Junkyard Empire to play at Java 101

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Junkyard Empire will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Java 101, 901 Lucinda Ave. in DeKalb. All ages will be admitted.

“Rebellion Politik” not only is the title of the band’s just-released EP, it is the operating theory Junkyard Empire uses as a force for organization and political action, referred to in the title track as “the science of survival in a repressive environment,” according to a news release. No unresolved issue of relevance is left intact on the seven-track EP, from America’s fiscal crisis and poverty at home to the Israeli-Palestianian conflict and abuses occurring abroad. 

The band’s sound infuses the best of rock, hip hop and jazz with intelligent and passionate lyrics about history, politics and society. Fronted by a rapper with effortless flow, Brihanu, Junkyard Empire’s unique, perfected sound is created by Chris Robin Cox, keyboards/trombone; Bryan Berry, guitars; Dan Choma, bass; and Graham O’Brian, drums.

In the past year, Junkyard Empire shared the stage with the legendary Boots Riley and the Coup, Rhymesayers artist Eyedea, Australian urban roots crew Blue King Brown, Rhymesayers artist Toki Wright, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges. The band was invited to Cuba in August for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet with Cuban arts organizations and leaders, and perform several shows.

Junkyard Empire will embark on its Verbal Graffiti tour this fall. Music, videos, blogs and tour dates are available at myspace.com/junk yardempire.