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The Nightwatchman Gives Tom Morello an Activist Outletnew

As much as Tom Morello enjoyed his stint with Audioslave, the post-Rage Against the Machine band he founded with Chris Cornell, Cornell's scorching, introspective arena-rock left Morello hungry for the activism of his previous band.
Shepherd Express  |  Evan Rytlewski  |  11-10-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Tom Morello Explores Activism and Despair as the Nightwatchmannew

What's interesting about the Nightwatchman's new album, The Fabled City, is its development away from the stark polemics and rudimentary arrangements of the 2007 debut One Man Revolution.
The Georgia Straight  |  Adrian Mack  |  11-04-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Green Party VP Candidate Rosa Clemente on Musical Activismnew

Despite the inroads made by the hip-hop generation toward political mobilization, Clemente says, many of these organizations focus solely on getting out the vote and fall short of providing the information necessary to empower the community.
San Antonio Current  |  M. Solis  |  10-30-2008  |  Music

The Duhks Create Own Brand of Ecological World-View Musicnew

Activism has been a part of the band's agenda since its inception five years ago, says Duhks fiddler Tania Elizabeth.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Grant Britt  |  10-16-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla Talks Politics and Musical Activismnew

In recent months, the band's name has been closely linked with politics: Walla and vocalist Ben Gibbard appeared at the DNC in Denver, and the band is participating in the Ultimate College Bowl, a contest where the school that registers the most voters will get a free Death Cab show.
Riverfront Times  |  Annie Zaleski  |  10-10-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

A Voice For the Undergroundnew

Jello Biafra, the tongue-lashing vocalist behind California punk legends the Dead Kennedys, speaks out about the current state of underground music, artists' political involvement, and the November presidential election
Columbus Alive  |  Stephen Slaybaugh  |  07-01-2004  |  Profiles & Interviews

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