Are subcultures a sign of revolt or an expression of style?

Subcultures are when groups within society are formed based on an idea or beliefs, these groups tended to use style as a way of expressing their thoughts and opinions on the way that society was run or the way they they felt it should be run. I think that subcultures can be seen as both a form of revolt and style. For example the punk movement created style that had a radical imapct on society.

Can popular music be a genuine force for political change?

Popular music has an influence on society today, when it comes to political issues music has been used on various occasions to promote a political or protest on certain issues. Band Aid in the 80s created an awareness of the African poverty, the media coverage of the song was huge so it created an awareness of this issue. A political song like band aid can only be influential, depending on the listener and how they are effect by the issues that are being sung about. One song can have an effect on one person, but may not on another and from this their political viewers and opinions can change. I believe that political music and protest can have a genuine change on a person’s opinion, however the music does not have a force upon this person unless they are willing to embrace the lyrics and mean of the song and do something about the issue.

IS DRM the best way to save the music industry?

DRM stands for: Digital rights management. DRM limits what you can do with a digital file, it won’t let you copy files, and it also won’t let you play files on different formats. DRM can be seen in use by apple, who only allows you to play their songs that you purchase from their store on either I-tunes player or on an Apple I-pod. In a way this helps them safe guide their products as the songs can not be copied. DRM in many respects does protect the music industry; however there are many other ways for people to gain music, for instance illegal download sites where people file share. These sites can be viewed in two ways, the first is that the programs are stopping the industry from making money, secondly is that the programs also create promotions from the artists which may influence people to go out and buy the artists album. I believe that people use these sites as CD are too expensive and they see that most of their money goes to the music company and not the artist.