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i_o, Electronic Producer and Grimes Collaborator, Dies at 30

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i_o, Electronic Producer and Grimes Collaborator, Dies at 30

i_o, the producer born Garrett Falls Lockhart, has died at the age of 30. According to a statement posted to Lockhart’s verified Twitter account, i_o passed away on Monday, November 23. “This extremely talented spirit taught us that even if nothing matters, you can still lead with love,” the statement reads. “Garrett’s truth and soul lives on through the music he shared.” A cause of death has not yet been publicly revealed.

Having lived in Washington, DC before moving to Los Angeles, i_o was a rising star in the local EDM scene. He recently celebrated his signing to Armin van Buuren’s Armada Music, as well as the launch of his own imprint Label 444. Known for his philosophy that “everything can be hacked”, the techno and deep house producer also dropped music on labels run by Deadmau5 and Above & Beyond and collaborated with Grimes on ‘Violence’, a highlight from this year’s Miss Anthropocene.

Lorde Announces New Photo Book ‘Going South’

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Lorde Announces New Photo Book ‘Going South’

Lorde has announced a new photo book documenting her 2019 trek to Antarctica. Titled GOING SOUTH, the book compiles over 100 pages of photos (shot by Lorde’s friend Harriet Were) and writings from her trip to the continent.

Lorde announced the book in a newsletter sent to fans yesterday (November 24). “[Antarctica] has fascinated me since I was old enough to read,” she wrote. “It started to interest me again in recent years as my environmental awareness went up and up, and questions about how to change my personal and professional footprints on this earth occupied much of my time.”

The trip, which was funded by government agency Antarctica New Zealand, took place before she began writing new material following the release of Melodrama. “I realised after the trip that what my brain had been craving was a visit to an alternate realm,” she explained. “Albums live in their own realms in a way, and Antarctica really acted as this great white palette cleanser, a sort of celestial foyer I had to move through in order to start making the next thing. In the plane coming down to land, I had this very intense bolt-of-lightning thought, which in all its eloquence was literally ‘DON’T MAKE SHIT RECORDS’, lol. I’ll always hold this trip up as a life highlight for many reasons, but I’m particularly grateful for it as one that showed me the beginnings of the new world which I continue to build, and am very excited to start showing you soon.”

You can pre-order GOING SOUTH here. All proceeds from sales of the book will go towards an Antarctica New Zealand postgraduate scholar to study the science of climate change.

Melodrama came out back in 2017. In a newsletter from May, Lorde revealed that work is well underway a new record. “The work is so fucking good, my friend,” she wrote. “I am truly jazzed for you to hear it.”

Arab Strap Announce New Album ‘As Days Get Dark’, Release New Song

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Arab Strap Announce New Album ‘As Days Get Dark’, Release New Song

Arab Strap have announced their new album: As Days Get Dark is due out March 5 via Rock Action. It marks the first album from Scotland’s Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton since 2005’s The Last Romance. They’ve also released a new track called ‘Compersion Pt. 1’. Check it out below, and scroll down to for album’s cover artwork and tracklist.

“It’s about hopelessness and darkness, but in a fun way,” Moffat said in a statement about the record. Middleton added: “We’ve had enough distance from our earlier work to reappraise and dissect the good and bad elements of what we did. Not many bands get to do this, so it’s great to split up.”

As Days Get Dark also includes ‘The Turning of Our Bones’, which the group released in September. Arab Strap split a year after the release of their previous LP, saying there was “no animosity, no drama,” adding, “We simply feel we’ve run our course.” Since then, both members have released several solo albums, before getting back together in 2016 for a series of reunion shows.

