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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This is the 2nd of 2 parts exploring the issues and results of when the "big names" in the music business do social justice music. Music includes: John & Johanna Hall, Gil Scott-Heron, Sweet Honey in the Rock, George Harrison, Nina Simone, Band Aid, USA for Africa, Artists United Against Apartheid, Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Phil Collins, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Sting, Neil Young,…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
