Jane Anger

David Ramirez wears his Mexican-American heritage proudly on his defiantly-titled, Thirty Tigers debut We’re Not Going Anywhere. “Being half white and half Mexican has made this current political climate especially interesting,” he says. “So many cultures in this country are being viewed as un-American, and it breaks my heart. My family has raised children here, created successful businesses here, and are proud to be a part of this country. Most of what I’ve seen as of late is misplaced fear. I wanted to write about that fear and how, instead of benefiting us, it sends us spiraling out control.” Refusing to be a target of someone else’s paranoia and prejudice, Ramirez mixes philosophy and provocation throughout this fine collection of songs.