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September 11, 2017

Musician Bassnectar Displays Anti-Hate and Anti-Trump Graphics During Concert. (VIDEO)

[Bassnectar incorporated several photos expressing a political and social opinion in his set at Bass Center X. Inevitably this inspired an expected wave of “just make music, nobody wants your opinion” comments from dim-witted members of the peanut gallery(to be polite). Luckily though, the smarter comments gained more of a voice, and a legitimate discussion was had. The photo, posted by Rave Humor, displayed four big photos that Bassnectar displayed.

“If you guys are saying electronic music and politics should be separate stop listening to electronic. Electronic music is LITERALLY devoted to unity,” said one such commentator. “And unfortunately the Shit politics of our country currently are trying to divide us.”] -snip

http://globaldanceelectronic.com/bassnectar-shares-huge-anti-hate-and-anti-trump-graphics-at-bass-center-x/

and heres a vid..



p.s. I've always been a huge an of his work and Lorin is a person who likes to use his talent and his sphere of influence to express his political commentary; it is encouraging to see the artists of my generation take a stand against bigotry and racism and i hope to see more of it in response to the sad political shape of the country now.

looks like a fun concert; wish i could have been there.

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