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ASTRO Announces Dates + Locations For 2nd World Tour

ASTRO has announced that they will soon be embarking on their second world tour!

On January 21, Fantagio Music officially revealed the concert dates and locations for their upcoming tour “The 2nd ASTROAD Tour — Star Light.”

After kicking off their new tour in Seoul last November , ASTRO will be taking their concert on the road this spring. The group will first head to Taipei to perform on March 16, before traveling to the United States to hold concerts in New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. They will then return to Asia at the end of March to perform in Hong Kong and Bangkok.

Check out the newly announced dates and locations for ASTRO’s second tour below!

ASTRO recently made a comeback with their first studio album “All Light,” featuring the title track “All Night.” Check out their new music video here !

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K-Pop's Astro Announce Four U.S. Tour Dates In March

First formed on reality TV in 2015, the Korean sextet is ready to meet new fans in the U.S.

Fantagio Music artists Astro have been winning over fans since forming on Korean reality TV in 2015. Their first full-length album All Light was released last week, and its lead track "All Night" is already well past its first million views. On Jan. 20, Astro's management announced the band's first solo tour dates in America as a U.S. leg of its second world tour across Asia.

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Venues are yet to be announced, but Astro's U.S. schedule in March includes the19th in New York, 21st in Dallas, 24th in Los Angeles, and 26th in San Francisco. It's not their first trip to the U.S.; Astro traveled to KCON in 2016.

Earlier this month K-pop girl group BLACKPINK announced they would make U.S. stops as well in what is shaping up to be a record-making busy period for K-pop concerts in the U.S. While each group strives to bring its unique personality to a new audience in America, Astro has succeeded at building a fan base while in the spotlight for years in Korea, which bodes well for their upcoming U.S. tour.

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GRAMMY Rewind: Kendrick Lamar Honors Hip-Hop's Greats While Accepting Best Rap Album GRAMMY For 'To Pimp a Butterfly' In 2016

Upon winning the GRAMMY for Best Rap Album for 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' Kendrick Lamar thanked those that helped him get to the stage, and the artists that blazed the trail for him.

Updated Friday Oct. 13, 2023 to include info about Kendrick Lamar's most recent GRAMMY wins, as of the 2023 GRAMMYs.

A GRAMMY veteran these days, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 GRAMMYs and has received 47 GRAMMY nominations overall. A sizable chunk of his trophies came from the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016, when he walked away with five — including his first-ever win in the Best Rap Album category.

This installment of GRAMMY Rewind turns back the clock to 2016, revisiting Lamar's acceptance speech upon winning Best Rap Album for To Pimp A Butterfly . Though Lamar was alone on stage, he made it clear that he wouldn't be at the top of his game without the help of a broad support system. 

"First off, all glory to God, that's for sure," he said, kicking off a speech that went on to thank his parents, who he described as his "those who gave me the responsibility of knowing, of accepting the good with the bad."

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He also extended his love and gratitude to his fiancée, Whitney Alford, and shouted out his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates. Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams.

"We'd never forget that: Taking these kids out of the projects, out of Compton, and putting them right here on this stage, to be the best that they can be," Lamar — a Compton native himself — continued, leading into an impassioned conclusion spotlighting some of the cornerstone rap albums that came before To Pimp a Butterfly .

"Hip-hop. Ice Cube . This is for hip-hop," he said. "This is for Snoop Dogg , Doggystyle . This is for Illmatic , this is for Nas . We will live forever. Believe that."

To Pimp a Butterfly singles "Alright" and "These Walls" earned Lamar three more GRAMMYs that night, the former winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and the latter taking Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (the song features Bilal , Anna Wise and Thundercat ). He also won Best Music Video for the remix of Taylor Swift 's "Bad Blood." 

Lamar has since won Best Rap Album two more times, taking home the golden gramophone in 2018 for his blockbuster LP DAMN ., and in 2023 for his bold fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers .

Watch Lamar's full acceptance speech above, and check back at GRAMMY.com every Friday for more GRAMMY Rewind episodes. 

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A Guide To Modern Funk For The Dance Floor: L'Imperatrice, Shiro Schwarz, Franc Moody, Say She She & Moniquea

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." Today, funk lives on in many forms, including these exciting bands from across the world.

It's rare that a genre can be traced back to a single artist or group, but for funk, that was James Brown . The Godfather of Soul coined the phrase and style of playing known as "on the one," where the first downbeat is emphasized, instead of the typical second and fourth beats in pop, soul and other styles. 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." You know a funky bassline when you hear it; its fat chords beg your body to get up and groove.

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. 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.

Legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins learned the power of the one from playing in Brown's band, and brought it to George Clinton , who created P-funk, an expansive, Afrofuturistic , psychedelic exploration of funk with his various bands and projects, including Parliament-Funkadelic . 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.

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. A key distinguishing factor of electro-funk is a de-emphasis on vocals, with more phrases than choruses and verses. The sound influenced contemporaneous hip-hop, funk and electronica, along with acts around the globe, while current acts like Chromeo, DJ Stingray, and even Egyptian Lover himself keep electro-funk alive and well.

