‘Streets of Minneapolis’: Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-Ice Song Debuts at No. 1 Despite Limited Release

Bruce Springsteen has always been known as much for his voice as his convictions. In a move that has reverberated far beyond the music world, ... Read More ...

Bruce Springsteen’s protest songs still hit where it hurts

Springsteen has repeatedly turned moments of violence and injustice into songs that demand moral reckoning ...

Bruce Springsteen adds Streets of Minneapolis to his protest music canon

Today on Commotion, Slate columnist Carl Wilson and podcaster Vish Khanna join guest host Radheyan Simonpillai to talk about ...

Bruce Springsteen's protest anthem, plus Noah Kahan and more songs you need to know this week

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Bruce Springsteen’s song about Minneapolis follows a long tradition of protest songs—here are the 10 most powerful

During tough times, protest songs can bring us together and spur us to action ...
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10 of Bruce Springsteen’s Strongest Political Songs

In November of 2025, Bruce Springsteen spoke at the New York Public Library’s annual gala, where he expressed a resolution: write more politcal songs. “The writer is always at his best when he has ...
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In Bruce Springsteen’s new anti-ICE protest song, a nod to Minnesota’s own Bob Dylan

If you think you’ve heard Bruce Springsteen’s brand-new protest song before, you may not be far off base. The melody of the Boss’ “Streets of Minneapolis,” written, recorded and released just days ...

From Bruce Springsteen on Minneapolis to CSNY on Kent State - a History of Instant Protest Songs

We trace the lineage of rapid-response songs, from Woody Guthrie and Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen's quick turnaround on "Streets of Minneapolis" ...