The Song Sommelier, a website dedicated to the curating of playlists recently published both a now and then playlist of protest music. Along with the two playlists is an informative write-up which contained thoughts on the socially conscious music represented by the 2019 Mercury Prize nominees. Protest Music Now Protest Music Then For more protest music, feel free to check […]
Learn more →“Children lead the cry.” The above lyric is from “Blankenship”, the latest single from the indie rock band DIIV upcoming third album Deceiver, which is due out October 4. The line points to the rise of climate activism among youth throughout the world. Even though the band hasn’t made an official statement, the tune appears to refer to Don Blankenship, […]
Learn more →Here is a sampling of some of the notable socially conscious music released in the last two weeks. Songs and Videos: Bang Bang – The Avett Brothers “Bang Bang” is the latest track off the veteran folk-rock band’s upcoming tenth album Closer Than Together, due out October 4th. Even though the band doesn’t consider the album political, many of the […]
Learn more →“Warning! The following video contains content that some viewers may not find disturbing. That’s pretty fucked up.” The following quote was part of a social media teaser for the new video for “Pop Goes The Weapon” the latest single by the rap-rock supergroup Prophets of Rage. Both the song and video are a scathing indictment of the ongoing incidents of […]
Learn more →Mainstream country music isn’t currently known for its politics. But that hasn’t always been the case. When you examine the historical developments of protest music, country along with other forms of roots music have played an important role. Outside of the mainstream, there is a crop of artists who are helping to bring political activism back to roots music. One […]
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