VIDDY THIS: "Babel" by Mumford & Sons (Glassnote) was added at both MTV and VH1 this week, which could provide the video high-water mark for banjo in the modern era. Also added at MTV: "Out of Sight" by Bloody Beetroots f/Paul McCartney (Ultra) and Iggy Azalea's "Work" (Island/IDJ). In other folk-instrument news, a junior staffer at UMPG has figured out how to use a mandolin as a pipe. (7/10a)
GRAMMY CHEW: THE
PRE-GRAMMY BOUNCE Let's hear it for ironic guitar-smashing. (3/2a)
SOUNDCLOUD BANKS
ON FAN DEVOTION A new approach to leveling the playing field (3/2a)
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A jazz chronicle of fighting the power.
GRAMMYS: WHERE TO FROM HERE?
After the snubs, the show.
ACQUITTED
In a phenomenal display of cowardice.
MOVING THE NEEDLE
When vaccination schedules and touring schedules meet.
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