Turnstile Emphasizes the Role of Musicians as a Mirror of the World in the Midst of Global Violence

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JAKARTA - The hardcore unit from the United States, Turnstile, gives its views on the urgency of artists in voicing political and humanitarian issues.

When walking on the red carpet of the 2026 BRIT Awards held at Co-op Live, Manchester, last weekend, Turnstile expressed their belief that the music stage is not just a place of entertainment, but a space for social reflection.

Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates stated that musicians have a moral responsibility to use their platforms to speak out against injustice.

This is related to Turnstile's vocal stance lately regarding the increasing state violence in various parts of the world.

Yates views that in the midst of a warming global situation, empathy is the main key that must continue to be echoed by art practitioners.

"This is so important. I think artists serve as a mirror to reflect what is going on in the world. Especially in the United States right now, there is a lot of dehumanization and a great need for empathy and awareness," Yates said, quoted by NME, Tuesday, March 3.

"We are a band and we try to do what we can to reflect that, let people have a voice, and shine a light on that," he continued.

Turnstile's existence in 2026 is indeed at its peak. Before attending the BRIT Awards, they successfully bagged two trophies at the 2026 Grammy Awards for the Best Rock Album category with the album "Never Enough" and Best Metal Performance for the song "Birds".

The voices of Turnstile are also often reflected on social media. They also consistently highlight the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, Sudan, and Iran, emphasizing that the band's mission is to find a collective common thread in a divided world.

Turnstile is scheduled to continue their summer tour in the UK, including performing at The Piece Hall in August and being a main support for Tyler, The Creator's concert at All Points East.