Melissa Kacar

When looking back at Billie Eilish 's career thus far, her sophomore release Happier Than Ever  served as a pivotal stepping stone in her evolution. It is almost an impossible feat for any artist to be able to follow up a massive debut like Billie had with WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO? , Happier Than Ever stands out as a moment of artistic progression and experimentation in numerous ways.  The historic Grammys sweep that came for her debut album intensified the pressures and attention placed on her, often in ways that obviously would overwhelm anyone, nonetheless a teenage girl who just a couple of years prior just started making music with her brother, Finneas , in their childhood home. The level of scrutiny and high expectations that were placed upon her, for better or worse, greatly shaped the experience of creating this second album. "There are things we are super proud of on Happier Than Ever , but I know from thinking back and thinking about the year we made th...

A great range of artists were celebrated at this year's Grammy ceremony, making it one of the most stacked and memorable shows in recent years. The night was filled not only with incredible performances, but also with meaningful artistic statements that felt especially apt to be making for this moment in history we are living through. Music remains one of the most unifying forces we have, and the statements so many artists chose to make on this stage felt especially important. In a time marked by division, unrest, and the constant heartache of witnessing horrors around the world, moments like this remind us why we need music more than ever to bring us together. Kendrick Lamar was the most nominated artist of the year, earning nine nominations. His album  GNX  was absolutely incredible and truly deserving of all the hype and then some. At the main ceremony, he won for Best Rap Album and for Record of the Year for "luther" featuring SZA . When accepting his award for Best ...