On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal brought its celebrated Winter Jazzfest to Brooklyn, offering New Yorkers a vibrant taste of Montréal’s rich jazz scene. Presented by TD Bank, this event transformed venues across Brooklyn and Manhattan into jazz hubs, creating an immersive experience for music lovers. With a dedication to culture and accessibility, the festival brought together artists, communities, and genres in a celebration of music.
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Braxton Keith Talks his New EP Blue and Reflects on his Final Shows of 2024
Braxton Keith has had an unforgettable year. From selling out shows, releasing his hit single “Cozy,” and dropping his anticipated EP Blue.
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of capturing the last night of the 50 Cent residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
“Unveiling Cowboy Carter: Beyoncé’s Game-Changing Halftime Show and Bold Musical Evolution”
Beyoncé’s Netflix special and halftime performance during the NFL Christmas Day game at NRG Stadium in Houston stand as definitive moments in artistic evolution and strategic music marketing. Streamed live, the performance introduced her latest album, Cowboy Carter, which seamlessly blends country influences with Beyoncé’s unmistakable style.
Exclusive: RobbieTheUsed AKA Bert McCracken Tackles Two Opposite Musical Worlds, by Doing the Most. Thriving in Both.
The Knockturnal sat down with RobbieTheUsed, aka Bert McCracken, to talk about his 40th birthday present to himself and his brand-new pop album, RobbieTheUsed. We discuss everything from family, musicals, and Robbie’s favorite artists right now to books, the best sparkling water, and eateries to hit up in New York City.
Jonah Marais Exclusive Interview: Finding His Voice, Touring, and Creative Solo Journey
First capturing the hearts of thousands of fans through live streams from his bedroom in 2016, Jonah Marais’ humble beginnings in Stillwater, Minnesota, led him to a whirlwind career as a co-founder and member of the renowned and beloved boyband Why Don’t We.
The singer-songwriter spoke to The Knockturnal about his movement into Christian artistry and the release of his EP HAPPY TO BE HERE.
Joey Bada$$ Celebrates ImpactMENtorship with Tres Generaciones at NYC’s Tatiana
On Thursday, December 12 The Knockturnal joined an intimate gathering to honor the multifaceted rapper, actor, and philanthropist JoeyBada$$ who hosted in partnership with TresGeneraciones®Tequila, a celebratory dinner which marked the inaugural year of ImpactMENtorship. The evening radiated with warmth, connection and a shared commitment to the community.
K-Pop powerhouse and Starship Entertainment’s CRAVITY, named after the collision of the words “Creativity” and “Gravity,” enter a new chapter where they hope to ‘find their orbit’ in their latest single album FIND THE ORBIT.
BABYMONSTER Say ‘HELLO MONSTERS’ on Their 1st World Tour Set to Perform in Newark and Los Angeles (2025)
Rising and innovative K-Pop girl group BABYMONSTER are set to make their U.S. debut with their 1st world tour, HELLO MONSTERS – proving their global impact and reach!