A powerful new Iranian protest song โMan Zendeam Hanoozโ (โI Am Still Aliveโ), composed by Adib Ghorbani has become a symbol of resilience for Iranians protesting repression and demanding freedom. See the full article and hear the song in the link below.
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Last year we watched horrors continue to unfold around the world.
However, without hope, unity, and solidarity, what is the point?
#protestmusic never died. Collective action matters. Don't let the bastards win.
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Protest music never died. Every year publish news, reviews and interviews with active musicians from around the world.
Our collaborator, DJ General Strike of Protest Tunes, compiled a playlist of over 1,000 protest songs released in 2025.
Here are his top 40. โ ๐
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Belarus has been doubling down on their methods as the official list of "extremist materials" keeps growing. Meanwhile, artists find shelter, in exile, in other countries. The more unfortunate ones are currently serving lengthy prison sentences, solely for using their human right to speak freely.
"And still, this musicโthis immanent furyโcuts through the daze, offering not a manifesto of ready-made ideas, but a concrete possibility: to give rage a sense of collective power."
Read the full album review by Joรฃo Mineiro here: shoutsmusic.blog/the-sound-of...
The new album by Bambu is an absolute banger and a powerful call-to-action.
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The data is in: it pays off to pay artists salary
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Three young Russian musicians from the band Stoptime were arrested in St. Petersburg for performing songs by artists labeled as "foreign agents." Lead singer Diana Loginova now faces charges related to discrediting the Russian armed forces.
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#freestoptime #freeNaoko #artistsatrisk
Extreme Transgression by Transgressive on cassette
Happy to say @transgressivemetal.bsky.social will be doing a tape/cd release compilation of our three EPs from this year titled "The Year of 2025"
So anyone that wants all 9 songs on physical format will have a chance soon thanks to @fiadh.bsky.social !
We will also have ET repress tales soon :)
Congolese activist-musician Delcat Idinco was fatally shot in Goma while filming a protest song condemning conflict and corruption in the DRC.
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In Tunisia's predominantly male hip-hop scene, women rappers have emerged as powerful voices post-2011 revolution, addressing issues of inequality and intersectionality.
Read the essay here: shoutsmusic.blog/tunisias-rap...
Read the full article here: shoutsmusic.blog/the-troublin...
"The release reflects the continuing vitality of Woody Guthrie in the United States. There is an ongoing process of updating and redefining his figure and artistic legacy โ one that does not always take into account the singerโs radicalism but sometimes accentuates his patriotism."
๐ป Tonight, our colleague DJ General Strike will be playing his favourite #protestsongs from this summer. Tune in at 9pm PDT on 91.3 KBCS FM.
And check out his playlist Summer '25 Top 40 Protest Songs below. ๐ โ
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How Protest Musicians Became Icons And Targets In Iranโs Women, Life, Freedomย Movement
The music by a few brave Iranian artists didn't just accompany protests, it helped propel them to levels that scared authorities, as explained in this article from RFE/RL.
A brief history of Bella Ciao, the anti-fascist Italian song cited in the Charlie Kirkย shooting
The article discusses the song "Bella Ciao," which symbolizes anti-fascist resistance, its origins, and its cultural transformations. It highlights its recent uses, such as in popular media, whileโฆ
Billy Bragg releases new song in solidarity with the Gaza aidย flotilla
Billy Bragg announced on Instagram that he composed "Hundred Year Hunger" in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to deliver aid to Gaza. The song addresses the famine in Gaza as a consequence of historical foodโฆ
Kneecapโs stance on Gaza extends a long history of the Irish supporting other oppressedย peoples
Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap, known for their gritty lyrics and support for Palestinian rights, faces controversy after member Liam รg ร hAnnaidh was charged with a terrorism offense for displaying aโฆ
"In a country where corruption scandals, rising costs of living, and mistrust of institutions regularly send people into the streets in protest, their music channeled those frustrations into a blend of raw sound and rallying cries."
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New playlist curated by @tommorelloofficial.bsky.social
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Here you'll find all the playlists, going back to 2019. Featuring selected protest music released each year.
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๐ถ Every year I make a playlist of global protest music. That's 50 hours of contemporary protest music.
โ Please consider supporting on patreon.com/shouts. For $5 a month, I'll send a weekly email with newly released protest music. This project is only possible with the help of the global community.
Explore the vibrant music scene of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from Congolese rumba to contemporary Afrobeat to anti-colonial protest music, showcasing its cultural richness.
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โ Fresh off of her debut album, which was one of our favourite albums of 2024, feminist rapper B of Briz is back with a new EP.
๐ The masked artist dropped us a message telling us a bit about the first single off of the new album.
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Luis Manuel was arrested shortly after we interviewed him in 2020. In 2021 he was recognised as one of the most influential people in the world, by TIME magazine. He remains incarcerated - as punishment for creating art and striking fear into the Cuban government.
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Eilish was 17 when she released this protest song: "our Earth is warming up at an unprecedented rate, icecaps are melting, our oceans are rising, our wildlife is being poisoned, and our forests are burning.
you can make your voice be heard.
take it to the streets.โ
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"I came home and of course the executive orders were going out left and right... my trans friends were being threatened and I couldnโt just skate by. Iโm a straight white woman. This song is me saying โPick on me. Donโt pick on them. Come after the majority.'โ
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So excited for everyone to catch the premiere. Check it out!
