“We’re here protesting and sharing stories, but when everything else is so loud, how do you penetrate through?” The following statement was made by Camae Ayewa, a Philadelphia based activist, poet and experimental musician, better known as Moor Mother. On her recently released album Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes, she does her best to penetrate through the echo chamber. […]
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It’s been a while since I have done one of these. Periodically I receive emails and other social media messages suggesting certain songs and artists. Since I’ve been sporadic with my postings I thought now was a good time to showcase some of these recommendations that I haven’t had a chance to feature. They are well worth a listen. If […]
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The experimental hip-hop trio, clipping. is made up of rapper Daveed Diggs and producers Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson. They recently released their third album There Existed an Addiction to Blood. It is a horrorcore concept album, which effectively uses horror movie themes to examine racism in America. The album’s third single, “Blood of the Fang” is built around a […]
Learn more →It’s been a while, so here is a recap of notable socially conscious music which was released during the past few weeks. Songs and Video: Hate Conquers All – Anti-Flag “Hate Conquers All” is the latest single from 20/20 Vision, the upcoming album from veteran political punk band Anti-Flag, due out January 17, 2020. The band is no stranger to […]
Learn more →The Trump administration has received widespread criticism for its anti-immigration policies. That includes the heartless act of separating children from their parents at the border. Some, such as Fox News Laura Ingraham and ICE director Matthew Albence, tried to defend the indefensible caging of children by comparing the detention centres to summer camps. But would they feel the same if […]
Learn more →One of this site’s objective is to create a digital archive of artists and recordings that have made a significant contribution to the canon of socially conscious music. With that in mind, last year I created an online Protest Music Hall of Fame as an archival project. A couple months ago I posted a poll to begin the nominating process […]
Learn more →The Song Sommelier, a website dedicated to the curating of playlists recently published both a now and then playlist of protest music. Along with the two playlists is an informative write-up which contained thoughts on the socially conscious music represented by the 2019 Mercury Prize nominees. Protest Music Now Protest Music Then For more protest music, feel free to check […]
Learn more →“Children lead the cry.” The above lyric is from “Blankenship”, the latest single from the indie rock band DIIV upcoming third album Deceiver, which is due out October 4. The line points to the rise of climate activism among youth throughout the world. Even though the band hasn’t made an official statement, the tune appears to refer to Don Blankenship, […]
Learn more →Here is a sampling of some of the notable socially conscious music released in the last two weeks. Songs and Videos: Bang Bang – The Avett Brothers “Bang Bang” is the latest track off the veteran folk-rock band’s upcoming tenth album Closer Than Together, due out October 4th. Even though the band doesn’t consider the album political, many of the […]
Learn more →“Warning! The following video contains content that some viewers may not find disturbing. That’s pretty fucked up.” The following quote was part of a social media teaser for the new video for “Pop Goes The Weapon” the latest single by the rap-rock supergroup Prophets of Rage. Both the song and video are a scathing indictment of the ongoing incidents of […]
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