Crass, from the artist’s Bandcamp The final results are in and we now have the list of inductees for the 2023 Protest Music Hall of Fame. Admittedly Hall of Fame is a misnomer. Instead of awarding accolades, it is an online archival project focusing on building increased awareness for socially conscious music. Eventually, I plan on doing writeups for all inductees, […]
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A large number of young people joining together to protest against a wave of fascism and racism. You might assume I’m talking about what is going on right now in the United States, and I very well could be. But I’m referring to the rise of The United Front, a white nationalist political party which rose in popularity in the […]
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Worldwide many places recognize February 7th as International Clash Day. This is fitting because with the current state of political turmoil their music has never mattered more. Previously we looked back at ten of their notable protest songs. The band has also been inducted into the Protest Music Hall of Fame. Right now we will look back on ten notable […]
Learn more →“The Only Band That Matters” The promotional tagline bestowed upon them by their record label may seem like hyperbole, but at times they came close to scaling the lofty heights of being “The Only Band That Matters.” One of the reasons why they’ve mattered is that they were able to address real-world issues in fresh ways. Their music continues to […]
Learn more →As part of an online archival project a poll was posted to nominate artists, songs, and albums that have made considerable contributions to the historical development of protest music. Based on the results of that poll another poll was posted featuring the list of nominees. Based on the final results we now have the list of the inaugural inductees into […]
Learn more →80 Years of Protest Songs Part 1: 1939-1958 80 Years of Protest Songs Part 3: 1979-1998 80 Years of Protest Songs Part 4: 1999-2018 The 1960s ushered in what is often considered the golden age of protest tunes. Civil rights and the Vietnam War were hot button topics. Many of these issues spilled over into the 70s. Along with folk […]
Learn more →“London Is Burning” is the first single from Joe Strummer 001, a compilation of rarities and unreleased material which is due out September 28, 2018. Of course, Strummer is most known for his work with The Clash. As one of the most influential bands of all-time that was more than enough to ensure a lasting legacy. But his body of work […]
Learn more →Many localities throughout the world have recognized February 7th as International Clash Day. This is appropriate because, in today’s tumultuous political climate, The Clash’s music is as vital as ever. Right now we’ll consider just a small sample of their important contribution to the canon of protest songs. Also “Straight To Hell” was previously featured as a Daily Dose of […]
Learn more →Joe Strummer died on December 22nd, 2002. Fifteen years later and his music is as vital as ever. As the front-man and lyricist of The Clash, he composed some of the most important socially conscious music ever. “Straight To Hell” appears on The Clash’s 1982 album, Combat Rock. Like many of The Clash tunes, it is a protest against many […]
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