I asked around 40 musicians whether or not they sensed an underlying shift taking place in culture. Below are a few artists whose answers I've chosen to feature.
Alternative-Reggae band State Radio has released a human rights-centered video for their song "Calling All Crows," also the title of their humanitaria...
Music has always been a reflection of the greater collective consciousness, and I'm excited to see more musicians leading the way on things like change, creativity and social innovation.
The music industry must be smarter, and speak with one voice as an industry to be recognized as a force for good. Combined, we have the untapped potential of millions of live music fans, waiting to make their nation a better place.
In retrospect, Morello sees their success as the juxtaposition of real world events like Rodney King and massive feigned rebellion in the music world. Rage's rebellion was for real.