Archive - Current Dissonance

Noise #198: Just do it over a dating app

Music reacting to this week's leak of secret American military plans.

Mar 26 •

Michael Gallant

Noise #197: Paralyzed by a paper tiger

Music reacting to the stunned silence of many Americans, and a path towards reanimation.

Mar 21 •

Michael Gallant

Noise #196: And like that, he's gone

Music reflecting on the collision of free speech and deportation.

Mar 15 •

Michael Gallant

Noise #195: Dismissing the watchdogs

Music reacting to the words of recently fired inspectors general.

Mar 6 •

Michael Gallant

Noise #194: Killing it! (but it's already dead)

Music inspired by cruelty and incompetence in the name of efficiency.

Mar 4 •

Michael Gallant

February 2025

Noise #193: Russia, UNIQLO, and lines to the moon

Music reacting to how money makes the world go 'round.

Feb 28 •

Michael Gallant

Noise #192: Justify your existence

Music reacting to governmental self-harm.

Feb 23 •

Michael Gallant

Noise #191: Too important to die

Music reflecting on a vital but threatened report on American nature.

Feb 12 •

Michael Gallant

Noise #190: Reflections on the USAID I've written about for years

I composed original music in reaction to allegations against an agency I've covered for over a decade.

Feb 6 •

Michael Gallant

January 2025

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