Since I haven’t been posting here as often as I would like, I figure I’ll get caught up by recapping some of the notable socially conscious music released in January. Songs/Videos My Body, My Choice – Bait Bag The latest single from the feminist punk trio is a rousing pro-choice anthem. All sales of the single support Planned Parenthood Northern […]
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JusticeAid started in 2013 by a group of civil rights advocates in order to promote justice through the arts. In January 2020 they started a monthly Songs of Protest blog where they feature a playlist built around a theme. For January the playlist is appropriately built around civil right themes inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. The article features write-ups […]
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Art is often a product of the political climate. This truth is reflected in the music of veteran southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. Their 2016 album American Band was by far their most political, being heavily influenced by the 2016 Presidential election. On January 31st, the band releases their follow-up, The Unravelling. “Armageddon’s Back in Town,” “Babies in Cages,” and […]
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Part of the reason for me starting this site is to refute the misconceptions about the lack of modern protest music. The problem isn’t that there is a dearth of socially conscious music, the issue is that most of the artists creating the music inhabit the underground. If you take the effort to seek it out you’ll be greatly rewarded […]
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Turismo Girlfriend World Tour is the moniker of Julie Bernouis, a French-born singer-songwriter based in New York. “I don’t pretend to be an activist, I’m not Bob Dylan. But I like a serious catchy and upbeat song,” Bernouis stated. “The whole point is to convey the idea and raise awareness without boring or alienate the kids whilst keeping them dancing. […]
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Taína Asili is a New York based Puerto Rican singer, filmmaker, and activist who for over two decades has been using her art to honour the tradition of her ancestors and deliver a stirring message of hope and liberation. Her album Resiliencia was one of the best protest albums of 2019, and her latest single, “We Are Rising” was recorded […]
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