An artist’s art is often influenced by the political climate that surrounds them. That is definitely the case with indie rock trio Canches. The members are from the UK, Spain and Canada. They formed while working in Guatemala. Two of the members, Daniel Butler and Erika Martinez worked for the International Commission of Jurists and Peace Brigades International. That experience fighting […]
Learn more →Sihasin is a brother and sister drum and bass duo made up of Jeneda and Clayson Benally. Hailing from the Diné (Navajo) Nation in northern Arizona, they blend indigenous music with a hard rock sound. The band’s name is the Navajo word for hope, and their music definitely reflects a hope for positive change. Their recently released sophomore album, Fight Like a Woman […]
Learn more →Black Belt Eagle Scout is the moniker for Portland based singer-songwriter Katherine Paul. On the Bandcamp page for her upcoming debut album, Mother of My Children, Paul describes herself as a “radical indigenous queer feminist.” Concerning the album which is due out on September 14, 2018, Paul says the tunes are “about grief and love for people, but also about being […]
Learn more →On December 4th, 2017, Donald Trump announced a reduction of two national monuments in Utah. This lead to a mass protest from both Conservation groups and First Nation organizations. Also multiple groups chose to file a lawsuit against President Trump. In light of these events, I felt it was appropriate to select “You Got to Run (Spirit of the Wind)”, […]
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