
The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.

Thurston Moore
Self - Narrator (voice)

Chuck D
Self

Ani DiFranco
Self

Michael Franti
Self

Kathleen Hanna
Self
Reebee Garafolo
Self
Dave Marsh
Self
Robert McChesney
Self

Shirley Halperin
Self

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