Kirin J Callinan and the Price of Provocation

in #music7 years ago

Australian songwriter and total eccentric Kirin J Callinan recently lost a high-profile festival slot over a few controversial stunts he engaged in after the release of his latest album last year. These are my thoughts on the stunts he pulled and the backlash he's facing as a result.

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nice post

thanks!!!!

I've never heard of this guy but I'm all for "total weirdos". I'll have to check him out.

Your points on provocation were interesting. I see it a lot in music where artist begin to push the envelope and then something seems to kick them back into a more mainstream spin. I acknowledge that this is part of a learning process for a lot of artists about exactly what direction they want to go in and that money matters, but I find it sad to see so many artists lose part of their individuality and vision in the process.

This is your first vlog I've watched and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Crass mention was a funny coincidence. I'm definitely glad I stumbled across your blog.

Looking forward to more! Cheers

thanks a lot, man! hope to catch you on another vlog in the future. we should do a punk mix or something some time to collab.

Hey man, that would be awesome!!

good blog