You were ahead of the pop-punk thing that happened in the late '90s, and a lot of it became tongue-in-cheek by then. As David Cheal eloquently explains, playing on the one "left space for phrases and riffs, often syncopated around the beat, creating an intricate, interlocking grid which could go on and on." Today, the Recording Academy announced that nominations for the 2022 GRAMMY Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. ", I don't know that that even exists much anymore. I grew up gaming and I still do now, and there's something about hearing those scores that I grew up with from these games; it elicits this very visceral memory. TI think the way I see it is sort of a symbol of this period of time where I had a lot of ideas, and worked really hard, and managed to somehow win this thing, which is, for me, is huge. The 2023 GRAMMYs will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, Monday, July 18, 2022 Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. The first round of voting commences on October 22, 2021 and ends on November 5, 2021. Maybe someone will go a lot deeper into it and it won't be so surface. NEW YORK (AP) Rockers Kiss have announced the final shows of their last tour: The band plans to hang up their platform boots after two back-to-back shows at Madison Square Garden in New York at the end of 2023. You're the country guy or you're the pop guy, or you're the ballad guy. In 2017, the group grew to six members, including singer and multi-instrumentalist Amber-Simone. I would say it feels the richest, in the sense that I'm the happiest I've been working. Upload deadline for all entry materials. I don't know if I've never been awarded something so prestigious. And Steve in particular is super sober [now]. album was like back in the mid-2000s. Their 2022 debut single "Forget Me Not" is an ode to ground-breaking New York art collective Guerilla Girls, and "Norma" is their protest anthem in response to the news that Roe vs. Wade could be (and was) overturned. It was just that we were getting high at the same time.We're just not getting [that way now] but we're doing all the same things. Please note that this is a Special Merit Award, not part of the Online Entry Process. So, I grew up listening to System of a Down, and Toxicity is probably still one of my favorite albums of all time. How To Watch The 2023 GRAMMYs & Live Red Carpet, ARTIST/RECORD LABEL/MEDIA REGISTRATION (OEP). The 23-year-old vocalist born Samara Joy McLendon had already won a GRAMMY for Best Jazz Vocal Album at the Premiere Ceremony, for her acclaimed second album and Verve debut, Linger Awhile. EDGE server by the final data submission deadline at 4 p.m. EDT on Monday, May 2, 2022. I just sit in front of a piano and just do what I think I like." There was just something there that clicked with me. I think we've all read about how some of these video game companies can be very toxic working environments, and in particular for women. Both Collins and Clinton remain active and funkin', and have offered their timeless grooves to collabs with younger artists, including Kali Uchis, Silk Sonic, and Omar Apollo; and Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, and Thundercat, respectively. I love and admire him. "You watch the Olympics to see Simone Biles, or tennis to see Serena Williams, or whatever. The duo reunited in 2001 for an episode of "VH1 Storytellers" and have been back in the saddle for two decades. It's such an honor to have received it, and I felt the weight of what it meant. As. What are some of the specific procedures involved in scoring a video game? The nine additional finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium and matching grants. Sept. 22 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL. While some may think of Idol solely for "Rebel Yell" and "White Wedding," the singer's musical influences span genres and many of his tunes are less turbo-charged than his '80s hits would belie. There are 70 categories in total, with everyone from Lady Gaga to Barack Obama on the nominations list. You had a couple of cameos; well, an actor who portrayed you did. And sometimes people can be attracted to what that diversity can bring. "I'm proud to support GRAMMY Week because of the role that our entertainment industry plays in powering our local economy and to encourage efforts to increase equity and opportunities for Angelenos to break into the music business,"Mayor Bass said. Why We Love Grammy Awards Day Five years later, Herbie Hancock one of the most brilliant harmonic thinkers of the 20th century, and 21st won Album Of The Year for River: The Joni Letters, his tribute to his old collaborator and fellow game-changing genius Joni Mitchell. I think a lot of people artists or songwriters among them have imposter syndrome, feeling like they don't really know whether they belong there or they're just lucky or they have what it takes for the next one, even. It