Sunny War and Chris Pierce mourn the rise of right-wing extremism — “lost children filled with hate” — on a song they wrote after Charlottesville.
Read moreAmanda Shires Sings About Tough Decisions on 'The Problem,' With Jason Isbell
The singer and fiddle player addresses a wrenching, deeply personal decision on her new single.
Read moreTo Resist Creeping Authoritarianism, Follow Los Muertos de Cristo 'A Las Barricadas'
In a dispiriting week, a leftist anthem from the Spanish Civil War provides a glimmer of defiant inspiration.
Read moreAngelica Garcia Embraces a Different Kind of American Experience on 'Jícama'
The Los Angeles-born Virginia transplant sings about the duality of her heritage on a song from her album “Cha Cha Palace.”
Read moreSomeone Is Always Listening on Calexico's 'Tapping on the Line'
The Tucson, Ariz., band explores a surveillance theme on this song from their 2015 album “Edge of the Sun.”
Read moreBruce Springsteen's 'Ghost of Tom Joad' Continues to Haunt the American Dream
Of all the topical songs Springsteen has written, the title track from his 1995 album remains one of the most resonant.
Read moreJamila Woods' 'Blk Girl Soldier' Resonates Now More Than When She Wrote It
The Chicago singer, songwriter and poet sees hope for the future amid the garbage fire of the present moment.
Read moreRun the Jewels Offers Blistering Cultural Critique on 'Walking in the Snow'
The hip-hop duo has some thoughts about the state of things.
Read moreFace the Issues: Margo Price Fights for Equal Compensation on 'Pay Gap'
The Nashville singer addresses gender-based wage disparity in a song from her 2017 album “All American Made.”
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