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.

“Callwood at the Cooler” sees Brett Callwood waxing lyrical about events in the news, pop culture and the etc. This week’s topics include:

Hotei has teamed up with Iggy Pop for one badass addition to your own personal soundtrack.

Josh Madden is in LA where, last night, he DJ’d for bobi Sample Sale For A Cause and raised  money for the  Keep A Child Alive foundation. Keep a Child Alive is dedicated to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, care and support services to children and families whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa […]

The 13-track set contains collaborations with an eclectic roster of guest vocalists, including Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Cornell, Kid Rock, Ian Astbury and Iggy Pop.