Colorado band Tensas & The Mourners unleash their most urgent track yet with “Evil Nations”, a fierce and unapologetic protest-punk anthem that confronts corporate greed, fascist politics, and the displacement of people worldwide.

Blending distorted punk fury with a roots rock feel and flashes of trumpet-driven groove, the song moves between tense, dance-like verses and explosive, defiant choruses. The result is raw and unfiltered — music meant to be shouted in unison, not smoothed over.

“Deportation, evil nations / we say f*ck your greed”

With biting lyrics like this, “Evil Nations” channels the long tradition of protest songs into a modern anthem for a world on edge. Colorado’s Tensas & The Mourners echo the urgency of past generations while carving out their own uncompromising voice.

“Evil Nations” is out October 6 on all streaming platforms via Tall Tale Records.

Evil Nations (Explicit)

Anonymous song dedicated to the free and proud people of Sakartvelo.
Created in the days when voices were rising on Rustaveli Avenue — voices of courage, hope, and defiance.

This composition stands against oppression and calls for freedom, unity, and dignity.

Free to share, remix, translate, and sing anywhere — under one condition:
never change its meaning.

Glory to the people who stand unbroken. Glory to Sakartvelo.

Proud and Free

🔥 “Api Solidariti” – Suara Dunia Takkan Diam

Sebuah lagu rap protes berbahasa Melayu oleh Afnan, menggambarkan semangat dunia yang menolak perang dan berdiri bersama keadilan.
Ditulis, dihasilkan dan diarahkan sepenuhnya oleh Afnan, lagu ini lahir daripada rasa marah, empati dan cinta terhadap kemanusiaan.

Jika kau percaya muzik mampu ubah dunia — kongsi lagu ini.
#ApiSolidariti #FreePalestine #RapMelayu

Api Solidariti

Just imagine if all the bad actors, the old men, leaders past their sell-by date, no longer held the reins of power. What a better place it could be

Paradise Found

"The One That Stays" wrestles with an ancient question: How do ordinary people offer something sacred when the old stories demand the impossible?

Inspired by Buddhist teachings about sacrifice and perseverance, this song explores the tension between spectacular acts of devotion and the quiet heroism of simply continuing—of getting up, showing up, and staying present through hardship. It's about redefining what it means to give your life to something greater: not through dramatic gestures, but through the unglamorous work of enduring for what you believe in.

The song asks: What if the body isn't meant to be destroyed, but to stay? What if the perfect offering isn't burning out, but burning on—day after ordinary day?

For anyone who's ever felt too small, too broken, or too ordinary to matter: this one's for you. The light that changes the world comes from lives that refuse to break.

Bluesy folk pop with soul. A song about resilience, faith, and the sacred ordinary.

Lyrics: 
[Verse 1--Intimate, introspective, stripped back]
They said the old saint lit himself on fire 
Twelve hundred years of light, arms ablaze 
How can I match that pyre 
With my small hands and ordinary days?

The book says we all can wake right here
In this skin, this bone, this very life
But if waking means I disappear—
Then what's the body even for?

[Chorus--Anthemic but earthy, building intensity without losing intimacy]
But the fire is what they do to you 
And you keep walking anyway 
The perfect gift ain't the spectacular view 
It's the only body—the one that stays 
Yeah, the only body is the one that stays

[Verse 2--Intimate, introspective, stripped back]
The teacher said, "You misunderstand the flame" 
The body is the treasure, not the kindling 
It's persecution that will stake your claim 
When you stand for truth while the world is dwindling

Not just any suffering counts, he said 
Only what you bear for what is true 
Not the lost accounts or the emperor dead 
But the dailiness of rising when they come for you

[Chorus--Anthemic but earthy, building intensity without losing intimacy]
'Cause the fire is what they do to you 
And you keep walking anyway 
The perfect gift ain't the spectacular view 
It's the only body—the one that stays 
Yeah, the only body is the one that stays

[Bridge--Vulnerable, space opens up, instruments pull back before final chorus surge]
So I offer up this job, this grief, this bread 
This rising when I'd rather stay in bed 
This helping when I'm barely standing tall 
The mystic law transforms it all— 
Into the flame without the cost 
Of leaving nothing when you're lost