As Days Get Dark Cover Artwork:

As Days Get Dark Tracklist:

1. The Turning of Our Bones

2. Another Clockwork Day
3. Compersion Pt. 1
4. Bluebird
5. Kebabylon
6. Tears on Tour
7. Here Comes Comus !
8. Fable of the Urban Fox
9. I Was Once a Weak Man
10. Sleeper
11. Just Enough

The Weeknd Calls Grammys “Corrupt” After Nominations Snub

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The Weeknd Calls Grammys “Corrupt” After Nominations Snub

The Weeknd was notably absent during yesterday’s 2021 Grammy nominations, despite both his smash hit ‘Blinding Lights’ and his album After Hours being eligible for nomination. In a tweet posted today (November 25), The Weeknd levelled an accusation of corruption against the Recording Academy, writing: “The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…”

Recording Academy Chair and Interim President/CEO Harvey Mason jr. has since responded to The Weeknd’s post in a statement to Rolling Stone. “We understand that the Weeknd is disappointed at not being nominate,” he said. “I was surprised and can empathise with what he’s feeling. His music this year was excellent, and his contributions to the music community and broader world are worthy of everyone’s admiration. Unfortunately, every year, there are fewer nominations than the number of deserving artists. All Grammy nominees are recognised by the voting body for their excellence, and we congratulate them all.”

A source close to the situation told Variety that the Recording Academy and The Weeknd’s team might have been at odds over him playing both the Grammy ceremony on January 31 and the Super Bowl halftime show, which takes place a week later. After a series of prolonged and contentious negotiations, it was eventually agreed that he would perform at both events – until he was shut out from the nominations. However, it is more likely that the the Grammys’ nominating committees legitimately chose other releases over his in their categories, according to Variety.

Bob Dylan, whose excellent new album Rough and Rowdy Ways was eligible for nomination, was also notably missing. Throughout his career, Dylan has won 10 Grammy Awards and received 38 Grammy nominations.

2021 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List of Nominees Here

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2021 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List of Nominees Here

The 2021 Grammy nominations have just been announced. The nominations were unveiled during a livestream event earlier today, with past winners including Dua Lipa, Imogen Heap, and Nicola Benedetti presenting alongside Sharon Osbourne, Megan Thee Stallion, and others. Beyoncé led with nine nominations, followed by Taylor Swift, Roddy Ricch and Dua Lipa with six apiece. Billie Eilish, last year’s big winner, earned four nominations: three for ‘Everything I Wanted’ and one for her James Bond theme ‘No Time to Die’. Fiona Apple also received a trio of nominations: ‘Shameika’ is up for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song, while Fetch the Bolt Cutters is in the running for Best Alternative Music Album. K-pop superstars BTS also earned their first-ever Grammy nomination in a performance category as their hit single ‘Dynamite’ is in consideration for Best Pop/Duo Group Performance. Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, Ingrid Andress, Chika, Noah Cyrus, D Smoke, Doja Cat, and Kaytranada were nominated for Best New Artist.

You can check out the full list of nominees below. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, will air on Sunday, January 31 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

General Field

Record Of The Year

Beyoncé – Black Parade
Black Pumas – Colors
DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch – Rockstar
Doja Cat – Say So
Billie Eilish – Everything I Wanted
Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now
Post Malone – Circles
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé – Savage

Album Of The Year

Jhené Aiko – Chilombo
Black Pumas – Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition)
Coldplay – Everyday Life
Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol. 3
Haim – Women In Music Pt. III
Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia
Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding
Taylor Swift – Folklore

Song of the Year

Beyoncé – Black Parade
Roddy Ricch – The Box
Taylor Swift – Cardigan
Post Malone – Circles
Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now
Billie Eilish – Everything I Wanted H.E.R. – I Can’t Breathe
Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding
JP Saxe Featuring Julia Michaels – If The World Was Ending

Best New Artist

Ingrid Andress
Phoebe Bridgers
Chika
Noah Cyrus
D Smoke
Doja Cat
Kaytranada
Megan Thee Stallion

Field 1: Pop

Best Pop Solo Performance

Justin Bieber – Yummy
Doja Cat – Say So
Billie Eilish – Everything I Wanted
Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now
Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
Taylor Swift – Cardigan

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny & Tainy – Un Dia (One Day)
Justin Bieber Featuring Quavo – Intentions
BTS – Dynamite
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Taylor Swift Featuring Bon Iver – Exile

