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music-awards1 year ago

"Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Potential and Fashion Predictions"

The upcoming Grammy Awards are set to celebrate a remarkable generation of female musicians, with Taylor Swift eyeing a record-breaking win. The top categories are dominated by women, with SZA leading the nominations. Swift is looking to become the first artist to win album of the year four times, while R&B singer Victoria Monét and indie-rock supergroup Boygenius also have multiple nominations. The industry is showing signs of progress in celebrating female artists, but there is still a need for more diversity, especially in production roles.

via The Guardian|
#female-musicians#grammy-awards#music-awards
music2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Controversial Comments and Legacy Shake the Music Industry

Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone, has faced criticism and backlash for excluding Black and female musicians from his upcoming book, The Masters. The Black Music Action Coalition called Wenner's remarks "offensive and absurd erasure" and condemned the persistent bias within the music industry. Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid expressed gratitude that Wenner's comments brought attention to the hierarchical structure of the industry and named several artists who deserve recognition. Wenner was subsequently removed from the Board of Directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Wenner issued an apology, acknowledging that his comments diminished the contributions of Black and women artists.

via Rolling Stone|
#black-artists#black-music-action-coalition#female-musicians
music2 years ago

Rolling Stone Co-Founder Ousted from Rock Hall Leadership Over Offensive Remarks

Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, has been removed from the hall's board after making controversial remarks in an interview. Wenner's comments, which were criticized as disparaging female musicians and artists of color, sparked immediate backlash. The decision to remove him from the board came a day after the interview was published. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has faced criticism for its lack of diversity in inductees, with recent improvements but still a significant underrepresentation of women and artists of color.

via The Washington Post|
#artists-of-color#female-musicians#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

Boygenius Rejects Tortured Artist Label and Strives for Mainstream Success

Indie/alternative trio Boygenius, made up of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, discuss their new album and the collaborative process behind it. The band formed in 2018 and released a joint EP before each member went on to make successful solo records. The trio recently reunited to record their debut album, which they describe as a deliberate and intentional craft. They reject the label of "supergroup" and instead aim to be recognized as equals in a male-dominated industry.

via BBC|
#album#boygenius#collaboration