didn't have the same sense of rebelliousness as the original movement. Lichtschein will receive a $10,000 scholarship as well as tickets to the 2023 GRAMMY Awards and other GRAMMY Week events. It's not always the deepest stuff. It's more the record company that she had didn't really get "Night Crawling" it was one of the best songs on Plastic Hearts, and I don't think they understood that. The deadline for Motion Picture and Television submissions is Monday, November 7, 2022. ET / 58:30 p.m. PT. 2 min read. Proud Moment last night with my sister Nomcebo Zikode, Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini winning the award for Best Global Performance during the 65th Annual Which is a shame really because, with Andrew Watt producing, it's a hit song. "Miss Nobody" comes out of nowhere with this pop/R&B flavor. If ["Pistol" is] informing a lot of people who wouldn't know anything about punk rock, maybe that's what's good about it. ", 's unique voice oozes confidence, yet invites you in to dance with her to the super funky boogie rhythms. There's a piano. A total of 10 music teachers have been announced as finalists for the 2023 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. My operating principle is: Do I want to get to know this person, and do they want to get to know me at all, or do they just want to write a song and not want to open up? Semifinalists were announced in October and quarterfinalists were announced in June. Before nominations voting opens, a screening panel reviews the submissions and. I mean, just standing there on stage with him is always a treat. The Grammy submission deadline is approaching! Do you think we'll see a shift in that? But my operating principle is kind of, if I'm having a good time and everyone's having a good time, we're doing something good. A final round of voting began on Dec. 14 and. Video games are nonlinear and interactive with the player, so the music is very alive. It was super fun. Brown's 1965 classic, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," became one of the first funk hits, and has been endlessly sampled and covered over the years, along with his other groovy tracks. But we're not leaving you to figure it out alone. She's the real deal, and she's doing it right in front of you with no gimmickry and no Auto-Tune.". Whenever Bobby McFerrin sings, freedom reigns. He sang in church choirs while growing up in Los Angeles. A list of dates for the 64th GRAMMY Awards process and additional details are below: Nominees Announced for the 64th GRAMMY Awards, 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony, Location: MGM Grand Conference Center Marquee Ballroom, Time: 12 p.m. PT Doors|12:30 p.m. PT Awards Presentation, Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena |Time: 5-8:30 p.m. PT, The Recording Academy will present the 2022 GRAMMY Awards showonSunday, April 3, live fromthe MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, on theCBS Television Networkandstream live and on demand onParamount+from811:30 p.m. My favorite quote from this: "You cannot solve a problem that you cannot name." (18:13) Healthcare is at a crossroads. To Goich-Andreadis, Joy's win is significant because it shows that she's being noticed by a wide audience far afield from the jazz community including that of such esteem as the pre-GRAMMYs MusiCares Persons Of The Year event, which honored Motown titans Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson. I dont know how hes doing it, but its incredible. The 2023 GRAMMYs will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+. at the ELI GRAMMY Week Event; the award is presented each year to an attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing and supporting the music community through service. Their union remains one of the strongest collaborations in rock 'n roll history. The following year, he won a GRAMMY for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male for his stunning rendition of Round Midnight, featuring pianist. "It gives the general public, I almost want to say, permission to like this music and think it's cool. I've found my rhythm my perfect work-life balance kind of thing so I can spend time with my son. Biggest group winner With 22 Grammy Awards, U2 is the biggest group winner. After the five submissions, extra submissions would cost between $40-$125 per entry, depending on whether it is an early bird, standard or final deadline fee. That's the fun of music really, trying out these things and seeing if you can make them stick. This week, GRAMMY.com spoke with Billy Idol about his latest EP, Cage, and continuing to rock through decades of changing tastes. Job switchers had an increase of 3.4 per cent from November 2021 to . I dont know where it will come from exactly. The beginning for me was definitely a sort of moment of hearing. So, that's what we're seeing with Samara Joy. I really like the idea that not one of my scores sounds