Protest Comes in Many Forms Following Oscar Grant Verdict
Nearly 80 protestors were arrested in a riot following the Oscar Grant jury verdict, and businesses in downtown Oakland are still recovering from the fall-out nearly two weeks later. The most lasting imprint of the controversial trial, though, has come from a number of Bay Area hip-hop artists.
Did BP Trade Lockerbie Bomber’s Freedom for Oil?
The goopy oil that has finally been contained from the Gulf of Mexico has forever made the U.S. skeptical of BP’s business dealings.
John Legend & The Roots: “Wake Up Everybody!” (AUDIO)
In the lead up to the Midterm elections, John Legend and The Roots are dropping an album of covers called “Wake Up Everybody!” with the explicit intention of encouraging civic awareness amongst young people.
Dance Party for Democracy at All Good 2010
At this years’ All Good the HeadCount booth had a prime location, between general camping and the mainstages.
Interview: PDX Pop Now! Media Director Benna Gottfried
Portland, Oregon is considered by many to be the true indie music capital of the U.S…. or at least on the West Coast. Being at the epicenter of a region filled with great talent is no small feat or burden. Carrying that torch forward is the PDX Pop Now festival.
Team Leader of the Week: Michelle Stafford
1. Name: Michelle Stafford
2. Location: Baltimore, MD
3. School Work or Alma Mater: Dickinson College Graduate
Broken Social Scene’s Political New Music Video
In Broken Social Scene’s new music video for “Meet Me in the Basement.” The song, set to images ranging from cops and riots to the Yo Gabba Gabba gang…
New Orleans Musicians: Sorry Ain’t Enough No More (VIDEO)
NOLA residents and musicians Shamarr Allen, Dee-1, Paul Sanchez and Bennie from the Hot 8 are pissed about the BP oil spill.
Digital Drugs: A War on Sounds
Back in March, three students at Mustang High School in Oklahoma were sent to the principal’s office for appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. When asked why they were acting strangely, the students said they had used digital drugs.
Rage against Arizona by rocking LA
Rage Against The Machine is playing their first LA show in over 10 years. What did it take? SB1070.