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Here’s what Tom Morello thinks the Democratic Party can do better
Modern-day guitar legend Tom Morello has never shied away from politics. Back in the ’80s, the Rage Against The Machine guitarist worked as a scheduling secretary for California Democratic Sen. Alan Cranston for two years. Now, Morello is better known as Rage’s ever-respected king of strings, making his voice heard time and time again. Even his […]
Get ready to do the Time Warp again for a ‘Rocky Horror’ cast reunion
This summer marked 45 years since Tim Curry first graced the world as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Now the musical that earned a cult following for its absurd approach toward social commentary is getting a 2020 twist. In an event benefitting the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Curry will lead a cast reunion […]
Anti-Flag are taking you beyond barricades in a new documentary
For 27 years, Anti-Flag have gone beyond being just a band. They’ve drawn attention to themselves by delivering specific political messages in a bold way. From highlighting former President George W. Bush’s controversies in 2004 with a compilation disc, Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 and 2, to denouncing the Trump administration on 20/20 Vision earlier […]
Here's how you can win Panic! At The Disco's "Say Amen" signed guitar
Panic! At The Disco have teamed up with HeadCount to bring you the chance to win the guitar featured in the “Say Amen” music video. Find out how you can snag this guitar signed by Brendon Urie, below! Read more: Kevin Lyman continues teasing Warped Tour anniversary shows If you’re like us, you’ve probably had P!ATD’s […]
Polling places ran out of "I Voted" stickers so voters made their own
Today marked a very important day in the US: voting day. Which meant that many people went out to the polls to cast their votes for this year’s midterms. As we’ve reported, this election has seen companies offering free pizza and concert tickets to those who vote to Taylor Swift voicing her opinion on people voting. With all these things being […]
Get free pizza just for heading out to vote, here’s how
Voting is awesome, but long lines aren’t. For everyone stuck in long early voting or Election Day lines, there’s an answer for your wait. Nonprofit organization Pizza To The Polls is delivering free pizzas this election season to polling places with long lines to make your experience a little better. Honestly, what experience with non-pineapple […]
Millennials need to vote before things get way worse
It’s a divisive time in the United States right now. But if Taylor Swift breaking her longstanding silence on politics tells us anything, it’s that millennials need to actually start voting—and now—before the damage becomes irreparable. Only around 30 percent of young voters say they’ll vote in the upcoming midterms, as pointed out Vox. But why? […]
Taylor Swift breaks political silence after all these years
With the midterm elections right around the corner, Taylor Swift has taken to Instagram to break her political silence and voice her opinion on the importance of voting on November 6. Read more: Ozzy Osbourne in the hospital, show postponed In the past, Taylor Swift has often been reluctant to share her political opinions on […]
Paramore encourage fans to be active in democracy
[Photo by: Fueled By Ramen/YouTube] Get out the vote with Paramore, y'all! Hayley, Taylor and Zac are teaming up with non-profit organization HeadCount to encourage fans' participation in democracy during the band's upcoming summer tour—check it out below. Read more: Kenny G is a Paramore fanboy Paramore are among a handful of artists and festivals […]
Op-Ed: The politics of punk, voting and social responsibility in music
November 8, 2016 has gone down as one of the most controversial days in recent history—it is the day that determined Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States. The 2016 election marked the second opportunity I had to vote for a president. I grew up during the Bush administration, listening to […]
Gerard Way says he "can't remember a time where voting felt so extremely vital"
Musicians haven't shied away from revealing their opinions on the 2016 Presidential Election, and Gerard Way, former vocalist for My Chemical Romance, is no different. The singer took to his blog October 4 and shared his thoughts on the election and the issues facing it. “I'm almost 40, and I can't remember a time in […]
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