The Comment Factory » music http://www.thecommentfactory.com Join And Start Writing Today! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:52:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Massive Attack on influences, war and the cult of fame http://www.thecommentfactory.com/massive-attack-on-influences-war-and-the-cult-of-fame-3196/ http://www.thecommentfactory.com/massive-attack-on-influences-war-and-the-cult-of-fame-3196/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:25:58 +0000 Matt Kennard http://www.thecommentfactory.com/?p=3196
  • Music can change the mood, not the mindset Musicians can make a big difference, but can’t expect to inspire political movement, at least not in this country. I hope that more politically motivated bands join the fray, as...
  • It’s time for music to get politicized and accurately reflect our generation It is rare for musicians to successfully straddle the line between mainstream appeal and forthright political activism, but it has happened in the past, and rising artists must begin engaging...
  • Israeli propaganda has succeeded in presenting this war as an attack on Hamas. It is actually an attack on civilians. The Israeli propaganda machine is a well-oiled machine and it has succeeded in presenting this war as solely on Hamas. This is a lie. It is an attack on all...
    • ]]>     http://www.thecommentfactory.com/massive-attack-on-influences-war-and-the-cult-of-fame-3196/feed/ 0     Axing BBC 6 Music will scupper chances of budding musicians http://www.thecommentfactory.com/axing-bbc-6-music-will-scupper-chances-of-budding-musicians-2751/ http://www.thecommentfactory.com/axing-bbc-6-music-will-scupper-chances-of-budding-musicians-2751/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:57:18 +0000 Ralph Allen http://www.thecommentfactory.com/?p=2751
  • BBC holds the line over 6 Music The BBC are showing no signs of overturning the controversial decision outlined in the strategy review to close 6 Music...
  • Music can change the mood, not the mindset Musicians can make a big difference, but can’t expect to inspire political movement, at least not in this country. I hope that more politically motivated bands join the fray, as...
  • It’s time for music to get politicized and accurately reflect our generation It is rare for musicians to successfully straddle the line between mainstream appeal and forthright political activism, but it has happened in the past, and rising artists must begin engaging...
    • ]]>     http://www.thecommentfactory.com/axing-bbc-6-music-will-scupper-chances-of-budding-musicians-2751/feed/ 4     Music can change the mood, not the mindset http://www.thecommentfactory.com/music-can-change-the-mood-not-the-mindset-2583/ http://www.thecommentfactory.com/music-can-change-the-mood-not-the-mindset-2583/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:48 +0000 Ralph Allen http://www.thecommentfactory.com/?p=2583
  • It’s time for music to get politicized and accurately reflect our generation It is rare for musicians to successfully straddle the line between mainstream appeal and forthright political activism, but it has happened in the past, and rising artists must begin engaging...
  • An interview: Thom Yorke on politics, being a dad, and music In an exclusive interview, Matt Kennard talks to Radiohead singer Thom Yorke about fatherhood, politics, music and the future of our planet....
  • Axing BBC 6 Music will scupper chances of budding musicians Persistence is an integral aspect of success and the frustration of a seemingly impenetrable industry leads too many potentially brilliant musicians to abandon their course. Without radio stations and showcases...
    • ]]>     http://www.thecommentfactory.com/music-can-change-the-mood-not-the-mindset-2583/feed/ 7     Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja is a genius; how long can the West ignore him? http://www.thecommentfactory.com/indian-composer-ilaiyaraaja-is-a-genius-how-long-can-the-west-ignore-him-1878/ http://www.thecommentfactory.com/indian-composer-ilaiyaraaja-is-a-genius-how-long-can-the-west-ignore-him-1878/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:21:46 +0000 Vignesh Subramanian http://www.thecommentfactory.com/?p=1878
  • Indian filmstar Shahrukh Khan’s detention at a US Airport – what we should be asking Indian film star Shahrukh Khan's detention at New Jersey asks an important question. ...
  • Indian attitudes to homosexuality softening, but politicians take no notice In India homosexuality is illegal but attitudes towards the estimated 70-100 million gay people are slowly softening. But with an upcoming general election, none of the main parties are mentioning...
  • It’s time for music to get politicized and accurately reflect our generation It is rare for musicians to successfully straddle the line between mainstream appeal and forthright political activism, but it has happened in the past, and rising artists must begin engaging...
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