[Verse 3--Intimate, introspective, stripped back]
The light that saves the world, I've learned 
Comes from a life that will not break 
From hands that give, from bridges burned 

From the heart that makes its stand for giving's sake
In this ordinary, unspectacular land 
Where enlightenment blooms in mortal clay—

[Final Chorus--Anthemic but earthy, building intensity without losing intimacy]
Yeah, the fire is what they do to you 
And you keep walking anyway 
The perfect gift ain't the spectacular view 
It's the only body—the one that stays 
The only body—the one that stays 
The only body is the one that stays

The One That Stays

A new anthem for the Peaceful Resistance movement. Lyrics inspired by current events and the words of Adolfo Perez Esquivel and Gavin Newsome.

Seeds of Resistance S-Bar-Banjo-Bass Guit Oct 8_MixDown

“The Privileged Martyr” is an unapologetic return from Cellus Hamilton — his first release since Valentine’s Day — produced alongside Chicago’s own Von Vuai. Built on a soulful sample of SWV’s “Rain,” the track blends tenderness and tension, grief and defiance. Written in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Hamilton wrestles with how language, power, and pain collide in public and private faith.
The song doesn’t hand out answers — it asks dangerous questions. It exposes how words once meant to honor sacrifice can become distorted, co-opted, or weaponized. Over shimmering chords and melancholy drums, Cellus delivers a performance that feels like a lament, a warning, and a mirror all at once.
Raw, poetic, and layered with meaning, “The Privileged Martyr” dares listeners to confront what we call suffering, who gets to define it, and what it costs to tell the truth in an age of privilege and persecution.

The Privileged Martyr

Here Not There

Time Dey Go marks the debut release of L¥O, reimagining one of Africa’s most powerful protest anthems: Sorrow, Tears & Blood by Fela Kuti.

Originally written after the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Fela’s anthem stood against apartheid oppression. Today, L¥O brings that spirit into the 21st century — layering Fela’s defiant voice with hypnotic rhythms, breakbeat grooves, and cinematic piano. The result is both a respectful tribute and a bold, modern reimagining — a dialogue between past and present.

Time Dey Go is a call to remembrance and resilience, keeping alive Fela’s timeless message against injustice while reshaping it for global dancefloors.

This recording contains a licensed sample from Sorrow, Tears & Blood performed by Fela Kuti under license from Partisan Records.

Time Dey Go

SAVE

A quiet refuge in the late-night hours. SirenCode’s new Trap-Soul / Lo-Fi track, "Letters from the Library" (from the Echo Spirit album), is a whispered defense of intellectual freedom. Perfect for Study Sessions, Chill Vibes, Rainy Day Tunes, and Deep Reflection.
Tell us: What does the phrase "Don't Black Out The Margins Of Me" mean to you in the comments?
The Story Behind the Track
Letters from the Library is set in the quiet hours of the stacks, blending warm Rhodes chords and the sound of pages turning with a deep, modern Trap-Soul 808 pulse and vinyl crackle.

This track is an intimate response to the unprecedented rise in book bans, which recently surged to thousands of instances across the country. The song is for those fighting to ensure that all voices—especially those representing the lived experiences of marginalized communities—are preserved and read. We believe the freedom to read is fundamental to exercising our democratic rights, and that every person deserves to see themselves reflected in the pages of a book.

Lyrics

Intro
All these titles pulled… we write them back.”

Verse 1
Quiet hours in the stacks, rain on panes outside the glass,
Dust and lamp‑light on our backs, spines of friends we can’t unmask.
Someone took the stories down, inked our authors out of town,
But we fold our names between the sheets, every whisper makes a sound.

Pre‑Chorus 1
They call it safe to leave them blank, they strike the lines that made us see,
But we are paragraphs in waiting, breathing soft in memory.

Chorus
Don’t black out the margins of me,
I’m more than the words you refuse to read.
Letters from the library,
We’re hidden in covers and scribbled on sleeves.
Don’t black out the margins of me.

Verse 2
Six thousand stories stripped away, twenty‑three states turned backs and keys,
Shelves gone bare across the map, empty spaces where we breathe.
We pass our notes in banned editions, slip our vows beneath the crease,
Write to kids we’ll never meet, “Here’s a truth they can’t delete.”

