Common Sense for the Biochemist

As if it was a big suprise, Sony/BMG agreed to $10 million for bribing radio stations to play the latest "hit single" from their stable of artists. My recommendation, turn off the radio, this isn't going to be the end to the bribery, and go enjoy a live band at your local bar, theater, city sponsored festival, or where ever there may be a few starving musicians trying to make a dime. By a CD from them, there are some pretty good independently produced albums out there and the band will get a bigger cut if you buy directly from them. Enjoy music because you enjoy it, not because some corporate label tells you to. And while you are on your quest for some good live music - go see a Shannon Lawson concert.