Comments on: 2015 Billboard Awards Exegesis

By: Suspended

Suspended — Thu, 28 May 2015 08:33:44 +0000

There has always been shit music, Emily, and there has been manufactured crap since pop music’s inception. The difference between that and real music has always been clear. I see it as something for the kids. They jump about, it makes them happy, they get a little older and are embarrassed by their previous choices. I can’t see the harm.

I’d rather cut off my balls than listen to Taylor Swift, Lana Del Ray, Kanye, Minaj, Cyrus, et al, but their presence is unavoidable, and embarrassing. Do I feel they have cultural impact, well, no, but I’m not in the demographic. They permeate youth culture the same way Madonna did in the 80’s…my parents hated Madonna and her manufactured music…did she not become a relevant part of popular culture?

By: emily

emily — Thu, 28 May 2015 02:46:41 +0000

I don’t know about all that, suspended. I appreciate raw and true talent, not corporate manufactured talent. I see a distinct difference. I’m loving the Alabama shakes whose influences include musicians from the 60s and 70s. That is just one example of many. I don’t think you can argue that the musical acts highlighted in this blog piece permeate through popular culture whereas the acts worthy of listening to do not – such as many opening acts and fillers at all of these music fests throughout the country . That’s why you have to hunt for them. That’s why the level of Fandom and adoration of the twerkers and auto tuners annoys me. The heart and soul is missing, the art is gone.

By: Suspended

Suspended — Wed, 27 May 2015 19:51:30 +0000

I’m with Madam Restora, there is GREAT music out there, just look. I find myself with an endless amount of great stuff to listen to and not just because I have a really wide range of styles I like.

Gone are the days of relying on radio and charts to introduce you to good music…that has always been for the kids anyway.

Saying “music isn’t as good today” just means you didn’t evolve or even stay interested.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 27 May 2015 18:16:20 +0000

I’m with Emily. You CANNOT COMPARE music from the 1970’s to the shit today.

By: Madam restora

Madam restora — Mon, 25 May 2015 21:09:35 +0000

There are still great, talented musicians around, they just aren’t on commercial radio anymore. It takes a little effort to find them, but they are there and worth searching for.

By: emily

emily — Thu, 21 May 2015 02:52:46 +0000

You are the funniest person to me. Thank you for your humor and talent. I was just having a conversation about the state of music today after learning of BB King’s death. Such a talent and huge influence. So humble. Who if anyone besides the auto tuners and twerkers are around today to influence future musicians? Just so sad. These idiots. Makes me want to smash things.

By: Andra

Andra — Wed, 20 May 2015 19:05:34 +0000

Every time I read one of your pieces I think how lucky I am that I don’t actually know who any of these people are.
I aim to keep it that way.

By: Marky

Marky — Wed, 20 May 2015 07:16:26 +0000

You do the work so I don’t have to! Thank you.

By: deb

deb — Tue, 19 May 2015 20:55:21 +0000

I am hoping Taylor has now peaked and we will get a break. Having said that, quite liked the outfit.

By: Dj

Dj — Tue, 19 May 2015 19:49:26 +0000

What is she wearing, or should I say, what is wearing her? She’s made all her money off 11 and 12 year old girls, shame….