SMCD 01.09.11: Razing the Digital Wasteland - Page 4

Part of: Sunday Morning Coming Down: The Post-Hangover Music News Report

The trend of denigrating one of the best sources of information and connection feels like sour grapes. Or the complete lack of anything really notable in 2010 to write about. Or the need to feel “controversial” to gain attention. Or a combination of any of the above. Their opinions are theirs and they’re more than welcome to have them. That’s what freedom is about. It just doesn’t make sense that several writers making a stink about the internet don’t realize that the internet is what gives them that freedom to be heard.

It doesn't have to be like this. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking
- Stephen Hawking, from Pink Floyd’s “Keep Talking”

And that, kids, will do it for me this week. Thanks for checking it out (again, if the case may be) and feel free to come back in seven days for more music and fun. And if you’re not careful, you may learn something before it’s done.

 

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Michael Melchor is a seasoned music writer, having covered the music he loves in all its forms for several publications and websites, including BackStage Pass magazine, 411Music and Examiner. He currently runs Count3rCu1ture.com and has worked as …

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