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History was made when Antony Hegarty, aka Antony of Antony and the Johnsons as well as Anohni, received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for her collaboration with composer J. Ralph, "Manta Ray," becoming the first transgender performer to be named an Oscar nominee. Unfortunately, due to a situation that Hegarty has deemed "degrading," we won't be seeing her at the ceremony. In a new essay published on Pitchfork, the songwriter explained why she won't attend the Oscars and why she's appalled at the Academy. -
Who Should, Will Win Best Original Song at 2016 Oscars: Lady Gaga, Sam Smith Lead Nominees
Now that the flurry of the Golden Globes is behind us, it's time to make room for the Oscars. On Thursday (Jan. 14), the Academy announced the full nominees for the 88th annual Academy Awards, including those for Best Original Song. -
5 Incredible Transgender Musicians: Wendy Carlos, Antony, Laura Jane Grace and More
The world has been fixed on Caitlyn Jenner this week, after the former Olympic champion and current Keeping Up With The Kardashians star revealed her new feminine identity on the cover of Vanity Fair this week. News that might have provoked shock in recent years, and even months, was greeted largely with acceptance and praise. Hopefully this will help usher in a new era where transgender individuals will be acknowledged simply as human beings. Music Times hopes to help by saluting musicians such as these, who are far more notable for the music they produce than the gender they represent. -
Antony Hegarty of Antony and The Johnsons Producing New Electronic ANOHNI Project with Hudson Mohawke, Oneohtrix
Antony Hegarty of Antony and The Johnsons fame announced a new album for 2015 although it won't be under the name of her established act. The album, Hopelessness, will be released by Hegarty under the alias ANOHNI, according to a Facebook post from the performer. Hudson Mohawke and Oneohtrix Point Never will join the vocalist in producing the album. -
5 Times Square Music Events from 2014 That Weren't 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'; Featuring U2, Kanye West, Michael Jackson and More
Happy New Year to those who read this article seven hours late, and happy preparation for the new year to those of you reading it today. Right now most of the music world's attention is on Times Square for another night of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, featuring performances from Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line and Idina Menzel. Midtown's main tourist attraction has long been the headquarters for the American celebration of another year coming to close but this isn't the only time big name musical acts have stopped by. Here are five other musical events you may have missed in the last year as you were clawing your way toward the Bubba Gump's location for lunch. -
5 Album Covers That Use Famous Photos: The Roots, Led Zeppelin, And More
A strong, eye-catching album cover is pretty difficult to come up, but these five artists got around this problem by using well-known photographs on their album sleeves. Here are five album covers that use famous photographs. -
8 Pop Stars Who Collaborated With Alternative Artists: Kesha, Kanye, And More
The Flaming Lips' recent collaboration with Miley Cyrus might seem like a bizarre and unprecedented mash-up, but this is far from the first time that a pop star has worked with an alternative musician. Here are eight pop stars that have collaborated with alternative artists.
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