Grammys
We need to say goodbye to the Grammy Awards
December 16, 2024By: Mason Mattu, SFU Student You may have seen those viral videos on Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts that claim that Beyoncé is an evil figure in the music industry, or that singers or songwriters who don’t acknowledge her contributions to the music industry should receive a punishment akin to death. While I believe that this is a bit silly, it serves as an important example of the role that the Recording Academy plays in determining what we label as “good music.” Our society’s reliance on big music awards such as the Grammys greatly influences and even impedes on what…
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Beyoncé’s Grammy loss is about more than just the music
February 27, 2017As I watched the 59th Annual Grammy Awards telecast, and waited for Album of the Year (AOTY) to be announced, I knew deep down in my gut that Beyoncé’s Lemonade was not going to win. Despite being the most nominated…
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Who will win at the 58th Grammy Awards?
February 11, 2016It is that time again. The Grammy Awards are upon us. That special time of year when the Macklemores beat out the Kendricks, and the J. Los wear strange green dresses that leave nothing to the imagination. Aside from the…
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