Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines the rise of Riot Grrrl.

At the Grammy Museum on Monday May 6, members from The Bangles, The Dream Syndicate, The 3 O’Clock, and Rain Parade gathered, first for a collective Q&A session and then for a wonderful performance/jam.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines queercore.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines the history of LGBTQ artists.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines the blues.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines the influence of political bands.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week’s topic is Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week’s topic is folk music.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week’s topic is personal opinions.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week’s topic is religion.