Today, funk lives in many places, with its heavy bass and syncopated grooves finding way into many nooks and crannies of music. There's nu-disco and boogie funk, nodding back to disco bands with soaring vocals and dance floor-designed instrumentation. 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. Funk and disco-centered '70s revival is definitely having a moment, with acts like Ghost Funk Orchestra and Parcels , while its sparkly sprinklings can be heard in pop from Dua Lipa , Doja Cat , and, in full "Soul Train" character, Silk Sonic . There are also acts making dreamy, atmospheric music with a solid dose of funk, such as Khruangbin ’s global sonic collage.

There are many bands that play heavily with funk, creating lush grooves designed to get you moving. Read on for a taste of five current modern funk and nu-disco artists making band-led uptempo funk built for the dance floor. Be sure to press play on the Spotify playlist above, and check out GRAMMY.com's playlist on Apple Music , Amazon Music and Pandora .

Say She She

Aptly self-described as "discodelic soul," Brooklyn-based seven-piece Say She She make dreamy, operatic funk, led by singer-songwriters Nya Gazelle Brown, Piya Malik and Sabrina Mileo Cunningham. Their '70s girl group-inspired vocal harmonies echo, sooth and enchant as they cover poignant topics with feminist flair.

While they’ve been active in the New York scene for a few years, they’ve gained wider acclaim for the irresistible music they began releasing this year, including their debut album, Prism . 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. The band name is a nod to funk legend Nile Rodgers , from the "Le freak, c'est chi" exclamation in Chic's legendary tune "Le Freak."

Moniquea 's unique voice oozes confidence, yet invites you in to dance with her to the super funky boogie rhythms. The Pasadena, California artist was raised on funk music; her mom was in a cover band that would play classics like Aretha Franklin’ s "Get It Right" and Gladys Knight ’s "Love Overboard." Moniquea released her first boogie funk track at 20 and, in 2011, met local producer XL Middelton — a bonafide purveyor of funk. She's been a star artist on his MoFunk Records ever since, and they've collabed on countless tracks, channeling West Coast energy with a heavy dose of G-funk, sunny lyrics and upbeat, roller disco-ready rhythms.

Her latest release is an upbeat nod to classic West Coast funk, produced by Middleton, and follows her February 2022 groovy, collab-filled album, On Repeat .

Shiro Schwarz

Shiro Schwarz is a Mexico City-based duo, consisting of Pammela Rojas and Rafael Marfil, who helped establish a modern funk scene in the richly creative Mexican metropolis. 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.

Their music manages to be both nostalgic and futuristic — and impossible to sit still to. 2021 single "Be Kind" is sweet, mellow and groovy, perfect chic lounge funk. Shiro Schwarz’s latest track, the joyfully nostalgic "Hey DJ," is a collab with funkstress Saucy Lady and U-Key.

L'Impératrice

L'Impératrice (the empress in French) are a six-piece Parisian group serving an infectiously joyful blend of French pop, nu-disco, funk and psychedelia. Flore Benguigui's vocals are light and dreamy, yet commanding of your attention, while lyrics have a feminist touch.

During their energetic live sets, L'Impératrice members Charles de Boisseguin and Hagni Gwon (keys), David Gaugué (bass), Achille Trocellier (guitar), and Tom Daveau (drums) deliver extended instrumental jam sessions to expand and connect their music. Gaugué emphasizes the thick funky bass, and Benguigui jumps around the stage while sounding like an angel. L’Impératrice’s latest album, 2021’s Tako Tsubo , is a sunny, playful French disco journey.

Franc Moody

Franc Moody 's bio fittingly describes their music as "a soul funk and cosmic disco sound." The London outfit was birthed by friends Ned Franc and Jon Moody in the early 2010s, when they were living together and throwing parties in North London's warehouse scene. In 2017, the group grew to six members, including singer and multi-instrumentalist Amber-Simone.

Their music feels at home with other electro-pop bands like fellow Londoners Jungle and Aussie act Parcels. 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 .

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Living Legends: Billy Idol On Survival, Revival & Breaking Out Of The Cage

"One foot in the past and one foot into the future," Billy Idol says, describing his decade-spanning career in rock. "We’ve got the best of all possible worlds because that has been the modus operandi of Billy Idol."

Living Legends is a series that spotlights icons in music still going strong today. This week, GRAMMY.com spoke with Billy Idol about his latest EP,   Cage , and continuing to rock through decades of changing tastes.

Billy Idol is a true rock 'n' roll survivor who has persevered through cultural shifts and personal struggles. 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.  

Idol first made a splash in the latter half of the '70s with the British punk band Generation X. In the '80s, he went on to a solo career combining rock, pop, and punk into a distinct sound that transformed him and his musical partner, guitarist Steve Stevens, into icons. They have racked up multiple GRAMMY nominations, in addition to one gold, one double platinum, and four platinum albums thanks to hits like "Cradle Of Love," "Flesh For Fantasy," and "Eyes Without A Face." 

But, unlike many legacy artists, Idol is anything but a relic. Billy continues to produce vital Idol music by collaborating with producers and songwriters — including Miley Cyrus — who share his forward-thinking vision. He will play a five-show Vegas residency in November, and filmmaker Jonas Akerlund is working on a documentary about Idol’s life. 

