Say It Loud! 100 Great Protest Songs: Part 2 - Steve Reich to the Sex Pistols

PopMatters has scoured the musical spectrum for the best examples of the protest song form, including anthems of great popularity and obscurity alike. Stay tuned all week as we unveil the top 100.

PopMatters Staff

Music

19 Jun 2018

Relisten Without Prejudice to Yoko Ono's 'Plastic Ono Band'

Americans in the '70s would not accommodate a female Japanese performer of experimental music that is designed to provoke. Have we grown since then?

Adam Mason

Music

05 Feb 2018

Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band: Take Me to the Land of Hell

Yoko Ono and the reformed Plastic Ono Band have the ability to take you on a trip you've probably never taken before. Handbasket not included.

John Garratt

Music

06 Nov 2013

"I Just Let Things Happen": A Conversation with Yoko Ono

Though she turned 80 this year, Yoko Ono shows no signs of slowing down. As her conversation with PopMatters reveals, her career continues to explore new territory -- and defy all expectations.

Michael Franco

Music

13 Oct 2013

The Flaming Lips: The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends

Bon Iver sings about robot dogs. Nick Cave does a wicked Tom Waits impression. Erykah Badu covers Roberta Flack... in space. Even with its flaws, it's hard to think of a more memorable disc released this year than Heady Fwends.

Evan Sawdey

Music

03 May 2012

"I Don't Believe in Beatles": John Lennon's Minimalist Journey to Independence

How an audacious, daring record from a disgruntled ex-Beatle became a major musical landmark.

Jacob Adams

Jacob Adams

Music

14 Nov 2010

Celebrating 70 Years of John Lennon

This October 9th marks quite a milestone.

Jessy Krupa

Music

07 Oct 2010

Noise Pop Festival 2010: Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band: 23.Feb.2010 - Oakland

Almost two weeks ago Yoko Ono and her Plastic Ono Band lead off the 2010 Noise Pop festival with a performance at the Fox Theater in Oakland.

Mary Danzer

PopMatters Staff

Music

06 Mar 2010