At the Celebrating America concert that took place on the night of Joe Biden’s inauguration, Foo Fighters performed a stirring version of “Times Like These,” which was similar to the one they performed on Saturday Night Live in November. That, as you may recall, was the day that Biden became president-elect. Prior to the performance, Dave Grohl gave a […]
System of a Down’s Serj Tankian is not amused with former President Donald Trump’s eleventh-hour signing of “a disastrous bilateral U.S.-Turkey Memorandum of Understanding granting Turkey legal rights over the vast religio-cultural heritage of the region’s indigenous peoples and other minority populations.” The politically active artist took to Facebook to display his rage, stating “Thanks […]
Over the weekend, ’90s alt-pop outfit New Radicals announced that they’d be reforming for the first time in 22 years to perform “You Only Get What You Give” for the Biden inauguration event. The song became somewhat of a rallying cry for the campaign, with Biden pointing to the song in his memoir as being important […]
Violent J, one half of Insane Clown Posse, is hitting back at The Atlantic, where an opinion piece about President Trump’s departure said the former leader was “the political equivalent of the Insane Clown Posse.” The article, written by Graeme Wood, went on to say “It is ending in Juggalo style (some have called it “Trumpalo”), […]
Last week, Lady Gaga was tapped to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Biden inauguration. And to the surprise of few, the Chromatica singer didn’t disappoint. On a bright, sunny, albeit cold day in Washington, D.C., Gaga belted out a stirring rendition of the national anthem that in front of politicians (but no crowd because, you know, COVID). Ahead of […]
Politically-leaning punk icons Bad Religion released “Emancipation Of The Mind,” an outtake from the 2019 album Age Of Unreason in conjunction with the inauguration today of President Joe Biden. The lyrics call for reason and open-mindedness as a new administration is welcomed into the White House. “I think the song really is a celebration of enlightenment values that can […]
“America is in love with guns so this seems like a loaded question. Pun intended,” says Pharoahe Monch in response to: Why aren’t there more love songs in rap? “Subsequently, rappers love guns,” he adds. “If you’re talking romantically, that’s not what’s marketed. The album A Magnificent Day For An Exorcism (out on Jan. 22) […]
On his literal last night in office, President Donald Trump unleashed more than 143 pardons that included notorious figures, close confidants, ardent supporters and some familiar faces. One of those was Lil Wayne. Fox News was first to report on Monday that the rapper was going to receive a presidential pardon. Back in October, Lil […]
Van Morrison isn’t a fan of the COVID-19 lockdown. He’s written songs about it. He’s put out strongly-worded statements about it. It seems like he’s trying really hard to be the leader of the former celebrities going viral (pun intended) for doing something stupid during the pandemic. Now, he wants to add “suing the Department […]
Mike Watt, erstwhile bassist for the Minutemen, fIREHOSE, The Stooges, shared a live version with the Black Gang of the Bikini Kill song “Rebel Girl” to celebrate the label Kill Rock Stars’ 30th anniversary. The tune was recorded live on Oct. 16, 1998 at The Knitting Factory in New York with Mike Watt + The […]