Episodes

  • Episode 40: Poverty (Part 2)

    Episode 40: Poverty (Part 2)
    Mar 14 2024
    On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Rory Gielty continues their discussion and exploration of poverty in America and internationally. Musical selections range in topics from health equity and accessibility, homelessness, war, and safety. Guests include Teresa Miller (MPH, Drexel University) and Walker Prince (Oberlin College, ‘27). Musical artists include Immortal Technique, AJJ, Atmosphere, System of a Down, Brother Ali, Tracy Chapman, and Fatboy Slim. Music includes: 1. Immortal Technique: Peruvian Cocaine (instrumental excerpt) 2. AJJ: No One 3. Americareful 4. System of a Down: BYOB 5. Brother Ali: Room with a View 6. Tracy Chapman: Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution 7. Fatboy Slim: Don’t Let the Man Get You Down (excerpt)
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    39 mins
  • Episode 39: Poverty (Part 1)

    Episode 39: Poverty (Part 1)
    Jan 29 2024
    On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Rory Gielty covers the multifaceted topic of poverty. The music choices from a variety of genres, locations, and perspectives illustrate how there’s not just one way to be poor– everyone’s struggles are unique, but there is quite a lot of common ground as well. Song topics and conversations range from the cycle of poverty and crime to sweatshop labor and homelessness. Interviews and guests include Stin and Raygun Busch from Chat Pile, and Walker Prince (Oberlin College, ‘27). Musical artists include BB King, Fort Minor, Stevie Wonder, Talib Kweli, Chat Pile, Jedi Mind Tricks, Dystopia, and the Smiths. Music includes: 1. BB King: Help the Poor (Live at the Regal) – (excerpt) 2. Fort Minor: Right Now (Feat. Styles of Beyond and Black Thought) 3. Stevie Wonder: Living for the City (instrumental) 4. Talib Kweli: Get By 5. Chat Pile: Why 6. Jedi Mind Tricks: Shadow Business 7. Dystopia: Stress Builds Character 8. The Smiths: Nowhere Fast
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    48 mins
  • Joe Jencks - Full interview/Performance

    Joe Jencks - Full interview/Performance
    Jan 2 2024
    Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter Joe Jencks, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Let Me Sing You a Song", "Rise As One", "Martin", "Deportees" and "Lady of the Harbor". Originally recorded in 2019, edited by Sarah Voit.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ami Yares - Interview

    Ami Yares - Interview
    Dec 18 2023
    Exclusive interview with Ami Yares, singer-songwriter and Executive Director of Buildabridge, including the songs "Jerusalem", "Bukra Fi Mish Mish" (Heartbeat), and "Moments of Rust". Although we actually conducted this interview back in July 2021, it is extremely timely, timeless and inspiring. Edited by Sarah Voit.
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    59 mins
  • Episode 38: Modern Protest Music (uncensored)

    Episode 38: Modern Protest Music (uncensored)
    Mar 16 2023
    On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Jamie Polson, who was an intern with MFTNR from Ursinus College in 2022, along with co-host Josh Walker. In this episode, Jamie and Josh play and discuss modern protest music. The featured artists are Kendrick Lamar, Rage Against the Machine, Vic Mensa, Common & John Legend, Lil Baby, Run The Jewels, Childish Gambino, Tupac, and Del the Funky Homosapien. Music includes: 1. Kendrick Lamar: Alright 2. Rage Against the Machine: Killing in the Name 3. Vic Mensa: 16 Shots 4. Common & John Legend: Glory (from "Selma" soundtrack) 5. Lil Baby: The Bigger Picture 6. Run The Jewels: Walking in the Snow 7. Childish Gambino: This Is America 8. Tupac: Changes (feat. Talent) 9. Del the Funky Homosapien: Corner Story
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 37: Black Protest Music of the Past & Present (clean)

    Episode 37: Black Protest Music of the Past & Present (clean)
    Sep 13 2022
    On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Zaya Moore (they/them) from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Summer 2022 internship. In this episode, Zaya will give historical context about the origins of Black American protest music and apply it to what Black musical artists are doing today to protest the system and uplift Black experiences around the world. The featured artists are Shabaka Hutchings, Kamar, K.M.T, Grace Victoria, Sault, Tank and the Bangas, Alex Isley, Masego, Barkaa, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyonce. Music includes: 1. Shabaka Hutchings - Black meditation - Afrikan Culture 2. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix (excerpt) 2. Kamar feat. K.M.T. - Black Power - Single 3. Grace Victoria - No - Love and Justice 4. Sault - Wildfires- Black Is 5. Tank and the Bangas - Stolen Fruit & Black Folk (ft. Alex Isley, Masego)- Red Balloon 6. Barkaa - Blak Matriarchy 7. Jill Scott - It’s Love(excerpt) 8. Kendrick Lamar - N95 - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers 9. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix(excerpt) 10. Beyonce - COZY - RENAISSANCE
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    47 mins
  • Episode 37: Black Protest Music of the Past & Present (uncensored)

    Episode 37: Black Protest Music of the Past & Present (uncensored)
    Sep 13 2022
    On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Zaya Moore (they/them) from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Summer 2022 internship. In this episode, Zaya will give historical context about the origins of Black American protest music and apply it to what Black musical artists are doing today to protest the system and uplift Black experiences around the world. The featured artists are Shabaka Hutchings, Kamar, K.M.T, Grace Victoria, Sault, Tank and the Bangas, Alex Isley, Masego, Barkaa, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyonce. Music includes: 1. Shabaka Hutchings - Black meditation - Afrikan Culture 2. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix (excerpt) 2. Kamar feat. K.M.T. - Black Power - Single 3. Grace Victoria - No - Love and Justice 4. Sault - Wildfires- Black Is 5. Tank and the Bangas - Stolen Fruit & Black Folk (ft. Alex Isley, Masego)- Red Balloon 6. Barkaa - Blak Matriarchy 7. Jill Scott - It’s Love(excerpt) 8. Kendrick Lamar - N95 - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers 9. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix(excerpt) 10. Beyonce - COZY - RENAISSANCE
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    47 mins
  • Episode 36: Millennial & Gen-Z Artists for Change (uncensored)

    Episode 36: Millennial & Gen-Z Artists for Change (uncensored)
    Aug 29 2022
    The 36th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, guest hosted & produced by Sarah Voit (summer 2022 intern from Oberlin College), features music and discussion related to Millennial & Gen-Z social justice artists. Musical artists include The 1975, BTS, Declan McKenna, Troye Sivan, Janelle Monae, Nija, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Moonchild Sanely, Busiswa, Yemi Alade, and DJ Lag. Songs include: 1. The 1975: Love It If We Made It 2. The 1975: The 1975 3. BTS: Silver Spoon 4. Declan McKenna: British Bombs 5. Declan McKenna: Brazil (excerpt) 6. Declan McKenna: Bethlehem (excerpt) 7. Troye Sivan: Heaven (feat. Betty Who) 8. Janelle Monae: Make Me Feel 9. Nija, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Moonchild Sanely, Busiswa, Yemi Alade, and DJ Lag: My Power
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    59 mins