Source: Markus Spiske | Pexels One of the objectives of this website is to document music’s link to different protest movements. Music often mirrors what is happening in the world, so it is no surprise that many protest tunes address environmental concerns. Here is a small sampling of songs that deal with climate change. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) – Marvin […]
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Much of the music of the 90s may be associated more with personal angst that political dissension, but it was still a rich decade for socially conscious music. The decade could be considered the golden age of afro-centric hip-hop music. Movements such as riot grrrl and queercore were also important in amplifying women and LGBTQ+ voices. There was a diverse […]
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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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Part of the purpose of this site is to chronicle the historical developments of protest music. One way to do this is to look back at previous decades. I previously published a list of the 100 Best Protest Albums of the 2010s. Now we are going to look back at the best albums of other decades, starting with the 2000s. […]
Learn more →What is notable about the current year in protest music is diversity. Not only is there a wide range of genres and topics covered, but there is also a diverse array of artists who are making their voices heard. There was so much great music that it was difficult to narrow this list down to 30 albums. The objective of […]
Learn more →Since releasing their debut self-titled EP in 1981, Bad Religion has long-established themselves as an influential political punk band. They recently released a brand new topical tune, “The Profane Rights of Man.” In a press statement, lead singer and lyricist Greg Graffin explains the inspiration behind the song: “The song is based on the 1789 document ‘The Universal Rights Of Man’. […]
Learn more →On August 8, 2018, Argentina voted against legalizing abortion. Women’s reproductive rights continue to be a hot-button issue all around the world. For example, in the USA there are those that are concerned that potential shifts in the Supreme Court could cause Roe v. Wade to be overturned (Update: On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade has been overturned. Also, […]
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