Music reflects society and is often influenced by the political climate. This sampling of socially conscious albums features a diversity of artists, genres, and political issues. The albums are presented in alphabetical order. Many of the writeups were reused from what I previously wrote. ANNIVERSARY by Adeem the Artist Anniversary – Adeem The Artist The latest album by the country […]
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Here is a sampling of some of the socially conscious music released in October. Songs/Videos: Let’s Get FREER – Silent Jungle After being in prison for 22 years, “Let’s Get FREER” is Silent Jungle’s first recording since his release. “This is the first thing anyone’s gonna hear from me as a FREE man. So this is just me walking back […]
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Meryl Streek, from artist’s Bandcamp Here is a sampling of some of the political albums released in October. NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD – Godspeed You! Black Emperor The title of the 8th studio album by the Canadian post-rock band is a reference of those who died during the Gaza genocide between October 7, 2023-February 13, 2024. […]
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Snotty Nose Rez Kids, artist’s Bandcamp Here is the monthly recap of notable socially conscious music. Songs/Videos: BALDH3AD! – Theia The latest single by the Māori musician is a scathing Indigenous rights protest tune. It features the potent lyrics “We’re prisoners on the very land we’re from. Plunder my motherland, pollute the sea, but still I survive, though you clip […]
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JPEGMAFIA, from artist’s Bandcamp. Here is your monthly recap of notable socially conscious music. Songs/Videos: Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart – Stevie Wonder The legendary singer-songwriter is no stranger to socially conscious music. In his latest tune, Wonder examines the divisive political climate in America. DJCX: How We Got FREER – Official Documentary This featurette documentary chronicles the […]
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Molly Nilsson, from artist’s Bandcamp Here is your monthly recap of socially conscious music. Songs/Video: Devil’s Club (featuring Rezcoat Grizz) – Snotty Nose Rez Kids The latest tune by the Canadian indigenous rap duo features hard-hitting lyrics addressing issues of identity, culture, and resilience. The song is off their upcoming album Red Future, out September 13th. Albums: Un-American Activities – […]
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Mary Ocher, from artist’s Bandcamp. Here is a summary of notable socially conscious music released during June. Songs/Videos: Icarus IV – Kishi Bashi This is the second single off Kishi Bashi’s new album Kantos which will be released on August 23. This modern take on the Icarus myth isn’t explicitly political. Still, it does fit in with the mood of the […]
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Mdou Moctar, from artist’s Bandcamp. We have reached the halfway point of 2024 so it is time to look back at some of the best socially conscious albums released so far. This list features a diverse array of artists, genres, and political issues. The albums are presented in alphabetical order. Many of the writeups were reused from what I previously […]
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Kaia Kater, artist’s Bandcamp Here is a summary of notable socially conscious music released during May. Songs/Videos: Hinds Hall – Macklemore The title of this hard-hitting protest tune is a reference to student protesters renaming Hamilton Hall at Columbia University to Hind’s Hall in honor of Hind Rajab, the six-year-old Palestinian girl murdered by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. The tune is a scathing indictment […]
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Emma Donovan, from the artist’s Bandcamp. Here is a summary of notable socially conscious music released during April. Songs/Video: Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other – Orville Peck & Willie Nelson This tune was written and originally performed by Latin country musician Ned Sublette in 1981. The satirical tune which explores stereotypes connected with gay men and cowboys was covered […]
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