Music For The New Revolution

Rodney Whittenberg
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Music For The New Revolution is a podcast on music and social issues, co-produced and co-hosted by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg.

  1. Jul 15

    Episode 49: Mainstream Rebellion: When Stars Get Political (Part 1)

    This is the first of 2 parts exploring the issues and results of when the "big names" in the music business do social justice music. Music includes: Bruce Springsteen, Edwin Starr, Woody Guthrie, Paul Robeson, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, the Beatles, Tracy Chapman, Sinead O'Connor, Ani DiFranco, The Chicks, Circle Jerks, Dead Kennedys, Elvis Costello, Sly & the Family Stone, Patti Smith, and others. Edited by Oberlin intern Griffin Frerichs. Music included (all excerpts except #31): 1. Bruce Springsteen: War (by Edwin Starr) 2. Bruce Springsteen: I AIn't Got No Home (by Woody Guthrie) 3. Bruce Springsteen: Vigilante Man (by Woody Guthrie) 4. Paul Robeson: Ol' Man River (by Hammerstein/Kern) 5. Sophie Tucker: Some of These Days 6. Al Jolson: Swanee 7. Bob Dylan: Masters of War 8. Bob Dylan: Hurricane 9. Bob Dylan: Chimes of Freedom 10. Bob Dylan: Subterranean Homesick Blues 11. John Lennon: Imagine 12. John Lennon: John Sinclair 13. John Lennon: Mother 14. The Beatles: Revolution 15. John Lennon: Working Class Hero 16. John Lennon: Power to the People 17. Paul Robeson: Joe Hill (by Robinson/Hayes) 18. Paul Robeson: Peat-Bog Soldiers 19. Paul Robeson: Song of the Plains 20. Tracy Chapman: Talkin' Bout a Revolution 21. Sinead O'Connor: I Am Stretched On Your Grave 22. Ani DiFranco: The Waiting Song 23. Bruce Springsteen: Land of Hope & Dreams 24. The Chicks: Not Ready to Make Nice 25. Circle Jerks: What's Your Problem 26. Dead Kennedys: Nazi Punks F**k Off 27. Elvis Costello: Oliver's Army 28. Sly & the Family Stone: Don't Call Me N****r, Whitey 29. Patti Smith: Rock and Roll N****r 30. John Lennon: Woman is the N****r of the World 31. Patti Smith: People Have the Power

    Episode 49: Mainstream Rebellion: When Stars Get Political (Part 1)

  2. Jul 1

    Episode 48: Rally Songs (Part 2)

    This episode features music that was created for various political rallies over the last year or so, including Hands Off, No Kings, etc., and also including a discussion of AI-generated protest songs. Edited by intern Pelham Curtis. Music included: 1. Ma Rainey: Prove it on Me Blues (excerpt) 2. from "Suffs": Keep Marching 3. Utah Phillips: Ship Gonna Sail (excerpt) 4. Crys Matthews: Sleeves Up 5. Woody Guthrie: Blowin' Down This Road (I Ain't Gonna Be Treated This Way) (excerpt) 6. John Lennon/Yoko Ono: Happy Christmas (War is Over) (excerpt) 7. (Various:): We Shall Overcome (excerpt) 8. John Flynn: Five Things (For Me And Mr. Musk) 9. Queen: We Will Rock You (excerpt) 10. Queen: Flash/Flash's Theme (excerpt) 11. C.P.E. Bach: Sonata in A minor, W. 55, No. 4 (excerpt) 12. (AI?): HANDS OFF (excerpt) 13. Pink Floyd: Jugband Blues (excerpt) 14. Ramones: Rock 'n' Roll High School (excerpt) 15. Gangstagrass, Allison Russell: No Kings in the USA 16. Lisa Bastoni: No Kings in America 17. Stuart Stotts: Song for No Kings rally 18. Jesse Welles: No Kings 19. Earth to Eve: NO KINGS 20. Jesse Welles: Venezuela 21. Ben Grosscup: The Money They Stole (From Venezuela)

    Episode 48: Rally Songs (Part 2)

  3. Feb 3

    Episode 47: Music and the Internet

    In the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Ben Rosielle discusses new independent music and its relationship to the social media and music technology environment of the 21st century. The music selection covers a variety of genres, looking at the diverse impact of social media and streaming on all kinds of music being created and highlighted through algorithmic platforms. Ideas such as AI slop, Spotify indie, Reels music, indie sleaze, vaporwave and many more will be explored. Interviews include jc of Canadian electronic group friends& and music technology educator and composer Max Alper (a.k.a. Peretsky, f.k.a. la_meme_young). Musical artists include Flying Lotus, friends&, Phoebe Bridgers, MJ Lenderman, Percatric, fyp, leroy, John Oswald, fakemink, Frost Children, Chuck Person, Fleetwood Mac and Peretsky. Music includes: 1. Flying Lotus: Do the Astral Plane 2. friends&: riff recontextualization exercise followed by master fragmentation and syncopation exercise #1 3. Phoebe Bridgers: Motion Sickness (excerpt) 4. MJ Lenderman: Wristwatch (excerpt) 5. Percatric: Dog Whistle 6. fyp: are you ready 2 go 7. leroy: ...During Pride Month? (excerpt) 8. John Oswald: Open 9. fakemink: Easter Pink 10. Frost Children: Bob Dylan 11. Chuck Person: A2 12. Fleetwood Mac: Only Over You (excerpt) 13. Peretsky: I

