Watchmen, V for Vendetta Creator Releases Song for Occupy Wall Street
Alan Moore, the man responsible for such graphic novels as Watchmen and V for Vendetta has written and recorded a song in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The song, titled “The Decline of English Murder,” is about the greed and incompetence of business and is available to download now via Occupy Records. If you purchase the song at the site you have a chance to win a V for Vendetta mask signed by Moore. The song’s release coincides with today’s event called Operation Vendetta from the hacktivist group Anonymous where protestors plan to peacefully reenact the final scene... read more
Found in: Music, NewsOccupy This Album Compilation to be Released May 15
Occupy This Album, what’s being heralded as “a compilation of music by, for and inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement and the 99%” will be released May 15 by Music for Occupy with Razor and Tie. The majority of the four-disc physical and 99-track digital collection includes songs from new and established bands that have never before been released; Artists like Joan Baez, Patti Smith, Anti Flag and Jackson Browne share the tracklisting with musician and organizer Matt Pless, New Party Systems (featuring members of TV on the Radio) and many more. read more
Found in: Music, NewsYoko Ono, Willie Nelson, More Contribute to Occupy Wall Street Album
Set to release this Spring, the album will contain songs from both emerging and iconic artists who have gathered in the name of Occupy to shed their talent, voices and light on the 2011 movement that has expanded into a global occupation. read more
Found in: Music, NewsSources Say Bruce Springsteen’s New Album Will Be “Angriest” Yet
Ever one to overcome trauma and tragedy through music, Bruce Springsteen is planning a new album for 2012. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsListen to New Party Systems' New OWS Song
Creating an indie super group of their own, TV on the Radio singer Kyp Malone, Notekillers guitarist David First, ex-Liturgy drummer Greg Fox and current Liturgy bassist Bernard Gann have just debuted a new track called “We Are” supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement. read more
Found in: Music, NewsTV on the Radio's Kyp Malone to Record OWS Album
If Third Eye Blind doesn't quite meet your musical tastes, there may some forthcoming Occupy Wall Street anthems that might. According to NME, TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone is set to collaborate with former Liturgy drummer Greg Fox and Kid Millions of Oneida to release an entire album based on Occupy Wall Street protests. read more
Found in: Music, NewsVideo Premiere: Joseph Arthur - "We Stand As One"
Joseph Arthur cemented himself as a part of Paste history when he made our list of 100 Best Living Songwriters. Now, he’s tackled Wall Street with his latest song. read more
Found in: Featured VideosTom Morello to Perform at Occupy Wall Street
Following the example set by artists Jeff Mangum and Talib Kweli, Rage Against the Machine's guitarist Tom Morello will perform a set at Occupy Wall Street in Manhattan at noon today. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsWatch Jeff Mangum’s Surprise Occupy Wall Street Show
Jeff Mangum played a surprise show to protestors last night, which maybe makes up for the big Radiohead disappointment a few days back. The Neutral Milk Hotel songwriter played an eight-song set that included “Two-Headed Boy Part 2” and “Holland, 1945.” read more
Found in: Music, NewsDeer Tick To Play Free Show In Response To Police Brutality
Guitarist Ian O’Neil was in New York City last weekend when four women were pepper-sprayed and at least one woman was dragged across the ground. read more
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