Topic: Independent Music

2 chapters across the catalog

The legacy of Project Mockingbird is discussed as the foundation for CIA involvement in music and film. Jason Hollis notes a shift in the music industry where artists are moving toward independence to avoid the "mutual blackmail" of major labels. He argues that owning one's content and brand is the only way to remain free from institutional control.

A caller from Illinois discusses a perceived shift in public sentiment toward Donald Trump and away from Joe Biden. The conversation pivots to the importance of reclaiming culture through independent art and music. The caller promotes his band, Gilded Cages, and their album "Real and Human," which addresses themes of anti-AI and human empowerment.