His latest release is Cage , the second in a trilogy of annual four-song EPs. The title track is a classic Billy Idol banger expressing the desire to free himself from personal constraints and live a better life. Other tracks on Cage incorporate metallic riffing and funky R&B grooves. 

Idol continues to reckon with his demons — they both grappled with addiction during the '80s — and the singer is open about those struggles on the record and the page. (Idol's 2014 memoir Dancing With Myself , details a 1990 motorcycle accident that nearly claimed a leg, and how becoming a father steered him to reject hard drugs. "Bitter Taste," from his last EP, The Roadside , reflects on surviving the accident.)

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. The duo reunited in 2001 for an episode of " VH1 Storytellers " and have been back in the saddle for two decades. Their union remains one of the strongest collaborations in rock 'n roll history.

While there is recognizable personnel and a distinguishable sound throughout a lot of his work, Billy Idol has always pushed himself to try different things. Idol discusses his musical journey, his desire to constantly move forward, and the strong connection that he shares with Stevens. 

Steve has said that you like to mix up a variety of styles, yet everyone assumes you're the "Rebel Yell"/"White Wedding" guy. But if they really listen to your catalog, it's vastly different.

Yeah, that's right. With someone like Steve Stevens, and then back in the day Keith Forsey producing... [Before that] Generation X actually did move around inside punk rock. We didn't stay doing just the Ramones two-minute music. We actually did a seven-minute song. [ Laughs ]. We did always mix things up. 

Then when I got into my solo career, that was the fun of it. With someone like Steve, I knew what he could do. I could see whatever we needed to do, we could nail it. The world was my oyster musically. 

"Cage" is a classic-sounding Billy Idol rocker, then "Running From The Ghost" is almost metal, like what the Devil's Playground album was like back in the mid-2000s. "Miss Nobody" comes out of nowhere with this pop/R&B flavor. What inspired that?

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. Back in the early days of Billy Idol, "Hot In The City" and "Mony Mony" had girls [singing] on the backgrounds. 

We always had a bit of R&B really, so it was actually fun to revisit that. We just hadn't done anything really quite like that for a long time. That was one of the reasons to work with someone like Sam Hollander [for the song "Rita Hayworth"] on The Roadside . We knew we could go [with him] into an R&B world, and he's a great songwriter and producer. That's the fun of music really, trying out these things and seeing if you can make them stick. 

I listen to new music by veteran artists and debate that with some people. I'm sure you have those fans that want their nostalgia, and then there are some people who will embrace the newer stuff. Do you find it’s a challenge to reach people with new songs?

Obviously, what we're looking for is, how do we somehow have one foot in the past and one foot into the future? We’ve got the best of all possible worlds because that has been the modus operandi of Billy Idol. 

You want to do things that are true to you, and you don't just want to try and do things that you're seeing there in the charts today. I think that we're achieving it with things like "Running From The Ghost" and "Cage" on this new EP. I think we’re managing to do both in a way. 

** Obviously, "Running From The Ghost" is about addiction, all the stuff that you went through, and in "Cage" you’re talking about  freeing yourself from a lot of personal shackles. Was there any one moment in your life that made you really thought I have to not let this weigh me down anymore ? **

I mean, things like the motorcycle accident I had, that was a bit of a wake up call way back. It was 32 years ago. But there were things like that, years ago, that gradually made me think about what I was doing with my life. I didn't want to ruin it, really. I didn't want to throw it away, and it made [me] be less cavalier. 

I had to say to myself, about the drugs and stuff, that I've been there and I've done it. There’s no point in carrying on doing it. You couldn't get any higher. You didn't want to throw your life away casually, and I was close to doing that. It took me a bit of time, but then gradually I was able to get control of myself to a certain extent [with] drugs and everything. And I think Steve's done the same thing. We're on a similar path really, which has been great because we're in the same boat in terms of lyrics and stuff. 

So a lot of things like that were wake up calls. Even having grandchildren and just watching my daughter enlarging her family and everything; it just makes you really positive about things and want to show a positive side to how you're feeling, about where you're going. We've lived with the demons so long, we've found a way to live with them. We found a way to be at peace with our demons, in a way. Maybe not completely, but certainly to where we’re enjoying what we do and excited about it.

[When writing] "Running From The Ghost" it was easy to go, what was the ghost for us? At one point, we were very drug addicted in the '80s. And Steve in particular is super sober [now]. I mean, I still vape pot and stuff. I don’t know how he’s doing it, but it’s incredible. All I want to be able to do is have a couple of glasses of wine at a restaurant or something. I can do that now.

I think working with people that are super talented, you just feel confident. That is a big reason why you open up and express yourself more because you feel comfortable with what's around you.

Did you watch Danny Boyle's recent Sex Pistols mini-series?

I did, yes.

You had a couple of cameos; well, an actor who portrayed you did. How did you react to it? How accurate do you think it was in portraying that particular time period?

I love Jonesy’s book, I thought his book was incredible. It's probably one of the best bio books really. It was incredible and so open. I was looking forward to that a lot.

