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I Am Still Alive: New Protest Anthem By Adib Ghorbani Arises In Iran Adib Ghorbaniโ€™s protest song โ€œMan Zendeam Hanoozโ€ captures the resilience of Iranโ€™s pro-democracy movement, echoing the message: even under repression, we are still alive.

A powerful new Iranian protest song โ€œMan Zendeam Hanoozโ€ (โ€œI 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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10.03.2026 16:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our 10 favourite protest music albums of 2025 A reflection on global injustice, resistance, and the role of protest music in 2025. From Gaza and Sudan to youth-led movements worldwide, this article highlights solidarity, activism, and revolutiona...

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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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16.01.2026 16:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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. โœŠ ๐Ÿ‘‡

shoutsmusic.blog/dj-general-s...

09.01.2026 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Belarus expands crackdown on musicians through โ€œextremismโ€ laws Explore how Belarusian censorship threatens musicians and artistic freedom, targeting bands like Dymna Lotva and Tor Band since 2020.

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27.12.2025 02:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

27.12.2025 02:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The sound of revolt: a review of Scรบru Fitchรกdu's new album On his third album, Afro-Portuguese artist Scรบru Fitchรกdu fuses ancestral wisdom with urban revolt, turning memory and militancy into a soundtrack for resistance.

"And still, this musicโ€”this immanent furyโ€”cuts 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...

01.12.2025 14:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The new album by Bambu is an absolute banger and a powerful call-to-action.

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30.11.2025 19:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The data is in: it pays off to pay artists salary

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12.11.2025 22:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Singing these banned songs can land you in jail in Russia Discover the story of Stoptime, the brave Russian band arrested for playing banned music in St. Petersburg and igniting a wave of protest.

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.

wp.me/p9bfOT-542

#freestoptime #freeNaoko #artistsatrisk

09.11.2025 23:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Extreme Transgression by Transgressive on cassette

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 :)

09.11.2025 02:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 68 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Who was Delcat Idinco, the Congolese musician killed while filming his music video? Congolese activist-musician Delcat Idinco was fatally shot in Goma while filming a protest song condemning conflict and corruption in the DRC.

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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09.11.2025 00:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tunisiaโ€™s rap revolution: 5 women who are redefiningย hip-hop Explore how Tunisian female rappers are reshaping hip-hop, challenging sexism, and promoting social change in post-revolution Tunisia.

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...

07.11.2025 22:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exploring Woody Guthrie's Enduring Legacy in New Album Explore Woody Guthrie's lasting impact with 'Woody at Home, Vol. 1 & 2' โ€“ a collection celebrating his powerful legacy and activism.

Read the full article here: shoutsmusic.blog/the-troublin...

31.10.2025 22:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"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 singerโ€™s radicalism but sometimes accentuates his patriotism."

31.10.2025 22:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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91.3 KBCS music + ideas

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25.09.2025 00:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Summer '25 Top 40 Protest Songs

๐Ÿ“ป 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. ๐Ÿ‘‡ โœŠ

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25.09.2025 00:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Protest Musicians Became Icons And Targets In Iranโ€™s 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.

How Protest Musicians Became Icons And Targets In Iranโ€™s 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.

18.09.2025 20:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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, while addressing the complexities of its current interpretations in relation to fascism, including an incident involving bullet casings engraved with its lyrics following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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, whileโ€ฆ

17.09.2025 23:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 food insecurity inflicted on Palestinians, highlighting themes of unity, peace, and an end to genocide.

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 foodโ€ฆ

09.09.2025 13:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kneecapโ€™s 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 ร“g ร“ hAnnaidh was charged with a terrorism offense for displaying a Hezbollah flag. The bandโ€™s rise reflects a history of Irish solidarity with oppressed peoples, continuing a cultural dialogue on unity and resistance.

Kneecapโ€™s 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 ร“g ร“ hAnnaidh was charged with a terrorism offense for displaying aโ€ฆ

08.09.2025 01:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Urban Grey's Defiant Performance at Hills of Rock 2025 Experience the defiance of Urban Grey as they turn music into protest at Hills of Rock 2025 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

"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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20.08.2025 22:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tom Morello: Fuck ICE Playlist ยท Tom Morello ยท 63 items ยท 3.3K saves

New playlist curated by @tommorelloofficial.bsky.social

๐ŸŽถโœŠ๐Ÿ‘‡
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20.08.2025 00:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shouts - Music from the Rooftops User ยท Shouts - Music from the Rooftops

Here you'll find all the playlists, going back to 2019. Featuring selected protest music released each year.

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15.08.2025 15:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽถ Every year I make a playlist of global protest music. That's 50 hours of contemporary protest music.

โœŠ 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.

15.08.2025 15:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exploring the Rich Soundscape of Congolese Music Heritage 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.

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.

shoutsmusic.blog/the-democrat...

25.07.2025 22:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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B of Briz Unveils New EP 'Solace' with Single Release Explore B of Briz's single 'Profoundly Sick Society'โ€”a fiery reflection on resistance and hope, off of her upcoming new EP 'Solace'

โœŠ 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.

๐Ÿ‘‡ The masked artist dropped us a message telling us a bit about the first single off of the new album.

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18.07.2025 16:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Freemuse X Shouts Artistโ€™s Voice: Cuban Visual Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcรกntara Artistโ€™s Voice is a collaboration between Freemuse and Shouts โ€“ Music from the Rooftops! The collaboration aims to provide a platform for artists to share their stories, in their own words, broughtโ€ฆ

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.

shoutsmusic.blog/freemuse-x-s...

12.07.2025 21:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Billie Eilish - all the good girls go to hell (Official Music Video)
Billie Eilish - all the good girls go to hell (Official Music Video) YouTube video by BillieEilishVEVO

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€

youtu.be/-PZsSWwc9xA?...

12.07.2025 01:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Casii Stephan Unveils Powerful Anthem 'King in America' Discover Casii Stephan's fiery new anthem 'King in America,' a powerful protest song inspired by resistance and activism.

"I came home and of course the executive orders were going out left and right... my trans friends were being threatened and I couldnโ€™t just skate by. Iโ€™m a straight white woman. This song is me saying โ€˜Pick on me. Donโ€™t pick on them. Come after the majority.'โ€

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04.07.2025 15:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So excited for everyone to catch the premiere. Check it out!

02.07.2025 21:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0