New York, NY — The Knockturnal was grateful to attend an intimate listening session inside the walls of Smash Studios at 307 West 36th Street, where a select gathering of radio promoters, writers, label executives, and lovers of good news came together to celebrate Jekalyn Carr’s newest album, The Legends. Hosted by Hassan James of Root Magazine, the evening was more than a preview — it was a spiritual encounter layered with reverence, joy, and divine purpose.
This year’s ONE Music Fest didn’t hinge on new trends or viral moments. It was all about the classics. The festival’s lineup leaned heavily on legacy acts whose hits still soundtrack cookouts and car rides decades later. From ’90s icons to early-2000s chart-toppers, the energy across both days proved that nostalgia still holds the strongest pull in music.
The Oakland Arena pulsed with energy on October 21, 2025, as P1Harmony brought the North American leg of their P1ustage H: MOST WANTED tour to a triumphant close. From the moment doors opened, it was clear this wasn’t just another stop—it was a celebration of how far both the group and their devoted fandom, P1ece, had come.
Two decades after releasing his debut solo album, Trill, Bun B still moves with truth and purpose at the forefront of everything he does. It’s that focus that has carried him through every chapter of his career, especially during the making of this album.
Following his own path has always been second nature to pH-1. The Korean singer-songwriter recently released his 15-track album WHAT HAVE WE DONE, a genre-blending collection that moves seamlessly from mellow introspection to high-energy anthems.
On Monday, the Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted its annual gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, celebrating 25 years of the DGF Fellows program and honoring Chisa Hutchinson, Michael Korie, and Jolie Schaffzin.
Victoria Justice brought spooky glam to the Sunset Strip as she hosted LOVE ZOMBIE, a Halloween celebration in honor of her latest single of the same name.
NMIXX’s adventure as six members has been a long and successful one, and they’ve now reached another huge milestone as a group with the release of their first-ever full-length album, Blue Valentine. The project dives into the complexity of human emotions with the group’s signature MIXX-core sound.
This week, downtown Los Angeles once again proved why The League has become the city’s most elusive and electric collision of sport, music, and culture.
Korean artist WOODZ is a well-rounded and versatile artist who moves fluidly through genres such as K-pop, K-rock, Korean R&B, and many more he wishes to explore. He dove straight back into full creative mode following his military discharge, releasing his digital single I’ll Never Love Again.