We just finished the first month of 2021 and in many ways, the shittiness of 2020 has seemed to carry over. January is traditionally a slower month for new music releases, but there was still plenty of socially conscious music, and here is a small sample of it. Songs/Videos: Amanda Shires – Our Problem (featuring Angie Stone, Cyndi Lauper, K. […]
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Here are 15 music videos that effectively deliver insightful social messages. The following are presented in alphabetical order. &More – Whoa (featuring Chuck D) The video features vocalist Donn T as a news anchor and rapper Chill Moody as a field reporter for the fictional news channel WHOA News Tonight. The visuals satirize the bombardment of the 24-hour news cycle, […]
Learn more →Here is a recap of some of the noteworthy socially conscious music released within the past two weeks. Songs and Videos: Flames – Chastity “Flames” is the latest single from the Canadian alternative band’s upcoming album Homemade Satan, due out September 13th. The album is a political concept album meant to represent the marginalized voices that often go unheard. Frontman […]
Learn more →The following Spotify playlist includes 2019 released socially conscious tunes which have been featured on this site. The playlist will continue to be updated as new songs are added. Also, feel free to check out the previously posted Protest Songs of 2018 playlist.
Learn more →Texas blues rocker Gary Clark Jr. recently released the music video for the title track from his upcoming third full-length album, which is scheduled to be released March 1, 2019. The tune deals with being a black man “right in the middle of Trump country.” Being a successful musician doesn’t negate the effects of racism, Clark still must deal with […]
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