‘The Monsanto Years’: Neil Young’s failed attack on corporate control A classic attack. Will Howard Jan 19, 2025
Paul Newman’s uncomfortable meeting with Jimmy Carter: “All the president wanted to know was one thing” “What transpired was pretty uncomfortable.” Lily Hardman Dec 30, 2024
Hong Kong artist Clarisse Yeung sentenced to prison for political subversion It was part of a broader crackdown. Lily Hardman Nov 21, 2024
The Rolling Stones’ five most political songs Interesting political tracks. Dale Maplethorpe Nov 17, 2024
“Kamala IS brat”: Can pop music save the US election? The “youthquake” of brat summer. Lucy Harbron Aug 6, 2024
The Labour Party banned from using D:Ream song ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ during election campaign “Our songs and politics, never again.” Ben Forrest Jun 2, 2024
The return of protest music in 2024: five of the best songs so far There’s a lot to be angry about. Lucy Harbron May 28, 2024
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree named as Labour candidate “I’m delighted to have the opportunity”. Calum Russell Mar 6, 2024
What can modern punk music learn from Bill Withers’ song ‘I Can’t Write Left-Handed’? It’s time to move forward. Dale Maplethorpe Feb 20, 2024
Why are so few rockstars politically engaged these days? Is it all to do with Steely Dan? Tom Taylor Sep 30, 2023
Why are right-wing films gaining traction? Conservative cinema is on the rise. Joe Willams Jul 22, 2023
From Kate Bush to Morrissey: the 10 best songs inspired by politicians They are not endorsements. Joe Taysom Feb 16, 2023