Energy Quote by Johnny Flynn

It has always seemed slightly uncomfortable, the idea of politicised musicians. Very few of them are clever enough to do it; if they're good…

— Robert Smith

I do have a big problem with the idea of music as a form of communication unless it's political - and that's where it's…

— Julia Holter

If my music is political in a way, and it might be, it's in the way of generating a sensitivity in people, a deeper…

— Phil Elvrum

I feel like musicians have such a precarious place in the political discourse, because musicians are, sort of just by nature, people-pleasers.

— John Flansburgh

I do write songs with a political dimension to them sometimes, but I'm always slightly appalled by it when I do.

— Jarvis Cocker

Music is way stronger than politics.

— Dennis Lloyd

There are more inspirational people in music than there are in politics.

— Kinky Friedman

I don't get too political in my music, because some people tend to get bored with the message: I say what's necessary and leave…

— Big Daddy Kane

To me, a political song is also a personal song. Most political activism has been driven by empathy for other people and the desire…

— Conor Oberst

I identify strongly with the people in London - people who love music - and the live music scene is so lively and prominent.…

— Koffee

A lot of songs we've written have been political, but they're also personally political.

— Curt Smith

Musicians have been political literally since people were writing songs.

— Maggie Rogers