Best Pop Vocal Album

Justin Bieber – Changes
Lady Gaga – Chromatica
Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia
Harry Styles – Fine Line
Taylor Swift – Folklore

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

(Burt Bacharach &) Daniel Tashian — Blue Umbrella
Harry Connick, Jr. — True Love: A Celebration Of Cole Porter
James Taylor — American Standard
Rufus Wainwright — Unfollow The Rules
Renée Zellweger — Judy

Field 2: Dance/ Electronic Music

Best Dance Recording 

Diplo & Sidepiece – On My Mind
Disclosure Featuring Aminé & Slowthai – ‘My High’
Flume Featuring Toro Y Moi – The Difference’
Jayda G – Both of Us
Kaytranada Featuring Kali Uchis – 10%

Best Dance/Electronic Album

Arca – Kick I
Baauer – Planet’s Mad
Disclosure – Energy
Kaytranada – Bubba
Madeon – Good Faith

Field 3: Contemporary Instrumental Music

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah – Axiom
Jon Batiste – Chronology of a Dream: Live At The Village Vanguard
Black Violin – Take the Stairs
Maret, Romain Collin & Bill Frisell – Americana Grégoire
Snarky Puppy – Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Field 4: Rock

Best Rock Performance

Fiona Apple – Shameika
Big Thief – Not
Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto
HAIM – The Steps
Brittany Howard – Stay High
Grace Potter – Daylight

Best Metal Performance

Body Count – Bum-Rush
Code Orange – Underneath
In This Moment – The In-Between
Poppy – Bloodmoney
Power Trip – Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Axe) – LiveBest Remixed Recording

Best Rock Album

Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death
Michael Kiwanuka – Kiwanuka
Grace Potter – Daylight
Sturgill Simpson – Sound and Fury
The Strokes – The New Abnormal

Best Rock Song

Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto
Tame Impala – Lost in Yesterday
Fiona Apple – Shameika
Big Thief – Not
Brittany Howard – Stay High

Field 5: Alternative

Best Alternative Album

Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Beck – Hyperspace
Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher
Brittany Howard – Jaime
Tame Impala – The Slow Rush

Field 6: R&B

Best R&B Performance

Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend – Lightning & Thunder
Beyoncé – Black Parade
Jacob Collier Featuring Mahalia & Ty Dolla $ign – All I Need
BBrittany Howard – Goat Head
Emily King – See Me

Best Traditional R&B Performance

The Baylor Project Featuring Jean Baylor & Marcus Baylor – Sit on Down
Chloe x Halle – Wonder What She Thinks of Me
Mykal Kilgore – Let Me Go
Ledisi – Anything for You
Yebba – Distance

Best R&B Song

Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello – Better Than I Imagine
Beyoncé – Black Parade
Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG – Collide
Chloe x Halle – Do It
Skip Marley & H.E.R. – Slow Down

Best Progressive R&B Album

Jhené Aiko – Chilombo
Chloe X Halle – Ungodly Hour
Free Nationals – Free Nationals
Robert Glasper – F*** Yo Feelings
Thundercat – It Is What It Is

Best R&B Album

Ant Clemons – Happy 2 Be Here
Giveon – Take Time
Luke James – To Feel Loved
John Legend – Bigger Love
Gregory Porter – All Rise

Field 7: Rap

Best Rap Performance

Big Sean Featuring Nipsey Hussle – Deep Reverence
DaBaby – Bop
Jack Harlow – What’s Poppin
Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé – Savage
Pop Smoke – Dior

Best Melodic Rap Performance

DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch – Rockstar
Drake Featuring Lil Durk – Laugh Now, Cry Later
Anderson .Paak – Lockdown
Roddy Ricch – The Box
Travis Scott – Highest in the Room

Best Rap Song

Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture
Roddy Ricch – The Box
Drake Featuring Lil Durk – Laugh Now, Cry Later
DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch – Rockstar
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé – Savage

