When speaking out against injustices, sometimes the most appropriate response is to say, “Fuck you.” Examples in protest music include Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing in the Name” (“Fuck you, I won’t do what you what you tell me”), N.W.A’s “Fuck tha Police” and YG’s “Fuck Donald Trump.” Javid Music Party, an independent Chicago and Los Angeles-based artist and activist […]
Learn more →Alabama signed a law on May 15 which is almost a total abortion ban. The strict law does not include provisions for rape and incest victims. The law is expected to be challenged in the courts and may never take effect. But part of the purpose of the law was to induce litigation that would give anti-abortion activists a case […]
Learn more →I just posted the weekly update of protest music and missed a brand new video by Pussy Riot. With the recent oppressive abortion law just passed in Alabama, there shouldn’t be any surprise that the Russian collective would make some kind of statement. The message of the thirty-six-second audio and visual presentation is self-explanatory. It features the tune “225” by […]
Learn more →Petra Glynt recently released a new music video for “New Growth” a track off her exceptional 2018 album My Flag Is A Burning Rag Of Love (which was one of the best protest albums of 2018). The video starts off by referencing different news reports involving sexual misconduct. The video is an empowering response to the occurrences #MeToo incidents. Glynt […]
Learn more →Calina Lawrence is an indigenous vocalist and activist from the Suquamish Nation. She effectively fuses traditional native music with elements of hip-hop, soul and spoken word. She uses her art form to draw attention to social justice issues. She recently released a video and new version of “Gaia”, a track off her 2018 debut album, EPICENTER. This rendition features vocals […]
Learn more →Over his two-decade career, Josh Ritter established himself as a well-respected singer-songwriter who is known for his narrative lyrics. Even though Ritter isn’t specifically known for being political, at times his lyrics possess a social awareness. Notable examples include “Girl in the War” and “Thin Blue Flame”, two tunes off his 2006 album The Animal Years which used the Iraq […]
Learn more →Nat and the Noise Brigade are an eight-piece band from the UK. They have a knack for blending infectious grooves with socially conscious lyrics. A prime example of this is “Bang the Drum,” the second single from their upcoming EP March! March! The topical tune addresses the issue of climate change. It was released in conjunction with the Extinction Rebellion, […]
Learn more →For over six decades, Mavis Staples has spoken out against injustices with her music and activism. Both as a solo artist and a member of the legendary The Staple Singers, Staples has made countless contributions to the canon of socially conscious music. Still going strong at 79 years of age, she released the album, Live in London, on February 8, […]
Learn more →Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a Canadian indigenous hip-hop duo made up of Darren “Young D” Metz and Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce, both Haisla Nation. They previously released two albums of politically charged music that included several songs that spoke to the issue of indigenous rights. The duo released the hard-hitting single “Warriors,” which protested the Trans Mountain Pipeline and […]
Learn more →Durand Jones & The Indications is a soulful band that recently released their sophomore album, American Love Call. Concerning the objective of the album, drummer Aaron Frazer made the following statement: “As America grows more diverse, we have the opportunity to form the strong, interwoven tapestry that we’ve long claimed. When we find a way to unite across our various […]
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