Former Mumford & Sons musician Winston Marshall has expressed frustration over the consequences faced by artists who challenge progressive ideology. Marshall, who left the band in 2021 after facing backlash for supporting a book that explored the radicalism of Antifa, spoke out in an interview about the "professional punishment" faced by artists who dare to express their views. He empathized with singers like Oliver Anthony, a country artist from Virginia who faced criticism from liberal media for releasing a single called "Rich Men North of Richmond," which was labeled as a right-wing anthem by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Marshall criticized Rolling Stone's write-up of Anthony, noting a growing gap between the media and the people. He highlighted the magazine's failed attempt to criticize Anthony, stating that they no longer understand counterculture. Marshall also referenced other artists who faced backlash for their views, including Irish singer R??is?­n Murphy and rocker Alice Cooper. Murphy caused uproar after expressing concerns about the harm of puberty blockers for children, while Cooper lost a cosmetics deal for referring to transgenderism as a "fad."

Marshall now hosts a podcast called “Marshall Matters” on The Spectator, where he explores taboo topics. He expressed his excitement about artists and comedians who are not held back by the gatekeepers of legacy media and openly express their views. While cancel culture remains a threat, Marshall is hopeful to see more artists like Oliver Anthony who boldly write and sing about their faith. Anthony recently appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast, discussing how his walk with God changed his life.

Marshall sees a positive shift in the creative industries, where it is now cool to be Christian. He believes that Christianity is becoming the counterculture and has noticed a lot of Christian influence in the movie "Sound of Freedom." Marshall concluded by wishing his former bandmates and friends in Mumford & Sons the best in their endeavors.

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