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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 18 MIN

What is Meaningful Music Today? Facing the Good, the Bad, and the Bomalacks in OPM

from Usapang Musiko with Ervin Besana · host Ervin Besana

What is 'meaningful music' in today's OPM scene, and are we getting too much "bomalacks" (nonsense)? In this candid episode of Usapang Musiko with Ervin Besana, Ervin doesn't hold back, tackling frustrating trends. He discusses artists like Elias J TV, questioning the ethics of earning millions from uncredited covers, and the controversy surrounding Dom Guyot's provocative lyrics. Ervin pushes for a return to authenticity and substance, urging artists to share their true "colors" and listeners to support music with genuine depth, even if it doesn't go viral. Join this crucial conversation on the direction of our music industry and what we truly value in art.What does "meaningful music" mean to you? Hit play now and join the debate!Episode Timestamps:(00:00) - The State of Modern Music(09:23) - Creating Meaningful Music(12:17) - Engagement and Industry Ethics

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