Originally released by Russell’s currently on-hiatus band Birds of Chicago in 2018, the tune is a plea for universal love. For this updated version the Canadian singer-songwriter updates the opening line of “Tears of rage, tears of grief, from Inglewood to Nairobi,” to “Tears of rage, tears of grief, Palestine, Israel, to Tennessee.” The tune also benefits from the gorgeous […]
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This is the latest single and video from the spoken word punk group featuring Algiers guitarist Lee Tesche and Indigenous artist Gregg Deal (their self-titled debut was one of the best protest albums of 2023). This tune is from their upcoming album PO$T AMERICAN, out April 11th. The lyrics single out actors John Wayne and Kevin Costner for performing heroic […]
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The latest intense single by the UK metal band is from their upcoming album is from their upcoming album Death Hilarious, out April 4th. The song also includes a hard-hitting feature from RTJ’s El-P. Concerning the motivation behind the tune, the lead singer Matt Baty explains “My lyrics reflect on how fondness of the past and senses of nostalgia can […]
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This is the latest single by the Australian electronic artist and journalist Mat Ward (who publishes a monthly article on protest albums). Ward made the following statement concerning the song: “Here’s a song about Andrew Tate. When the self-proclaimed misogynist posted a tweet at climate activist Greta Thunberg, asking for her email address so he could send her details of […]
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This is the latest release from FREER Records, the first American record label dedicated to releasing music by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists. Blak Rapp Madusa’s powerful spoken word work is a protest against violence towards Black women and is off the upcoming EP Steel Roots, a collaborative effort with BL Shirelle, out May 30. The equally powerful video features […]
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On March 16, 2025 singer-songwriter Jesse Colin Young sadly died at 83. He had a long successful solo career and was well known for being socially aware. This included performing at the 1979 No Nukes concert. He is probably best known as the lead singer of The Youngbloods and their 1967 tune “Get Together.” It was initially a minor hit, […]
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The prolific singer-songwriter continues to regularly post topical tunes. This includes his most recent album Middle released in February, and two albums and an EP released in 2024 (including Helles Belles, one of the best protest albums of 2024). His latest ditty is a satirical and scathing takedown of Trump, Musk, and the rest of the MAGA crowd. He is […]
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The latest tune by the prolific socially conscious singer-songwriter is a scathing indictment of the U.S.’s healthcare system, written in the wake of the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. He also borrows from another brilliant satirist. pulling the melody from John Prine’s “Fish and Whistle”. Welles released two albums in 2024, including one of the best protest albums of […]
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From the artist’s website The following anti-Trump tune by Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki is a rewrite of a tune they originally released and featured on the site in 2019 (and appeared on their 2022 socially conscious album In This Raggedy Time). The New York City duo have experienced success composing for musical theatre. Just like the previous version, the […]
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Video screenshot This tune appears to be the first release by the emerging singer-songwriter Jez Marie. According to the quick bio provided to me she “merges pop, R&B, hip-hop, and disco funk, delivering meaningful lyrics on love, compassion, and unity. Advocating for the marginalized, she spreads positivity and faith in an industry often centered on negativity.” It will be interesting […]
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