Jesse Welles – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Daily Dose of Protest: Red – Jesse Welles

March 18, 2025

The prolific singer-songwriter continues to regularly post topical tunes. This includes his most recent album Middle released in February, and two albums and an EP released in 2024 (including Helles Belles, one of the best protest albums of 2024). His latest ditty is a satirical and scathing takedown of Trump, Musk, and the rest of the MAGA crowd. He is […]

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Daily Dose of Protest: United Health – Jesse Welles

December 12, 2024

The latest tune by the prolific socially conscious singer-songwriter is a scathing indictment of the U.S.’s healthcare system, written in the wake of the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. He also borrows from another brilliant satirist. pulling the melody from John Prine’s “Fish and Whistle”. Welles released two albums in 2024, including one of the best protest albums of […]

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