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Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions raise awareness of environmental injustice with conscious new single, Black Coal Lung

Enticing us with strummed acoustic guitar, textured drums and a mesmerizing blues harp performance, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions open Black Coal Lung with situational prose, raising awareness on the effects of toxic emissions on a small town near Ohio, from a nearby coal power plant.

Caspar Aesthetic‘s brooding vocal presence, fused with Roman Burda‘s harmonica performance set the stage for heightened emotion – a fitting soundscape for the important message that is being shared. Gary tells us how the song is designed to shed light “on the harsh realities faced by communities living in the shadow of [this] environmental injustice.”

The situation has notably lead to devastating health consequences for the town’s residents. The power of Black Coal Lung lies in its ability to captivate us and raise the conscious quotient. The raw energy and emotive lyrics serve as a powerful medium to convey the urgency and importance of addressing this specific environmental issues.

By weaving a narrative that highlights the impact of the toxic emissions on human health, ecosystems, and the planet as a whole, Black Coal Lung evokes a visceral response, compelling us to pay attention, reflect on our own actions, and consider the broader implications of our choices.

The opus prompts us to reconsider our consumption patterns, advocate for cleaner energy alternatives, and support policies that prioritize environmental protection and public health. The song’s message serves as a catalyst for personal and collective transformation, motivating us to become more engaged, informed, and proactive in advocating for a healthier, more sustainable future. In essence, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are help us raise the collective vibration, foster a sense of unity and purpose, and inspire positive change in the world.

We deeply appreciate what Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are sharing, and of course, the presence of Gary on the electric guitar is simply sublime! We have added Black Coal Lung to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream the band’s ever-growing discography, and anticipate future releases from the stars.