The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.

Thurston Moore
as Self - Narrator (voice)

Chuck D
as Self

Ani DiFranco
as Self

Michael Franti
as Self

Kathleen Hanna
as Self

Reebee Garafolo
as Self

Dave Marsh
as Self

Robert McChesney
as Self

Shirley Halperin
as Self