The Brit Awards however, are just a mockery of music celebrations where it's in fact not music which is glorified but instead, the commercial success of the so called 'acts' that are nominated (One Direction are just an example).This year's awards look quite interesting, out of the 12 acts on display, I can honestly vouch for most of the acts nominated. There's two especially I would like to win: Alt-J (∆) and Django Django whose indistinguishable and innovative sounds are some of the best things to come out of this country this year. Then there's other bands who I would't mind winning such as The Maccabees, Ben Howard or Michael Kiwanuka. Then there's those who no one have heard of and will most likely be one of the favourites (Sam Lee, Roller Trio).
In a Guardian article, the reporter commented on the fact that this year's nominations seems slightly weak, where there is a certain lack of diversity and an over-emphasis on melodious and soft singer-songwriters (Ben Howard). I say I wouldn't mind voting for the latter yet only out of last choice. Essentially most of it's decent music but not great. Then again, my favourite is never voted for, in the last ten years, only three acts that I've supported actually won the prize (Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys and Klaxons).
Hopefully, this year my favourite will win but due to my cynical nature, I very much doubt this becoming a reality. Let's just hope next year's awards will have a more eclectic selection of nominees however I can't complain too much compared to the ever so wise Brit Awards.
In any case, let's just hope that Plan B isn't even considered winning it.
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