Best Rap Album

D SMOKE – Black Habits
Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist – Alfrredo
Jay Electronica – A Written Testimony
Nas – King’s Disease
Royce Da 5’9″ – The Allegory

Field 8: Country

Best Country Solo Performance

Eric Church – Stick That in Your Country Song
Brandy Clark – Who You Thought I Was
Vince Gill – When My Amy Prays
Mickey Guyton – Black Like Me
Miranda Lambert – Bluebird

Best Country Album

Ingrid Andress – Lady Like
Brandy Clark – Your Life Is a Record
Miranda Lambert – Wildcard
Little Big Town – Nightfall
Ashley McBryde – Never Will

Field 9: New Age

Best New Age Album

Laurie Anderson, Tenzin Choegyal, and Jesse Paris Smith – Songs from the Bardo
Priya Darshini – Periphery
Superposition – Form//Less
Jim “Kimo” West – More Guitar Stories
Cory Wong & Jon Batiste – Meditations

Field 10: Jazz

Best Improvised Jazz Solo

Christian Scott Atunde – Guinivere
Pachamama – Regina Carter
Gerald Clayton – Celia
Chick Corea – All Blues
Joshua Redman – Moe Honk

Best Jazz Vocal Album

Thana Alexa – Ona
Kurt Elling featuring Danilo Pérez – Secrets Are the Best Stories
Carmen Lundy – Modern Ancestors
Somi with Frankfurt Radio Big Band – Holy Room: Live at the Alte Oper
Kenny Washington – What’s the Hurry

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

Ambrose Akinmusire – On the Tender Spot of Every Calloused Moment
Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science – Waiting Game
Gerald Clayton – Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – Trilogy 2
Redman Mehldau McBride Blade – Roundagain

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

Gregg August – Dialogues on Race
John Beasley – Monk’estra Plays John Beasley
Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band – The Intangible Between
John Hollenbeck with Theo Bleckmann, Kate McGarry, Gary Versace, and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band – Songs You Like a Lot
Maria Schneider Orchestra – Data Lords

Best Latin Jazz Album

Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra – Tradiciones
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra – Four Questions
Chico Pinhero – City of Dreams
Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aimée Nuviola – Viento y Tiempo – Live at Blue Note Tokyo
Poncho Sanchez – Trane’s Delight

Field 12: Gospel/ Contemporary Christian Music

Best Gospel Performance/Song

Melvin Crispell III – Wonderful Is Your Name
Ricky Dillard Featuring Tiff Joy – Release (Live)
Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins Presents: The Good News – Come Together
Travis Greene – Won’t Let Go
Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music – Movin’ On

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance

Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes & Elevation Worship – The Blessing (Live)
Lecrae Featuring Kirk Franklin – Sunday Morning
We The Kingdom – Holy Water
Tauren Wells Featuring Jenn Johnson – Famous For (I Believe)
Zach Williams & Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus

Best Roots Gospel Album

Mark Bishop – Beautiful Day
The Crabb Family – 20/20
The Erwins – What Christmas Really Means
Fisk Jubilee Singers – Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album)
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Something Beautiful

Field 12: Latin 

Best Latin Pop or Urban Album

Bad Bunny – YHLQMDLG
Camilo – Por Primera Vez
Kany Garcia – Mesa Para Dos
Ricky Martin – Pausa
Deb Nova – 3:33

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

Bajofondo – Aura
Cami – Monstruo
Culturo Profética – Sobrevolando
Rito Paez – La Conquesta del Espacio
Lido Pimienta – Miss Colombia

Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)

Alejandro Fernández – Hecho en México
Lupita Infante – La Serenata
Natalia Lafourcade – Un Canto por México, Vol. 1
Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez – Bailando Sones Huapangos con Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez
Christian Nodal – Ayayay!

