What do George Orwell, Socrates, and Jesus Christ have to say about Motihari Brigade’s new album “Problematic?”
Hear their reactions on the public-radio-style podcast “It’s The Arts Stupid.” Host Alex Dugan gets deeply philosophical, and probably way in over his head, with some of the most unique and truly legendary figures in human history. And while frequently straying off the topic, they do manage to refocus the discussion back to Motihari Brigade’s new album. Unsurprisingly, Orwell, Socrates and Jesus all agree that Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon” set the standard for a concept album. But how does “Problematic” compare? What’s the best way to celebrate George Orwell’s birthday on June 25? Find out directly from the source himself. What’s the most appropriate drink for a philosophical discussion – single malt scotch or wine? Why doesn’t Jesus have a beard? How is Jesus’s voice being instantly translated from Ancient Aramaic into English? Why does the translation sound a bit like Morgan Freeman? Is it a miracle? Or is it A.I.? Honestly, it’s getting hard for even Jesus to tell the difference these days. What do Jesus and Socrates think about how they were treated by the government? Why does Orwell disagree with Jesus and Socrates about The Beatles? All these questions and more are answered by George Orwell, Socrates and Jesus Christ in one of the most unusual discussions ever to take place about Motihari Brigade. The podcast “It’s The Arts, Stupid” is now available now on YouTube.
Motihari Brigade’s new album “Problematic” is here to restore a defiant spirit of independent critical thinking in this age of artificially-curated digital algorithms. Feel vibrato electric guitar strings shake loose a world of illusions with lyrics inspired by the ideas of Orwell, Huxley, and Socrates. There is hope that Motihari Brigade’s brand of “Rock-n-Roll Thoughtcrime” can still save us – perhaps.
“Problematic” is Motihari Brigade’s third album, and the invention of guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Winston. The band derives its name from Motihari, India, birthplace of their truth-seeking spirit animal George Orwell.
Problematic is scheduled for release on June 25, 2026 (George Orwell’s birthday) and will be available through popular digital streaming and download services, and on compact disc. Keep asking questions. Be problematic.
