40 years on, Mark Perryman celebrates the release of the debut single from The Specials On the 3rd May 1979, Margaret Thatcher leads the Tories to a crushing... Continue reading
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Chris Guiton reviews a great new album by Robb Johnson called Ordinary Giants, and interviews the man himself. The release of Ordinary Giants underlines Robb Johnson’s ability... Continue reading
Sean Ledwith examines how a dialectical approach that recognises the contradictions of Wagner’s ‘Ring’ might help us prepare for capitalism’s Gotterdammerung in the 21st century. In May... Continue reading
Reuben Bard-Rosenberg caught up with renowned radical songwriter David Rovics to talk music and politics. David is about to kick off his worldwide Musical History Tour –... Continue reading
Jenny Farrell memorialises Victor Jara. Forty-five years ago, on 11 September 1973, the Chilean military under the command of General Pinochet and backed by the USA, overthrew... Continue reading
Chris Guiton reviews the new CD by Barnstormer 1649. Restoration Tragedy, the great new album by Attila the Stockbroker’s band, Barnstormer 1649, centres on the events of... Continue reading
Jenny Farrell recounts the story of the genesis of Shostakovich’s Leningrad symphony. The Cold War against Russia – and previously the Soviet Union – continues. This includes... Continue reading
On the 120th anniversary of Paul Robeson’s birth, Jenny Farrell tells the story of his life. “The artist must take sides. He must elect to fight for... Continue reading
Joe Solo is an award-winning musician, writer, poet, activist, broadcaster and washing machine engineer from Scarborough. He has a growing reputation as both a performer and political... Continue reading
To mark the anniversary of the birthday of Rosa Parks, Phil Brett examines the impact of Civil Rights militancy on the sleeves of soul and funk albums.... Continue reading
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