Random music news for Monday, May 14, 2018
May 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
In London, England, all this week. I’ll need a hat for the wedding on Saturday. What kind of fascinator should
Browsing the "Protest Music" Tag
Where are all the protest songs?
March 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
This email from Dave arrived yesterday. Alan, What has happened today the art of the protest song? In the 60’s
The new protest music has a name: Trump Wave
January 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Desperate times call for desperate, angry music. With Tweeter-in-chief President Cheetos continuing to act like the stable genius he is,
Random Music News for Wednesday, April 19, 2017
April 19th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
If you’re going to be at Canadian Music Week and you see me, make sure you come up and say
The Rise of Political Rock in a Trump and Post-Brexit World
April 7th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Trump. Brexit. Immigration issues. Syria. China. North Korea. The world seems to be a lot scarier that it was a
Random Music News for Friday, April 7, 2017
April 7th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The Internet was symbolically born on this day in 1969. That event makes it possible for me to deliver you the
Why The Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the UK” Is More Important Than Ever
November 29th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Why should anyone care about a punk rock song that was released forty years ago? The Observer has some very
New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit on Music Vs. Politics
May 19th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
The new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit, “Louder than Words,” explores the space where music intersects with politics.
Pearl Jam Takes Time to Trash Donald Trump
May 5th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Time to face facts: Donald Trump will be the GOP nominee for this year’s US presidential election. And I’m deathly
UPDATE: Where are the Donald Trump Dis Songs from Rock Bands? Here’s What People Have to Say.
March 31st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I posed a question on the radio today: With the prospect of President Donald Trump, where are all the angry
A Serious Question: Where Are All the Angry Rock Songs?
March 16th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Ever since the birth of rock’n’roll–hell, long before that–political, economic and social situations have moved people to express their anger,
If You’re Into Protest Music, You Need to Know About Joe Hill Who Was Executed 100 Years Ago
November 16th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Get Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello talking about Joe Hill and you’ll enter a conversation that will last for
Folk Legend Pete Seeger Dies at 94
January 28th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
The legendary Pete Seeger, who inspired generations of folk and protest singers, has died at the age of 94. He
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