The Sound Strike Leaves Arizona Silent

For all you politically observant or dire social justice activists, listen up.

Since Arizona created new immigration law (SB 1070), many artists have raised their voices against AZ’s actions. Rage Against The Machine’s front man, Zack De La Rocha, helped start The Sound Strike, and has quickly gained the support of many artists including: NIN, Kanye West, My Morning Jacket, and more who signed up to boycott the state of Arizona until the controversial law is repealed.

Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes fame has even recorded a song specifically about the Sound Strike called "Coyote Song". This song, along with many to follow, will be donated to the effort to help raise money for non-profit organizations that are fighting the new law.

All bias aside, the division between the artists and their fans who reside in Arizona leaves little room to wonder where the line will be drawn if music and politics are separate or not.

You can learn more about the Sound Strike and their efforts at The Sound Strike Website.