It was as if [the show] kind of stayed with Steve [Jones’ memoir] about halfway through, and then departed from it. [John] Lydon, for instance, was never someone I ever saw acting out; he's more like that today. I never saw him do something like jump up in the room and run around going crazy. The only time I saw him ever do that was when they signed the recording deal with Virgin in front of Buckingham Palace. Whereas Sid Vicious was always acting out; he was always doing something in a horrible way or shouting at someone. I don't remember John being like that. I remember him being much more introverted.

But then I watched interviews with some of the actors about coming to grips with the parts they were playing. And they were saying, we knew punk rock happened but just didn't know any of the details. So I thought well, there you go . If ["Pistol" is]  informing a lot of people who wouldn't know anything about punk rock, maybe that's what's good about it.

Maybe down the road John Lydon will get the chance to do John's version of the Pistols story. Maybe someone will go a lot deeper into it and it won't be so surface. But maybe you needed this just to get people back in the flow.

We had punk and metal over here in the States, but it feels like England it was legitimately more dangerous. British society was much more rigid.

It never went [as] mega in America. It went big in England. 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].

We went from being unknown to being known overnight. We waited a year, Generation X. We even told them [record labels] no for nine months to a year. Every record company wanted their own punk rock group. So it went really mega in England, and it affected the whole country – the style, the fashions, everything. I mean, the Ramones were massive in England. Devo had a No. 1 song [in England] with "Satisfaction" in '77. Actually, Devo was as big as or bigger than the Pistols.

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. It didn't have the same sense of rebelliousness as the original movement. It was more pop.

It had become a style. There was a famous book in England called Revolt Into Style — and that's what had happened, a revolt that turned into style which then they were able to duplicate in their own way. Even recently, Billie Joe [Armstrong] did his own version of "Gimme Some Truth," the Lennon song we covered way back in 1977.

When we initially were making [punk] music, it hadn't become accepted yet. It was still dangerous and turned into a style that people were used to. We were still breaking barriers.

You have a band called Generation Sex with Steve Jones and Paul Cook. I assume you all have an easier time playing Pistols and Gen X songs together now and not worrying about getting spit on like back in the '70s?

Yeah, definitely. When I got to America I told the group I was putting it together, "No one spits at the audience."

We had five years of being spat on [in the UK], and it was revolting. And they spat at you if they liked you. If they didn't like it they smashed your gear up. One night, I remember I saw blood on my T-shirt, and I think Joe Strummer got meningitis when spit went in his mouth.

You had to go through a lot to become successful, it wasn't like you just kind of got up there and did a couple of gigs. I don't think some young rock bands really get that today.

With punk going so mega in England, we definitely got a leg up. We still had a lot of work to get where we got to, and rightly so because you find out that you need to do that. A lot of groups in the old days would be together three to five years before they ever made a record, and that time is really important. In a way, what was great about punk rock for me was it was very much a learning period. I really learned a lot [about] recording music and being in a group and even writing songs.

Then when I came to America, it was a flow, really. I also really started to know what I wanted Billy Idol to be. It took me a little bit, but I kind of knew what I wanted Billy Idol to be. And even that took a while to let it marinate.

You and Miley Cyrus have developed a good working relationship in the last several years. How do you think her fans have responded to you, and your fans have responded to her?

I think they're into it. 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. 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. Which is a shame really because, with Andrew Watt producing, it's a hit song.

But at the same time, I enjoyed doing it. It came out really good and it's very Billy Idol. In fact, I think it’s more Billy Idol than Miley Cyrus. I think it shows you where Andrew Watt was. He was excited about doing a Billy Idol track. She's fun to work with. She’s a really great person and she works at her singing — I watched her rehearsing for the Super Bowl performance she gave. She rehearsed all Saturday morning, all Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning and it was that afternoon. I have to admire her fortitude. She really cares.

I remember when you went on " Viva La Bam "  back in 2005 and decided to give Bam Margera’s Lamborghini a new sunroof by taking a power saw to it. Did he own that car? Was that a rental?

I think it was his car.

Did he get over it later on?

He loved it. [ Laughs ] He’s got a wacky sense of humor. He’s fantastic, actually. I’m really sorry to see what he's been going through just lately. He's going through a lot, and I wish him the best. He's a fantastic person, and it's a shame that he's struggling so much with his addictions. I know what it's like. It's not easy.

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? What is your working relationship like now in this more sober, older, mature version of you two as opposed to what it was like back in the '80s?

In lots of ways it’s not so different because we always wrote the songs together, we always talked about what we're going to do together. 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.

We're still talking about things, still [planning] things:What are we going to do next? How are we going to find new people to work with? We want to find new producers. Let's be a little bit more timely about putting stuff out.That part of our relationship is the same, you know what I mean? That never got affected. We just happened to be overloading in the '80s.

The relationship’s… matured and it's carrying on being fruitful, and I think that's pretty amazing. Really, most people don't get to this place. Usually, they hate each other by now. [ Laughs ] We also give each other space. We're not stopping each other doing things outside of what we’re working on together. All of that enables us to carry on working together. I love and admire him. I respect him. He's been fantastic. I mean, just standing there on stage with him is always a treat. And he’s got an immensely great sense of humor. 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.

