My Music Episode 495 - Rev Billy Simmons

Rev Billy Simmons (Evidence of a Struggle)In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath catches up with the ever-provocative Rev Billy Simmons, frontman of Evidence of a Struggle, to talk about their powerful new single ‘Give Us A Kiss’ — a gritty, defiant track from the band’s upcoming sophomore album, dropping May 9 via The Glue Factory and The Orchard.This conversation goes beyond the music. Rev opens up about the shift from their instrumental debut to this bold new lyrical direction, shaped by a stellar lineup including Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey), Alan Berliant, Solomon Walker, and legendary producer Sanford Parker. They dig into the politics of now, the role of music in social discourse, and what it means to create art in a world increasingly built on algorithms and apathy.Expect truth bombs, spiritual satire, righteous riffs, and the kind of conversation that reminds you why music still matters.💥 Featuring:Behind-the-scenes of the new albumWhy "Give Us A Kiss" isn’t just a song — it’s a warningHow AI is (and isn’t) shaping the creative processGraham’s take: “If Pop Will Eat Itself made a prog album... this would be it.”🎧 Listen now and share with someone who still believes music should say something.🖤 Join the MyMusic community at mymusicpodcast.com for more conversations with artists who dare to speak up and stand out.