The banning of Michael Jackson picks up speed
March 7th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Now that the world has had a look at the Leaving Neverland documentary, Michael Jackson and his music are under
Browsing the "Censorship" Tag
The Chinese government’s war on hip-hop just got even more weird by targeting earlobes.
January 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Authoritarian governments hate hip-hop. Not only do they not consider it music, but they fear its subversive, disruptive and, well,
This “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” controversy is just plain silly
December 5th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The latest political correctness battle erupted earlier this month when a Cleveland radio station announced it would no longer play
Random music news for Thursday, October 4, 2018
October 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Wikileaks was born on this day in 2006. Good thing? Bad thing? I guess it all depends. And now, music
This was inevitable: Discussions of Spotify’s “hateful conduct policy” turns to race
May 21st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It doesn’t take long for any contentious issue to be viewed through the lens of race, especially in the United
Today’s most important read: Spotify says “Make love, not hateful content.” Good in theory, but…
May 13th, 2018 | by Thomas Dennett
Art is based in personal expression. As artists or content creators, our works are always infused with a little bit
China has banned hip-hop from TV and streaming sites–with one exception
January 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The people who run the Communist Party of China are a prickly bunch when it comes to any kind of
Random Music News for Wednesday, October 18, 2017
October 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
This was a momentous day for music in 1954. Texas Instruments introduced the first-ever transistor radio: the Regency TR-1. And
How East Germany Tried to Fight Back Against Decadent Rock’n’Roll
July 4th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The Commies who ran Eastern Europe were terrified of rock’n’roll. Rebellion of any kind was not only to be discouraged
How Album Covers are Adjusted for the Middle East
June 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The Middle East can be a pretty conservative place, especially when it comes to the baring of female flesh. Petapixel
Random Music New for Friday, June 16, 2017
June 16th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Do you get the feeling that parts of the US are slipping into a weird sort of civil war? And
Another Good Bar Bet Question: Name the Only Instrumental Ever Banned from the Radio
April 19th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Censorship in music is hardly a new thing, but it’s always lyrics that get the powers-that-be all twisted. But there
Random Music News for Saturday, December 17, 2016
December 17th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Flying back from the NE Caribbean Command Post today. Just in time for another snowstorm, too. And now, the music
Live from New York but Censored in Carolina
November 14th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
The most recent episode of Saturday Night Live drew the highest ratings of the season. It’s easy to understand why:
Do You Want Swearing in Your Music or Not? Now You Have a Choice
October 3rd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
In my business, there is something called the “radio edit.” This is a version of a song (usually supplied by
Random Music News for Saturday, August 27, 2016
August 27th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
With all the talk of a potentially habitable planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, I urge you to read The Three Body
Axl Rose is Attempting to Scrub the Internet of the “Fat Axl” Picture Taken by a Winnipeg Photographer
June 6th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I got a weird email the other day from Web Sheriff, demanding that I remove a copyrighted image of Axl
Flashback: The Soviets Really Hated Rock Music
May 22nd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Back in the USSR, it was tough to be a rock fan. Regarded with suspicion and fear, the authorities did
The Chinese Government Sets Down More Censorship Rules for Music
November 10th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Believing that the only way to govern China is with authoritarian rule, the Communist Party leadership is always on the
1988: The Summer of Censorship
August 29th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
The summer of ’88 was a weird time for free speech and artistic expression, especially for musicians and music fans.
This Is Fun: Artists Banned from Soviet Radio
June 3rd, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Everyone knows that music carries all sorts of power to influence the masses, so it should comes as no surprise
New Russian Law: Swearing in Music Will Cost You Up to $3,000
April 28th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
First, Crimea. Second, the sabre-rattling on the eastern borders of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin’s next move is to ban swearing in
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