At the BRIT Awards immediately, the 1975 received the award for Best British Group. During his acceptance speech, frontman Matty Healy learn a quote from The Guardian’s deputy editor (and Pitchfork contributor) Laura Snapes’ 2015 essay regarding Mark Kozelek’s misogynist remarks throughout a live performance. “I just want you to listen to me for one sec,” Healy stated, “Just a couple of sentences that a friend of ours, Laura Snapes, said this, and I thought we should all really think about it.” He then learn the under quote:
Male misogynist acts are examined for nuance and defended as traits of ‘difficult’ artists, [while] ladies and people who name them out are handled as hysterics who don’t perceive artwork.
Laura Snapes just lately referenced her quote in a brand new article concerning the allegations of abuse in opposition to Ryan Adams. Read Snapes’ new essay at The Guardian, and watch Healy’s speech under.
Read“Why Are Women Underrepresented in Music? Look to the Ryan Adams Story” on the Pitch.
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