A decision every aspiring musician faces as they build their career and brand is whether to publicly express or promote their personal political views. Commercially, it makes financial sense to refrain from doing so, as endorsing one political party or candidate may alienate fans who support another. A few recent and historic examples of politically active celebrity musicians … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: Political Expression in Music
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The Good News about Injustice
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The Music Industrialist: Gender Representation in the Music Industry
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