Tales of a song: What is going on with the US occupy movement?

Last time we presented the brand new song of Thievery Corporation dedicated to the Occupy movement. Now is Bryan Ray’s time with  ”Very happy song”. Although the music is less engaging, the compilation of images of the ongoing protests are interesting enough: On February 29th 2012, the movement is converging again to target the rule of corporations … Continue reading »

2012 in stark antithesis: World Peace or Grave New World?

People and regimes seem to be at odds. While people wake up and struggle for their rights, they are treated with more frugality, increasing injustice and repression, that is likely to bring escalation in 2012. Moreover, civil movements are manipulated to match the needs of national and external forces as demonstrated in the Arab Spring. … Continue reading »

Thievery Corporation – New single and video dedicated to Occupy movement

A funky rap anthem for the Occupy revolts While Thievery Corporation had a string of impressive albums in the 2010′s, I must admit that 2011′s ‘Culture of Fear’ is their weakest release to date. Their eclectic sound collages somehow run dry of their songwriting innovations and infectious melodies that made them stand out and shine … Continue reading »