Apparently Jason Johnson is surprised modern-day “rockers” such as Fall Out Boy fall short of their expectations as rock ’n’ roll artists to critique and protest popular culture and society (Gagflex, issue 18). Surely it is clear Fall Out Boy’s greatest achievement is recognizing the power of Radioactive Man’s sidekick.

Come on, how many current artists are really trying to open the minds of their audience and how many are just mouthpieces of corporate America?

Neil Young said he wanted to pass the torch to some current rock ’n’ roll stars to be the voice of the common man and no one wanted it.
If musicians have given up the protest against the establishment, shouldn’t we all.
Plus, market research shows music consumers are increasingly turned off by political content.
That’s what drives the music industry, eh? Market research.
It seems Mr. Johnson has become enlightened since his last column, thanks in large part to talk radio.
Yes, if you believe in the essential liberty of the American citizen, you are no better than the terrorists. Bow down before your government son. (Though it does seem like a self-defeating argument for the loudest voices in the media to whine and moan about liberal media bias.)
Everyone make sure they’re registered to vote, if that’s your kind of thing. Election Day is just over a month away.
In case you missed it, look for coverage of Murfreesboro’s annual Greenway Art Fest in the next issue of The Murfreesboro Pulse.
And an early reminder, A Band Named June will be at the Exit/In in Nashville on Oct. 15 with Soma, Sangrar and Scarlet Vendetta.
If anyone needs me on Sept. 21, I’ll be at the Tool show in Columbus.
And be sure to look for them in the next Gap jeans ad.

Peace
Bracken Mayo, Editor in Chief

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