Lesley Rankine, known as Ruby, has released “The Age of Stupid,” a song that critiques humanity’s failure to live up to its potential. Collaborating with Ali Jafri from The Shadow Majlis, Ruby combines electronic and dub influences while delivering sardonic lyrics that highlight the selfishness of humanity despite its numerous gifts. This marks her first release since the anniversary remix of her 1995 debut, “Salt Peter 25.”
Her striking commentary invites us to reflect: In an age where we are more connected than ever, why does it seem that the most detrimental aspects of human nature continue to prevail?
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