Best Tropical Latin Album

José Alberto “El Ruiseñor” – Mi Tumbao
Edwin Bonilla – Infinito
Jorge Celedon & Sergio Luis – Sigo Cantado al Amor (Deluxe)
Grupo Niche – 40
Victor Manuelle – Memorias de Navidad

Field 13: American Roots Music 

Best American Roots Performance

Black Pumas – Colors
Bonny Light Horseman – Deep in Love
Brittany Howard – Short and Sweet
Norah Jones & Mavis Staples – I’ll Be Gone
I Remember Everything – John Prine

Best Americana Album

Courtney Marie Andrews – Old Flowers
Hiss golden Messenger – Terms of Surrender
Sarah Jarosz – World on the Ground
Marcus King – El Dorado
Lucinda Williams – Good Souls Better Angels

Best Bluegrass Album

Danny Barnes – Man on Fire
Thomm Jutz – To Live in Two Worlds Vol. 1
Steep Canyon Rangers – North Carolina Songbook
Billy Strings – Home
Various Artists – The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project , Vol. 1

Best Traditional Blues Album

Frank Bey – All My Dues Are Paid
Don Bryant – You Make Me Feel
Robert Cray Band – That’s What I Heard
Jimmy “Duck” Holmes – Cypress Grove
Bobby Rush – Rawer Than Raw

Best Contemporary Blues Album

Fantastic Negrito – Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?
Ruthie Foster Big Band – Live At the Paramount
G. Love – The Juice
Bettye LaVette – Blackbirds
North Mississippi Allstars – Up And Rolling

Best Folk Album

Bonny Light Horseman – Bonny Light Horseman
Leonard Cohen – Thanks for the Dance
Laura Marling – Song for Our Daughter
The Secret Sisters – Saturn Return
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – All the Good Times

Best Regional Roots Music Album

Black Lodge Singers – My Relatives “Nikso Kowaiks”
Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours – Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours
Nā Wai Ehā – Lovely Sunrise
New Orleans Nightcrawlers – Atmosphere
Sweet Cecilia – A Tribute to Al Berard

Field 14: Reggae

Best Reggae Album

Buju Banton – Upside Down 2020
Skip Marley – Higher Place
Maxi Priest – It All Comes Back to Love
Toots & the Maytals – Got to Be Tough
The Wailers – One World

Field 15: Global Music

Best Global Music Album

Antibalas – FU Chronicles
Burna Boy – Twice As Tall
Bebel Gilberto – Agora
Anoushka Shankar – Love Letters
Tinariwen – Amadjar

Field 16: Children’s

Best Children’s Music Album

Joanie Leeds – All the Ladies
Alastair Moock and Friends – Be a Pain: An Album for Young (and Old) Leaders
Dog on Fleas – I’m an Optimist
The Okee Dokee Brothers – Songs for Singin’
Justin Roberts – Wild Life

Field 17: Spoken Word

Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling)

Flea – Acid For The Children: A Memoir
Ken Jennings – Alex Trebek – The Answer Is…
Rachel Maddow – Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth
Ronan Farrow – Catch And Kill
Meryl Streep (& Full Cast) – Charlotte’s Web (E.B. White)

Field 18: Comedy

Best Comedy Album

Tiffany Haddish – Black Mitzvah
Patton Oswalt – I Love Everything
Jim Gaffigan – The Pale Tourist
Bill Burr – Paper Tiger
Jerry Seinfeld – 23 Hours to Kill

Field 19: Musical Theater

Best Musical Theater Album

Amélie
American Utopia on Broadway
Jagged Little Pill
Little Shop of Horrors
The Prince of Egypt
Soft Power

Field 20: Music for Visual Media

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Frozen 2
Jojo Rabbit

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

Max Richter – Ad Astra
Kamasi Washington – Becoming
Hildur Guðnadóttir – Joker
Thomas Newman – 1917
John Williams – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Best Song Written for Visual Media

Taylor Swift – Beautiful Ghosts
Brandi Carlile – Carried Me With You
Idina Menzel & Aurora – Into the Unknown
Billie Eilish – No Time to Die
Cynthia Ervio – Stand Up

Field 21: Composing/Arranging 

Best Instrumental Composition

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra – Baby Jack
Christian Snads – Be Water II
Alexandre Desplat – Plumfield
Maria Schneider – Sputnik

