The Sounds of Resistance is a new podcast put together by six students at the University of St Andrews. The output of their Summer Teams Enterprise Project 2025, the Sounds of Resistance takes listeners on a sonic journey of different resistance groups, by examining political movements and changes from the late 20th Century until today.
At its core, the podcast demonstrates how music is a unique and effective form of activism. In three case studies, the students consider not only the music itself, but the reception and impact of songs, artists, and entire movements in divided societies through themes such as anti-colonialism and national identity, amongst others.
This first episode introduces the students, their research and the direction of the podcast. Give it a listen!