In October 1981, Robin Williams hit The Tonight Show like a comedic hurricane, leaving Johnny Carson in stitches with his rapid-fire wit and boundless energy. Over a decade later, in May 1992, his final appearance was just as frenzied, proving that no matter the year, Williams was always the funniest force in the room.
Grammys 2025: Full Performer Lineup, How to Watch, and When to Tune In
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are set to take over Los Angeles this Sunday, promising a night filled with powerhouse performances, record-breaking milestones, and a heartfelt commitment to wildfire relief efforts. Hosted once again by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will air live from the Crypto.com Arena at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.
A Historic Night for Beyoncé
Music history could be rewritten on Sunday as Beyoncé, already the most Grammy-nominated artist of all time, stands at 99 career nominations. Despite her monumental impact on music, she has yet to secure the Album of the Year win. Will this be her moment? Fans will be watching closely.
While the Grammys are about the awards, the performances are the real showstoppers. This year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular, featuring legendary icons, chart-topping superstars, and breakthrough artists. Here’s who will be lighting up the stage:
- Billie Eilish
- Charli XCX
- Chappell Roan
- Cynthia Erivo
- Doechii
- Stevie Wonder
- Coldplay’s Chris Martin
- Lainey Wilson
- Herbie Hancock
- Brittany Howard
- Brad Paisley
- Teddy Swims
- Janelle Monáe
- John Legend
- Sheryl Crow
- St. Vincent
- Jacob Collier
- Raye
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Shakira
- Benson Boone
With debut Grammy performances from Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, both of whom dominated 2024 with massive hits like Good Luck, Babe! and Espresso, this year’s show will be a defining moment for emerging pop stars.
Beyond the spectacle, this year’s Grammys carry a deeper purpose—supporting Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. The Recording Academy and MusiCares have pledged $1 million to help those impacted. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires devastated thousands of acres, and the music community is coming together to raise funds and honor first responders.
From career milestones to emotional tributes, this year’s Grammy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most powerful nights in music history.
5 Surprising Facts About The Doors’ Self-Titled Debut Album
1. The Original “Light My Fire” Was Over Nine Minutes Long
Yes, we all know the album version is a glorious seven-minute jam session, but originally, Light My Fire was even longer! The band’s extended improvisations in the studio pushed the song to nearly nine minutes before producer Paul A. Rothchild stepped in. He carefully trimmed sections to create the version that ended up on the album, keeping the balance between radio-friendliness and the song’s signature hypnotic groove. Of course, Elektra Records later demanded an even shorter single edit, slashing the solo sections and bringing it down to under three minutes—sacrilege to purists, but a necessity for airplay.
2. The Album Features a Forbidden Guitar Effect—Sort Of
Robby Krieger’s guitar work on The Doors is legendary, but did you know he was banned from using one of his favorite tools? Producer Paul A. Rothchild forbade him from using the wah-wah pedal, which was gaining popularity at the time. Rothchild feared it would make the album sound trendy rather than timeless. But here’s the twist: the studio’s built-in echo chamber gave Krieger’s playing an eerie, reverb-heavy tone that mimicked the effect of a wah pedal. The result? A raw, haunting guitar sound that felt both organic and futuristic—a perfect match for Morrison’s cryptic poetry.
3. A Bass Player Was Secretly Added to Some Tracks
The Doors are known for their keyboard-driven sound, with Ray Manzarek handling bass parts on his left hand. But did you know some of the album’s tracks feature an uncredited session bassist? Larry Knechtel, who played with The Wrecking Crew, was brought in to overdub bass lines on a few songs, including Light My Fire, to add extra low-end power. Manzarek later admitted that while he played the bass lines live, the studio needed a little extra punch. So if you’ve ever wondered why some songs sound fuller than others, it’s because a hidden bassist was holding down the groove.
4. The End’s Oedipal Rant Was Almost Never Recorded
Jim Morrison’s infamous spoken-word section in The End wasn’t planned—it was a spontaneous, drug-fueled moment that almost got the band kicked out of the studio. Producer Paul A. Rothchild insisted on recording the song in one long take, capturing the eerie, slow-burning intensity. But during a late-night session, Morrison, reportedly tripping on LSD, launched into a Freudian nightmare, ad-libbing the infamous “Father, I want to kill you / Mother, I want to…” line. The band was stunned, the studio fell silent, and Rothchild realized they had captured rock history. It was too shocking for radio, but too powerful to cut.