like another one. What mental space do you need to occupy to write music for games as opposed to the other mediums you've worked in? Not be Tracy Chapman, but write songs. It's sort of my soul tempo to just slow things down. We always had a bit of R&B really, so it was actually fun to revisit that. In addition, the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation, and National Education Association support this program through outreach to their constituencies. Mayor Bass will join leaders in the legal and creative communities at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Fri, Feb. 3, as they celebrate the work of their peers and the year-round efforts of the Entertainment Law Initiative, which aims to encourage discussion and debate around the impact of legal affairs on the music industry. I respect him. I mean, just standing there on stage with him is always a treat. Not that he needed to figure out how to break into the mainstream: he had already written a tune with. It happened with Cautious Clay's "Whoa," which came from messing with some, well, whoas. Announcement: 2022 GRAMMYs Postponed After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show GRAMMYs / Jan 5, 2022 - 02:45 pm Some of the content on this site expresses viewpoints and opinions that are not those of the Recording Academy and its Affiliates. She only hopes to move the needle. We didn't stay doing just the Ramones two-minute music. But not surprised," Lisa Goich-Andreadis, the Director of Awards and Jazz Genre Manager at the Recording Academy, tells GRAMMY.com. Actually, Devo was as big as or bigger than the Pistols. She was sort of my blueprint for how those things went. Funk and disco-centered '70s revival is definitely having a moment, with acts like, , while its sparkly sprinklings can be heard in pop from, . ", Why The New Songwriter Of The Year GRAMMY Category Matters For The Music Industry And Creator Community, Clearly, Jesso fits the mold, and possesses technical chops worthy of, . was so certain she wouldn't win a GRAMMY, that she sat near the back of the auditorium. When the one that swings wins, it's just nice to have that recognized as: Yes, we're still here. Even if they are silly at first and they're more openly accepted, and everything in the room is flowing better when those channels of enjoyment are sort of open, and everyone's laughing and having fun and dancing and being silly, that's how you get creative. It had become a style. Some of the content on this site expresses viewpoints and opinions that are not those of the Recording Academy and its Affiliates. Wu Tang Clan and Nas 'N.Y. State of Mind'. I mainly just worked in film and TV. It's not easy. Living Legends: Nancy Sinatra Reflects On Creating "Power And Magic" In Studio, Developing A Legacy Beyond "Boots" & The Pop Stars She Wants To Work With. Despite all the craziness going on throughout the world, it seems like a lot of modern rock bands are afraid to do what you guys were doing. What Could It Mean For The Wider Jazz Community? [2] It recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, running from September 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. Submission and category rules for film, television, and streaming titles can be downloaded here. While much of it is upbeat and euphoric, Franc Moody also dips into the more chilled, dreamy realm, such as the vibey, sultry title track from their recently released. So, even though they might be editing throughout the time you're writing the music, they're still linear. We really hadn't done anything like that since something like "Flesh For Fantasy" [which] had a bit of an R&B thing about it. Register as a new Media Company here. "Bitter Taste," from his last EP, The Roadside, reflects on surviving the accident.). He was one of the biggest collaborators on this project, and he introduced me to Heilung and Wolves in the Throne Room and all these amazing black-metal and neo-folk bands. GRAMMY.com sat down with Jesso about his creative beginnings, the experience of working alongside pop titans, and how his inaugural GRAMMY win for Songwriter Of The Year happened during the happiest, most creatively fruitful period of his burgeoning career. "Bitter Taste," from his last EP, Although Idol and Stevens split in the late '80s the skilled guitarist fronted Steve Stevens & The Atomic Playboys, and collaborated with Michael Jackson, Rick Ocasek, Vince Neil, and Harold Faltermeyer (on the GRAMMY-winning "Top Gun Anthem") their common history and shared musical bond has been undeniable. I never thought I was going to be able to write a black-metal influenced score, but the best part of it was being able to collaborate with these musicians. , officially known as the 65th GRAMMY Awards. You can play with double time and half time and triplets and subdivisions that can play into that intensity, but in a very carefully designed way. Franc Moody's bio fittingly describes