Protest Anthems Podcast

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“Salt” – Third Listen

Bad Suns – Salt (Official Video) When first listening to a song, it is often difficult to understand what the true meaning of the song is. But when artists create music videos it is easier to interpret the true meaning…. Continue Reading →

Third Listen ~ Uncovering and Unveiling: The True Complexities Behind Kendrick Lamar’s “The Blacker the Berry”

The alternate versions of a song, whether it’s a cover, remix, live performance, or even an acapella, hold such a significant place in the world of music. The alternative interpretations serve as a unique glance into a song’s artistry, emotions,… Continue Reading →

Listening Post Three

What made the song Skinny “blow up” was how touching the live session was. How raw, passionate and uniting Emmy Russell’s delivery is. This clip quickly went viral via TikTok and other social media platforms. The live session created a… Continue Reading →

Third Listen- The Kill

Understanding how different texts influence the overall meaning of a song can be crucial. By discovering these texts in their own right, the information they bring defines an artist’s intent. The works surrounding Fugazi’s The Kill are no different. By… Continue Reading →

Third Listen: “Breakfast”

Sara Olsen: Live fan performance of Dove Cameron’s “Breakfast” Due to “Breakfast” being released very recently, in 2022, there hasn’t been much time for alternate versions or covers to have been done by Cameron herself or by other artists/fans. However,… Continue Reading →

Third Listen: “At the Purchaser’s Option”

Kronos Quartet performs Rhiannon Giddens’ “At the Purchaser’s Option with variations”   At the Purchaser’s Option has been played and performed by various of artists, creating substance and an understanding of the song in a new light. With Rhiannon Giddens’… Continue Reading →

“The News” Third Listen

Paramore – The News (Official Video) The first piece of media I will be discussing related to Paramore’s “The News” is the official music video. The music video was released on December 8th, 2022, along with the song itself, which… Continue Reading →

Third Listen- Keep Ya Head Up

      Keep Ya Head Up Official Music Video            In the official music video for Tupac’s Keep Ya Head Up, we see visions of life in the hood. The video starts off with a… Continue Reading →

“Be Free” – Third Listen

  Political music is no stranger towards police brutality. Their are countless songs made specifically to spread awareness on police brutality, especially towards African-Americans. J. Cole’s song “Be Free” was made strictly about the murder of Michael Brown. Brown was… Continue Reading →

Scars To Your Beautiful, Covers & Versions

  Most of the time in music when an artist releases a hit song, over time they often release different versions of this song that can shift the perspective of the listener on what the intended message of the song… Continue Reading →

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