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Bruce Springsteen Turns the Kia Forum Into a Cathedral of Protest

Bruce Springsteen’s Kia Forum show mixed protest, politics and hope in one of his most powerful and pointed concerts yet.

Bruce Springsteen Brings Fiery Speeches and Songs to Minneapolis

The E Street Band opened its Land of Hope and Dreams tour on Tuesday night, where the musician asked the crowd to choose ...

If you think Bruce Springsteen should shut up about politics and just play his songs, you've clearly never listened to Bruce Springsteen

Ahead of the opening night of his 2026 Land of Hope & Dreams tour, which launched on March 31 at the Target Center in ...

Springsteen condemns 'corrupt' Trump administration at tour opener in Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen asked for prayers for troops overseas and to 'choose hope over fear' at tour opener in Minneapolis.
Salon

Bruce Springsteen’s protest songs still hit where it hurts

On January 28th, 2026, Bruce Springsteen released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a protest song he’d written “in response to the state terror being visited on the ...
Forbes

Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-Trump Anthem Becomes His Longest-Running No. 1

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Among all the musicians that have spoken out against Donald Trump ...