Julianna Hurtado

Last month, Chance the Rapper dropped by NPR’s Tiny Desk studios to give an intimate performance for the radio station’s employees. In the stripped down setting, Chance performed alongside his longtime friends and collaborators The Social Experiment and vocal group Thirdstory. The concert was delivered in Chano like fashion: joyfully, full of laughs and impromptu ... <a title="Watch Chance the Rapper’s Tiny Desk Concert" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/watch-chance-the-rappers-tiny-desk-concert/" aria-label="Read more about Watch Chance the Rapper’s Tiny Desk Concert">Read more</a>

The first leg of Paul McCartney’s epic, globe-spanning “One on One” Tour began over a year ago. This past April, the legendary, former Beatle announced a North American leg of his “One on One” tour, which kicked off today (July 5th) in Miami. McCartney fans in North America are in for quite a treat, as his ... <a title="What to Expect from Paul McCartney’s One On One Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/what-to-expect-from-paul-mccartneys-one-on-one-tour/" aria-label="Read more about What to Expect from Paul McCartney’s One On One Tour">Read more</a>

It’s been one month since SZA, the only female artist signed on to famed Top Dawg Entertainment, dropped her highly anticipated debut album CTRL. The album, which has been lauded as one of the best to come out this Summer, features Travis Scott, Isaiah Rashad, and the one and only Kung-Fu Kenny. SZA’s CTRL is a soulful and honest ... <a title="SZA Announces North American Tour Dates" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sza-announces-north-american-tour-dates/" aria-label="Read more about SZA Announces North American Tour Dates">Read more</a>

Two weeks ago, the beans concerning a new JAY-Z album were finally spilled, as Damian Marley confirmed that the legendary rapper was at work on a new record. This, preceded by the mysterious “4:44” ads that popped up in various cities across the U.S, led fans to believe that Jigga was finally ready to drop ... <a title="Everything We Know About JAY-Z’s New Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-jay-zs-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About JAY-Z’s New Album">Read more</a>

It’s been nearly three years since singer/songwriter Annie Clark—better known as St. Vincent—released her self-titled masterpiece, an indie rock album that reached critical acclaim. Since, we’ve seen Annie Clark perform at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies, star on the cover of Guitar World, write, direct, and score her own movie, and even serve as ... <a title="St. Vincent Announces ‘Fear the Future’ Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/st-vincent-announces-fear-the-future-tour/" aria-label="Read more about St. Vincent Announces ‘Fear the Future’ Tour">Read more</a>

It’s been the most incredible journey for young Chicago MC Chance the Rapper, who, just last night, received the BET Humanitarian of the Year Award. This Summer, Chance will continue his “Be Encouraged” Tour, which includes headlining performances at music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Life is Beautiful Festival in Vegas. For those of you ... <a title="Chance the Rapper Will Return to NYC This Fall" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/chance-the-rapper-will-return-to-nyc-this-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Chance the Rapper Will Return to NYC This Fall">Read more</a>

Today (June 16th) is the day Lorde fans have been waiting for: the arrival of her sophomore album Melodrama. The album was preceded by an incredible and diverse set of singles: the banger “Green Light“, the beautiful ballad “Liability“, and “Perfect Places“, a track reminiscent of why we fell in love with Lorde in the first place. ... <a title="Lorde Announces North American ‘Melodrama’ Tour Dates" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lorde-announces-north-american-melodrama-tour-dates/" aria-label="Read more about Lorde Announces North American ‘Melodrama’ Tour Dates">Read more</a>

It’s been five years since alt-rock band The Killers released their fifth studio album, 2012’s Battleborn. There hasn’t been a band quite like The Killers since they left the rock music scene, making us desperate for Brandon Flowers and co. to come back with another album’s worth of hits. And it looks like the wait is finally over. ... <a title="The Killers Announce New Album and Premier Lead Single" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-killers-announce-new-album-and-premier-lead-single/" aria-label="Read more about The Killers Announce New Album and Premier Lead Single">Read more</a>

Wednesday night’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon featured an energetic, bright, and levelheaded Miley Cyrus, who both guested and performed. This marks the first talk show performance from Miley since the release of her latest singles, “Malibu” and “Inspired“. Fans of the Bangerz star were eagerly and nervously awaiting the follow-up to Miley Cyrus & Her Dead ... <a title="Miley Cyrus Performs New Music on Jimmy Fallon" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/miley-cyrus-performs-malibu-on-jimmy-fallon/" aria-label="Read more about Miley Cyrus Performs New Music on Jimmy Fallon">Read more</a>

It’s been four years since Jay-Z released his 12th studio album Magna Carta...Holy Grail, a record which soared to the top of the Billboard 200, not to mention racking up nine nominations at the 2014 Grammy Awards, more than any other artist that year. Since, we’ve seen Hov busy with Roc Nation and Tidal, on top of ... <a title="Damian Marley Confirms Jay Z is Working on a New Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/jay-z-is-working-on-a-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Damian Marley Confirms Jay Z is Working on a New Album">Read more</a>

The Weeknd just wrapped up the North American leg of his current world tour in promotion of his Daft Punk, pop R&B album Starboy. Now, Abel Tesfaye is getting ready to take off across the pond and extensively tour Europe. But those of you who weren’t able to catch the crooner in the states this go round ... <a title="The Weeknd Announces ‘Legend of the Fall’ Phase Two" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-weeknd-announces-legend-of-the-fall-phase-two/" aria-label="Read more about The Weeknd Announces ‘Legend of the Fall’ Phase Two">Read more</a>

DJ Khaled broke out his star-studded track list for the follow-up to 2016’s Major Key, and the list is better than we could’ve ever predicted. Grateful, out June 23rd, features Chance the Rapper, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Drake, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Future, Migos, and many more. DJ Khaled clearly wasn’t worried about the industry’s biggest performers ... <a title="DJ Khaled Reveals Star-Studded Track List for ‘Grateful’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/dj-khaled-reveals-star-studded-track-list-for-grateful/" aria-label="Read more about DJ Khaled Reveals Star-Studded Track List for ‘Grateful’">Read more</a>

We’re nearing the date Lorde fans have been waiting for. On June 16th, the New Zealand singer-songwriter will drop her highly anticipated sophomore album, Melodrama. So far, the album has been preceded by three singles, the crescendoing lead single “Green Light“, the vulnerable, masterpiece ballad “Liability“, and “Perfect Places“, the song that most resembles what Lorde put forth ... <a title="Listen to Lorde’s New Song ‘Sober’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/listen-to-lordes-new-song-sober/" aria-label="Read more about Listen to Lorde’s New Song ‘Sober’">Read more</a>

After abruptly announcing The Manuscript EP earlier this week, Vic Mensa dropped his latest project today via Soundcloud yesterday. The Manuscript, produced by Pharrell, No I.D, and others, is quite the treat for those who’ve been following the Chicago rapper’s career, which began to take off even before the rapid rise of fellow Chicagoan Chance the ... <a title="Vic Mensa Releases ‘The Manuscript’ EP" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/vic-mensa-releases-the-manuscript-ep/" aria-label="Read more about Vic Mensa Releases ‘The Manuscript’ EP">Read more</a>