EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 28 MIN
#238 - Protest Songs Return As the Grammys Catch Up
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In this WorkTape production, we turn our attention to the return of protest music and how legacy voices are re-entering the conversation, starting with Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” and the long tradition of politically direct songwriting. We explore the history of protest music across eras, from Marvin Gaye and Billie Holiday to U2 and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, getting into why certain moments produce music that speaks plainly while others retreat into ambiguity. Further down, we break down the 2026 Grammy results, including Bad Bunny’s Album of the Year win, Kendrick Lamar’s continued near-misses, and standout wins from Turnstile, The Cure, and Olivia Dean. Join us in asking what longevity, risk, and artistic clarity still mean in an awards landscape that often lags behind the moment.🎧 Episode Highlights:Does Bruce Springsteen’s latest “Streets of Minneapolis” push protest music forward?Is Bad Bunny’s Album of the Year win best-deserved?Has Kendrick Lamar missed his Grammy window?Does Turnstile’s win matter for the future of rock more than most recent rock nominations?Is Olivia Dean the music industry's next big thing?
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#238 - Protest Songs Return As the Grammys Catch Up
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