Sheryl Crow Releases Protest Song on Trump, AI, Social Media

Sheryl Crow has released a new single titled "The New Normal," which reflects on the current political climate under President Donald J. Trump and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. The song draws comparisons to George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984," with Crow singing about fake news, fear, and a new reality shaped by the "leader of the free world." Crow collaborated with her longtime touring band, the Real Lowdown, who have been with her for 15 years, and she expressed excitement about recording new music with them. The lyrics also touch on concerns about technology, including AI potentially replacing jobs and the revival of extinct animals, highlighting a sense of unease about the future. Crow has been vocal about social issues recently, including selling her Tesla in protest against policy changes under President Trump. She describes the current times as "unbelievably bizarre," fearing that people may begin to accept these conditions as normal, which terrifies her.