All articles tagged with #emerging artists
The 2026 Grammy Awards' Best New Artist category is highly unpredictable, with favorites like Alex Warren and Sombr, but also strong contenders such as Lola Young, Megan Moroney, and Olivia Dean, reflecting a diverse and evolving music landscape.
The 66th GRAMMY Awards featured stunning performances from artists like Joni Mitchell, Annie Lennox, and more, while winners like Jack Antonoff, Laufey, Jacob Collier, Natalia Lafourcade, and Brandy Clark shared insights on their big wins. The event also honored the legacies of country star Toby Keith and musical icons N.W.A, Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, and Tammy Wynette at the Special Merit Awards ceremony, and showcased emerging talent at the Beats & Blooms Emerging Artist Showcase.
The 2024 GRAMMYs were filled with emotional acceptance speeches, including Killer Mike's sweep, Tyla's surprise win, and Boygenius' rock category victories. Miley Cyrus and SZA delivered heartfelt and funny speeches, while Taylor Swift announced her new album. The event also featured stunning performances from emerging artists at the Beats & Blooms showcase, and Clive Davis' Pre-GRAMMY Gala showcased a mix of veteran acts and rising stars. The Entertainment Law Initiative Gala provided a platform for industry professionals to reflect on their careers and celebrate their craft.
The article highlights the 10 best debut albums of 2023, featuring emerging artists from various genres. From Blondshell's triumphant self-titled album to Yaeji's thorny and tangled dance music, these albums showcase different perspectives on ambition and rebellion. Other notable albums include Hak Baker's 'World's End FM', Holly Humberstone's 'Paint My Bedroom Black', Grrrl Gang's 'Spunky!', Leith Ross's 'To Learn', Militarie Gun's 'Life Under The Gun', Paris Texas's 'Mid Air', PinkPantheress's 'Heaven Knows', Sofia Kourtesis's 'Madres', and Yaeji's 'With A Hammer'.
Iconic music publication NME is relaunching its print magazine as a global bimonthly publication with a focus on emerging artists. The magazine will be sold in limited quantities through select partners, following a "high-hype model" to create value through scarcity. NME aims to connect with its super fans and provide a physical gateway to the brand, inspired by the resurgence of vinyl. The relaunch is part of NME's non-traditional strategy and commitment to creating a pop-culture bible that captures a moment in time.
Frieze New York 2023 features a doable walkabout spread over three floors with 69 galleries showcasing a baker’s dozen of solid one-person shows and a historical group whose quietly impassioned spirit threads through the fair. The fair includes exciting work from emerging artists exploring environmental change and proof that much of the most innovative work of the past half century has been by women. The fair also features some exceptional sculpture and a group show of all women artists whose works date from 1973, the year that abortion was legalized by Roe v. Wade.
Photofairs Shanghai is showcasing the works of emerging female photography artists Li Yushi, Yu Ruojie, and Winnie Tse, as well as the vibrant and powerful works of Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu and Moroccan photographer Hassan Hajjaj. Bonian Space Beijing is presenting the works of important figures in 20th-century Chinese photography, including Luo Bonian and Jin Shisheng, who captured daily life in China's urban centers in the 1930s. Li Yushi's intimate portraits frame questions of gender and sexuality with a particular focus on the role of the gaze.
SXSW 2023 is set to showcase emerging talent across various genres, including alt-rock, grunge, punk, hip-hop, and drum 'n' bass. Among the unmissable acts are Blondshell, Hannah Jadagu, Enumclaw, The Life, Lifeguard, Lola Brooke, Militarie Gun, Miss Grit, Venbee, and Yazmin Lacey. These artists are expected to make a name for themselves with killer sets in front of industry and music fans alike.