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I’m really stoked that I found this Chicago born rapper… his beats actually remind me of windy Chicago and walking around Lincoln Park or up and down Lake Michigan hearing the sweet sound of soul music,quietly in the background. I hope he takes off, and people begin to recognize his talents.
UK indie band, The Maccabees, unleashed their third LP last month titled, Given To The World. We bring you their first music video from Given To The World, “Feel to Follow”.
The Shins have released the 3rd track off of their upcoming album, Port of Morrow. This track, titled “The Rifle’s Spiral”, has been played by The Shins at their live shows since 2009, and will finally be available on an album. The song is really a different sound for The Shins, but different in the direction of genius. With an Oingo Boingo type of feel to it, “The Rifle’s Spiral” will have fans bouncing away at their shows and get you dancing right in your living room.
Last night, at the 2012 Grammy Awards, 3 incredible artists from 3 different genres took over the show. There were some great performances as well by the Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Adele, Chris Brown, Tony Bennett, Carrie Underwood, The Beach Boys reunion, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Lil Wayne, DEADMAU5, Bonnie Raitt, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean, Glen Campbell, The Band Perry, Blake Shelton, and not to forget Sir Paul McCartney.
We know that the Grammys’s are notorious for dragging out and don’t blame you for hitting the pillow half way through or changed the channel to watch the Simpsons. If you missed the Grammys and are wondering who took home the gold, here you are:
Record Of The Year- “Rolling In The Deep”, Adele Album Of The Year- 21, Adele Song Of The Year- “Rolling In The Deep”, Adele Best Pop Solo Performance- “Someone Like You”, Adele Best Pop Vocal Album- 21, Adele Best Short Form Music Video- “Rolling In The Deep”, Adele
Best Rock Performance- “Walk”, Foo Fighters Best Rock Song- “Walk”, Foo Fighters Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance- “White Limo”, Foo Fighters Best Rock Album- Wasting Light, Foo Fighters Best Long Form Music Video- Foo Fighters: Back And Forth
Best Rap Performance- “Otis”, Jay-Z & Kanye West Best Rap/Sung Collaboration- “All Of The Lights”, Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie Best Rap Song- “All Of The Lights”, Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie Best Rap Album- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye West
(Jay-Z and Kanye West did not attend the Grammys in protest that hip-hop isn’t recognized enough at this award show) Best R&B Performance- “Is This Love”- Corinne Bailey Rae Best Traditional R&B Performance- “Fool For You”, Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona Best R&B Song- “Fool For You”, Cee Lo Green, Melanie Hallim, Jack Splash Best R&B Album- F.A.M.E., Chris Brown Best Country Solo Performance- “Mean”, Taylor Swift Best Country Song- “Mean”, Taylor Swift Best Reggae Album- Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life, Stephen Marley Best World Music Album- Tassili, Tinariwen Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media, Boardwalk Empire: Volume 1 Best New Artist- Bon Iver Best Alternative Music AlbumBon Iver, Bon Iver Best Pop Duo/Group Performance- “Body And Soul”, Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse Best Pop Instrumental Album- The Road From Memphis, , Booker T. Jones Best Dance Recording- “Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites”, Skrillex Best Dance/Electronica Album- Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites, Skrillex Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album- Duets II, Tony Bennett & Various Artists
(for awards not mentioned above, clickhere)
