Arcade Fire won album of the year at the Grammys. I’m not the world’s biggest fan (I enjoyed Funeral and Neon Bible though) but I take this as a victory for musicians who passionately believe that music is about innovation.

What I AM annoyed with is how much of the internet is up in arms about ‘no-names’ taking glory away from radio friendly, commercial acts that folks lap up in droves. Essentially they’re saying “Fuck creativity; I bought the CD so I can shake my ass to the same old repackaged music; therefore my purchase should be further rewarded as proof of my awesome taste in music…”

Music awards should be awarded to musicians who try hard in their field to make something that required a lot of heart and imagination. Not to the fans. You wouldn’t see an award for ‘Farmer of the Year’ go to a supermarket just because you like shopping at Walmart for your greens would you?

But who am I to lecture you anyway… I’m just a no-name musician. Nothing I make makes you shake your asses. I don’t count.

P.S.

If you think radio pop is really creative watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PRKfj_5Oso … Because it’s not.

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