5. The Album Was Almost Called Break On Through
Before it became simply The Doors, there was talk of naming the album after their first single, Break On Through (To the Other Side). The idea was to match the energy of The Beatles’ Please Please Me or The Rolling Stones’ England’s Newest Hit Makers—a direct, commanding title. But the band, particularly Morrison, pushed for a more ambiguous name that embodied their philosophy. Since they were named after Aldous Huxley’s The Doors of Perception, it made sense for the album to bear the same name. It was a decision that ultimately cemented their mystique and made their debut feel like an invitation into a whole new world.
From its haunting poetry to its mind-expanding sonics, The Doors remains one of the most groundbreaking albums in rock history. Every track feels like a portal to another dimension—sometimes blissful, sometimes terrifying, but always unforgettable. Whether you’re spinning the original vinyl or blasting Break On Through on your latest playlist, this album still holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. So next time you press play, listen closely—because as Jim Morrison once said, “There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors.”
SiriusXM’s The GRAMMY Channel Returns For The 2025 GRAMMYs
Journey through the stunning sounds nominated for music’s highest honour when The GRAMMY Channel (Ch. 107) returns to SiriusXM with all the superstars, breakthroughs, and must-hear music from a remarkable year. Explore the sounds of the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards nominees, including Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, SZA, Noah Kahan, boygenius, and more.
From January 24–February 7, you can find The GRAMMY Channel on channel 107 on car radios and the SiriusXM app.
The GRAMMY Channel will play music from Album of the Year nominees, including Jon Batiste, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monáe, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and SZA; Song of the Year nominees like “A&W,” “Anti-Hero,” “Butterfly,” “Dance the Night,” “Flowers,” “Kill Bill,” “Vampire,” and “What Was I Made For?”; plus Best New Artist nominees such as Gracie Abrams, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, and more.
Watch the GRAMMYs starting at 8pm ET on February 4 live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to find out who wins!
Green Day, Hozier, Fall Out Boy To Headline Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
Green Day, Hozier, and Fall Out Boy will headline the second annual Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, returning July 18-20 to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, MN. Expanding to three days in 2025, the festival will bring together over 25 artists across two stages including Alabama Shakes, returning to the stage for their first announced performance since 2017, Weezer, Sublime, Train, Sheryl Crow, Remi Wolf, 311, Garbage, O.A.R., Father John Misty, Cory Wong, Motion City Soundtrack, Beach Bunny, Semisonic and many more to the bank of the majestic Mississippi River for world-class performances underneath the giant cottonwoods of the park.
Sign up now at MinnesotaYachtClubFestival.com to receive an SMS access code for the presale on Thursday, January 30 at 10am CT with access to the lowest-priced tickets. 1-Day and 3-Day GA, GA+, VIP, Riverboat VIP, and Platinum Tickets will be available.
Fans can set sail on the Mississippi River with Riverboat VIP (21+), offering exclusive access to Padelford Riverboats with relaxed seating, shade, private restrooms, and a 60-minute cruise along the river with complimentary margarita happy hour and DJ set, among other VIP amenities.
GA+ Tickets provide access to the GA+ Lounge with relaxing seating, air-conditioned restrooms, lawn games, a private bar with drinks for purchase and dedicated food for purchase plus dedicated GA+ hospitality staff for all your festival needs. VIP offers all GA+ amenities plus access to an exclusive viewing platform at Skipper Stage, dedicated entry lane into the festival, unlimited access to the VIP Lounge with lockers and mobile charging units for rent and a dedicated festival merch store. Platinum tickets offer all VIP amenities plus front-of-stage viewing at Skipper Stage, exclusive viewing at Crow’s Nest Stage soundboard with complimentary beer, seltzer and water, unlimited access to the air-conditioned Platinum Lounge at Wigington Pavilion with indoor and outdoor seating, complimentary full-service bar and all-day dining, and a dedicated Platinum Concierge to assist with any festival needs. For the full list of amenities and all ticket types, visit MinnesotaYachtClubFestival.com/Tickets. Layaway plans are available starting at $20 down for a limited time.
Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is produced by C3 Presents, the team behind world-class festivals Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees, Sea.Hear.Now, Austin City Limits Music Festival and many more.
Motown Sound Collection Continues with Vinyl Reissues of The Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes, and Four Tops
Elemental Music’s Motown Sound Collection vinyl reissue series continues releasing more prestigious titles from the iconic Detroit label’s archives on February 14th with The Temptations’ Puzzle People, Diana Ross & The Supremes’ Let The Sunshine In and Four Tops’ Changing Times.
THE TEMPTATIONS PUZZLE PEOPLE – The Temptations and their producer Norman Whitfield had experimented so successfully with psychedelic soul on their previous album Cloud Nine that they continued that path with the group’s eleventh LP, Puzzle People, in 1969. The album, which includes the #1 Pop hit “I Can’t Get Next to You,” reached #5 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart while becoming a juggernaut on the Soul LPs chart, where it occupied the #1 spot for nearly four months. Without a doubt, this is one of the group’s – and Motown’s – strongest LPs of the era. This edition includes the original front and back cover artwork and is pressed on 140-gram virgin vinyl.
DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES LET THE SUNSHINE IN – The 16th studio album by Diana Ross & The Supremes, Let the Sunshine In was issued by Motown in 1969. Included is “I’m Livin’ in Shame,” the sequel to the previous year’s #1 hit “Love Child,” as well as the Smokey Robinson song “The Composer,” which hit #27 on the Pop chart. Originally scheduled as No Matter What Sign You Are, the album title was changed to Let the Sunshine In, capitalizing on the No.1 song in the U.S. at that moment for The 5th Dimension. The album features Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong, while original Supreme Florence Ballard appears on “Let the Music Play.” This limited edition includes the original front and back cover artwork and is pressed on 140-gram virgin vinyl.
FOUR TOPS CHANGING TIMES – Released by Motown in 1970, The Four Tops’ album Changing Times continued the saga of the group, which entered the 1970s still among the top vocal ensembles. This LP contains superb performances by Levi Stubbs and the rest on the wonderful title track “In These Changing Times.” They go psychedelic with “Something’s Tearing at the Edges of Time,” keeping that level of consistency throughout the duration of the album. While it’s true that Motown unfortunately wasn’t dominating the pop world by the time this album was released, The Four Tops were still in great shape, as evidenced by Changing Times. This edition includes the original front and back cover artwork and is pressed on 140-gram virgin vinyl.
With 25 special reissues released since the kickoff in May 2024, the Motown Sound Series is coming to a close with one more release in March 2025: The Temptations’ Psychedelic Shack. These indelible Motown titles are part of a continuing series of long-playing vinyl reissues of crate digger favorites from the celebrated label’s unrivaled catalog. All releases replicate the bold sound and 12-by-12 full-color packaging of the ’60s and ’70s LPs.
Founded in 2012, Elemental Music specializes in releasing newly discovered and out-of-print recordings, primarily jazz, blues, and soul. These recordings are meticulously curated and reissued with love.
Coldplay Shatters Records with Historic Two-Night Concert in Ahmedabad, India, Drawing Over 222,000 Fans
This past weekend, Coldplay brought their record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour to Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India for the very first time, delivering two historic performances at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The shows, held on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January, drew over 222,000 fans across the two nights – with more than 111,000 at each show, setting the record for the largest stadium concerts of the 21st century and the biggest of the band’s career. Fans across India were also able to enjoy the performance on Sunday night from their homes, via the Disney+ Hotstar live stream.
In addition to performing several hits from their latest international No. 1 album Moon Music, the group incorporated anthems from across the band’s incredible catalog, including “Yellow”, “The Scientist”, “Clocks”, “Fix You”, “Viva La Vida”, “Paradise”, “A Sky Full Of Stars”, “Hymn For The Weekend”, “Adventure Of A Lifetime”, “My Universe” and “Higher Power” into the spectacular stadium show bursting with lasers, fireworks and LED wristbands.