Pre‑Chorus 2
They said the silence keeps us pure; they locked the stacks with iron glee,
But empty shelves don’t make us safer, they just sharpen memory.

Chorus
Don’t black out the margins of me,
I’m more than the pages you claim to keep.
Letters from the library,
We’re tucked in the footnotes and humming beneath.
Don’t black out the margins of me.

Bridge
Candlelight and phone‑screen glow, we trace each line we used to know,
Hear our elders in the margins, feel their cadence in our bones.
We send a letter to the future, stamped in ink they tried to blot,
“Hold the light when they cut power, memorize what they forgot.”
Our voices rise like choir pads, turning silence into song,
We promise to keep reading, keep the neon burning on.

Final Chorus / Outro
Don’t black out the margins of me, (call)
We’ll write in the margins till we’re free (response).
Letters from the library,
Our names are the spines they’ll never see.
Don’t black out the margins of me…

Technical Metadata
• Artist: SirenCode
• Album: Echo Spirit
• Tempo: 90 BPM
• Key: D Minor

Sound Palette: Warm Rhodes Chords, Trap-Soul Drums, Deep 808 Bass, Choir Pads, Authentic Vinyl Noise.

Connect with SirenCode: @SirenCode

Letters From the Library

“Smoke” is more than a song — it’s a warning, a confession, and a reflection of what’s burning beneath the surface.

Yung Malo delivers a cinematic, raw performance that confronts injustice, police brutality, and the cycle of pain that keeps repeating in the streets. Each bar is laced with anger, grief, and truth — spoken for every voice silenced too soon.

This track captures the feeling of breathing through chaos — where every inhale tastes like smoke.

📍 Keywords: protest, awakening, truth, survival

Smoke

I don’t want no suit made of gold,
no smile rehearsed, no story sold.
I want a voice from the corner store,
someone who’s been hungry before.
I want a leader that knows the ground,
not one who flies above the sound.
One who’s seen the bills unpaid,
and still believes in better days.

I Want a President

Death comes in threes, but so do many other things. 

In Threes

"Anti" ist ein Song über Haltung, Sichtbarkeit und Mut. Gegen Hass. Gegen Schweigen. Für das Leben. "Anti" ist laut, ehrlich und echt - ein Statement in Zeiten, die nicht still sein dürfen.

Anti

NOTE:  THIS TRACK HASN'T BEEN MASTERED YET AND SO YOU'LL NEED TO TURN YOUR SPEAKERS UP A BIT.

Last month, I wrote four songs in two days.....two each night came as dreams, and then I had to get up early in the morning to write everything down.  This one is the 3rd of the batch, and is about what it means to be a US expatriate who still cares very much about fighting the right wing fascist take-over of the country.  I spent my whole career in very-stressful (and low paying.....) government service for the State of Texas....trying to do the people's business in a state where those who run things very much don't want the people's business to be done.  So on the one hand, I feel like I have made my good faith contritutions to making things better and so it's ok that I left the country to live in Central Mexico back in 2015.  But on the other hand, watching the good people at the No Kings protests, I sure wish I'd been there for that.

Like the first two songs of this batch of 4 that I'm recording, I was in a mindset where I was feeling particularly strongly about trying to make the music fresh, new and different from what I've done before.  And since I've written and recorded around 250 songs in my lifetime, that's a lot to try to not be repetitive when there's only 12 notes in the western scale :-)  And so for this particular song, I used a crazy guitar tuning that I saw online:  F-A-C-G-C-E (for those of you playing at home).  The YouTube channel video I stumbled on had the clickbait title of "Try this tuning...beautiful chords just fall into your hands!"

Needless to say, "beautiful chords" did not just "fall into my hands," but after fooling around with this tuning for a few minutes, I saw how I could make it work for this song.  I also used a lot of exotic vocal harmonies for this one....all in the name of trying to break new ground.  I'll leave it to the listeners to say whether it works musically.  

Expatriate (But Patriot Still)
(© 2025 Walter Ehresman)

Just because I left doesn’t mean that I don’t care,
but I think I’ve earned my rest, having long-since done my share;
And in truth I couldn’t stay there as I watched the things you do;
To stay just helps to normalize the darkness that ensues.