their music as "a soul funk and cosmic disco sound." He's a fantastic person, and it's a shame that he's struggling so much with his addictions. Yeah, I think there was. That's my journey now. Submissions Open: Monday, July 18, 2022, at 6 AM ET Submissions Close: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Eligibility In order to submit releases for consideration for the annual GRAMMY Awards,. Meet Stephanie Economou, The First-Ever GRAMMY Winner For Best Score Soundtrack For Video Games And Other Interactive Media, After racking up 10 GRAMMY Awards and worldwide acclaim, McFerrin said this when the National Endowment for the Arts inducted him into its 2020 Jazz Masters class: My pursuit of music has always been about freedom and joy.. Their music manages to be both nostalgic and futuristic and impossible to sit still to. It exploded when the Pistols did that interview with [TV host Bill] Grundy, that lorry truck driver put his boot through his own TV, and all the national papers had "the filth and the fury" [headlines]. I think probably back in high school, in 1998 or '99, it was because they were joke songs. So, you need to have an awareness of: OK, even though this track is three minutes long, the player could be in this space for an hour. Looking for Song For Social Change? The Recording Academy has released its key dates and deadlines ahead of the 2023 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 65th GRAMMY Awards. Of course, many other funk acts followed in the '60s, and the genre thrived in the '70s and '80s as the disco craze came and went, and the originators of hip-hop and house music created new music from funk and disco's strong, flexible bones built for dancing. On "Electrify" originally released in 2016 on Fat Beats Records and reissued in 2021 by MoFunk Shiro Schwarz's vocals playfully contrast each other, floating over an insistent, upbeat bassline and an '80s throwback electro-funk rhythm with synth flourishes. I think that's another reason why we can hang together after all this time because we've got the sense of humor to enable us to go forward. 5, 2021 : First-Round Voting TBD Nominations Announcement Dec. 6, 2021Jan. That's the most fun stuff for me. Moniquea released her first boogie funk track at 20 and, in 2011, met local producer, a bonafide purveyor of funk. He composed for Shrek and Chicken Run and The Equalizer and Mulan, and had a bunch of huge, really different films. Music's Biggest Night, which returns to Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2022, will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+ at 8-11:30 p.m. The only reason I'm singing about getting out of the cage is because I kicked out of the cage years ago. He will play a five-show Vegas residency in November, and filmmaker Jonas Akerlund is working on a documentary about Idols life. You can work your dreams into reality in a way and, look, a million years later, still be enjoying it. Evan Bogart, Chair of the Songwriters & Composers Wing, "We're looking for which songwriters have demonstrated, first and foremost, that they're considered a songwriter first by the music community. Which is a shame really because, with Andrew Watt producing, it's a hit song. incorporate metallic riffing and funky R&B grooves. We found a way to be at peace with our demons, in a way. Video games are still a pretty new thing for me. You start writing a song and that's fine too. Pink Floyd is probably my favorite band of all time, and Animals is my favorite album. I grew up gaming and I still do now, and there's something about hearing those scores that I grew up with from these games; it elicits this very visceral memory. All I want to be able to do is have a couple of glasses of wine at a restaurant or something. The finalists, who come from 10 cities across eight states, were selected from more than 1,205 initial nominations, which were submitted from 47 states. When young jazz luminary Samara Joy accepted a golden gramophone for Best New Artist at the 2023 GRAMMYs, the sequence of expressions that flitted across her visage seemed to cover the entire spectrum of feeling. When I got to America I told the group I was putting it together, "No one spits at the audience.". McFerrins reputation as an ingenious and fearless virtuoso grew. Musically, what is the synergy like with you guys during the past 10 years, doing Kings and Queens of the Underground and this new stuff? They wanted to go with Dua Lipa, they wanted to go with the modern, young acts, and I don't think they realized that that song was resonating with her fans. 1 song [in England] with "Satisfaction" in '77. But it's worth considering what this General Field win means not only for Joy, but the jazz community writ large. I do feel like there were some times when it was tipping more into System of a Down, and Ubisoft was like, "I think we're departing a little too far from black metal!". It was about my girlfriend at the time, Perri Lister. 