Obviously, all the artists that won did so deservedly apart from One Direction, sorry. However, I can’t help but feel as if some musicians that weren’t nominated should have won, or those that were nominated but lost should have won. If I haven’t mentioned a category it’s because I agree with the outcome. Here’s my verdict:
1. International Group
Winner: Foo Fighters
Should have won: First Aid Kit
Should have been nominated: Galantis, Imagine Dragons
I love First Aid Kit, I love Foo Fighters, but it would have been great if First Aid Kit won. They’re so talented and atmospheric. Galantis are a little less well-known, but their song Runaway is one that I always play at a party, or even when I’m out and about because it just makes me feel upbeat. Imagine Dragons? I mean, do I really need to explain?
2. British Video
This category seemed to be more about getting publicity for the Brits through social media than anything else, with the general public being made to vote through Twitter with a good old hashtag. The videos nominated were simple and uncreative. I’m sure they were chosen on the basis of popularity and the size of their fanbase, which thus leads to awareness of The Brits. 😦
Winner: One Direction – You And I
Should have won: Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Should have been nominated: Foxes – Holding Onto Heaven, Ella Eyre – Comeback, Years & Years – Take Shelter
3. British Single
Winner: Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Should have won: George Ezra – Budapest
Should have been nominated: Ella Eyre – Comeback, Twin Atlantic – Heart and Soul
4. British Breakthrough Act
Winner: Sam Smith
Should have won: CHVRCHES/George Ezra
Should have been nominated: Foxes
Yes, technically Foxes would have been nominated for the 2014 awards, but she did so well in 2014 and really became a chart topping artist so suddenly. She was even in Doctor Who. I mean come on. DOCTOR WHO. CHVRCHES were also nominated and they’ve been around for ages, but they really achieved success in 2014.
5. International Male Solo Artist
Winner: Pharrell Williams 😦 😦
Should have won: Hozier
Should have been nominated: Tiësto, David Guetta, Phillip Phillips
Predictions for next years nominees and winners:
Marina and the Diamonds
Florence and the Machine
Kodaline
Blur
Palma Violets
CHVRCHES
HAIM
Adele
Ellie Goulding
Kanye West
That’s all.
Bye for now.
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