I’m not sure what to make of this. 80s icon Boy George has recorded a song using a sample of the US […]
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Palin and McCain outrage Nancy Wilson
There must be a job somewhere choosing music for politicians in campaigns and at rallies. I sometimes cannot believe how wrong they […]
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Germany considers blacklisting homophobic reggae lyrics
The issue of homophobic reggae lyrics is back in the news yet again, with an announcement that the German government is considering […]
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Oops, wrong anthem!
There were red faces galore the other night at the Swiss TV channel SRG during the Germany-Austria Euro 2008 match. Someone had […]
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Florida to change its state song?
If you’re a regular reader, you are probably aware that I have come to the conclusion that most anthems are dark, mean-spirited […]
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British town bans anti-gay lyrics
I’ve always been a little uncomfortable with the campaign against dancehall, as it has echoes of the thought police in action. But […]