At the beginning of this crazy pandemic, we watched celebrities try and make things better by giving us their cringy rendition of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’. Their intentions were good but it just didn’t bring the world together like they thought it would. However, Billie Joe Armstrong is coming through with a John Lennon cover that punches us with some power. John Lennon released ‘Gimme Some Truth‘ as his form of protest in 1971 during the Vietnam War. Armstrong has added his own take to the song to make it relevant to the protest and calls for reform happening today. He… Read more »
Sometimes music meets you where you are, sometimes songs become a diary for moments and memories you share with an artist (even though you’ve never met).
It feels United 93 inspired but focuses on a hijacking from the pilot’s POV.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the Black Lives Matter protests and the response to it—both good and racist.
The Inbox Jukebox brings you fresh new tunes and bands. This week features tracks from Meet Me in Orbit, The Ready Set, and The Main Squeeze feat. Gallant.
Listen Up! This time on episode 668, Trump is holding his next rally, Louisville finally passed “Breonna’s Law” even though no officers have been charged with her death, and what does Defund The Police really mean? Its day 3 of the 21 day challenge by Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. we play a clip of John Oliver speaking about his latest episode of Last Week Tonight where he breaks down Police Brutality and explains what Defund The Police might look like and why when need to start making steps in that direction. The Brett Davern Show is streamed LIVE daily at… Read more »
On June 8, 2020 Jonathan Stiffler, husband to Caitlin Stiffler, took to Twitter to post his account of how he had helped a group of women, who had allegedly been sexually assaulted by Austin Carlile formerly of Attack Attack and Of Mice And Men, come forward to tell their experiences to Alternative Press magazine.
We are all looking for ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement (find a list of resources here) and that includes artists and creatives. It’s incredible to see people you admire taking a stand, using their platforms to amplify black voices and advocate for change, and doing what they can to stand on the right side of humanity. Here’s a list of some artists making their voices heard: Lizzo Lizzo has been posting videos on Instagram to spread awareness, educate, and provide information on where you can go to make a change. She’s remained vocal and has used her… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the Black Lives Matter protests and highlights some public figures’ thoughts on them.
This week: Patriot Act, Fuller House, Queer Eye, We Are Freestyle Love Supreme, 13 Reasons Why, Snowpiercer, I May Destroy You