There's a lot of fan reaction videos online, and I noticed a lot of younger women like "Rebel Yell" because, unlike a lot of other '80s alpha male rock tunes, you're talking about satisfying your lover.

It was about my girlfriend at the time, Perri Lister. It was about how great I thought she was, how much I was in love with her, and how great women are, how powerful they are.

It was a bit of a feminist anthem in a weird way. It was all about how relationships can free you and add a lot to your life. It was a cry of love, nothing to do with the Civil War or anything like that. Perri was a big part of my life, a big part of being Billy Idol. I wanted to write about it. I'm glad that's the effect.

Is there something you hope people get out of the songs you've been doing over the last 10 years? Do you find yourself putting out a message that keeps repeating?

Well, I suppose, if anything, is that you can come to terms with your life, you can keep a hold of it. You can work your dreams into reality in a way and, look, a million years later, still be enjoying it.

The only reason I'm singing about getting out of the cage is because I kicked out of the cage years ago. I joined Generation X when I said to my parents, "I'm leaving university, and I'm joining a punk rock group." And they didn't even know what a punk rock group was. Years ago, I’d write things for myself that put me on this path, so that maybe in 2022 I could sing something like "Cage" and be owning this territory and really having a good time. This is the life I wanted.

The original UK punk movement challenged societal norms. 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. Do you think we'll see a shift in that?

Yeah.  Art usually reacts to things, so I would think eventually there will be a massive reaction to the pop music that’s taken over — the middle of the road music, and then this kind of right wing politics. There will be a massive reaction if there's not already one. I don’t know where it will come from exactly. You never know who's gonna do [it].

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Hear All Of The Best Country Solo Performance Nominees For The 2023 GRAMMY Awards

The 2023 GRAMMY Award nominees for Best Country Solo Performance highlight country music's newcomers and veterans, featuring hits from Kelsea Ballerini, Zach Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Willie Nelson.

Country music's evolution is well represented in the 2023 GRAMMY nominees for Best Country Solo Performance. From crossover pop hooks to red-dirt outlaw roots, the genre's most celebrated elements are on full display — thanks to rising stars, leading ladies and country icons.

Longtime hitmaker Miranda Lambert delivered a soulful performance on the rootsy ballad "In His Arms," an arrangement as sparing as the windswept west Texas highlands where she co-wrote the song. Viral newcomer Zach Bryan dug into similar organic territory on the Oklahoma side of the Red River for "Something in the Orange," his voice accompanied with little more than an acoustic guitar.

Two of country's 2010s breakout stars are clearly still shining, too, as Maren Morris and Kelsea Ballerini both received Best Country Solo Performance GRAMMY nods. Morris channeled the determination that drove her leap-of-faith move from Texas to Nashville for the playful clap-along "Circles Around This Town," while Ballerini brought poppy hooks with a country edge on the infectiously upbeat "HEARTFIRST."

Rounding out the category is the one and only Willie Nelson, who paid tribute to his late friend Billy Joe Shaver with a cover of "Live Forever" — a fitting sentiment for the 89-year-old legend, who is approaching his eighth decade in the business. 

As the excitement builds for the 2023 GRAMMYs on Feb. 5, 2023, let's take a closer look at this year's nominees for Best Country Solo Performance.

Kelsea Ballerini — "HEARTFIRST"

In the tradition of Shania Twain , Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood , Kelsea Ballerini represents Nashville's sunnier side — and her single "HEARTFIRST" is a slice of bright, uptempo, confectionary country-pop for the ages.

Ballerini sings about leaning into a carefree crush with her heart on her sleeve, pushing aside her reservations and taking a risk on love at first sight. The scene plays out in a bar room and a back seat, as she sweeps nimbly through the verses and into a shimmering chorus, when the narrator decides she's ready to "wake up in your T-shirt." 

There are enough steel guitar licks to let you know you're listening to a country song, but the story and melody are universal. "HEARTFIRST" is Ballerini's third GRAMMY nod, but first in the Best Country Solo Performance category.

Zach Bryan — "Something In The Orange"

Zach Bryan blew into Music City seemingly from nowhere in 2017, when his original song "Heading South" — recorded on an iPhone — went viral. Then an active officer in the U.S. Navy, the Oklahoma native chased his muse through music during his downtime, striking a chord with country music fans on stark songs led by his acoustic guitar and affecting vocals.

After his honorable discharge in 2021, Bryan began his music career in earnest, and in 2022 released "Something in the Orange," a haunting ballad that stakes a convincing claim to the territory between Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell in both sonics and songwriting. Slashing slide guitar drives home the song's heartbreak, as Bryan pines for a lover whose tail lights have long since vanished over the horizon. 

"Something In The Orange" marks Bryan's first-ever GRAMMY nomination.

Miranda Lambert — "In His Arms"

Miranda Lambert is the rare, chart-topping contemporary country artist who does more than pay lip service to the genre's rural American roots. "In His Arms" originally surfaced on 2021's The Marfa Tapes , a casual recording Lambert made with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in Marfa, Texas — a tiny arts enclave in the middle of the west Texas high desert.

