Can popular music ever really be unplugged?

Within some aspect popular music can be deemed unplugged. Many relate unplugged to being a musical instrument, arrangement or performance that does not feature electronic amplification or modification. As with all types of music there are often acoustic versions of songs that have been sung without the backing of various instruments i.e. the keyboard or electric guitar. However the very fact that when singers perform to an audience, whether it be acapella or pre- recorded they use technical equipment the microphone. This vital piece of equipment ensures that the best vocal sound is being given out and heard by all members of an audience. It is important to highlight that without electronic amplification or modification many of the music that we enjoy and listen to today wouldn’t really create much of an impact. Technology continues to be an evolving factor within society and music heavily depends on it, to get their (artists) songs heard by mass amounts technology comes into play.