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Music & Activism: When Do They Go Together?; Plus: D.R.A.M., Cate Le Bon
Music & Activism: When Do They Go Together?; Plus: D.R.A.M., Cate Le Bon
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Many pop stars and rockers have causes - but when are they really able to make a difference, and when should they keep their mouth shut? Rolling Stone music and politics editors run down the most successful examples of pop activism, from the No Nukes concert in 1978 to Bruce Springsteen's North Carolina boycott. Plus: new music from D.R.A.M., Cate Le Bon and Pity Sex
Released:
May 2, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Rivers Cuomo on Weezer’s New Album; FKA Twigs; Elliott Smith: Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo talks about the unusual places he looked for inspiration for Weezer’s upcoming “White Album” – among them, the beach, and … Tinder! Plus: FKA Twigs’ new song; lost Elliott Smith tracks; and DIIV. by Rolling Stone Music Now