[chorus]
‘cause I don’t share your values, or your violent blank-eyed stare;
And I don’t respect the careless way you boast that you don’t care;
And we cannot share the same space, so I left there when I could;
But my fight is still for principles for which the country stood
(at least the ones I’d like to think for which the country stood). 


Before I left, I felt detached from what I saw around—
frantic misplaced intensity for things morally unsound;
Or else immerse in games so deep all fun has been leached dry,
while denigrating women while out hangin’ with the guys;
And hatred for “the other” as the blame flies everywhere
(except, of course, the mirror—you won’t ever put it there);
While nobles and their purchased politicians pull the strings
by ginning up your bigotries as you vote for bloody kings.


[bridge]
I’m gone, but I still follow news of all the things you do;
Some people say I shouldn’t, but my heart gapes at the view,
as it breaks to watch the suffering of all but greedy few. 
 

Walter Ehresman:  vocals, acoustic six-string guitar, acoustic/electric fretless bass, key percussion, electric mandola.

Engineered and produced by Walter Ehresman at Snipe Bog Studios, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

For my official releases, please click here:  https://walterehresman.bandcamp.com/

p. 2025 Walter Ehresman.  All rights reserved.  Snipe Bog Records

Expatriate (But Patriot Still)  (unreleased; unmastered)

A cinematic protest from the West Coast’s dark heart.
“How Did You Get So Corrupt, Greymouth?” cuts through the rain-soaked streets with industrial trap percussion, spoken-word fury, and documentary realism.
This is the sound of small-town power games, silenced whistleblowers, and a health system built on fear and paperwork.
Recorded under the same skies it condemns — every kick, every echo, every drop of rain belongs to the Coast.

⚡ By Silk & Circuitry
🎧 Genre: Industrial Trap / Political Protest / Cinematic Electronic
🌧️ Inspired by real Greymouth headlines, local voices, and the storm that never ends.



How Did You Get So Corrupt Greymouth

Gaza is a deeply emotional song which tells a story of death, destruction and systematic oppression of the people of Gaza, who have been left to die ignominious deaths as the world ignores their cries for help. It is a song of protest, and also a prayer for the deliverance of all those who suffer in the Gaza conflict.

You can purchase the "Fire" EP, of which the song "Gaza" is a part, on Bandcamp.com. Your support helps me continue creating music that evokes emotions and expresses our thoughts and innermost feelings. Here's the link to the EP on Bandcamp.com: https://avi36.bandcamp.com/album/fire

Fire

Gaza

Buy the "Fire" EP Now

Jesus Follower. Husband. Father.
Minister. Rapper. Author.
Co-owner of Sow and Tell
"His Songbook for the Journey" Out Now.

Called "the quintessential Austin DIY artist" by famed local disc jockey Charlie Martin, Walter Ehresman relocated to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in Feb. of 2015. A prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist, he is equally at home presenting a delicate acoustic ballad in an intimate club as he is busting out screaming lead guitar with a full rock band on a roaring stage. However, he’s just as likely to be holed up in his Snipe Bog Studios, surrounded by odd gear and recording strange, unclassifiable experimental music at 4am with a big grin on his face. The consistent factor is a restless musical spirit, always looking for something new, coupled with sophisticated and fearlessly honest lyric-writing. October of 2023 saw the release of his 21st solo album of original music, "Cassandra, Cursed".

Deutscher Indie-Pop. Nix wildes, nix großartiges, einfach Musik machen und hoffen irgendwen berührt‘s.

♌️
https://linktr.ee/lyohasninelives



L¥O is the visionary project of a mystery DJ / producer who transforms cultural legacies into powerful electronic journeys.

His sound is influenced by world music: Bollywood, Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Latin classics and more, reimagined in an electronic format. The result is a wide sonic universe that moves seamlessly between hypnotic rhythms, cinematic textures and bold club energy.

L¥O’s forthcoming releases feature collaborations with true icons, including the “Black President” Fela Kuti, the legendary Lijadu Sisters, Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman and American Hip Hop trailblazers Dead Prez.

Each project is a carefully crafted reimagining of timeless voices for a new generation. L¥O’s remix of 2 Mazza by Drake & Smiley received official support from October’s Very Own (OVO) co-founder Oliver El-Khatib in his 2025 Summer Selection, a clear signal of L¥O’s rising influence on the global stage.

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Welcome to the musical world of The William Altig Choir, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary sound.

Inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and infused with deep spiritual themes, my music blends the rich traditions of blues and folk with modern elements, creating a unique fusion that resonates with both the heart and soul.

I've been captivated by the Lotus Sutra's messages of compassion, wisdom, and transformation since my youth. It's a journey of self-discovery that has found its voice in my music. Each song is a reflection of my own spiritual awakening and a celebration of universal truths.

My style is characterized by emotive storytelling, powerful lyrics, and a commitment to exploring the depths of human experience. Featuring contemplative blues, acoustic slide guitar, saxophone melodies, and the harmonies of a gospel choir, my music reflects a quest for enlightenment and a better understanding of the self.

Join me on this musical journey. Together, we can explore the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, finding solace, hope, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

#SpiritualMusic  #LotusSutraMusic  #ContemplativeBlues  #BuddhistGospel #AcousticSlideGuitar  #GospelChoir  #Self-Discovery  #SpiritualAwakening  #Hope  #The_William_Altig_Choir

🕸️ Silk & Circuitry 🧠⚡

Welcome to the tangled thread between trauma and transcendence.
This is where music becomes a mirror—reflecting the fractures, the fight, and the fire.
We don’t just make beats. We build bridges. Between pain and purpose.

Here, recovery isn’t a quiet thing.
It’s a war cry wrapped in melody,
a healing ritual whispered through circuitry,
a love letter to those who feel too much in a world that rewards those who feel nothing.

Every track is stitched with intent:
🕯️ To hold space for the broken
⚖️ To call out control masked as care
🧬 To challenge the narcissists who built their webs in our minds
🛠️ And to offer tools—not just songs—for doing what’s right when the cost is everything.

Silk & Circuitry is for the ones who walk away from the web
and grow wings instead.

This is art as resistance.
This is trauma turned frequency.
This is the ghost in your machine, learning how to feel.



I am a singer-songwriter, guitarist and composer. 

Yung Malo creates music addressing socio-economic, political, and environmental issues giving listeners 360 insight and perspective.


(Credit: joemalo.com)

From Bradford pubs to Edinburgh home studio, Liam Francis presents... a world of fusion mayhem to tap your feet, smile a little and blow your mind (a bit)..and a new album Road to Providence up soon. Please watch out for it. Please also check out www.m62goddamdirect.com  and/or m62goddam.bandcamp.com

Jeffrey Earl Young, studies composition under Daron Hagen of New York. His tutors have included composers John Anthony Lennon, Paul Salerni, and Martha Bishop. His compositions range from solo instrumental, orchestral and chamber works, to art songs, and choral works. His compositions have been performed at the Walden CMR, Connecticut Summerfest, and the Charlotte New Music Festival, and at  concerts in Brooklyn, Atlanta, and Hong Kong. Bent Frequency, Xelana Duo, Terminus Ensemble, Lauren Cauley, Matthew Gold, Emory Music Faculty, and Georgia State Percussion Ensemble have performed his works. In October, 2020, the Bowers-Fader Duo's annual concert of American Art Songs will include his song Envirez-vous. Jeff's brass quintet “The Best Laid Plan . . .” is a winner in the 2020 N.E.O. Sound competition. Relocated recently to Baltimore from Atlanta, where he served on the boards of Bent Frequency and the Emory Friends of Music, Jeff enjoys singing with the Peabody Community Chorus and discovering the Charm City's vibrant new music scene.

SirenCode: We Interrupt This Comfort Zone.
https://ffm.bio/sirencode

Hello, and thank you for tuning into the frequency your algorithm suggested you ignore.

SirenCode is the sound of the emergency broadcast system interrupting your 40-hour work week and reminding you what happens when everyone decides to be polite. We specialize in the things your dinner table won't discuss and the fine art of confusing corporate sponsors.

Our music and art are socially charged, politically inconvenient, and 100% committed to telling the truth with the approximate volume of a dumpster falling down the stairs.

Mission Statement: Making noise so loud that the status quo has to change its name to an unpronounceable symbol.

Disclaimer: May cause existential dread, critical thought, and a sudden urge to unsubscribe from the official narrative. We are not responsible for any heated family arguments prompted by listening to our tracks.

Follow the signal. The code is not optional.

New tracks tagged #Protest Song