Protest Songs: A Dying Breed?
Mat Ward reflects on the state of protest music, highlighting that despite its scarcity, there are still notable albums being released.
Recent research indicates that only a small percentage of songs in various genres contain political lyrics: rock (0.74%), country (0.60%), and rap/hip-hop (0.58%).
New Releases for October 2025
Ward selects the best new music related to October's political news, including the story of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Musk, the first person to be worth $500 billion, faced falling profits due to backlash against his right-wing politics and proposed a $1 trillion pay package for himself.
The world's richest man wants a raise.
Try these 10 new albums for a dose of protest music.
Author's summary: Protest music lives on in new albums.More News
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