I think it has more to do with music industry being somewhat global business, and there is no clear issue for musicians to write about, i mean, not to the whole world. People have grown sedated with comfort and TV. Regional music stations, eg. in a specific small country with uncommon language still do carry messages for that specific country. There just isn't a pressing issue which would apply to majority of the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4gHnudJ2IM Something like that? Or are you looking for something more direct? How about this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nW-IPrzM1g

There are plenty of musicians and bands that exist today who are spreading an excellent message, you just need to look. These bands/musicians certainly aren't showcased on mainstream radio, and if they are, they're slotted into a very late night timeslot. Like a heavy metal dedicated night (Triple J in Australia for example will play more controversial songs).

I also find that most music with a message attached to it comes through in alternative music such as metal/hardcore/post hardcore/underground hip hop etc.

Off the top of my head I can think of

• Rise Against
• Alexisonfire
• Run The Jewels
• Brother Ali
• Mathas
• Enter Shikari

These Artists and bands may not be on the same scale as 'The Who', 'The Beatles' and the like, but they are at least raising similar issues. Mathas (an Australian hip hop artist) in particular has an album which was released late 2015 where every track is essentially calling out the bullshit that society has turned into recently and other noteworthy issues. So there is a voice out there somewhere which is influencing young minds to some degree.

Anyway, that's just my two cents.

only one. pussy riot. and there music sucks. but still

I got some bad news for you, man. I listen to college radio a lot and there are some political messages out there. Unfortunately, it is mostly third wave feminism shit. That is what the kids are into these days, so those are the political messages they look for in their music. Girl punk is a big political genre right now. I've heard songs (by Childbirth I think?) where the lyrics are literally just screaming "equal rights, equal rights, equal rights". Like, lol, which rights do women lack in the USA? These kids these days...

Listen to Xavier Rudd for some peacefully music with a message. You won't find him on the radio.

So lets post some good music now...

Thats not true, the sugababes sang about this very thing

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Some small independent radio plays these things. Local clubs sometimes have them perform, try kpig online, they play some fun random things you might like here and there.

You're not gonna hear that on the mainstream anymore, but there are some punk and rock bands making music with messages about the current state of affairs. It's pretty sad that all the mainstream stuff has become homogeneous and void of any substance.

The only messages I've heard over the radio through music is

Supporting our troops

Rednecks rule

Walmart is awesome

Mmmmmm fried chicken

I'm sure we could name a few more but it's mostly messages in support of keeping people in a low class.

Support community radio. Promote and support local and awake artists. Become a musician yourself. Become the change you wish to hear on the radio.

Top 40 is an abomination, but I can list a few bands that have a message that I've heard (on the radio) in the last couple months. Muse, rage against the machine and system of a down, are all strongly anti-establishment. 21 pilots, eminem, and macklamore all critique the priorities of modern society.

I cant think of a single true "pop" artist that fits though. I guess people who are bitter about society tend to stick with writing heavier music like rock and hiphop.

Know any artists or bands like that? Only ones I know are B.o.B and immortal technique

The drive is to move everyone away from what have long been considered moral human values.

It's all about losing self control.

It's simple, and doesn't need to come from a political conspiracy. Here we go:

• Pretend you're a music producer or record label.
• You have enough money to put out one record, and you want it to sell as well as possible.
• Political Singer/Songwriter Guy (aka PSSG) approaches you.
• He has good music, but it's got a political bent and you want to sell music to everyone, not just people who agree with him politically.
• Braindead Singer Barbie Girl (aka BSBG) approaches you.
• She has no music, she can't write or even think for herself - she's perfect!
• You've already got pre-written songs for them to sing. They sound just as good, but instead of being about war and politics they're about breakups and boys.
• If we assume PSSG and BSBG both sounded equally good, then BSBG will outsell the other because she appeals to 100% of the market instead of just one political ideology.

It's the same reason why there aren't any more ambitious movies. Trying hard and doing something risky has the potential to fail, and when you let corporate interests drive the industry they'll do the safest possible method that gets them money.

paul joseph watson made a video about this. he said all the popular artists now are produced by 1 of like 4 people or some shit

Musicians tend to be pinkos, so that's probably a good thing.

You have a handful of corporations that own all the radio stations.. and TV and newspapers. The only message they want you to hear is Consume, Obey, Comply, Don't Think. Any meaningful, thoughtful, provocative music will never be heard on corporate media. There are still some singer/songwriters that are more than mindless monotonous mercenary drones, but you will have to seek them out, the corporations won't be bringing them to you.

I felt like 90s had a lot of anger/unrest music then it's just gotten more and more happy go lucky until it's just songs about how fun their weekend was.

But is the music effecting the public or does the public effect the music?

It's cause they are pussies, scared to lose their career if they upset the apple cart

Theres always a message. Maybe you just can't hear it anymore.