Who the fuck is Arcade Fire?

"Were going to set this Arcade on fire bro!"

So lately the big question around the media is Who the fuck is Arcade Fire? How about this, let me ask you a better question. Who the fuck are you? If you are one of the millions of ignorant people who whined and moped about their album of the year victory on the Grammys, you as an individual shouldn't have had the right to watch the program in the first place.

If you aren't a real fan of music then you have every right to complain because honestly, you don't know shit. I was aware that Arcade Fire would be running for Album of the Year behind pop juggernauts such as Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Eminem and if either one of them won, well good for them they deserve it. They rake millions and millions of dollars and fans per year. But with Arcade Fire's victory this was something so much more. For the first time for any indie rock listener/fan, we have a band that has true credibility.

"Ready To Start" listening to good music?

Arcade Fire have been a band for nearly ten years.  Ever since their debut album "Funeral" in 2004 they have been considered Indie Rock gods within the rankings of other bands like Radiohead, White Stripes and Beck. Winning the album of the year gives indie rock much more recognition that it deserves. Every year Indie Rock gets bigger and more popular. Arcade Fire wasn't the only band that had a nom. Vampire Weekend and The Black Keys were other Indie bands that were nominated and rightfully so.

So to all the Gaga, Bieber, Eminem fans, or to any fans of pop music. We've listened to your music, its fucking unavoidable. If its not on the radio its in the grocery store. If its not in the grocery store its in your girlfriends car. And if it isn't in your girlfriends car its probably in your best friends ipod who claims   it was an accident. Bullshit, you can catch me listening to Gaga anytime, anywhere. I HAVE NO SHAME. 

Bottom line is, we Indie Rock fans have tried to listen to pop music and for the most part we don't like it (minus Gaga). Thats why we are indie fans. Musicians that get nominated for Grammys get those nominations because they are talented. Bieber has a phenomenal voice for a 16 year old and possesses many raw talents. Lady Gaga someday will surpass Madonna as pop queen and who doesn't like if not respect Eminem's comeback from drug addiction through rhymes? As for Arcade Fire they are a band that tells stories with such emotion, and power. Every single word from Win Butler's mouth comes out with meaning and sincerity as if he were singing in front of your face. This win was so worthy and was long overdue to the Indie world. Pop music will most likely win next year, so don't spoil our parade.  

Here's a personal favorite of mine. Enjoy.