So far, 2019 has delivered some great protest albums. In order to filter through the music a bit here’s a short list of some brilliant feminist, riot grrrl, powerful albums that dropped just in time for some summer fun and protest!
Post Modern Siren by Peach Club
“Never thought of my feelings
Only ever of your own
You know it’s not quite appealing
Living in your own little world
Pain was all you had to offer
Your sad little life I had to suffer
You made me yours and I don’t want that
I just want my fucking life back
So don’t tell me what to do
‘Cause I don’t belong to you
And you don’t have my trust
And you don’t have my love
I’m not your girl
I’m not your world
I’m not your anything
I am a person
I’ve got more worth than you
Ever show
I just want to forget every fucking word you said”
– from Not Ur Girl
she/her/they/them by Evan Greer
For her first album in a decade Evan Greer teams up with veteran protest musician as producer and comes out guns a blazing although in a very, soft, acoustic caring kind of way. A beautiful album you shouldn’t miss.
How Am I Not Myself? by French Vanilla
A fantastic sophomore album from the funky band. They are on their way to create their own sound which is as welcomed as it is hard. Keep your eyes on this band.
Cut & Stitch by Petrol Girls
“The majority of the lyrics were written in the studio. I was having a difficult time, unsure about where to live after we finished the record, and burnt out from a tough year of personal and legal challenges. Something that I’ve reluctantly allowed feminism to teach me is that we have to tend to our own wounds, and that sometimes being vulnerable is just as radical as being angry – it certainly scares me a lot more. Rage on its own isn’t sustainable. We hope this is a more honest and human record. “
– from the introduction ben Ren Aldridge on the band’s Bandcamp page.
Swearing Is Caring by Misbehavin’ Maidens
“Nerd folk comedy band comprised of four women from the Washington, DC / Baltimore area with a love of sex-positive music, parodies, drinking & fandom references for 18+ geeks. 3rd album, “Swearing is Caring,” now available!”
– from the band’s Bandcamp page.
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