In this episode of 51/49, James discusses how the unprecedented mutiny by Ed Sheeran's openers and backing band exposed the hypocrisy behind his "neutral PR stance" following the decision to fire Macklemore, and how artists standing on principle are dismantling corporate political gatekeeping in the music industry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcAYR2UoQoE
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