This “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” controversy is just plain silly
The latest political correctness battle erupted earlier this month when a Cleveland radio station announced it would no longer play
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Banned
When it was illegal to buy American guitars in Britain
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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China has banned hip-hop from TV and streaming sites–with one exception
The people who run the Communist Party of China are a prickly bunch when it comes to any kind of
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Another Good Bar Bet Question: Name the Only Instrumental Ever Banned from the Radio
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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The Chinese Government Sets Down More Censorship Rules for Music
Believing that the only way to govern China is with authoritarian rule, the Communist Party leadership is always on the
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Classic Rock Songs No One Ever Need Hear Again
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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The London Tube Hates the Rolling Stones
Or so it would seem. This advert for a Rolling Stones exhibit at the Saatchi Gallery next year was deemed
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Report from Iran: Banned Music Finds a Voice
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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