🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the powerful voice and mind behind Rise Against, Tim McIlrath—frontman, songwriter, and activist.Known for their hard-hitting blend of melodic hardcore and punk rock, Rise Against have built a global following by pairing explosive music with uncompromising messages. Tim opens up about the band’s roots, their mission-driven lyrics, and the role of music in challenging the status quo.🎸 In this episode, we cover:✅ The evolution of Rise Against and their impact on punk rock✅ Tim’s influences and approach to writing politically charged music✅ Balancing commercial success with staying true to your message✅ What’s next for Rise Against and the fight for meaningful change👉 Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with artists who use their voice for more than music.💥 Support the Podcast:☕ Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack🔔 Stay Connected:🌍 Website – www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com🐦 Twitter – @beatandtrackpod📘 Facebook – Off The Beat & Track Podcast#OffTheBeatAndTrack #TimMcIlrath #RiseAgainst #PunkRock #HardcorePunk #ActivistMusic #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #MelodicHardcore #SubscribeNowSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.