Weekly Recap – 2/18

1. Adele and Chance the Rapper Win Big at the Grammys

The 59th Grammy Awards happened Sunday, with major wins from Adele, the late David Bowie and Chance the Rapper. Adele won five awards–for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album. David Bowie posthumously won four awards for his album “Blackstar,” including Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance. Chance the Rapper won three awards and his album “Coloring Book” became the first streaming-only album to get nominated (and win) a Grammy. One of our highlights from the show was Ed Sheeran’s performance, check it out below! For a full list of winner, click here.

2. Andy Biersack Announced to Host the 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards

Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides will host the 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards on July 17 in Clevland, Ohio. More information about the award show, tickets and more will be announced soon. For more information, check out the website here.

3. Flint Eastwood Announces Spring Tour Openers and SXSW Show

Michigan native Flint Eastwood announced tour support for her Spring tour, including Tunde Olaniran, SYBLYNG and past BTS Artist of the Week, Michigander. She also announced she’s heading to South By South West for the Michigan House Showcase on March 14. She’ll be accompanied by The Go Rounds, ONEFREQ, Stef Chura and Michigander. Check out her Spring tour dates below:

4. LANY Announce Tour Dates Supporting John Mayer

Indie-pop band LANY announced they will be supporting seven John Mayer tour dates this Spring! LANY, one of our past features, tweeted “7 DATES WITH OUR HERO” with a picture containing the seven dates. Check out the seven lucky tour stops below:

5. Chance the Rapper Announced Huge Spring Tour

After winning three awards at the Grammys, Chance the Rapper announced a huge Spring tour! The tour begins in San Diego, California on April 24 and ends in Dover, Delaware June 17. Check out the tour dates below and find tickets on his website!

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Delaney DeAngelis

Former Deputy Editor at Beyond The Stage Magazine

Delaney DeAngelis was Beyond the Stage’s Deputy Editor and was with the publication beginning 2014. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in public relations and now works as a marketing coordinator for a financial media company. When she’s not working or writing for Beyond the Stage, you can find her exploring Detroit, cooking, and rewatching New Girl. Her favorite bands include The Maine, Panic! at the Disco and LANY.

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