This episode features special guest BL Shirelle who recently released the album Assata Troi, the first full-length release for Die Jim Crow, the first non-profit record label for current and formerly incarcerated musicians. She is also a deputy director of the label. We discuss Shirelle’s motivation behind the album and why she felt it was important to be candid about […]
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This episode features special guest Shawna Potter, the frontwomen of the feminist hardcore punk band War On Women, activist, and author (among many other things). We discuss using your platform to speak up, playing at venues where your presence isn’t wanted, and the makings of a new War On Women album. We also discuss her activism and her book Making […]
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This episode features two special guests, Ryan Guay of Canadian reggae-rock band Street Pharmacy and James Searl of American roots-reggae band Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. The two recently collaborated to compose the protest tune “They Don’t Give a $$$$.” We discussed the motivation behind that song. We also discussed the importance of using your platform to speak up, the […]
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This episode features special guest Mat Ward, an Australian musician and journalist. We discuss his latest album Filter Bubble, his affinity for socially conscious concept albums and his book Real Talk: Aboriginal Rappers Talk About Their Music and Country. We also discuss his monthly column for Green Left, where he uses ten albums to analyze current news events. The opening track of the […]
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This episode features special guest singer-songwriter Jeremiah Craig, who recently composed the protest song “Suffocating Evil” in response to the murder of George Floyd. We discussed this song along with other socially conscious tunes that he has written. Craig also has a popular YouTube channel where he makes videos about Cowboy Boots. He discussed the backlash he has received from […]
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This episode features two special guests, Juno and Grammy-winning producer David Strickland and Canadian Hip-Hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes. We discuss Strickland’s new album Spirit of Hip-Hop, which also features an appearance by Maestro on the album track “Truth.” We also discuss some of the social issues addressed on the album, indigenous culture and the evolution of Canadian Hip-Hop. Also, […]
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This episode discusses 20 albums which were released during the 1990s that reflect current world events. The albums are also going to be featured on a future list of 100 protest albums of the 90s.
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This episode discusses 20 albums which were released during the 2000s that reflect current world events. The albums were also featured on the list of 100 protest albums of the 2000s.
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With the current Black Lives Matter protests, there has been a peak in interest concerning socially conscious music. This episode discusses 20 albums which were released during the 2010s. These albums were also featured on the list of the 100 best protest albums of that decade.
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Episode 2 discusses the emotional impact of the Drive-By Truckers “What It Means” in light of the murder of George Floyd. Also discusses Andra Day’s “Rise Up” and the important emotional outlet that music provides. Because I won’t be using any music in my podcast without permission none of the songs appear in the podcast, but I’ll post them below.
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