A Month of Protest Music (February)

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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Top 10 Protest Albums of 2019 According To Shadowproof

Twice a month a post on this site is also featured on Shadowproof. I have also contributed to their lists of best albums, such as the recently posted Top Ten Albums of Protest Music in 2019. The five albums I wrote about were also featured on the previously posted 40 Best Albums of 2019, but the writeups are more detailed. Three […]

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Top 10 Protest Albums of 2019 (So Far) According To Shadowproof

Along with this website, I have been writing about protest music for Shadowproof. Twice a month a post on this site is also featured on their site. Periodically I also contribute to their lists of best albums. Recently I contributed to their Top Ten Protest Albums of 2019 (So Far) list. I selected five albums to write about and the […]

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Protest Music of the Week (May 27-June 2)

Here is a selection of newly released socially conscious music which is worth a listen. Songs and Videos Maria – grandson “Maria” is a cover of a Rage Against the Machine tune which appeared on Rage’s 1999 album The Battle of Los Angeles. The lyrics chronicle the indignities faced by a Mexican undocumented immigrant. The recently posted video adds poignant […]

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