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DarkHorse Podcast
Ain’t no Rock and Roll: Brad Skistimas on the DarkHorse Podcast
Dec 11, 2023
01:26:30
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Brad Skistimas, lead singer of Five Times August, discusses his musical journey, the impact of his song 'Sad Little Man' on the COVID dissident movement, the power of music in conveying messages and emotion, recognizing misinformation, and the importance of supporting artists. He also shares his surprise at the success of his album Silent War.
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- Brad Skistimas of Five Times August transitioned from pop love songs to protest artist, using music to challenge the system.
- Disappointment in influential artists who remained silent or endorsed the system, but hope found in emerging voices willing to challenge it.
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Brad Schistemus' Musical Journey and Speaking Out Against the System
Brad Schistemus, lead singer and musician for the band Five Times August, shares his musical journey and how he started speaking out against the system. He initially wanted to be an acoustic singer-songwriter and achieved success with pop love songs, eventually touring colleges and having albums in stores. However, he took a break and started a kids music project called the Juice Box Jukebox. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Brad returned to music as a protest artist, writing about the state of the world. His song 'Sad Little Man' specifically calls out Anthony Fauci in an animated music video. Despite facing backlash and censorship, Brad remains hopeful and believes in the power of humor and music to challenge the system.
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