Grammy Surprise!
Feb. 13th, 2011 11:25 pmArcade Fire came away with the biggest prize of the night in what can only be one of the biggest upsets in Grammy history. Perhaps this is a really good upset. Arcade Fire represents the rise and growth of the entire alternative music scene. The Suburbs (Album) is clean, sharp and a complete departure from the styles of music represented in the category. Think about it..
Lady Gaga - Highly produced, dance (7 million sold)
Lady Antebelum - Country rock (4 million sold)
Eminem - Classic rap (5 million sold)
Katie Perry - Pop, bubble gum rock (3 million sold)
All but Katie won awards at this year's awards and honestly I thought this was a recognition nomination for the alt side of the industry and the band versus a competitive. I had to scape my jaw back up off the floor when they were announced.
If you don't remember my post from January 15th, you should go back and look at this the video of the whatever when I featured them.
http://jj-maccrimmon.livejournal.com/738878.html
or this version (which leads a full concert)
Lady Gaga - Highly produced, dance (7 million sold)
Lady Antebelum - Country rock (4 million sold)
Eminem - Classic rap (5 million sold)
Katie Perry - Pop, bubble gum rock (3 million sold)
All but Katie won awards at this year's awards and honestly I thought this was a recognition nomination for the alt side of the industry and the band versus a competitive. I had to scape my jaw back up off the floor when they were announced.
If you don't remember my post from January 15th, you should go back and look at this the video of the whatever when I featured them.
http://jj-maccrimmon.livejournal.com/738878.html
or this version (which leads a full concert)
Video of the Whatever - FLASHBACK
Aug. 10th, 2010 07:11 amBack in the early 80's the Pacific NW music scene was a hodge podge. Grunge was still only being played in the garages and small clubs there. Instead, bands like Quarterflash and Nu Shooz were popular bands from that region. A few days ago, I heard this being played over a store loudspeaker and had a flashback to college.
Branded as a one hit wonder (incorrectly - they had 2 top 10s and another in the top 40), Nu Shooz was a guilty pleasure.
Branded as a one hit wonder (incorrectly - they had 2 top 10s and another in the top 40), Nu Shooz was a guilty pleasure.