A Month of Protest: March

By now it has become obvious that I’m bad with introductions, so let’s get right into it. Here is a small sampling of socially conscious music released during the past month. Songs/Videos: Safe To Run (featuring Hurray for the Riff Raff) – Esther Rose The latest single by the country-folk singer fantasizes about escaping a world that is on the […]

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Daily Dose of Protest: We Are Rising – Taína Asili

Taína Asili is a New York based Puerto Rican singer, filmmaker, and activist who for over two decades has been using her art to honour the tradition of her ancestors and deliver a stirring message of hope and liberation. Her album Resiliencia was one of the best protest albums of 2019, and her latest single, “We Are Rising” was recorded […]

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40 Best Protest Albums of 2019

As we approach the end of 2019 it is now a good time to look back on some of the notable protest albums released during the year. Many of these albums were also previously featured in the 30 Best Album (So Far) list that was published back in July. The albums are listed alphabetical order. Hopefully, you’ll be introduced to […]

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30 Best Protest Albums of 2019 (So Far)

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 […]

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