The latest single by the UK post-punk band is a scathing critique of political propaganda, which follows in the spirit of their 2020 album KOMPROMAT. “I see this as part of the KOMPROMAT world,” states vocalist David Martin. “I would love to say we were seeking closure, but there’s no light at the end of that particular tunnel. ‘The Spectacle’ […]
Learn more →The iconic two-tone ska band recently released their latest album Encore. It is their first album of original material in two decades. The band was never one to shy away from the political and the 2019 incarnation of the group is as relevant as ever. The album cover issues faced in both the UK and the USA, such as Brexit, […]
Learn more →UK punk band IDLES just released their sophomore album Joy as an Act of Resistance. Two previous singles from the album, “Danny Nedelko” and “Samaritans” were featured as Daily Dose of Protest. Those singles respectively dealt with immigration and toxic masculinity. The album’s fourth single, “Great” deals with the issue of Brexit and how it is motivated by xenophobia. Lyrics such […]
Learn more →When I complied the list of the 25 best albums of 2017, there were a few EPs I was seriously considering as well, but I ended up going exclusively with full length albums. So, here is a list of my top 5 EPs. Feel free to protest the list in your comments. 5: Bridges Not Walls – Billy Bragg The […]
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