Rolling Stone Italy asks for a return to guitars, bass and drums, disses electronic music [WATCH]

The past few years has seen an explosion of electronic music into mainstream culture. DJs have become just as famous as the artists they sample — sometimes even more famous. Many argue that DJs have supported those they sample by giving life to songs that may not otherwise be heard. Others simply believe it's a rip off.

Is one type of music better than another? Can synthesizers compete with good old guitar and drums? The Italian branch of Rolling Stone argues that electronic music is a bastardization of real music in a video that takes a jab at DJs everywhere.

Is this "viral" film, directed by Federico Brugia with FIlmmaster Productions, just a gimmick for hits, or does the magazine truly have it in for electronic music? The article accompanying the video "Rocker vs. DJ" calls out the rise of the DJ, calling them "synthetic." Through our rudimentary translation of the text, the article explains the video: "There are deliberately provocative images against all those who think they can make music and involve the masses without any musical research but a mere use of other's files. The images of the film are the irritating iconography of the perverse, desperate and illusory existence of characters in the "synthetic" world." They say the video ultimately is in defense of the "well-deserved reputation of those who actually play and make music."

The footage shows drugs, women, dildos, computer screens, and partying to depict the overall "rock star" lifestyle that these DJs live. The voice over mocks all of this saying, "DJs: criminals with a license to shoot sh*t into our eardrums; low-quality MP3 pushes; third-class whores that give it away to the first bidder."

It's a rough accusation. One that is either meant to get people talking or is truly the magazine's stance. Watch the video below and let us know what you think in the comments section!