In this proper studio version — recorded for her 2022 album, Palomino — Lambert retains the structure and organic feel of the mostly acoustic song; light percussion and soothing atmospherics keep her emotive vocals front and center. A native Texan herself, Lambert sounds fully at home on "In His Arms."

Lambert is the only Best Country Solo Performance nominee who is nominated in all four Country Field categories in 2023. To date, Miranda Lambert has won 3 GRAMMYs and received 27 nominations overall. 

Maren Morris — "Circles Around This Town"

When Maren Morris found herself uninspired and dealing with writer's block, she went back to what inspired her to move to Nashville nearly a decade ago — and out came "Circles Around This Town," the lead single from her 2022 album Humble Quest .

Written in one of her first in-person songwriting sessions since the pandemic, Morris has called "Circles Around This Town" her "most autobiographical song" to date; she even recreated her own teenage bedroom for the song's video. As she looks back to her Texas beginnings and the life she left for Nashville, Morris' voice soars over anthemic, yet easygoing production. 

Morris last won a GRAMMY for Best Country Solo Performance in 2017, when her song "My Church" earned the singer her first GRAMMY. To date, Maren Morris has won one GRAMMY and received 17 nominations overall.

Willie Nelson — "Live Forever"

Country music icon Willie Nelson is no stranger to the GRAMMYs, and this year he aims to add to his collection of 10 gramophones. He earned another three nominations for 2023 — bringing his career total to 56 — including a Best Country Solo Performance nod for "Live Forever."

Nelson's performance of "Live Forever," the lead track of the 2022 tribute album Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver , is a faithful rendition of Shaver's signature song. Still, Nelson puts his own twist on the tune, recruiting Lucinda Williams for backing vocals and echoing the melody with the inimitable tone of his nylon-string Martin guitar. 

Shaver, an outlaw country pioneer who passed in 2020 at 81 years old, never had any hits of his own during his lifetime. But plenty of his songs were still heard, thanks to stars like Elvis Presley , Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings . Nelson was a longtime friend and frequent collaborator of Shaver's — and now has a GRAMMY nom to show for it.

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Astro, for me, is the best Kpop group ever, the first group I followed. All the members a super talented, they offer something for everyone regardless of age and diversity.

Fandom is beautiful, non-toxic and always supporting each other, regardless of how long in the fandom.

I found out about Astro 5 plus years now and fell in love with these awesome young men and how elegantly they represent themselves and their families.

Astro's comeback is hitting all the right strides, Candy Sugar Pop is the song for summer. One of the best online concerts I have ever been to, Astro is a phenomenal, all-rounder group that I can never have too much of.

I have never used so many emotions in one go, until Astro GATE 6. I have never joined a fandom, of any artist, or group until Astro. Never voted in online events and all of these events are new experiences. Astro has opened my world to Kpop supporting 6 young men who are now viewed as family.

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ASTRO, simplemente 6 muchachos únicos. Únicos en simpatía, química, TALENTO Y ARTE. 6 muchachos que se convirtieron en verdaderos hermanos. Se apoyan en sus actividades individuales y se tiene un amor verdadero. Estos 6 chicos me han traído alegrías. Escuchar sus hermosas voces al cantar o al rapear y sus armonías, me producen felicidad. Sus canciones son hermosas y únicas en su estilo. No puedo evitar tararearlas o bailarlas mientras hago cualquier cosa. Y cuando veos los MV o sus performances, es un deleite a la vista. Coreografías que parecen sencillas a nuestros ojos, son el resultado de horas y horas de ensayo no importando si es de día o de noche. Si están cansados o si vienen de otra actividad. Eso las hacen ver fáciles, pero no.

Solo deseo que más personas reconozcan su verdadero valor y los sigan y los aprecien y admiren. Que sepan que existen. Solo quiero éxitos en su carrera porque se lo merecen.

Ellos solo dan amor a sus fans y a quienes no los conocen. FIGHTING #MJ #JINJIN #CHAEUNWOO #MOONBIN #ROCKY #YOONSANHA #ASTRO @offclASTRO

The Astro concert in Dallas Tx on March 21,2019 @ 7pm was amazing the 2 hours went so fast I wanted more didn't want the show to end. The Hi touch on the other hand well the rush to push the fans thought with just a Hi 5 no saying I hello or I love you or getting to here the idol themselves to say hello. The staff should asked the idols how do they want to do the Hi touch at least give the fans 15 second to inact with each other. The show itself just amazing.

Astro hizo un concierto virtual genial me encanto fue lo mejor de este año, me sentí muy cerca de ellos se que estamos viviendo una situación difícil por la pandemia pero gracias a ellos es que tengo fuerzas, y alegran mi día a día los amo mucho son geniales los amo a cada uno, para mi ellos son los mejores en el mundo artístico ellos se merecen mucho reconocimiento globalmente se que pronto llegara ese día para ellos los amo ASTRO (♡˙︶˙♡)

A multi talented boys that always beyond my expectations....Every member have unique personality in a good way and of course the visuals.The boys that really love their fans locally even global Arohas, that's what I love to them and also there songs that makes you inspired and feel complete. As a fan/Aroha I will always proud, love,cheer and support for them. Fighting our ASTRO!!! Aroha's never leave you.

