TO THE LEFT, TO THE LEFT: While the gratifying selections of Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs as an Album of the Year nom, Mumford & Sons in the Best New Artist field and Cee Lo’s viral sensation “Fuck You” for both Song and Record are the most obvious indications of the Academy voters’ increasing awareness and acceptance of cutting-edge music, the overall list of nominees is peppered with hipster-embraced artists and records. The Black Keys snagged four noms, more than any other band, mainstream or fringe, and Ray LaMontagne finally got some love on his fourth album with three nods, topped by Song of the Year. Feisty old-timer Neil Young scored a pair for his sonically radical Le Noise, while Danger Mouse got recognized for his always-inventive production work. And the five noms in the Alternative Album category—The Suburbs, Band of Horses’ Infinite Arms, The Black Keys’ Brothers, Broken Bells’ self-titled LP and Vampire Weekend’s Contra—are also showing up on year-end critics’ polls. (12/2a)
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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