http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/08/brands-bands-pop-music-product-placement

Is this a cynical pomplemoose sign o' the times, art condensed into product, or is it fine - even keeping music more contemporary?
I feel like this is more of an issue in hip hop and pop than it is in rock music but I do remember Nickleback mentioning Coca-Cola in their last stadium barnstormer.
I want to see you opine.