3. In the 1980s, electro-funk was born when artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Man Parrish, and Egyptian Lover began making futuristic beats with the Roland TR-808 drum machine often with robotic vocals distorted through a talk box. It's funny because Adele was the first person I worked with [but] not in a professional way where managers and stuff like that are involved, and it's not just a friend of mine from high school or something. That's not specific, but process-wise, I get excited by projects that can allow me to do something I haven't done before. The Recording Academy and GRAMMY.com do not endorse any particular artist, submission or nominee over another. [. ] "I think cumulatively, it opens doors," he says. Grammy Awards. There's all these different branches of the same tree. Semifinalists were announced in, The annual Music Educator Award recognizes current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the music education field and demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. He is a great guy, but we haven't done that much writing together, but we know each other mostly through Kid Harpoon Tom [Hull], who's the best. All eligible awards entries must be released within this timeframe. | Learn more about "Bruce" Waynne Nugent's work experience, education . G-funk continues to influence Los Angeles hip-hop, with innovative artists like Dam-Funk and Channel Tres bringing the funk and G-funk, into electro territory. Can you talk about the subculture of video game scorers, positive or negative? So, regardless of who won, it was always going to be somebody who I think has earned a level of respect in the industry. I don't know how to put it, but it was the opposite of what I thought I would feel. The Recording Academy has announced that nominations for the 2022 GRAMMY Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021; additional key dates and deadlines included; key GRAMMY Week events forthcoming GRAMMYs / Sep 21, 2021 - 10:00 am "This signifies the beginning of a musical journey that I'm nervous but excited to embark on. Sometimes there's great, catchy stuff. How would you characterize the state of your artistic journey at this point? And I think because of all of the time I've spent writing songs and how many songs come out, which is not a lot compared to how much you spend writing, you kind of learn that the relationships you make in the room are really the things that you really take out of it. It was a cry of love, nothing to do with the Civil War or anything like that. Where, What Channel & How To Watch The Full 2023 Grammys. , the sequence of expressions that flitted across her visage seemed to cover the entire spectrum of feeling. While much of it is upbeat and euphoric, Franc Moody also dips into the more chilled, dreamy realm, such as the vibey, sultry title track from their recently released Into the Ether. While theyve been active in the New York scene for a few years, theyve gained wider acclaim for the irresistible music they began releasing this year, including their debut album, . So I probably didn't want to sing them because they were inappropriate or something. The jazz-vocal phenom won big at the 2023 GRAMMYs, including a golden gramophone for Best New Artist. From there, I've been doing lots of different work documentary work, feature films, animations, a lot of different stuff. "It gives the general public, I almost want to say, Air Date For 2023 GRAMMYs Announced: Taking Place On Feb. 5 In Los Angeles; GRAMMY Nominations To Be Announced Nov. 15, 2022, Meet Tobias Jesso Jr., The First-Ever GRAMMY Winner For Songwriter Of The Year, Bobby McFerrin Honored With Recording Academy Special Merit Award. I'd say it's just more intentional, and I'm being more honest. L'Impratrice (the empress in French) are a six-piece Parisian group serving an infectiously joyful blend of French pop, nu-disco, funk and psychedelia. That was one of the reasons to work with someone like Sam Hollander [for the song "Rita Hayworth"] on The Roadside. He contorted his four-octave voice in an array of colors, textures and improvisational shapes, liberating the role of a jazz singer. Be the first to find out about GRAMMY nominees, winners, important news, and events. Mayor Bass will join leaders in the legal and creative communities at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Fri, Feb. 3, as they celebrate the work of their peers and the year-round efforts of the Entertainment Law Initiative, which aims to encourage discussion and debate around the impact of legal affairs on the music industry. I really don't like the idea of writing the same cue more than once, even though sometimes that's what we have to do for the job. And they were saying, we knew punk rock happened but just didn't know any of the details. The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax owed is Monday, April 18, 2022, for most taxpayers. CREATE A NEW POLL. WE CAN HELP. It's like, what? listen to this music. Was there any one moment in your life that made you really thought, I have to not let this weigh me down anymore. He said in September 2022 that he wanted to make his "health a priority". And she just goes, "Great, let's write a song. Here's What Happened At The Recording Academy's 2023 Special Merit Awards Ceremony Honoring Heart, Nirvana, Nile Rodgers, The Supremes & More, In a victory for the video game music community, Stephanie Economou took home the first-ever GRAMMY in that brand-new category for her soundtrack to 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnark.'