John Ochoa

John Ochoa

John Ochoa is the Director of Content for the Recording Academy. His writing explores the intersection of music/arts, culture, identity and community. Prior to the Recording Academy, he was senior editor of Insomniac.com (Insomniac Events) and editor-at-large of DJ Mag North America. He has written for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Noisey/Vice, MTV News and more. Brooklyn for now, Los Angeles forever. Photo by deanhammer.com for EMC.

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MusiCares To Host Third Annual Mindful May 2026 In New Orleans, In Partnership With Sweetwater: PJ Morton To Speak; Mental Health & Wellness Support Provided To Music Professionals

MusiCares To Host Third Annual Mindful May 2026 In New Orleans, In Partnership With Sweetwater: PJ Morton To Speak; Mental Health & Wellness Support Provided To Music Professionals

MusiCares has announced the third annual Mindful May event, presented in collaboration with Sweetwater, taking place Tuesday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation in New Orleans. Held during Mental Health Awareness Month, the free event will offer a restorative experience designed to support the mental, emotional and…

MusiCares Launches Groundbreaking Suicide Prevention Training And Mental Health Resources For Music Professionals In Partnership With The Jed Foundation

MusiCares Launches Groundbreaking Suicide Prevention Training And Mental Health Resources For Music Professionals In Partnership With The Jed Foundation

In response to rising rates of emotional distress and suicide risk across the music industry, MusiCares has partnered with The Jed Foundation (JED) to launch a groundbreaking digital microsite providing suicide prevention and mental health resources tailored to music professionals. Launched today, the new microsite serves as a dedicated hub for articles, self-guided learning and support tools tailored to the…

Performers Announced For The 2026 Person Of The Year Gala: Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Laufey & More Confirmed

Performers Announced For The 2026 Person Of The Year Gala: Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Laufey & More Confirmed

MusiCares has announced the performer lineup for the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Mariah Carey: Grammy Award-winning artists Billy Porter, Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, and Laufey; Grammy-nominated artists Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, Kesha, Maggie Rogers, and Teddy Swims; and record-breaking frontwoman Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless are confirmed to perform. The evening will…

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