Episodes

  • Episode 47: Music and the Internet

    Episode 47: Music and the Internet
    Feb 3 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Zoe Mulford - Interview

    Zoe Mulford - Interview
    Jan 26 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 46: Bending the Bars (Interview)

    Episode 46: Bending the Bars (Interview)
    Nov 30 2025
    "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.
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Episode 45: Rally Songs (Part 1)

    Episode 45: Rally Songs (Part 1)
    Oct 23 2025
    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
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    55 mins
  • Magpie - Interview (Part 2)

    Magpie - Interview (Part 2)
    Oct 2 2025
    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)
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 44: Self Care

    Episode 44: Self Care
    Sep 20 2025
    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
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    18 mins
  • Episode 43: Cultural Appropriation (Part 1)

    Episode 43: Cultural Appropriation (Part 1)
    Jul 19 2025
    "Music For The New Revolution" is back with a new episode that dives into the extensive and intricate subject of cultural appropriation. In part one of this thought-provoking conversation, David and Rodney discuss a curated selection of music from the Renaissance to the present, exploring why cultural appropriation has been and continues to be relevant. Edited by Oberlin interns Natalie Gamino and Eloise Rich, this episode takes a departure from our general format, featuring 24 selections across genres and eras, offering a look into how music transforms and raises questions about influence and identity. Music included (all excerpts): 1. The Beatles: She's a Woman 2. John Dunstable: Quam Pulchra Es 3. J. S. Bach: Concerto In A Minor 4. Mozart: "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" Serenade in G major 5. Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor 6. Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection", V. Finale 7. Leadbelly: Where Did You Sleep Last Night (aka In the Pines) 8. Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra: Inventor 9. Ravon Steely Rhoden: I Just Called To Say I Love You 10. Blind Lemon Jefferson: See That My Grave Is Kept Clean 11. Taj Mahal: Queen Bee 12. Arkadaş: Compilation of The Best Traditional Music Of Turkey 13. Peggy Lee: The Siamese Cat Song 14. Rodney Whittenberg: Broken Pots Broken Dreams 15. Jake Krack: Hell Among The Yearlings 16. Vincent Gardner, Marcus Printup, Victor Goines, Eli Yamin, Noriko Ueda, Alvin Atkinson: The Saints Go Marching In 17. Big Mama Thornton: Hound Dog 18. Vanilla Ice: Ice Ice Baby 19. Eminem: The Real Slim Shady 20. Siete Nueve: Fuego 21. Diana Ross and The Supremes: Someday We'll Be Together 22. Marvin Gaye: I Heard It Through The GrapeVine 23. Martha Reeves and The Vandellas: Dancing In The Street 24. The Jackson 5: I Want You Back
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    46 mins
  • Tsunami - Full Interview

    Tsunami - Full Interview
    Feb 16 2025
    In this exclusive interview, Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson of pioneering DC punk band Tsunami talk about their experiences as women in punk rock, feminism, their adventures in the music industry, and more. Featured songs include “Skinny,” “Lucky,” “Slugger,” and “Cowed by the Bla Bla.” Recorded in January 2025 and edited by Oberlin intern Sloane DiBari. Cover photo courtesy of Pat Graham.
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    56 mins