This episode features Portland-based singer-songwriter and activist David Rovics, who has already released four albums in 2020. We discuss what inspires him to be so prolific. We also discuss his most recent album, Say Their Names, the current situation in Portland, the important role music plays in protest movements, the challenges of being a DIY artist, among other topics. The podcast […]
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A large number of young people joining together to protest against a wave of fascism and racism. You might assume I’m talking about what is going on right now in the United States, and I very well could be. But I’m referring to the rise of The United Front, a white nationalist political party which rose in popularity in the […]
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This episode features activist, journalist, and rapper Awkword. We discuss his new tune “Ten Demands (featuring Jesse Jett)’ and his work with the Ten Demands for Justice initiative which provides a roadmap towards abolition. We also discuss how he views music has an extension of his activism and how rap and punk music saved his life. During the episode, we play portions […]
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Between COVID-19 and the current political climate there is a lot to be frustrated and anxious about. We all need outlets to cope. If you are a musician, it is only natural that your outlet will involve creating music. Singer and rapper Jesse Jett is an example of someone prolific during the pandemic. Back at the end of May, he […]
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This episode features Kaston Guffey of the Americana duo My Politic. He discusses their recently released political concept EP Short-Sighted People In Power. We discussed the motivation behind the tunes, the possibility of backlash, and the musical influences who further help inspire the songs on the album. The podcast opens with a portion of the album title track, during the […]
Learn more →After tabulating the results of a previous poll, here are the 2020 nominees for the Protest Music Hall of Fame online archival project. The poll will be open until November 30. Loading…
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2020 has been a terrible year for just about everyone. Everyone has their own ways of trying to cope, but if you happen to be a musician it is only natural that writing music would be one of your outlets of coping. The combination of being isolated due to the pandemic and the current state of the world creates the […]
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The pandemic has affected everyone, including musicians. With the traditional touring and promo channels being adversely affected many artists that were supposed to release albums earlier in the year have delayed their releases. The good news is that many have decided to release these albums during the fall months, so this month and next have and will see many notable […]
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This episode discusses some of the socially conscious albums which made the recently revamped Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list. Also discusses plans to create a 500 Protest Album project. Along with posting the google doc to accumulate website visitor and podcast listener votes, I will also be reaching out to journalists, musicians, and music historians to serve as panelists. If […]
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This is a brief episode that discusses a couple of updates in connection with the website and podcast. I discuss the recently launched Patreon and remind listeners about the 2020 Protest Hall of Fame Nomination Poll. The episode opens up with the track “Beepocalypse” by experimental musical duo Grex, off their latest album Everything You Said Was Wrong. Karl Evangelista of the duo […]
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