Note: This article was first published at Shadowproof as part of their Protest Music Project. Albion is the oldest name for Great Britain, and twelve to fourteen thousand years ago, the large lions that resided there became extinct. One common theory is that the extinction was caused by hunting and technological advancements. The other common theory was that it was […]
Learn more →Ziggy Marley isn’t only the son of the legendary Bob Marley, but over his 3 decade music career he has established himself as an influential socially conscious reggae artist, both as a solo artist and with the Melody Makers. “Rebellion Rises” is the title track off of his 2018 solo album. The entire album has a timeless vibe and follows […]
Learn more →Grandson is the alias of American born, Canadian raised musician Jordan Benjamin. “Blood // Water” is the opening track off of his 2018 released, explosive politically charged 5 song debut EP a modern tragedy vol. 1. In a press statement, grandson describes the EP as “my first cohesive body of work. It’s a sort of state of the union as told […]
Learn more →“Gilded Walls” is a brand new soulful country tune from veteran Nashville singer-songwriter Will Hoge. The poignant socially conscious song is off of his upcoming album My American Dream, slated for a October 5, 2018 release. The album has a whole is heavily influenced by the current political landscape. In a statement made to American Songwriter, Hoge describes the album […]
Learn more →Throughout the history of music there are very few artists that are as polarizing as Yoko Ono. Regardless of how you might view her, it is hard not to acknowledge that she is an ambitious artist who is unafraid to challenge traditional music conventions. She is also a tireless activist who uses her music and other art mediums to make […]
Learn more →“Samaritans” is the third single off of IDLES upcoming sophomore album Joy as an Act of Resistance, due out August 31st, 2018. I previously featured their second single “Danny Nedelko” as a Daily Dose of Protest. Both the tune and video is a scathing indictment of toxic masculinity. While performing in concert lead singer Joe Talbot is known to introduce […]
Learn more →“Many Faces” is a new single off of James upcoming album, Living In Extraordinary Times. The English band 15th studio album is due out August 3, 2018. The catchy sing along chorus is a call of unity. It is a reminder that even though there are many faces, there is only one human race, and all of those faces belong. It […]
Learn more →On July 27, 2018, Mark “the Shark” Shelton, the lead singer and guitarist of heavy metal veterans Manilla Road, tragically passed away. “Dreams of Eschaton/Epilogue” is an epic 12 minute protest tune off of their overlooked classic 1983 album Crystal Logic. The lyrics addresses issues such as climate change (“A new Solar Ice Age/ An Earth that no science could save”) […]
Learn more →Lee Reed is a veteran Canadian indie rapper who been recording music for over 20 years. He developed a reputation for his socially conscious music. He also makes most of his music available for free and when he does charge the proceeds supports causes that he his passionate about. He is an example of an artist who uses his art […]
Learn more →“Raise Your Voice Joyce” is the lead single from the soon to be released album Dose Your Dreams, from Toronto hardcore veterans Fucked Up. The album is scheduled to be released October 5, 2018. It is a concept album built around the protagonist David, a character who frequents the band’s cannon, most notably their 2011 groundbreaking magnum opus David Comes to […]
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