As we get closer to the US Presidential election there has been a spike in protest music. Much of the music released is either directly aimed at Trump or discusses the importance of voting. As with the previous months, there is also music that addresses issues of systemic racism, police brutality, and a variety of other social concerns. Also, in […]
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This episode features art rocker Kapil Seshasayee. We discuss his 2018 debut A Sacred Bore, a concept protest album dealing with the caste system, which is part of a three-album trilogy. We also discuss a couple of the singles from his upcoming follow-up album Laal, which sheds a light on issues connected with Bollywood. Seshasayee also shares his thoughts on […]
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The Canadian indigenous hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids released “Where They At” a new single and visualizer. The banging tune features frequent collaborator, veteran Canadian indigenous rapper Drezus. The tune isn’t as explicitly political as many of their songs, but it is a celebratory statement of defiance and resilience. “Where They At is addressing the haters and naysayers throughout […]
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“This Machine Kills Fascists.” The following was emblazoned on Woody Guthrie’s guitar. Guthrie used his weapon of choice to compose timely songs of protest which still remain relevant. One of those tunes is “All You Fascists Bound To Lose” which Guthrie wrote back in 1942. The song was recently reworked by the Resistance Revival Chorus and Rhiannon Giddens. The tune […]
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This episode features Portland-based singer-songwriter and activist David Rovics, who has already released four albums in 2020. We discuss what inspires him to be so prolific. We also discuss his most recent album, Say Their Names, the current situation in Portland, the important role music plays in protest movements, the challenges of being a DIY artist, among other topics. The podcast […]
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A large number of young people joining together to protest against a wave of fascism and racism. You might assume I’m talking about what is going on right now in the United States, and I very well could be. But I’m referring to the rise of The United Front, a white nationalist political party which rose in popularity in the […]
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This episode features activist, journalist, and rapper Awkword. We discuss his new tune “Ten Demands (featuring Jesse Jett)’ and his work with the Ten Demands for Justice initiative which provides a roadmap towards abolition. We also discuss how he views music has an extension of his activism and how rap and punk music saved his life. During the episode, we play portions […]
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Between COVID-19 and the current political climate there is a lot to be frustrated and anxious about. We all need outlets to cope. If you are a musician, it is only natural that your outlet will involve creating music. Singer and rapper Jesse Jett is an example of someone prolific during the pandemic. Back at the end of May, he […]
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This episode features Kaston Guffey of the Americana duo My Politic. He discusses their recently released political concept EP Short-Sighted People In Power. We discussed the motivation behind the tunes, the possibility of backlash, and the musical influences who further help inspire the songs on the album. The podcast opens with a portion of the album title track, during the […]
Learn more →After tabulating the results of a previous poll, here are the 2020 nominees for the Protest Music Hall of Fame online archival project. The poll will be open until November 30. Loading…
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