Astro is awesome!!! After pandemic I want them to have world tour!!! I wish pandemic will be over so that they can have their world tour.Jinjin, moonbin, sanha, rocky, mj and eunwoo are so handsome not just pretty boys but also talented! We arohas are waiting for them!!!

Astro was one of the best K-Pop concerts I attended the time just went so fast. I wish we could have a fan signing with Astro I am willing to pay $250.00 dollars for that kind of meeting. I can not wait until 2020 for them to return back to Texas.

Astro in Dallas Tx March 21 I can't wait to see them again. The 2 hours went so fast that they need to make it 2.5 hours long. Wish we could bring them gifts to the concert for the hi touch meeting with them.

I've met my best boys aside from that i made friends, i usually don't do that!!!! They help me to be more expressive when in comes to my feelings! Yeah, when i say best boys, you say best boy! Okay?!!!!

I LOVED IT! It was awesome, besides the fact that i couldnt get camdy from them *cries*. I hope other kpop band concerts are like this and have high respect. I rate the concert 10 out of 10!!!!

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Caltech considers educational outreach to be a major part of its strategic mission. For this reason, Palomar Observatory offers tours at no charge to educational groups at the college and high school levels. These tours may be scheduled on weekdays or on weekends before the regular public tours. Please be aware, however, for reasons related to the operations of the observatory, there are only a few times during the week when these tours can take place. Tour priority, therefore, is given to educational, youth, non-profit, and traditionally disadvantaged or under represented groups.

For more information, contact Steve Flanders at sbf [at] astro.caltech.edu. These tours are typically an hour in duration. Group tours are for groups up to 30 people and are by reservation only.

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The Visitors Gallery is an enclosed space within the dome with a clear view of the Hale Telescope . Any group can request a presentation by one of the observatory docents. We are able to conduct these presentations whenever the observatory grounds are open. With time for questions and discussion, these presentations describe the history, operations and science of Palomar Observatory. Often we have opportunities to discuss a range of topics in astronomy. These events may last as long as the audience wishes and for this reason we recommend Gallery presentations for children of grade school age. Because there is sitting available, groups of seniors may prefer this option.

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Astrotourism offers an opportunity to experience the cosmos.

Astrotourism, a form of nature-based tourism specifically concerned with the viewing of celestial objects, space and the physical universe, presents a wonderful alternative to traditional vacations. Its popularity among star-seeking travelers has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last decade, and it has become a burgeoning trend among travelers seeking the beauty of the night sky. A stargazing etiquette guide for first timers is available from the Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative .

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Nestled along the mesmerizing Adriatic coast, Hotel Excelsior is a seaside accommodation in Dubrovnik ideally positioned for those seeking to witness the cosmos in all its splendor. Away from the light pollution of major cities, Dubrovnik's clear and dark evenings provide an ideal canvas for stargazing. Travelers can lie under the Adriatic's pristine night sky where planets, twinkling stars, and meteors light up the heavens. At Hotel Excelsior, guests can explore the mysteries of the universe while indulging in world-class resort facilities and services, all set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik.

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Embark on an astrological adventure at Grand Velas Riviera Maya . Guests at this ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort have the unique opportunity to stargaze as the Mayans once did, with an expert astronomer guide from the Astronomical Society of Quintana Roo. Set among the lush 206 acres of jungle and mangroves on the Yucatán Peninsula, this location is not only a celestial haven, but also the perfect gateway to explore Mexico's rich Mayan heritage, with the Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza ruins within easy reach.

In ancient Meso-American culture, astronomy played a vital role, aiding the Mayans in agriculture, timekeeping and the creation of their calendar while enabling communication with their gods. Under the starlit skies, set against the backdrop of the Caribbean Ocean, Grand Velas Riviera Maya's stargazing sessions uncover these profound connections. State-of-the-art telescopes provide clear views of celestial wonders such as Orion, Venus and the moon, while SAQROO's experts unravel Mayan mythology and help you capture these celestial treasures through your lens.

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Up Norway goes beyond traditional astrotourism, offering customizable journeys that encompass crossing the Arctic Circle, dog sledding, snowmobiling, arctic surfing, whale watching and soft adventure experiences, all designed to complement the enchanting Northern Lights.

This celestial display unfolds against the backdrop of Norway's stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, making it a dream destination for those seeking more than just the night sky. The sustainable luxury experience includes boutique hotels, lakeside yurts and even tent igloos, where travelers can savor the beauty of the night sky while embracing local hospitality. With personalized digital chat support and expertly curated pre-planning guides, travel logistics allow visitors to focus on the Northern Lights and cultural immersion.

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Rome, Italy

In the center of the eternal city of Rome, stargazing enthusiasts are treated to a celestial experience that seamlessly weaves astronomical wonders into the iconic destination. With its rich history and architectural marvels, Rome offers a unique backdrop for celestial exploration.

