In these monthly recaps, I am starting to draw a blank in how to introduce it. Lately, it ends up some variance of these are shitty times but at least we have the music. Here is a sampling of some of the socially conscious songs, videos, and albums released during the past month. Songs/Videos: Noname – Rainforest As expected, the […]
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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.
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 →One of the Best Original Song nominees at the 90th Academy Awards was “Stand Up For Something” from the 2017 film Marshall. The song was composed by Diane Warren and Common. The movie Marshall is a biopic dealing with the early legal career of Thurgood Marshall, who ended up becoming the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. Prior to that […]
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