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View submission: Why are there no current political hits?
Not from the US, and not even recent -- they've been around for 15+ years -- but Idles are popular and political. Dig into Joy as an Act of Resistance, or if you want some live energy, A Beautiful Thing.
My blood brother is an immigrant. A beautiful immigrant.
Comment by evildork at 01/02/2025 at 18:21 UTC
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Idles really need to be heard more in the US, particularly by young suburban ears. I feel like they can attract an audience that some media from the left ignores or even vilifies.
Comment by SirVestanPance at 01/02/2025 at 21:14 UTC
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I’m originally from the UK, but have lived in the US for 15+ years. I can’t think of many US bands being politically outspoken since RATM and if they were, they won’t get played on the radio.
Idles, Sleaford Mods, Yard Act and recently Lambrini Girls, have been carrying the flag for righteous outrage for me. Listen to BBC radio 6 kids.