Show Notes
For the 100th episode of The Power/Less Podcast, I sat down with Alizon Taho and Ben Parker of genre-bending alt-metal trio Calva Louise to talk all about their incredible new album Edge of the Abyss, out now on Mascot Records. We got into the DIY production process, the influence of sci-fi films on their cinematic sound, and how the band's expansive narrative universe ties into their music videos and lyrics.From Jess Allanic’s songwriting beginnings in Venezuela to their journey through France, New Zealand, and the UK, Calva Louise has built something truly original. We also dug into favorite tracks like “Tunnel Vision,” “Aimless,” and “Hate in Me,” what it was like working with Pendulum’s Gareth McGrillen, and their upcoming US tour with Mike’s Dead and SixSense. Stream Edge of the Abyss everywhere now. Follow and support Calva Louise: calvalouise.com Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod
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In this episode, I’m joined by Jasmine, a social worker and survivor advocate, to discuss the Cornell Seven case, involving allegations that seven members of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity sexually assaulted a former student in 2024. We examine how the case has brought renewed scrutiny to rape culture, media coverage of sexual violence, and Cornell’s response to the allegations. We also discuss victim-blaming, the barriers survivors face when seeking justice, and how institutions and communities can do more to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. Resources to support survivors and find information and networks: https://centers.rainn.org/ https://www.sakitta.org/survivors/ https://www.nsvrc.org/survivors/ Support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com
Greg Stoker is a veteran, anti-imperialist organizer, political commentator, and activist. He is the host of the podcast “Colonial Outcasts,” and a co-founder of RFE Media. Greg and I talk about the recent discourse surrounding James Hetfield and Metallica’s statements concerning political artists, and a broader conversation around musicians, entertainers,and the culpability and responsibility within the industry.Follow and support Greg’s work:rfemedia.com https://www.instagram.com/greg.j.stoker/ https://www.colonialoutcasts.com/ https://linktr.ee/greg.j.stoker Follow and support the podcast:thepowerlesspod.com
Chris Bell is a screenwriter, producer and director who has been a fixture of the NYC independent filmmaking scene for the better part of this last decade. His most recently released work is his feature length film Failed State, as well as previous series and short films such as Miss Me Yet, Attention Shoppers, and The Winds That Scatter. Chris and I break down Failed State, its inspirations, and the unique blending of documentary and fiction throughout the film. We discuss Chris's political perspectives and how they are interwoven into the way that he creates art, and the role that movies and entertainment can play in shaping political consciousness.
Daniel Maté is an award-winning songwriter, lyricist, composer, and musical theatre writer, with work that has been performed at places including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. He’s also the co-host of Bad Hasbara, where he combines comedy, satire, and political analysis to take a critical look at Zionism and Israeli propaganda. Daniel and I discuss the function of different conversations in the context of Palestine, the NAZA documentary, Ed Sheeran and Macklemore, and the broader scope of the silence within the music industry and entertainment at large. Find Daniel’s new cast album for his musical, Middle School Mysteries here: http://middleschoolmysteries.com/ Find the latest BadHasbara videos and episodes: https://www.patreon.com/badhasbara Musicians recommended by Daniel: Bad Religion Egberto Gismonti Open Mike Eagle Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com
James Ray is an organizer, writer, and political commentator out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. James sits down with me in this latest episode to discuss Congressman Ro Khanna’s visit to the West Bank, his detainment, and his continued incoherent beliefs on Palestine, occupation, apartheid, and genocide. We go over some of Khanna’s interviews and conversations following his venture to Palestine, what his statements reveal about the limits of liberal zionism and U.S. politicians’ shifts over the past three years, and how that change in landscape is a bit of a double edged sword. James also discussing the work he has been doing with the “No Appetite for Apartheid” movement as well as his most recent piece at his substack, Commie Corner, where he spoke to a young photojournalist and a child interpreter in Gaza.Find James on all socials: instagram.com/jamesgetspolitical tiktok.com/@jamesgetspolitical twitter.com/goodvibepolitik commiecorner.substack.com Support “No Appetite for Apartheid: https://na4a.org/ Support the young photo Journalist Shadi in Gaza, as well as his interpreter Taleen :https://chuffed.org/project/168969-journalist-from-gaza-needs-urgent-support https://www.givetogaza.com/families/taleen Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com