. I'll always sort of naturally progress there. While theyve been active in the New York scene for a few years, theyve gained wider acclaim for the irresistible music they began releasing this year, including their debut album, Prism. During that time, I unfortunately had to sing to get my album out, which was sort of a means to an end. and Harry, another just amazing person. I feel like the space of video games is especially encouraging for taking those kinds of risks, and working with Ubisoft, that's definitely what they were doing. Hes fantastic, actually. Learn more about the Music Educator Award. In addition to showcasing marvelous interpretations of songs by James Brown and Billy Strayhorn, it also revealed McFerrin to be an engaging composer through such infectious songs as The Jump, and Im My Own Walkman.. Yeah, definitely. [When writing] "Running From The Ghost" it was easy to go. That never got affected. For the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, recordings must be released between Sept. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021. The finalists, who come from 10 cities across eight states, were selected from more than 1,205 initial nominations, which were submitted from 47 states. Devo had a No. Deadline for reporting errors and omissions: Tuesday, Nov. 29. Despite operating under the "jazz" umbrella, all these artists are wildly divergent in almost every possible way. mentality, which generally doesn't work out well on the business side of things for you. Even recently, Billie Joe [Armstrong] did his own version of "Gimme Some Truth," the Lennon song we covered way back in 1977. have developed a good working relationship in the last several years. Other tracks on. But weirdly, when I did win, I was very not nervous. Flore Benguigui's vocals are light and dreamy, yet commanding of your attention, while lyrics have a feminist touch. And they were saying, we knew punk rock happened but just didn't know any of the details. Shutterstock (2) Bieber's decision to seemingly hit pause on touring comes after he previously postponed his Justice World Tour. It's like, we've been here for decades. And when you're having a good time, good ideas do come. But there were things like that, years ago, that gradually made me think about what I was doing with my life. It's just a really special experience. There are a lot of people who are typically geared towards one style of writing. Even recently, Billie Joe [Armstrong] did his own version of "Gimme Some Truth," the Lennon song we covered way back in 1977. I could see whatever we needed to do, we could nail it. What would you tell a young songwriter who wants to roll up their sleeves and do this? He is a great guy, but we haven't done that much writing together, but we know each other mostly through Kid Harpoon Tom [Hull], who's the best. I think there's a lot of good people, and there's a lot of bad people too. Things that just didn't exactly go the way [I planned them]; my gut was eventually telling me it just wasn't right. He studied music at California State University at Sacramento and Cerritos College in Norwalk, California. Final-round voting: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. "The whole umbrella genre is Black American Music, and jazz is the branch of it that has a swing beat," he explains. James Brown changed the sound of popular music when he found the power of the one and unleashed the funk with "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag." I would just love to keep working with these amazing creators in the video game space and keep doing more film and TV projects. He loved it. Today, funk lives on in many forms, including these exciting bands from across the world. It twists and shouts; caresses and soothes; howls and coruscates. Their 2022 debut single "Forget Me Not" is an ode to ground-breaking New York art collective Guerilla Girls, and ", " is their protest anthem in response to the news that Roe vs. Wade could be (and was) overturned. , and I don't think they understood that. (As per the latter, he co-wrote "Boyfriends" on, And at said ceremony, he received a historic honor the first-ever golden gramophone for Songwriter Of The Year. You didn't want to throw your life away casually, and I was close to doing that.