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

Hildur Gusnadóttir – Bathroom Dance
John Beasley – Donna Lee
Remyle Boef- Honeymooners
Alvin Chea & Jarrett Johnson – Lift Every Voice and Sing
Jeremy Levy – Uranus: The Magician

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

John Beasley & Maria Mendes – Asas Fechadas
Jacob Collier – He Won’t Hold You
Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnkaye Kencridk & Amanda Taylor – Desert Song
Alan Broadbent & Pat Metheny – From This Place
Talia Billig, Nic Hard & Becca Stevens – Slow Burn

Field 22: Package

Best Recording Package

Coldplay – Everyday Life
Lil Wayne – Funeral
Grouplove – Healer
Caspian – On Circles
Desert Sessions – Vols. 11 & 12

Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package

Paul McCartney – Flaming Pie (Collector’s Edition)
Grateful Dead – Giants Stadium 1987, 1989, 1991
Depeche Mode – Mode
Wilco – Ode to Joy
Various Artists – The Story of Ghostly International

Field 23: Notes

Best Album Notes

Various Artists – At the Minstrel Show: Minstrel Routines from the Studio 1894-1926
Various Artists – The Bakersfield Sound: Country Music Capital of the West, 1940-1974
The Replacements – Dead Man’s Pop
Various Artists – The Missing Link: How Gus Haenschen Got Us from Joplin to Jazz and Shaped the Music Business
Nat Shusloff – Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Field 24: Historical

Best Historical Album

Unique Quartette – Celebrated, 1985-1896
Nat King Cole – Hittin’ the Ramp: The Early years (1936-1943)
Mister Rogers – It’s Such a Good Feeling: The Best of Mister Rogers
Prince – 1999 Super Deluxe Edition
Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark – Souvenir
Bela Fleck – Throw Down Your Heart: The Complete Africa Sessions

Field 25: Production, Non-Classical

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

Devon Gifillian – Black Hole Rainbow
Katie Pruitt – Expectations
Beck – Hyperspace
Brittany Howard – Jaime
Sierra Hull – 25 Trips

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Jack Antonoff
Dan Auerbach
Dave Cobb
Flying Lotus
Andrew Watt

Best Remixed Recording

Phil Good – Do You Ever (Rac Mix)
Deadmau5 – Imaginary Friends (Morgan Page Remix)
Jasper Street Co. – Praying for You (Louie Vega Main Mix)
Saint Jhn – Roses (Imanbek Remix)
Bazzi – Young & Alive (Bazzi vs. Haywire Remix)

Field 26: Production, Immersive Audio

Best Immersive Audio Album

N/A: Due the COVID-19 pandemic, the Best Immersive Audio Album Craft “Committee was unable to meet. The judging of the entries in this category has been postponed until such time that we are able to meet in a way that is appropriate to judge the many formats and configurations of the entries and is safe for the committee members.”

Field 27: Production, Classical

Best Engineered Album, Classical

JoAnn Falletta, James K. Bass, Adam Luebke, UCLA Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus – Danielpour: The Passion of Yeshua
David Robertson, Eric Owens, Angel Blue, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus – Gershwin: Porgy and Bess
Devonté Hynes & Third Coast Percussion – Hynes: Field
Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic – Ives: Complete Symphonies
Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, “Babi Yar”

Producer of the Year, Classical

Blanton Asplaugh
David Frost
Jesse Lewis
Dmitriy Lipay
Elaine Martone

Field 28: Classical

Best Orchestral Performance

Oregon Symphony – Aspects of America – Pulitzer Edition
Iceland Symphony Orchestra – Concurrence
San Francisco Symphony – Copland: Symphony No. 3
Los Angeles Philharmonic – Ives: Complete Symphonies
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra – Lutosławski: Symphonys Nos. 2 & 3

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

Pacifica Quartet – Contemporary Voices
Brooklyn Rider – Healing Modes
Ted hearne, Steven Bradshaw, Sophia Byrd, Josephine Lee, Isaiah Robinson, Sol Ruiz, Ayanna Woods & Place Orchestra: Hearne, T: Place
Devonté Hynes & Third Coast Percussion – Hynes: Fields
Dover Quartet – The Schumann Quartets

