OPINION

Opinion: Top 10 Notable Mentions about the 2012 Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are typically a night to celebrate the music industry’s biggest and brightest. However, there are always turning points that make the viewing experience that tiny bit more exciting. Here's our top 10 noteworthy moments from the night...

1. Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt's tribute to Etta James with “Sunday Kind of Love.”

Opinion: Gotye tops triple j's Hottest 100 for 2011.

Despite the crappy weather of yesterday’s ‘Shtraya’ Day that affected all those wishing to indulge in some good ol’ Aussie shindigs at the beach or chuck back some coldies at a music festival (at least in Sydney), Triple J’s hottest 100 countdown became the rock of our iconic day. Parties were held in commemoration of its greatness and all Shtrayans worth their salt paused as the the number one track of the year was announced... which was no bloody surprise.

Opinion: Grammy Performances Over The Last Decade (2001 - 2011)

The “crème de la crème” of nights to celebrate the music industry, the Grammy Awards, is fast approaching and we couldn’t help but take a minute to reflect on the memorable performances over the last decade. Sure enough, there have been lots of controversial, genre-crossing and boundary pushing displays of unity between acts, however, the ones that stand out firmly deserve a mention... for a multitude of reasons.

3. Eminem feat. Elton John – “Stan” (2001)

Opinion: The Evolution of Lip-Syncing

What once was considered taboo is now fast becoming a regular occurrence. Gone are the days of being obligated to sing live in front of crowds, whether it is at a live concert, sporting event or television studio.

Opinion: Remastered Albums - a brilliant marketing ploy or loss of authenticity for a new generation?

Every once in a while, there comes along an album that has the ability to shape and influence the way you perceive the world and the people in it. However you look at it, the re-issue of an album simply means that its success had the ability to resonate with the targeted listeners, which is what most musicians dream of in terms of their desired creative outcome.

Opinion: Wanted, Dead or Alive - Who makes the most profit?

The late Amy Winehouse, who died in July this year, aged 27, is following a long line of musicians to have their material released to the public after their death. Plans have already been made for an album to be released on December 5 titled Lioness: Hidden Treasures and feature 12 tracks that are yet to be heard by the public, giving an opportunity to catch a rare glimpse of the British singer.