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Music News 

This “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” controversy is just plain silly

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Alan Cross 28 Comments Baby It's Cold Outside, Banned, Censorship, Christmas songs

The latest political correctness battle erupted earlier this month when a Cleveland radio station announced it would no longer play

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Music History 

When it was illegal to buy American guitars in Britain

April 9, 2018April 8, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Guitars, Banned

In an era of globalization when it’s possible to buy just about any item from any country, it’s fascinating to

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Music News 

China has banned hip-hop from TV and streaming sites–with one exception

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Banned, Censorship, China, Hip-hop

The people who run the Communist Party of China are a prickly bunch when it comes to any kind of

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Music History 

Another Good Bar Bet Question: Name the Only Instrumental Ever Banned from the Radio

April 19, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Banned, Censorship, Link Wray, Radio, Rumble

Censorship in music is hardly a new thing, but it’s always lyrics that get the powers-that-be all twisted. But there

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Music News 

The Chinese Government Sets Down More Censorship Rules for Music

November 10, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alibaba, Baidu, Banned, Censorship, China, Tencent

Believing that the only way to govern China is with authoritarian rule, the Communist Party leadership is always on the

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Lists 

Classic Rock Songs No One Ever Need Hear Again

July 26, 2015July 26, 2015 Alan Cross 9 Comments Banished, Banned, Burned Out, Classic Rock

Sorry for the click-bait-y, headline, but I want to direct your attention to this article on the topic of classic

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Controversy 

The London Tube Hates the Rolling Stones

July 8, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Advertisement, Banned, Rolling Stones, Saatchi Gallery

Or so it would seem. This advert for a Rolling Stones exhibit at the Saatchi Gallery next year was deemed

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Music News 

Report from Iran: Banned Music Finds a Voice

February 24, 2014February 24, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Banned, Censorship, Exile, Iran, Pop, Rap, Rock, Tehran

Most popular music is verboten in Iran.  No rock, no rap and any Western-style pop.  Women are forbidden from singing

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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