When most people head out to a political convention, the last thing on their mind is the music. But not so with Pink Martini founder Thomas Lauderdale, who once harbored political dreams of running ...

Bob Dylan started his career by writing inherently political protest music. He moved away from this style of music relatively quickly, but his protest songs are still culturally significant. When ...

Their responses offered a glimpse into how election music still shapes public mood, memory and engagement during campaign season, often acting as a familiar doorway into wider conversations about poli ...

Zach Bryan, one of the biggest stars in country music over the past few years, winning legions of fans with a unique blend of Americana, self-reflection, and heartfelt love songs, while typically ...

Country singer Zach Bryan is making headlines after a snippet of his new song “Bad News,” posted on the singer’s Instagram, revealed what some observers have called “anti-ICE” lyrics and unpatriotic ...

Like it or not, Pharell Williams’ “Happy” is likely to be the top-selling single of 2014. And yes, its buoyant ’60s soul vibe and simple, positive message is modern pop perfection. But scanning the ...