Ding dong the Queen is dead. Fuck colonialism! Also, fuck Win Bulter! This is a sampling of some of the notable socially conscious releases during the month of September. Songs/Videos: Odana – Mali Obomsawin Formerly of the folk trio Lula Wiles, this track is off her upcoming solo debut, Sweet Tooth. The album uses field recordings of relatives at Odanak […]
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Singer-songwriter Rain Perry recently released A White Album, a concept piece that addresses white privilege. She is also working on producing a stage version of the album. One of the album’s highlights is “The Money,” which skillfully weaves the narrative of two GIs returning from war, one white and one black. It examines the inequality when it comes to home […]
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The latest single by the UK post-punk band is a scathing critique of political propaganda, which follows in the spirit of their 2020 album KOMPROMAT. “I see this as part of the KOMPROMAT world,” states vocalist David Martin. “I would love to say we were seeking closure, but there’s no light at the end of that particular tunnel. ‘The Spectacle’ […]
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Disillusioned over a country music scene that was inhospitable to black women, Miko Marks took a 14-year hiatus before returning in 2021 with the powerful album Our Country (one of the best protest albums of 2021). It is an apt title because it can refer to either the music genre or America the country. She recently released the track “Trouble” […]
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Batya is a Jewish singer-songwriter, mystic, teacher, and spiritual leader. She often writes and sings in Hebrew, but her latest English composition is written for women’s reproductive rights. She also released a companion lyric video for the poignant anthem.
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Indigenous bassist, composer, and bandleader Mali Obomsawin recently left the folk trio, Lula Wiles. With Lula Wiles, she wasn’t afraid to compose politically explicit tunes and to speak out on indigenous issues while on stage. But after nearly six years of performing to predominantly white audiences, she was starting to become frustrated with the apathy and racism that she experienced. “I […]
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