Left Noise: Making racists afraid again

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1. B. Dolan “Make Racists Afraid Again”

• Also, get your own hideous red ball cap - only this one has the slogan “make racists afraid again.”

 

2. Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA (Feat. White Nationalist Richard Spencer and a hero from outta nowhere!)

• While liberals question whether we should be assaulting fascists or not, you can ponder which one of these amazing mashups is the best!

 

3. Father John Misty “Pure Comedy”

• Pure Comedy

Father John Misty, has shared a new song on his YouTube channel titled “Pure Comedy”. The single is unquestionably a response to Donald Trump’s swearing in as president, and the overwhelming protests and responses worldwide. The video and lyrics describe Trump as a natural disaster, mashing together footage of explosions, forest fires and Trump’s speeches and rallies.

 

4. Six writers on why we need art now

• A collection of some thoughts from artists about why art is important, and why it’s especially important now.

 

5. These 11 Songs Protest Donald Trump in the White House

• Protest Songs

 

6. Remembering Rock Against Racism—how music helped to fight the Nazis

• Rock Against Racism (RAR) was formed 40 years ago. A new book, Reminiscences of RAR, gives voice to some of those involved. Sadie Robinson looks at some of those voices.