Introduction

On music, pop culture, and the politics of the spectacle.   Musician, host of This is Revolution and Sublation columnist, Jason Myles joins us to talk about how every podcast is a failed band, if pop music is dead, and whether the contemporary left is a lifestyle brand feeding into the all-encompassing politics of the spectacle. We also discuss the music of De La Soul and the role of what Jason calls “underclass ideology” in contemporary America. Finally, we reflect on selling out: it used to be a cardinal sin as recently as 25 years ago, but now, if you don't sell out, you're failing. Why?   Links:

• Stakes is High: Addicted to the Spectacle, Jason Myles, Sublation
• Is The Contemporary Left A Lifestyle Brand?, Jason Myles, Sublation
• Virtual Insanity: A Freak Show for Left Media, Jason Myles, Sublation