Andrew Jackson Jihad has released "This Is Not a War," a new song supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement. Sean Bonnette writes on their tumblr:
"Anyway, about two weeks ago Ben and I went into audioconfusion studios to record a few odds and ends and ended up with 3 songs, two for some Sweet Projects, and one for the thing that is called Occupy Wallstreet, which we recorded with AJJ lifer and ultimate friend Dylan Cook. We admire the Occupiers commitment to non-violence and creating a fairer economy, and we hope that it continues until until it no longer needs to. This song is also kind of a prayer, wishing the greed that is undermining our country is motivated by love. I don't want to believe that evil truly exists."
This is not the first time the band has recorded a timely song inspired by a divisive subject, as this follows "Lady Liberty," a track they released last summer for A Line In The Sand. The album is a collection of tunes from Arizona-based artists protesting the passage of the state's infamous senate bill 1070. The band released their latest full-length, Knife Man, this past September.
Andrew Jackson Jihad has posted "This Is Not a War" available for listening and free download here.