Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week stands up in the defense of the Dixie Chicks.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the rise of straight edge.

The man born Danny Rocco has been singing, writing, and performing his entire life — playing bars in punk bands since he was 13.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week shares some musicians’ opinions on today’s politics.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week looks at the association of the anarchy symbol and punk.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about gun violence in America and the attempt to place blame on video games, TV shows, movies, and music.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week takes down Kid Rock’s recent comments on Taylor Swift.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Rage Against the Machine.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the new UK prime minister Boris Johnson.

Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about MC5.