A (Not Especially) Brief History of Best New Artist Eligibility

The Grammys are one of music’s biggest conversation starters, about who is nominated, who isn’t, what the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) got right but more often what they got wrong. So it’s not surprising that the…

Interview: The Stereotypes

Don’t lie. We know you’re one of the few thousands of people in their car belting out pretty much all the lyrics to Bruno Mars’ “That’s What I Like” or dancing your butt off to “Finesse.” Or maybe you’re a…

Album Review: Beck – “Colors”

Of all of the acts of Generation X 90s alternative rock, few have emerged as unscathed and evolved as one Beck Hansen. The once “Loser” emerged from the 90s trying to shake off the crazy Cheese Whiz and goofy sex…

2017 Grammy Award Winners: Full List

Last night’s 59th annual Grammy Awards featured its share of memorable moments and performances, but only a few award presentations scattered throughout. As in previous years, the majority of the awards were handed out in the “Premiere Ceremony” before the…

2016 Grammy Award Winners Full List

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were held last night and were host to performances big (Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar), small (seemingly impromptu Stevie Wonder and Miguel performances) and whatever The Hollywood Vampires was supposed to be. During the three and…

2016 Grammy Nominations: Our Thoughts and Predictions

The 2016 Grammy nominations were announced this morning, and as always they were a bit of a mixed bag of obvious selections and oddball choices no one saw coming. It’s no secret that the Grammys aren’t often taken very seriously,…

GRAMMYS: A Subjective History of the Album of the Year Winners

[tps_header] A subjective history of the Album of the Year Grammy, in reverse. By Ryan Maffei [/tps_header] [tps_title]2015 -2000[/tps_title] 2015 — Beck beats Beyoncé (absolutely ridiculous), Pharrell (probably somewhat ridiculous), Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran (well). Verdict: RIDICULOUS 2014 —…