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

Kirill Gerstein – Adès: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Igor Levit – Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas
Augustin Hadelich – Bohemian Tales
Daniil Trifonov – Destination Rachmaninov – Arrival
Richard O’Neill – Theofanidis: Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

Stephen Powell – American Composers at Play – William Bolcom, Ricky Ian Gordon, Lori Laitman, John Musto
Nicholas Phan – Clairières – Songs by Lili & Nadia Boulanger
Cecilia Bartoli – Farinelli
Brian Giebler – A Lad’s Love
Sarah Brailey & Dashon Burton – Smyth: The Prison

Best Classical Compendium

Mark Stone & Christianne Stotijn – Adès Conducts Adès
Clément Mao-Takacs – Saariaho: Graal Théâtre; Circle Map; Nieges; Vers Toi Qui Es Si Loin
José Serebrier – Serebrier: Symphonic Bach Variations; Laments and Hallelujahs; Flute Concerto
Isabel Leonard – Thomas, M.T.: From the Diary of Anne Frank & Meditations on Rilke
Matt Haimovitz – Woolf, L.P.: Fire and Flood

Best Contemporary Classical Composition

Thomas Adès – Adès: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Richard Danielpour – Danielpour: The Passion of Yeshua
Carlisle Floyd – Floyd, C.: Prince of Players
Ted Hearne – Hearne, T.: Place
Christopher Rouse – Rouse: Symphony No. 5

Field 29: Music Video/ Film

Best Music Video

Beyoncé – Brown Skin Girl
Future Featuring Drake – Life Is Good
Anderson .Paak – Lockdown
Harry Styles – Adore You
Woodkid – Goliath

Best Music Film

Beastie Boys – Beastie Boys Story
Beyoncé – Black Is King
Freestyle Love Supreme – We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
Linda Ronstadt – Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
ZZ Top -That Little Ol’ Band From Texas

Getting to Know Anime: Top Shows to Keep You Entertained

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Getting to Know Anime: Top Shows to Keep You Entertained

There is no getting away from it; the popularity of Japanese culture within the country is phenomenal. From animation, video games, and comics, it seems the pop culture of Japan is well and truly part of the American popular culture now. So much so that anime is now one of the top interests of young teenagers. 

Not only is amine on TV screens, but there are now accompanying games and action figures to keep people entertained for hours. Below are three of the most popular anime series to pique your interest. So if you want to move beyond mobile games, anime is the place to start.

Fairy Tale

This is one of the anime series which has been running a long time. It is extremely popular in Japan and America. There are characters that are very interesting such as Natsu who is a wizard and a member of Fairy Tale who helps to save Lucy from being abducted. Lucy is a wannabe wizard. 

It is a beautiful series that documents the adventures of these characters in their quest to battle evil.  The first season dates back to 2009, so you will have plenty of episodes to keep you entertained should you become hooked on the program. Needless to say, this has been so popular and well-received that it has won several anime awards.

Dragon Ball

This anime series is top-rated around the globe. The story centers around Gokuu, a father and husband. His son is five years old. His world is turned upside down when Raditz arrives, claiming to be his long-lost brother.

A fascinating story in that Raditz claims to be a warrior and that Gokuu’s true destiny was to conquer and destroy the planet. Something that Gokuu would not remember because Raditz suggests Gokuu has amnesia. What ensues are attacks from extra-terrestrial characters. 

The series started in 1989, as well as programs; there have been movies, video games and figures dragon ball related to the series, which can be purchased. 

Death Note

Death Note is more of a dark series. The program centers around the Shinigami who is the god of death within the program. He is only able to kill a person if he can see their face but also write their name in a book called the Death Note.

One of these Death Note books is left for a human to find. A student comes across it, and the story takes forward the student’s role as he tries to rid the world of criminals.  

