Tom Dunne: Be in no doubt, Grammy World is a very odd place

It’s in the weirdness of the categories that the Grammys truly shine
Tom Dunne: Be in no doubt, Grammy World is a very odd place

Fontaines DC are nominated for two awards at this year's Grammys. Picture: David Parry/PA

The rise of Fontaines DC appears unstoppable. Their two Grammy nominations but the latest icing on an already heavily iced cake. But even if they win I would advise against lingering backstage. The Grammys are weird. Don’t dally there, lads, it’s dangerous.

But what of the Fontaines themselves? Between now and Christmas they have 35 shows. In 2025 they are booked until August. The Grammy award ceremony at the Cryto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, will come during a rare break. Three weeks later in Osaka, Japan, it all begins again.

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