Last year was so easy. We all knew Wet Leg would be nominated for both Alternative awards and Best New Artist and would win the first two. This year, there are some very strong contenders, all of whom could conceivably win.
Best Alternative Music Album could easily go to one of the following:
(L-R: Arctic Monkeys, boygenius, Lana Del Rey, Gorillaz, Mitski)
Other artists to be considered for Best Alternative Music Album include:
Last year was the first year of the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Performance, which was won by Wet Leg’s “Chaise Longue.” This year, I believe it’s between boygenius’ “Cool About It” and any song submitted from Lana Del Rey’s latest—maybe “Margaret,” which features Bleachers (and is produced by Jack Antonoff). I wouldn’t rule out beabadoobee’s “Glue Song” (Dirty Hit), which would top off the incredible year she’s had. Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine” is another contender.
“About You” by The 1975 has been a massive fan favorite from what is now a global arena band. Phoebe Bridgers has two songs on The National’s latest, which means, if nominated, she could be competing against herself. Also, Taylor Swift makes an appearance on The National’s “The Alcott,” but that might be submitted for Pop. I hope that the Alternative committee acknowledges that Arlo Parks’ single “Devotion” is absolutely worthy of Grammy consideration. What if Gorillaz were nominated for Best Alternative Music Album and Damon Albarn’s other band, Blur, received a Best Alternative Music Performance nomination for “The Narcissist” (Parlophone)?
Rock is a tricky category because it encompasses legends like The Rolling Stones, Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers with newer artists like Blondshell and Yves Tumor, plus whatever used to be Alternative and is considered classic rock, like Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins and Fall Out Boy. Also, boygenius’ “Not Strong Enough” was submitted for Rock, with another track, “Cool About It” submitted for Alternative.
(L-R: The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Best Rock Album should include some combination of the below:
Best Rock Song:
Best Rock Performance:
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