Zabus, a post-punk group from DC, recently released the single "Strangers of Non-Being" from their fifth album, Whores of Holyrood, which premiered on September 8. The track reflects frontman Jeremy Moore’s commentary on systemic oppression and human nature, questioning the permanence of power dynamics. With a dreamlike video that evokes influences from The Doors and Nick Cave, the song deepens the album’s political themes about class hierarchy and subjugation. Whores of Holyrood, recognized as Zabus’s most overtly political work, is available on Bandcamp as a name-your-price item.
What do you think about the relationship between artistic expression and socio-political commentary in music? Can music be a powerful catalyst for change, or does it often serve merely as a reflection of society?
