Merciless Accelerating Rhythms vol 2. is set to release in just under three weeks, with two nights of shows at Union Pool to celebrate!
With contributions from over 60 artists, proceeds from sales of this compilation will be donated directly to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (
@thepcrf ), and these release shows will benefit
@southbrooklynsanctuary , a grassroots nonprofit that trains volunteers to support immigrants without attorneys.
September 3rd, at 7pm:
@hidingplacesband (w/ special guest),
@narasroom ,
@selfhelp.mov , and
@pencildiveband
September 4th at 7pm:
@rileymcbride ,
@drawl.nyc ,
@cowboygus , and more TBA!
At the show, we’ll be selling merchandise (t-shirts and tote bags). All of the proceeds of this merch will also be donated directly to the PCRF. Ticket link in bio!
More about the comp:
Based on anti-apartheid artist, leader and poet, June Jordan’s poem, “I Must Become A Menace to My Enemies,” the album’s title “Merciless Accelerating Rhythms” encapsulates a form of political organizing beyond “walking politely on the pavements.”
“I plan to blossom bloody on an afternoon
surrounded by my comrades singing
terrible revenge in merciless
accelerating
rhythms”
We as see retaliation as a diversity of tactics; as mutual aid; as solidarity with the people of Palestine; as direct action, if necessary; as an immediate end to the Israeli Occupation Force and a Free Palestine, forever; as a liberated world.
Art: Rebecca Pempek (
@rebeccapempek )
