Comment on The lack of "real world complaints" and "anger" in popular music genres helps keep the masses docile
Companion1666@lemmy.world 7 months ago
i don’t treat music, or any entertainment medium, associated with reality. whenever i watch or listen to something, i want to be transported to the world the artists created.
like listeners who listens to whatever top charts now, they want escapism and we should not give a damn about it.
eupraxia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 months ago
Escapism is a valid reason to enjoy music, but catharsis is a thing for some too. Sometimes it’s helpful to hear someone artfully articulate something I feel but haven’t put words to. When I’m frustrated with the world I put on some Against Me, rage about things for a bit, and then feel better.