Julianna Hurtado

Two years later, many of us are still humming the incomparable tunes from Encanto. Songs such as “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”—which has become the second number-one song for Disney in the US—and “Surface Pressure” continue to live long past the hype of the film. The longevity of the Encanto soundtrack is no surprise, considering ... <a title="Is ‘Encanto’ Coming to Broadway?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/is-encanto-coming-to-broadway/" aria-label="Read more about Is ‘Encanto’ Coming to Broadway?">Read more</a>

The Recording Academy hosted their annual Grammy Awards the evening of February 5th and the night was filled with victory and upset. Beyoncé became the most decorated recording artist in history. But Harry Styles’ ended up taking home the Academy’s biggest prize, Album of the Year. Now that some of the dust has settled, we want ... <a title="12 Grammy Winners On Tour This Year | 2023 Concert Tours" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-grammy-nominated-musicians-going-on-tour/" aria-label="Read more about 12 Grammy Winners On Tour This Year | 2023 Concert Tours">Read more</a>

In March of last year, Latin pop artist Karol G released her third studio album KG0516. The record became a landmark moment for Karol G, who received nods across several awards categories, including winning Album of the Year at the 2021 Latin American Music Awards. KG0516 was led by the Nicki Minaj-assisted single “Tusa,” “Aye, ... <a title="Will Karol G Tour ‘Mañana Será Bonito’ in 2023?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/will-karol-g-tour-manana-sera-bonito-in-2023/" aria-label="Read more about Will Karol G Tour ‘Mañana Será Bonito’ in 2023?">Read more</a>

The year is winding to a close. Spotify Wrapped has come and gone, holiday gifts have been given, and the year-end best of lists are making their rounds. Now, it’s time to look ahead at what the new year will bring. Including new music. From Gorillaz to Rihanna, to the fans harboring hope for the ... <a title="The Most Anticipated Album Releases in 2023" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-most-anticipated-albums-this-year/" aria-label="Read more about The Most Anticipated Album Releases in 2023">Read more</a>

When it comes to country, fans know to constantly be on the lookout for new music from their favorite musicians. Dierks Bentley. Kelsea Ballerini. Tiera Kennedy. Little Big Town, and more, the genre is so packed with talent that it can be difficult to keep up with releases. That’s where we come in. Here are ... <a title="New Country Albums Coming Out in 2022- 2023" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-must-hear-country-albums/" aria-label="Read more about New Country Albums Coming Out in 2022- 2023">Read more</a>

Last week (Nov. 10) Sam Smith revealed the full track list for their new upcoming album Gloria. Smith’s fourth record comes after 2020’s Love Goes. In April of this year, Sam Smith released “Love Me More”—the first single off their new album. Then in September came the second and now lead single “Unholy” featuring Kim ... <a title="Will Sam Smith Tour ‘Gloria’ in 2023?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/will-sam-smith-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Will Sam Smith Tour ‘Gloria’ in 2023?">Read more</a>

Back in June 2017, the burgeoning R&B singer SZA released her debut album CTRL. Now, SZA’s first album is heralded as one of the best albums of its decade. Every single one of CTRL‘s singles has been certified platinum, or more. We’ve all wavered on which of SZA’s songs is our favorite. “Go Gina”? “Supermodel”? ... <a title="Everything We Know About SZA’s New Album and 2023 Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-szas-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About SZA’s New Album and 2023 Tour">Read more</a>

At the MTV VMA’s, in the middle of her acceptance speech, Taylor Swift announced her 10th studio album would arrive this month on October 21st. She told fans more would be known at midnight. Shortly after, Swift amended her social media bios to reflect the tag “meet me at midnight.” And we haven’t rested easy, ... <a title="When Are Taylor Swift Tickets Going On Sale?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/when-are-taylor-swift-tickets-going-on-sale/" aria-label="Read more about When Are Taylor Swift Tickets Going On Sale?">Read more</a>

If you’re a fan of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, you understand what it means to love them. You may even know what it’s like to watch, in rapture, their enigmatic leader Karen O lead the band—and the faithful audience—into sonic reverie. And above all, you know how difficult it’s been waiting for the Yeah Yeah ... <a title="The Yeah Yeah Yeahs Return | New Album And 2022 Tour Dates" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-yeah-yeah-yeahs-new-album-and-tour/" aria-label="Read more about The Yeah Yeah Yeahs Return | New Album And 2022 Tour Dates">Read more</a>

On June 20th Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell, and Scott Shriner—aka Weezer—hit the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage to debut “Records,” the lead single from their latest EP SZNZ: Summer. You can check out the performance of “Records,” below. Later that night, well after debuting the lead single, Weezer made two huge announcements. They released ... <a title="Weezer On Broadway | Everything You Need To Know" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/weezer-on-broadway-everything-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about Weezer On Broadway | Everything You Need To Know">Read more</a>

Last week (May 28) Chance the Rapper released a new single, “A Bar About A Bar,” along with its cinematic music video companion. The song, with a beat strummed together by a riffing guitar, is a brief moment of storytelling. “A Bar About A Bar,” a realistic scene told in the spirit of “a man ... <a title="Will Chance the Rapper Tour in 2022?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/when-will-chance-the-rapper-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Will Chance the Rapper Tour in 2022?">Read more</a>

It’s official: BTS have announced a release date for their new album. The new BTS album, following 2020’s BE, will arrive June 10, 2022. Additional details have finally been announced, making clear that the new BTS album will be an anthology record titled Proof. The anthology album will album include three new songs, the first ... <a title="Everything We Know About The New BTS Album and 2022 Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-the-new-bts-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About The New BTS Album and 2022 Tour">Read more</a>

This past Thursday (April 14th) Kendrick Lamar and his last LP DAMN. celebrated its fifth anniversary. Within the same week, the Pulitzer prize-winning rapper responded to a fan tweet that accused him of being “officially retired.” Embedded within his response was a link to Oklahoma—a signet Kendrick has been teasing the past few years. What ... <a title="What We Know About Kendrick Lamar’s New Album and 2022 Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/what-we-know-about-kendrick-lamars-new-album-and-tour/" aria-label="Read more about What We Know About Kendrick Lamar’s New Album and 2022 Tour">Read more</a>

If someone came up to me last week, tapped me on the shoulder, and said, “you’re going to be a fan of Formula 1 Racing by Monday,” I would’ve kindly suggested they were insane. What even is Formula 1 Racing? Do you mean, NASCAR? No. Not NASCAR, which is American Stock Car auto racing. Formula ... <a title="How ‘Drive to Survive’ Made Me A First-Ever Fan of Formula 1" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/drive-to-survive-formula-1-fan/" aria-label="Read more about How ‘Drive to Survive’ Made Me A First-Ever Fan of Formula 1">Read more</a>