    Episode 47: Music and the Internet

  4. Jan 26

    Zoe Mulford - Interview

    Exclusive interview with singer-songwriter Zoe Mulford, including live performances of a number of songs, featuring some new ones. The interview was originally recorded in 2024. Edited by Oberlin intern Ben Rosielle in January 2026. Songs include: 1. Won't You Come On In? 2. The Blackbird and the Crow 3. The President Sang Amazing Grace 4. The Trash-Pickers' Song 5. The Ark (co-written with John McCutcheon) 6. Our Lady of the Highways

    Zoe Mulford - Interview

  5. 11/30/2025

    Episode 46: Bending the Bars (Interview)

    "Bending the Bars" is an inspiring and transformational recording project featuring incarcerated and formerly incarcerated hip-hop artists. David, along with Oberlin interns Natalie Gamino and Eloise Rich, interviewed Executive Producer Noam Brown and artists Chance (formerly incarcerated) and Gary Field (currently incarcerated and also an Executive Producer of this project). This episode was edited by Eloise, Natalie, and Jamie Polson. Music included: 1. CHANCE, True Akira: Locked Down 2. Kashdat: 8th Floor 3. Corvette Cal, Alphabet Rockers: dangeRush 4. Gary Field, Paul Reid: Tearing Down Walls and Building Bridges 5. FLAMAN, GABRL: Better Days 6. ThaFlame: No Good Deeds Bending the Bars is powered by Community Hotline for Incarcerated People (CHIP), a grassroots organization supporting incarcerated individuals by documenting their experiences and advocating for change.

    Episode 46: Bending the Bars (Interview)

  6. 10/23/2025

    Episode 45: Rally Songs (Part 1)

    This episode explores the various types of music used in political rallies, marches, protests, vigils, etc., with an emphasis on very recent songs used in No Kings, Hands Off, anti-ICE and other political events. David & Rodney were joined by Oberlin intern Natalie Gamino for part of the episode, and Oberlin interns Eloise Rich and Natalie Gamino edited it. Music included (all excerpts): 1. Simple Minds: Don't You Forget About Me 2. Joan Baez: We Shall Overcome 3. Mavis Staples: We Shall Not Be Moved 4. Holly Near: Singing For Our Lives 5. Kevin Slick: Worth Fighting For 6. Palatine & Rodney Whittenberg: Love 7. Melanie DeMore: One Foot/Lead with Love 8. Peace Poets: We Are the Movement; I Have Not Come Here Alone; Rise Up, My People/Oye Mi Gente 9. Paul McKenna: Get Up Stand Up (parody of Bob Marley's song); Hands Off (parody of Buddy Holly's Rave On) 10. Mark Levy: We Shall Not Be Ruled (based on We Shall Not Be Moved) 11. Tobie Hoffman: Con Man (parody of Village People's YMCA) 12. Vybe Band: When I See U 13. Tom Smith: There Ain't No Kings (tune: Down By the Riverside) 14. Fred Small: No Kings for Me 15. Emma's Revolution: We Are the Power 16. Voices Rising Philly: Power to the People (Debra D'Alessandro's reworking of John Lennon) 17. Fleetwood Mac: Don't Stop 18. Bruce Springsteen: Born in the USA 19. Neil Young: Rockin' in the Free World (excerpt) 20. Tupac: To Live & Die in L.A. 21. Los Tigres del Norte: Somos Mas Americanos 22. Adriel Favela, Octavio Cuadras, Giovanny Ayala: Sin Mexicanos 23. Peace Poets: A Force More Powerful

    Episode 45: Rally Songs (Part 1)

  7. 10/02/2025

    Magpie - Interview (Part 2)

    Part 2 of exclusive interview with Magpie - Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner, including a live song near the end. Rodney & David, along with intern Valerie Kelner, interviewed Terry & Greg in November 2020, and the interview was edited by interns Jamie Polson and Rory Gielty. Includes the following songs: 1. Magpie: Roll on Cuyahoga 2. Magpie: Guardians of a Higher Ground 3. Magpie & kids: We'll Make a Way Out of No Way 4. Magpie: Heal This Broken Land (Live)

    Magpie - Interview (Part 2)

  8. 09/20/2025

    Episode 44: Self Care

    In this episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin intern Natalie Gamino '26 explores some of their favorite self-care songs. What exactly is "self-care music"? Tune in to find out. From soulful jazz to alternative hip-hop, these tracks feature lyrics that’ll help you see yourself in a whole new way. Featured Songs: - open this wall by berlioz - Lucid Girl by Thee Sacred Souls - Blind by SZA - Freefall (feat. Durand Bernarr) by KAYTRANADA - boy by The Killers - Doing the Unstuck by The Cure - Real by Kendrick Lamar - Free by Little Simz - Endlessly - Live at NPR's Tiny Desk by Omar Apollo

    Episode 44: Self Care
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Music For The New Revolution is a podcast on music and social issues, co-produced and co-hosted by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg.

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  • Creator
    Rodney Whittenberg
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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