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Political statements on stage with DEFOCUS | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.20
Manage episode 446388452 series 2399974
In this enriching episode of the Bleeding Metal podcast, co-hosts Kiki and Suzana engage in a deep conversation with Simon from the modern metalcore band DEFOCUS. The discussion navigates the intricate interplay between politics and music, emphasizing the role of art in spreading human rights messages and fostering political awareness.
Simon shares his personal journey towards political consciousness and his views on current sociopolitical issues. Additionally, they explore the dangerous polarization of topics such as LGBTQ+ rights, advocating for open dialogue and understanding to combat extremism.
01:30 Meet Simon and DEFOCUS
05:17 The Importance of Political Awareness
07:25 Simon’s Personal Relationship with Politics
10:52 Global Conflicts and Media Coverage
16:37 The Role of Privilege in Advocacy
18:10 The Power of Platforms
20:03 Personal Causes
27:17 The Role of Music in Politics
33:32 Advice for Bands
35:29 Defocus Tour and New Music
Recorded on October 9th, 2024.
Show notes:
- Check out DEFOCUS' website
- Get tickets to the Hell Is A Place On Earth tour
- Watch the video for crooked mind by DEFOCUS
Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia with the support of co-hosts @martha_horizis and @suzanavalenca. Episode edited by Kiki.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you listen and watch some new video interviews on YouTube, all links are on our linktree. Intro music by Savvier Nelson with vocals from PERSONA-singer Jelena Dobric.
165 episoder
Manage episode 446388452 series 2399974
In this enriching episode of the Bleeding Metal podcast, co-hosts Kiki and Suzana engage in a deep conversation with Simon from the modern metalcore band DEFOCUS. The discussion navigates the intricate interplay between politics and music, emphasizing the role of art in spreading human rights messages and fostering political awareness.
Simon shares his personal journey towards political consciousness and his views on current sociopolitical issues. Additionally, they explore the dangerous polarization of topics such as LGBTQ+ rights, advocating for open dialogue and understanding to combat extremism.
01:30 Meet Simon and DEFOCUS
05:17 The Importance of Political Awareness
07:25 Simon’s Personal Relationship with Politics
10:52 Global Conflicts and Media Coverage
16:37 The Role of Privilege in Advocacy
18:10 The Power of Platforms
20:03 Personal Causes
27:17 The Role of Music in Politics
33:32 Advice for Bands
35:29 Defocus Tour and New Music
Recorded on October 9th, 2024.
Show notes:
- Check out DEFOCUS' website
- Get tickets to the Hell Is A Place On Earth tour
- Watch the video for crooked mind by DEFOCUS
Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia with the support of co-hosts @martha_horizis and @suzanavalenca. Episode edited by Kiki.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you listen and watch some new video interviews on YouTube, all links are on our linktree. Intro music by Savvier Nelson with vocals from PERSONA-singer Jelena Dobric.
165 episoder
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