ArcheoRunning , founded by Isabella Calidonna, a certified tour guide and running coach, provides private running and walking tours that reveal the city's celestial secrets as the sun sets over the historic streets. With Rome's ancient architecture and iconic landmarks, participants can not only rediscover the city's rich history but also engage in a journey through the cosmos, making Rome itself a stunning celestial destination.

Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese , located in a former 19th-century Roman palazzo, provides the perfect base for exploring the Eternal City, offering proximity to cultural landmarks and parks, including the Trevi Fountain, Villa Medici and Spanish Steps. The city's cultural heritage, combined with its clear evening skies, creates an ideal environment for stargazing and celestial photography.

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For stargazing enthusiasts, Los Cabos on the Baja Peninsula offers exceptional celestial experiences. This pristine beach location is recognized by NASA as one of the top 20 places for night-sky research, offering unobstructed views of stars planets, and constellations, according to Grand Velas Los Cabos . The resort offers guests "Dinner Under the Stars," a unique dining adventure set against the captivating backdrop of the night sky. During the experience, two Michelin star chef Sidney Schutte transforms traditional dishes into contemporary masterpieces, many cooked over an open flame.

After a scenic three-hour sunset cruise on the Sea of Cortez aboard the resort's Azimut yacht, diners return to Grand Velas Los Cabos for a gourmet journey enhanced by signature cocktails and premium wines. With a rich culinary background in prestigious kitchens worldwide, Chef Schutte adds a touch of sophistication to the celestial setting, combining both stargazing and fine dining.

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As the Princess of Wales, 42, receives cancer treatment , fans may want to send the royal a letter or card filled with well wishes.

On April 6, X user AllexmarieHoll1 shared a short note they said they received after sending a card to Princess Kate following the palace's announcement that she had undergone abdominal surgery in January. The fan's royal reply on Kensington Palace stationary said, "Thank you for your kind well wishes to Her Royal Highness. The Princess of Wales. Your thoughtful gesture is very much appreciated."

Many royal fans have been sending members of the family mail for special occasions such as birthdays , holidays, wedding anniversaries and major events like last year's coronation . (Prince William and Princess Kate's team even reportedly responded to a young girl who invited Prince George to her birthday party!)

AllexmarieHoll1 shared they sent their latest correspondence to Princess Kate at: "HRH The Princess of Wales Clarence House London SW1A 1BA United Kingdom."

Although Princess Kate, Prince William and their three children live primarily in Windsor, their London base is Kensington Palace. According to other royal fan sites, mail can also be sent to them there by using the address: "Kensington Palace London W8 4PU."

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The website says people can write to King Charles via: "His Majesty The King Buckingham Palace London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom."

King Charles, 75, recently appeared in a video reading some of the thousands of cards and letters that he received after announcing in February that he is undergoing cancer treatment . Among them was a humorous oversized card depicting a dog wearing a veterinary cone with the caption: "King Charles, at least you don’t have to wear a cone!" Another struck a more emotional tone with the message, "The main thing is family."

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Etiquette expert Debrett’s gives even more guidance around how to address several members of the royal family in writing. 

"Unless you are personally known to the Sovereign, any letter to The King or Queen should be addressed to ‘The Private Secretary to His Majesty The King.' There is no need to address the private secretary by name, but if there is subsequent correspondence this should be addressed to the actual writer of the reply," according to Debrett's.

The site adds that letters to King Charles and Queen Camilla should begin with "‘Sir,' 'Madam' or ‘May it please Your Majesty’ " opening with the line "With my humble duty" and ending with the language "‘I have the honor to remain, Sir/Madam, Your Majesty’s most humble and obedient servant,’ " with the option to swap "remain" for "be."

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Envelopes should be addressed to "His Majesty The King" or "Her Majesty The Queen," and the styling for cards to Princess Kate and Prince William are similar. According to the peerage authority, envelopes containing mail for Prince William should be addressed as "The Prince of Wales, KG, KT," shorthand for his status as a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle . The honors are the highest orders of chivalry in Britain and Scotland, respectively.

Meanwhile, the envelopes of cards for Princess Kate should be addressed to "The Princess of Wales, GCVO," signifying her position as a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order . The Royal Victorian Order was established by Queen Victoria in 1896 to allow her to recognize people who helped her or represented her. The ruling monarch personally selects recipients of the honor, and Princess Kate received the rank from Queen Elizabeth in 2019.

Fans from the United States should add an international stamp, available to purchase at post offices, for the mail to make its way across the pond. Then, keep an eye on your mailbox for a reply.

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Buckingham Palace opened up about the increase in mail following the death of  Queen Elizabeth in Sept. 2022. Prior to the record-setting monarch's death, the palace received up to 1,000 letters each week from members of the public, but their mailboxes were flooded with 50,000 letters and messages of condolence in the weeks following the Queen's death.

The palace said at the time that all letters are carefully read and responses would be sent as the small correspondence team processes the influx of mail.

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During a solo visit to the Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market on March 27, Queen Camilla was showered with messages for Princess Kate after the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis . The Queen, 76, warmly promised to deliver posters that two young girls made for her that read, "Send our love to Kate"

"Her Majesty said: 'I know that Catherine is thrilled by all the kind wishes and support,' " royal editor Rebecca English of the Daily Mail wrote on X .

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