Songland (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Songland is refreshingly non-woke. The focus remains on actual songwriting talent, not ticking identity checkboxes or shoehorning lectures. Even in modern TV, Songland keeps its eye on the music, not the politics.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Songland focuses squarely on songwriting talent and creative process. Casting appears based on ability and musical merit, with participants from various backgrounds, but the show rarely foregrounds identity politics or ideological messaging over narrative flow.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show’s content revolves around music and career growth. It doesn’t take aim at family, faith, masculinity, or tradition. If anything, Songland celebrates merit and collaboration rather than rewriting or undermining cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Songland generally avoids ideology altogether, it’s about crafting hits, not social commentary. There is no heavy-handed narrative promoting or mocking worldviews, and only the most observant will notice any hint of a ‘message.’

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