The series is based on comic books (manga) and started back in 2003. While it is a darker series than those mentioned above, it is a must-watch to experience one of the best anime series on offer.

You really do not have to be a die-hard fan of anime to appreciate the unique and interesting plot lines of the above programs. The programs will give you a flavor of the best anime to watch. It is also a way of introducing this popular culture to your family and friends.

Trevor Noah to Host 2021 Grammys Awards

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Trevor Noah to Host 2021 Grammys Awards

Trevor Noah is set to host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy has announced. The Daily Show host and comedian will be replacing Alicia Keys, who served as host for the past two years. The ceremony will be broadcast on January 31, 2021 on CBS.

“Despite the fact that I am extremely disappointed that the Grammys have refused to have me sing or be nominated for best pop album, I am thrilled to be hosting this auspicious event,” Noah said in a press release. “I think as a one-time Grammy nominee, I am the best person to provide a shoulder to all the amazing artists who do not win on the night because I, too, know the pain of not winning the award! (This is a metaphorical shoulder, I’m not trying to catch corona). See you at the 63rd Grammys!”

Trevor Noah earned his first Grammy nomination last year for his standup special Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia. He ended up losing to Dave Chappelle.

Taylor Swift Releasing New ‘folklore’ Film on Disney+ Tonight

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Taylor Swift Releasing New ‘folklore’ Film on Disney+ Tonight

Taylor Swift is releasing a new folklore documentary on Disney+ tonight (November 24). Taking its name from the Hudson, New York studio owned by the album’s producer and The National member Aaron Dessner, folklore: the long pond studio sessions was recorded in that same studio with Dessner and collaborator Jack Antonoff. It finds the three artists reuniting to reflect on the album and perform stripped-down renditions of the full record, which they originally worked on remotely. Bon Iver, who features on the album track ‘exile’, also makes a guest appearance. Check out the film’s trailer below.

“Well it’s 11/24 and 24-11=13 so I’ve got an announcement,” Swift wrote on Twitter. “You haven’t seen this film before. folklore: the long pond studio sessions will be out tonight at midnight PST on Disney+.”

folklore, Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, was released in July and became the top-selling album of 2020. Back in September, Swift gave album track ‘betty’ its live debut at the the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards.

King Princess Drops New Song ‘PAIN’

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King Princess Drops New Song ‘PAIN’

Last month, King Princess released her first new song of 2020, ‘Only Time Makes It Human’. Now, she’s back with a new track called ‘PAIN’, which was co-produced by KP, Mark Ronson, Shawn Everett, and Mike Malchicoff. Check it out below.

In a new interview with Zane Lowe, King Princess said ‘PAIN’ is “probably my favorite song I’ve ever written.” She added: “I think what I love about it is it’s got that fucking piano. It’s the ultimate George Michael meets Erotica-era Madonna meets an incredible remix if you’re in a gay club that makes you uncomfortable and horny.”

King Princess also confirmed that she’s working on her new album with Ronson, who also produced her 2019 debut Cheap Queen.

Alaska Reid Unveils Video for New Song ‘Big Bunny’

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Alaska Reid Unveils Video for New Song ‘Big Bunny’

Alaska Reid has shared the the title track to her upcoming solo EP Big Bunny. The song was produced by A.G. Cook, who also directed the accompanying visual. Check it out below.

“When I was younger I wanted a bunny so bad that I would chase after wild rabbits, trying to catch them,” Alaska said in a statement. “I was obsessed and convinced myself that if I could just catch one that I would have this magical connection with it like Lyra and her daemon in The Golden Compass. A. G. just decided to literally have a large bunny follow me around. We filmed it during a freak snow storm a few weeks ago. Trust me, the snow was real — it was hard to play guitar in a blizzard in 12 degrees.”

Big Bunny arrives on December 11 via Terrible Records. It includes the previously released singles ‘Oblivion’, ‘Quake’, ‘Boys From Town’, and ‘Mermaid Tears’ and also features production from Rodaidh McDonald (The xx, David Byrne, Adele) and Andrew Sarlo (Big Thief).

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