This episode of Educate Your Earbuds breaks down what changed at the BRITs, why the updates matter, and how the night briefly stacked up against the Grammy Awards (because yes, the transatlantic award show rivalry is very real).

On the performance side, the conversation dives deep into the artists who owned — or almost owned — the stage: Harry Styles sparked major anticipation but ultimately delivered a set that felt more muted than moment-defining, raising questions about the rollout for his upcoming album. Meanwhile, Olivia Dean delivered one of the most vocally locked-in performances of the night, and the star-studded tribute honoring Mark Ronson had the arena (and the internet) spiraling. All 10 performances get ranked, then compared to Billboard’s list to see whether the critics were aligned with the culture — or completely off.

The episode closes with the biggest award wins, surprise upsets, and what the results say about where pop, R&B, and UK music are heading next.

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Links:

• https://www.brits.co.uk/news/2026/first-details-announced-for-brits-2026/#:~:text=The%20BRITs%20in%202026%20will,singles%20in%20the%20eligibility%20period.

• https://brits.co.uk/news/2026/all-the-brits-2026-performers

• https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-harry-styles-rosalia-bjork-and-more-perform-at-2026-brit-awards/

• https://www.billboard.com/lists/brit-awards-2026-performances-ranked/

• https://pitchfork.com/news/brit-awards-2026-winners-geese-rosalia-olivia-dean-and-more/