Grammy Award

Another 'Grammys Are Irrelevant' Post

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The Grammys will be telecast live tonight. And I completely forgot about the entire awards show until it popped up on Twitter. I hardly think what I’m saying should be news to anyone, but an awards show for a self-congratulating industry that’s had a tragic relationship with consumers for the past decade shouldn’t be considered … [Read more…]

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Steve Albini vs. Sampling

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PBS aired an hour-long documentary on sampling about an hour ago, featuring one very odd talking head. “Copyright Criminals” had a fantastic array of characters involved in sampling music, including a pretty interesting discussion with Clyde Stubblefield, who’s “funky drummer” beat has provided countless hip-hop hits with one intense breakbeat. Stubblefield’s inclusion in the doc. … [Read more…]

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