At the end of last month, incendiary rock guitarist and acoustic troubadour Tom Morello revealed “Weather Strike,” a protest song penned and co-produced alongside Russia’s influential art collective Pussy Riot and produced by Carl Restivo. Today, the dynamic track sees a dazzling remix by The Bloody Beetroots.
Pussy Riot is a band not only known for their impeccable sound but also for their important efforts in social reform. They recently joined forces with fellow activist Tom Morello (Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine) in a new track aimed to proclaim a better future.
For Both Tomorell and Pussy Riot singer Nadya Tolokonnikova politics have heavily influenced their music, saying
“Both for Tom and me politics have been always closely intertwined with our music, like two sides of a Möbius strip. It’s an honor to collaborate and be friends with Tom. I feel strong, empowered, supported, seen, respected, when I work with Tom, I feel that we’re forming a good part of a revolutionary art army together, true allies and comrades.”
“Weather Strike is described by Nadya Tolokonnikova as a
“dreamy, utopian track for me, we loudly proclaim the future we want to see: alternative systems of public safety where police violence is no longer an issue, an ultimate joy of rebellion and rejecting injustice, and also I sing about my dream to turn the main FSB (ex-KGB) building into an immersive museum where we’re going to learn about dark moments of Russian history – I’ll make it happen when Putin is no longer in power.”
This track hits hard with some powerful riffs and sentimental lyrics. Its themes have been further brought to life by filmmaker & 3D artist Ksti Hu. If you’re into electronica check out the remix by The Bloody Beetroots
See below for the video, remix, and more information on Tom Morello, Pussy Riot and the Bloody Beetroots.
Tom Morello:
https://www.facebook.com/TomMorello/
https://twitter.com/TMorello
https://www.instagram.com/TomMorello/
Pussy Riot:
http://www.instagram.com/nadyariot
https://www.youtube.com/wearepussyriot
http://www.twitter.com/pussyrrriot
https://www.facebook.com/wearepussyriot/
https://zona.media/ = Pussy Riot’s independent news publication, focused on Russian courts, law enforcement, and the prison system
https://pussyriot.store/
The Bloody Beetroots:
https://www.instagram.com/thebloodybeetrootsofficial/
https://twitter.com/bloodybeetroots