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Socialist Music

This section will be filled with reviews and recommendation of Socialist music from around the world and from all periods of time!  Please send your personal favorites and comments to info@newyouth.com to have them added to this page. YFIS does not necessarily agree with all the viewpoints expressed by these bands.

  • Marxism and Music
    A commentary piece on the power of music to change the world!  If you have any lyrics, bands, etc. you would like presented at new Youth let us know!  (June 10, 1999)
  • Figaro and the French Revolution
    This article looks at the relevance of Mozart's work within the context of the general radicalisation taking place across Europe in the period prior to the French Revolution. (By Alan Woods, 9th May 2001.)

International Classics:

  • The Internationale
    Written by Eugène Pottier (1816-87), French  poet, communard.   Set to a marching tune by Pierre Deygeter, these words have been translated and sung by socialists and communists throughout the world.  Click here to hear the music!

American labor songs by Joe Hill:

Other American labor songs of the IWW:

Contemporary Rap:

  • Red Dagger - "Formed to put out a revolutionary message to the vanguard proletariat. We provide political and social commentary lyrics to funk and reggae beats. We're returning to the political roots of hiphop, at the same time we're stepping into the future with love for the masses!"   Outstanding beats and lyrics! 

Hardcore/Underground Music:

Classic Rock:

Modern Rock:


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