Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week celebrates Kamala Harris.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week shares some artists’ reactions to Kamala Harris being announced as Joe Biden’s running mate.
Tonight the nerds are still riding the politics train all the way to the end of it all, whatever that may be, and we have the DL on Vice President Kamala Harris’s potential VP picks’ stance on cannabis! This could be a history making election in so many ways, and if the democratic candidates on top of the ticket are on board with cannabis reform, there’s hope for us yet! We did our homework so you don’t have to!
Nick & Allison recap what exactly is happening during the Georgia senate runoff election as the results come in LIVE and also break down what to expect on January 6th when Vice President Mike Pence counts all the certified electoral votes from the November presidential election; which will—once again—confirm that Joe Biden & Kamala Harris won.
Last night was the one and only Vice-Presidential debate for the 2020 election. In one corner, we have Vice-President Mike Pence. In the other corner, is the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Sen Kamala Harris (CA).
Well, we’re fucked. Following the devastating election results earlier this week that have poised former President Donald Trump to re-enter the White House to serve his second but non-consecutive term (something that hasn’t happened in 135 years since the 1880s with President Grover Cleveland), musicians have been vocalizing their unhappiness with the presumed results. Across a variety of genres, musicians have been speaking out against the Election Night results. Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance, L.S. Dunes, and various solo projects endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Election Day; however, he has now called the results “shameful.” Waterparks frontman… Read more »
During her November 6 show in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena, Billie Eilish took time out of her set to share a speech following the U.S. election results declaring convicted felon Donald Trump the winner. On top of endorsing Kamala Harris, Eilish was an outspoken supporter of the VP during her shows ahead of Election Day. She told the audience, “Waking up this morning, I kind of couldn’t fathom doing a show on this day. But the longer the day went on I kind of had this feeling of it’s such a privilege I get to do this with you guys… Read more »
On November 6 in the early hours of the morning, the Associated Press called the 2024 presidential election for convicted felon and sexual abuser Donald Trump. Of course, many influential individuals in the music industry took to social media to share their disappointment with the results. Billie Eilish, who had previously used her platform to support current VP Kamala Harris, shared on her Instagram story, “[I]t’s a war on women.” Additionally, Ariana Grande shared, “[H]holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.” As for alternative artists, Daisy Grenade shared, “[N]ever underestimate the… Read more »
Election Day is here! While most of America is suffering from crippling anxiety wondering who will be the next leader of our country, some major companies are dishing out free goodies to anyone who has voted. The “I Voted” sticker is worth more than an obligatory social media post. Check out the list below for what that coveted sticker can get you access to. Don’t forget to check in with locally-owned businesses near you that might be offering similar deals! Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong, Billie Eilish, More Urge Fans to Vote for Kamala Harris More important than free treats,… Read more »
Italian phenom Damiano David has covered Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ smash hit “Die With A Smile.” The singer-songwriter provided his own stripped-back version of the song, which originally arrived this past August. You can watch the full performance below. The Måneskin frontman was promoting his new solo single, “Born With A Broken Heart,” which he also performed during a live session on SiriusXM Hits 1 at the SiriusXM NYC studios. On his trip to North America, he also performed the new single on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon before hitting the SiriusXM studio. Read more: Frank Iero (My… Read more »
