Political statements on stage with DEFOCUS | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.20

Political statements on stage with DEFOCUS | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.20

In this enriching episode of the Bleeding Metal podcast, co-hosts Kiki and Suzana engage in a deep conversation with Simon from the modern metalcore band DEFOCUS. The discussion navigates the intricate interplay between politics and music, emphasizing the role of art in spreading human rights messages and fostering political awareness.

Simon shares his personal journey towards political consciousness and his views on current sociopolitical issues. Additionally, they explore the dangerous polarization of topics such as LGBTQ+ rights, advocating for open dialogue and understanding to combat extremism.


01:30 Meet Simon and DEFOCUS
05:17 The Importance of Political Awareness
07:25 Simon’s Personal Relationship with Politics
10:52 Global Conflicts and Media Coverage
16:37 The Role of Privilege in Advocacy
18:10 The Power of Platforms
20:03 Personal Causes
27:17 The Role of Music in Politics
33:32 Advice for Bands
35:29 Defocus Tour and New Music

Recorded on October 9th, 2024.

Show notes:


Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by ⁠@kikigege87 and ⁠@power_pia⁠ with the support of co-hosts ⁠@martha_wingen⁠ and ⁠@suzanavalenca. Episode edited by Kiki.

Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you listen and watch some new video interviews on YouTube, all links are on our ⁠linktree. Intro music by ⁠Savvier Nelson⁠ with vocals from ⁠PERSONA-singer Jelena Dobric⁠.

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