Art is often a product of the political climate. This truth is reflected in the music of veteran southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. Their 2016 album American Band was by far their most political, being heavily influenced by the 2016 Presidential election. On January 31st, the band releases their follow-up, The Unravelling. “Armageddon’s Back in Town,” “Babies in Cages,” and […]
Learn more →One advantage of having a music blog is that people message you suggesting certain songs and artists. Several of these recommendations I was considering featuring as part of the poorly misnamed Daily Dose of Protest, but due to my sporadic posting never had the opportunity. In order to rectify that, I will now feature a few socially conscious tunes that […]
Learn more →Every time a mass shooting happens, a similar narrative takes place: “thoughts and prayers,” “it is too soon too talk about gun control,” which is followed by no meaningful action taking place. Recently, enough fed up citizens are starting to raise their voices and are making it clear that the time for discussion and action is now. “Thoughts and Prayers” […]
Learn more →“Gilded Walls” is a brand new soulful country tune from veteran Nashville singer-songwriter Will Hoge. The poignant socially conscious song is off of his upcoming album My American Dream, slated for a October 5, 2018 release. The album has a whole is heavily influenced by the current political landscape. In a statement made to American Songwriter, Hoge describes the album […]
Learn more →“Thoughts and Prayers” is an unreleased tune from veteran indie rock band Dispatch, which they been performing live during their tour to support their 2017 album America, Location 12. During the song’s intro at their November 30, 2017 performance at the Fillmore in San Francisco, the band mention that the song was written in response to another mass shooting. It […]
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