The Music Of The Spheres World Tour highlights the band’s unwavering dedication to connecting with fans across the globe. Over the course of their monumental two-and-a-half-year journey, Coldplay have sold over 12 million tickets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania, making it the most attended tour ever by a group.
UPCOMING MUSIC OF THE SPHERES 2025 WORLD TOUR DATES:
APRIL
08: Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium (Support: Marf) – SOLD OUT
09: Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium (Support: Marf) – SOLD OUT
11: Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium (Support: Marf) – SOLD OUT
12: Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium (Support: Marf) – SOLD OUT
16: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
18: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
19: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
22: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
24: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
25: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
MAY
31: Stanford, CA – Stanford Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
JUNE
1: Stanford, CA – Stanford Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
6: Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
7: Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
10: Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
13: El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
14: El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
JULY
7: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
8: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
11: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
12: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
15: Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
16: Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
19: Madison, WI – Camp Randall Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
22: Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
26: Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
27: Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
AUGUST
18: Hull, UK – Craven Park Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
19: Hull, UK – Craven Park Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
22: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
23: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
26: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
27: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
30: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
31: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
SEPTEMBER
3: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
4: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
7: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
8: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
Train Announces 2025 North American Tour with Edwin McCain, Plus Sail Across The Sun Cruise
Train announces new 2025 North American headline concert dates this summer. With more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks sold worldwide, 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, and 13 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Train will bring fans an epic night of music filled with their most iconic, chart-topping hits including RIAA diamond-certified, #1 best-selling smash “Hey, Soul Sister,” 8x platinum-certified, double-GRAMMY-winning “Drops of Jupiter,” 5x platinum-certified track “Drive By,” and many more from their critically-acclaimed catalog spanning three decades.
The summer tour kicks off on Friday, August 1 in Camdenton, MO and will make stops in 27+ cities before concluding on September 17 in Seattle, WA. Joining Train on the road as direct support on most dates is special guest Edwin McCain.
Tickets for most of the newly announced shows go on sale to the general public starting Friday, January 31st at 10AM local time, please check local listings for details. Fans can gain first access to the artist presale in most markets beginning Wednesday, January 29th at 10AM local through Thursday, January 30th at 10PM local. More live show dates to be announced in the coming weeks.
Next up, Train will set sail on the eagerly awaited 8th voyage of their sold-out Sail Across The Sun cruise, presented in partnership with Sixthman, Crush Music, and Save Me San Francisco Wine Co x Gestalt. Now celebrating its 10th year, the immersive, family-friendly celebration on the high seas sails February 13-17, 2025 from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico aboard the luxurious Norwegian Gem and will feature three completely unique live sets from Train alongside an all-star lineup of artists as well as exclusive events, activities, and more.
Then, just ahead of the North American tour, Train is heading overseas for a run of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand this May, followed by performances in Europe and the UK throughout June and July. For tickets and additional information on all of Train’s upcoming tour dates, please visit SaveMeSanFrancisco.com.
TRAIN 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
May 1, 2025 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
May 2, 2025 – Redondo Beach, CA – BeachLife Festival
May 3, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – M Resort
Friday, August 1, 2025 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater*
Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival*
Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI – venue TBD*
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater*
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort*
Friday, August 8, 2025 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC*
Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Grantville, PA – Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course*
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Youngstown, OH – Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre*
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – Cincinnati, OH – Reds Post-Game Concert
Friday, August 15, 2025 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live*
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Cohasset, MA – South Shore Music Circus*
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent*
Friday, August 22, 2025 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena*
Sunday, August 24, 2025 – Roanoke, VA – Elmwood Park*
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – El Dorado, AR – Murphy Arts District Amphitheater*
Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater*
Saturday, August 30, 2025 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater*
Sunday, August 31, 2025 – Round Rock, TX – Round Rock Amp*
Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater*
Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater*
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – venue TBD*
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater*
Friday, September 12, 2025 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Amphitheatre*
Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre*
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Amphitheater*
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Seattle, WA – venue TBD*
*with Edwin McCain

