Mdou Moctar, from artist’s Bandcamp. We have reached the halfway point of 2024 so it is time to look back at some of the best socially conscious albums released so far. This list features a diverse array of artists, genres, and political issues. The albums are presented in alphabetical order. Many of the writeups were reused from what I previously […]
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Kaia Kater, artist’s Bandcamp Here is a summary of notable socially conscious music released during May. Songs/Videos: Hinds Hall – Macklemore The title of this hard-hitting protest tune is a reference to student protesters renaming Hamilton Hall at Columbia University to Hind’s Hall in honor of Hind Rajab, the six-year-old Palestinian girl murdered by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. The tune is a scathing indictment […]
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, […]
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