NSP035 – Stories we’re told about the Music Industry

You hear all sorts of stories regarding the shady dealings of the music industry — not least of all the idea that artist must “sell their soul” for success.

But what does this actually mean? Is it just a metaphor for giving up creative freedom, or are there more nefarious responsibilities associated with a record contract.

Let’s discuss…

Episode Links:

Intro Clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRQkC2FDXuw

Rythm and Flow S01E07:
https://www.netflix.com/watch/80216673?trackId=200257859

Michael Jackson on Tommy Mottola:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt6zVypo72E

How The Music Industry Works:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fa8lJKTy0I

The Music Industry And The Mafia:
https://judiciaryreport.com/music_industry_and_the_mafia.htm

Tommy James: The Mafia Used to Run the Music Industry:
https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/tommy-james-the-mafia-used-to-run-the-music-industry-7809312

Britney Spears’ Conservatorship and Mental Health:
https://natashatracy.com/bipolar-blog/britney-spears-conservatorship-mental-health/

The Truth About Selling Your Soul:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMyhCPfKGVY

Nicki Minaj – Super Bass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JipHEz53sU

Billie Eilish – bury a friend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUHC9tYz8ik

NSP032 – The “New Age” Religion Story

We’ve all heard of the New Age religion. But what does it mean and what, exactly are we signing up for when we throw our hat in that ring?

The answers might surprise you.

Episode Links

What is the New Age movement?
https://www.gotquestions.org/new-age-movement.html

Theosophy:
https://youtu.be/zlqH_VVsWqs

Perennial philosophy: 
https://youtu.be/P_CNg4dpU54

Helena Blavatski’s Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky

New Age Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Age

How Deceived I Was In New Age Beliefs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5oYgok_p7g

Yoga is (probably) not Satanic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDY53a0Hhak

Proof” The New Age Movement Is Satanic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtkGgtExLcY