honored as SiriusXM’s Black Music Month Artist of the Year 2017
After a month of online voting, the people have spoken. Marvin Gaye has been named SiriusXM’s Black Music Month Artist of the Year 2017!
Bonnaroo 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...
Celebrate Black Music Month with SiriusXM
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You will survive with Gloria Gaynor and her 7 songs for lovers on 70s on 7
Tune in for Gloria Gaynor’s My Favourite 7 Songs For Lovers Thursday, May 18 at 12 pm & 3 pm ET; Friday, May 19 at 1 am & 10 pm ET; Saturday, May 20 ...
Bob Marley honored all May long with ‘Big Up Bob Marley’ on SiriusXM’s The Joint
SiriusXM’s The Joint (Ch. 42) comes together with fans for a Big Up Bob Marley fan takeover through the month of May.
Kodak Black tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/15/17)
Kodak Black’s Tunnel Vision takes the top spot.
Rae Sremmurd tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/8/17)
Rae Sremmurd’s Swang takes the top spot.
Travis Scott/Kendrick Lamar tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/1/17)
Travi$ Scott/Kendrick Lamar’s Goosebumps takes the top spot.
Gucci Mane/Drake tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/25/17)
Gucci Mane/Drake’s Both takes the top spot.
Gucci Mane/Drake tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/18/17)
Gucci Mane/Drake’s Both takes the top spot.
Travis Scott/Kendrick Lamar tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/11/17)
Travi$ Scott/Kendrick Lamar’s Goosebumps takes the top spot.
SiriusXM hip-hop channels honor The Notorious B.I.G. on 20th anniversary of his death
SiriusXM will honor the hip-hop icon across its hip-hop channels throughout the day on March 9 – the 20th anniversary of his tragic death. Tune in to Backspi...
Gucci Mane/Drake tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/4/17)
Gucci Mane/Drake’s Both takes the top spot.
Gucci Mane/Drake tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/25/17)
Tee Grizzley’s First Day Out takes the top spot
Gucci Mane/Drake tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/18/17)
Gucci Mane/Drake’s Both takes the top spot.
6lack tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/11/17)
6lack’s PRBLMS takes the top spot followed by Migos/Lil Uzi Vert’s Bad And Bougie at number two.
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