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The Nightwatchman Gives Tom Morello an Activist Outletnew
As much as Tom Morello enjoyed his stint with Audioslave, the post-Rage Against the Machine band he founded with Chris Cornell, Cornell's scorching, introspective arena-rock left Morello hungry for the activism of his previous band.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
11-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tom Morello Explores Activism and Despair as the Nightwatchmannew
What's interesting about the Nightwatchman's new album, The Fabled City, is its development away from the stark polemics and rudimentary arrangements of the 2007 debut One Man Revolution.
The Georgia Straight |
Adrian Mack |
11-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Green Party VP Candidate Rosa Clemente on Musical Activismnew
Despite the inroads made by the hip-hop generation toward political mobilization, Clemente says, many of these organizations focus solely on getting out the vote and fall short of providing the information necessary to empower the community.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
10-30-2008 |
Music
The Duhks Create Own Brand of Ecological World-View Musicnew
Activism has been a part of the band's agenda since its inception five years ago, says Duhks fiddler Tania Elizabeth.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Grant Britt |
10-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla Talks Politics and Musical Activismnew
In recent months, the band's name has been closely linked with politics: Walla and vocalist Ben Gibbard appeared at the DNC in Denver, and the band is participating in the Ultimate College Bowl, a contest where the school that registers the most voters will get a free Death Cab show.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
10-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Voice For the Undergroundnew
Jello Biafra, the tongue-lashing vocalist behind California punk legends the Dead Kennedys, speaks out about the current state of underground music, artists' political involvement, and the November presidential election
Columbus Alive |
Stephen Slaybaugh |
07-01-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
