Sound issues

The Alarmists (Calm Down.)’s Mike Bushman
“A song is something like-minded people can gather around and feel passionate about.”

Doppelganger’s Mike Vinopal
“We want to let people know what’s going on through powerful, emotional music.”

Coyaba’s Eric Evans
Because the roots of reggae come from Jamaica, where there is no middle class, the hardships of the working class are intrinsic to the style’s content.

Titus Andronicus’ Patrick Stickles
Political music usually “gets the kids juiced up to party at a rock ‘n’ roll concert.”

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists fan Kevin Jones
Much of The Pharmacists’ music focuses on anti-war sentiments, like the folk music of the ’60s did.