Williamsburg's Barack Rock to feature Andrew Bird, Eugene Mirman, more

By Sean Edgar at 7:25 PM on October 1, 2008

If American voters valued musical taste as much as political prestige, Barack Obama would win a landslide presidential victory this November. On that note, Andrew Bird, The Fiery Furnaces, Guster and others (including some "special secret musical guests") will play at the Barack Rock fundraiser tomorrow at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg to help Obama and VP nominee Joe Biden on their way to the White House. ...  read more

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The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 1)

By Steve LaBate at 3:22 PM on September 24, 2008

In honor of this Friday night's presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama (the first of three)—and my obsession with politics as full-contact sport—I've compiled the following playlist to tell the story of the 2008 election so far. Whether you're red, blue, independent or other, enjoy.Part I: The Primaries  “Changes” - David Bowie The Thin White Duke sings about what us young (and old) Americans want in Washington this year. ...  read more

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The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 2)

By Steve LaBate at 3:21 PM on September 24, 2008

Part 2: The Conventions/The General Election Begins “Nearly Lost You” - The Screaming Trees A blistering grunge-rock anthem for the almost-barred Michigan and Florida delegates, who—after much heated debate—were finally seated at the Democratic National Convention. Nearly lost you - Screaming Trees...  read more

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The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Parts 3-5)

By Steve LaBate at 3:20 PM on September 24, 2008

Part 3: The Media “You’re The Best” - Joe Esposito CNN claims it’s got “The Best Political Team on Television,” while Fox News claims it’s got “The Best Political Team Ever.” With slogans this superlative, how come the coverage sucks so bad? Youre the Best Around - Joe Esposito...  read more

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Obama to release Yes We Can campaign soundtrack

By Loren Lankford at 12:08 PM on September 24, 2008

Barack Obama has gotten plenty of love from the music industry. Did you notice all the acts that worked for him while on the campaign trail? Now, the Democratic presidential nominee has announced plans to release Yes We Can, a campaign soundtrack and ode to his slogan of change by empowering the people. ...  read more

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Radiohead webcast to compete with Obama speech

By Jeremy Medina at 5:15 PM on August 28, 2008

Fans of Radiohead and Barack Obama alike are in for a tough decision this evening...  read more

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The Hush Sound Gets Political

By Kevin Keller at 9:38 AM on August 28, 2008

Just in time for the Democratic National Convention, the indie-pop quartet “The Hush Sound” have released their own super-catchy Barack Obama campaign song.     The group’s lead singer, Greta Salpeter says the song began as joke, which included the lyrics “We believe in Barack Obama;loves you and he loves your mama.” But the punch line slowly turned into a full-blown song, and Salpeter says she realized she wasn’t kidding anymore. “We’re actually pretty serious. He cares for people young and old, why not write a song about him?”      Despite their conviction, Greta and her co-writer Darren Wilson decided to...  read more

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Sheryl Crow to voters: yes we can

By Jeremy Medina at 3:53 PM on August 25, 2008

This just in: Sheryl Crow really, really wants to get Barack Obama elected. The Grammy-winning singer has just announced a partnership with Rock the Vote entitled the Sheryl Crow Voter Registration Drive,”where registered members can access a free download of her timely song “Gasoline.” Even better, the first 50,000 Rock the Voters to get three additional friends to register can download Crow’s Detours album for free....  read more

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Athens, Ga. musicians join Barack Obama t-shirt industry

By Michael Saba at 2:15 PM on August 18, 2008

For the first time in almost two decades, Georgia just might be a battleground state in the November election. Converting the peach state from red to blue is no mean feat, but the folks at ObamaRad.com are looking to do just that with their new line of Barack Obama t-shirts. Joining the illustrious ranks of The National, three Athens, Ga.-based musicians are offering pro-Obama (prObama?) designs screenprinted on American Apparel tees. They'll be donating 25% of t-shirt sales to the Georgia Campaign for Change....  read more

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Paris Hilton announces run for Presidency

By Ashley Melzer at 12:16 PM on August 7, 2008

Apparently “one of the most famous celebrities in the world,” Paris Hilton recently announced plans for her own run for the White House. ...  read more

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