Explore Georgia's vibrant cultural scene and the impact of recent laws on artists and protests in Tbilisi's creative landscape.

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Pearl Jam joins the fight against open-net salmon farming in Iceland, protecting pristine fjords and marine ecosystems from pollution.

Explore Balendra Shah's journey from rapper to Kathmandu's Mayor and potential Prime Minister, as he uses music to inspire political change.

Adib Ghorbani’s protest song “Man Zendeam Hanooz” captures the resilience of Iran’s pro-democracy movement, echoing the message: even under repression, we are still alive.

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...

On his third album, Afro-Portuguese artist Scúru Fitchádu fuses ancestral wisdom with urban revolt, turning memory and militancy into a soundtrack for resistance.

Discover the story of Stoptime, the brave Russian band arrested for playing banned music in St. Petersburg and igniting a wave of protest.

Congolese activist-musician Delcat Idinco was fatally shot in Goma while filming a protest song condemning conflict and corruption in the DRC.

Explore how Tunisian female rappers are reshaping hip-hop, challenging sexism, and promoting social change in post-revolution Tunisia.

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.

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.

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.

Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap, known for their gritty lyrics and support for Palestinian rights, faces controversy after member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terrorism offense for displaying a Hezbollah flag. The band’s rise reflects a history of Irish solidarity with oppressed peoples, continuing a cultural dialogue on unity and resistance.

Experience the defiance of Urban Grey as they turn music into protest at Hills of Rock 2025 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

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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 B of Briz's single 'Profoundly Sick Society'—a fiery reflection on resistance and hope, off of her upcoming new EP 'Solace'

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Discover Casii Stephan's fiery new anthem 'King in America,' a powerful protest song inspired by resistance and activism.

Discover Dereos Roads' and Jumbled's powerful protest music video 'We Gonna Raise the Roof' and its call for unity against systemic issues in the US.

Explore how 1980s Yugoslav rock bands addressed same-sex love through music, revealing the power of love amidst societal secrecy.

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Salma Ahmed reviewes Sunny War's genre-defying album 'Armageddon in a Summer Dress', which blends punk, folk, and a whole lot of emotions into a captivating musical journey.

Shouts is an activist media project focused on finding protest music by contemporary and socially conscious artists and sharing their music and message.

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The LA / UK indie punk duo peach|melba write, record and mix everything themselves and say they “swear on your mother’s life to release a new song every six weeks until world peace has been fully achi...

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