About this episode

Adam Weiner discusses his band's new album and the themes of protest music in America.

Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner is making protest music that unites not divides America. On a special Fourth of July weekend episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Weiner talks about what went into his band’s new album, Livin’ in the USA. It’s an empowering conversation about censorship, standing up for what’s right, and good ol’ American roots music, with Weiner calling out that great U.S. hero: Mr. Rogers. Happy Independence Day, all. Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Rolling Stone

Guest: Adam Weiner

Topics covered

• protest music
• American roots music
• censorship
• empowerment
• Independence Day

Keywords

• protest music
• Low Cut Connie
• American roots
• censorship
• Independence Day

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Low Cut Connie

Books & works: Livin’ in the USA

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