Chinese punk band Brain Failure have just recorded their new EP, which includes the song "A Box on a Broken Ball", (no idea what that means, either) a collaboration with Public Enemy's Chuck D that talks about China's environmental problems.
The lyrics detail severe pollution problems - a result of China's fast economic growth - and the recent abnormal weather changes due to global warming. The band unveiled the song at a press conference in China. Again, Brain Failure held a press conference IN CHINA - a country not exactly known to welcome dissenting views - to talk about a song that is critical of their own country. Now that is punk rock!
Here's a link to the song: http://www.myspace.com/brainfailurepunk
The single is being released through the iTunes Music Store exclusive on April 30th. Their third album, "Made in China," is expected this fall.
Great band. If Joe Strummer were raised in Beijing he would definitely have started this group.
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