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The Grammys have never been and never will be a perfect representation of music. Every year there are cries from all corners of the music world about nomination snubs and cries of indignation from artists and their friends who feel they should have won an award. This year that cry was heard the loudest after Beck won Album of the Year ahead of favorite Beyoncé, though he really should have been paying attention to Best Metal Album, where Jack Black's group Tenacious D won. Trey Songz, who was not nominated this year, sounded off on the academy, saying the Grammys "shortchange culture for popularity every year." -
Caroline Spence Premieres "Don't Call" Off Upcoming Album 'Somehow,' Launches "Whiskey Watered Down" T-Shirt Giveaway
"Honestly, I sit down with my guitar, sing what comes to mind until something makes sense and I just hope I remember it," Americana singer-songwriter and newcomer Caroline Spence said about her new album Somehow, out March 3. And though the process may be simple for the 2013 American Songwriter Lyric Grand Prize contest winner, Spence's music is anything but basic. -
Brodinski Shares 'Brava' Album Song "François-Xavier" Featuring Young Scooter [LISTEN]
French techno producer Brodinski has unveiled the second single from his debut artist album "Brava." "François-Xavier" is the first track we have heard from the Gesaffelstein collaborator since his collaboration with SD on "I Can't Help Myself" in November. Brodinski lays down a simple and haunting beat, which gives Young Scooter the floor to provide an amped-up chorus, imploring listeners to put their "middle fingers in the air if you don't give a f**k." -
Rivers Cuomo Featured On Big Data Single "Snowed In" [LISTEN]
Big Data (aka producer Alan Wilkis) is dropping a new album, 2.0, to follow-up his 2013 EP 1.0. The new disc will have features from the likes of Rivers Cuomo (Weezer), Kimbra, Twin Shadow, and more. -
Kanye West Says, 'I Love Beck' at the Airport, but Still Thinks Beyoncé Should've Won Album of the Year
This whole Kanye West/Beck media storm has been exhausting, and it has been little more than half a day since West stormed Beck's Album of the Year acceptance speech with a faux interruption on Beyoncé's behalf. West said, "I love Beck" at the airport, but still thinks Queen Bey should have won the award. -
Cher and Television: The Pop Star Outside of Variety Shows, Including Spots on 'Scooby-Doo,' 'Will & Grace' and More
Cher has had a wildly successfully career as a television performer as well as in film and music (obviously). To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the premiere of her variety show Cher, we look back at all of the TV appearances the vocalist made as a fictional character or a fictional version of herself, not counting the several variety shows she hosted with husband Sonny Bono. -
Grammys 2015: Prince Steals Show With Political Album of the Year Intro and Orange Jumpsuit
Prince walked onto the 2015 Grammys stage with more purpose and swagger than any contemporary pop princess or rap genius sitting in the front rows of the Staples Center last night, Feb. 8. The "Purple Rain" singer was there to present the award for Album of the Year and stole the show with his orange jumpsuit and superb smirk. Prince was able to sum up the category and, for that matter, the current state of music while dropping an educational, political and cultural bomb in the process. -
Beyonce, Jay Z Album for 2015: 'Drunk in Love' Producer Detail Teases First LP for the Carters in Grammy Interview
The Grammy for Album of the Year may have eluded Beyoncé in 2015, but next year could see the big award for the "Drunk in Love" singer, with some help from her husband Jay Z, of course. Last night (Feb. 8), record producer Detail revealed that there are some big plans for the Carters in 2015, including that long-rumored duo album. -
Matthew Fowler Talks Debut Album 'Beginning,' Performs "Rooftops" & "Beginners" Ahead of 2015 Tour Dates [WATCH]
Orlando-based singer-songwriter Matthew Fowler recently released his debut album, Beginning, which he began writing as a teenager and recorded live in his family's kitchen. His journey as a musician started at age 14, when he got a Yamaha acoustic guitar (which he still plays) for his birthday and became hooked on writing songs. When time came to look at colleges, Fowler decided to forgo university life to focus on writing Beginning. He taught himself how to use recording equipment, rallied a group of musician friends and got to work. -
New York Knicks Owner James Dolan Sends Insane Email to Fan, Tells Him to 'Start Rooting for the Nets'
There are a few things we know about James Dolan: He is rich, he likes to rent out entire venues so he can play guitar and he has run the New York Knicks into the ground. The owner has sent an insane email to a fan, telling him to "start rooting for the New York Nets." -
José González Streams Full Album 'Vestiges & Claws' Ahead of Feb. 17 Release [LISTEN]
Poetic singer, songwriter and guitarist José González has made his upcoming album "Vestiges & Claws" available for streaming on NPR. Slated for release in eight days time on Feb. 17, the album is the first solo LP from the Swedish indie-folk artist since 2007's "In Our Nature." -
Sam Smith Says He Needs to 'Kiss More Boys' Before Writing Follow-Up to Grammy Winner 'In the Lonely Hour'
Sam Smith was the 2015 Grammys's biggest winner Sunday night, Feb. 8. The unassuming U.K. singer emerged with four awards -- Best Pop Vocal Album, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist -- while also performing his hit "Stay With Me" onstage with Mary J. Blige. In terms of writing a follow-up to "In the Lonely Hour," he said he needs to "kiss more boys" before doing so.
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