Enemy Quote by Mark Fisher
“What Public Enemy and Underground Resistance had in common was a rejection of the idea of music as entertainment.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Capitalist Realism, 2009
Music can be a tool for political resistance, not just entertainment.
In simple terms: Music can resist entertainment norms.
Use art to challenge dominant narratives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protest concerts
- underground scenes
- media analysis
- activist art
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make art politically engaged?
- What barriers exist for activist music?
Entertainment value often dominates mainstream.