EPISODE · May 3, 2025 · 18 MIN
Kneecap, Glastonbury & the Cost of Speaking Out
from The Last Mixed Tape · host The Last Mixed Tape
Kneecap are facing calls to be dropped from Glastonbury Festival after backlash over controversial past performances. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore the deeper implications of this moment not just for Kneecap, but for the future of protest in music.Using comedian Josh Johnson’s quote “Everything you thought was revolutionary was approved by a corporate lawyer” we look at how true rebellion is often punished once it slips past the gatekeepers.00:00 Intro00:25 Josh Johnson 01:17 The Story so far…04:18 Provoking Art06:41 Glastonbury 07:58 Why this matters?17:04 What happens next17:59 Outro
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Kneecap are facing calls to be dropped from Glastonbury Festival after backlash over controversial past performances. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore the deeper implications of this moment not just for Kneecap, but for the future of protest in music.Using comedian Josh Johnson’s quote “Everything you thought was revolutionary was approved by a corporate lawyer” we look at how true rebellion is often punished once it slips past the gatekeepers.00:00 Intro00:25 Josh Johnson 01:17 The Story so far…04:18 Provoking Art06:41 Glastonbury 07:58 Why this matters?17:04 What happens next17:59 Outro
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