
Martin Kerr sings what you're thinking. A folk troubadour for the post-truth age, Kerr is known for his poetic storytelling and soul-stirring voice. One of Canada’s leading protest singers, he blends activism and artistry with a rare mix of compassion and courage in his 15th studio album Overdue for a Revolution. “I just try to be authentic and say what’s really on my mind,” he says. “Sometimes that means helping people grieve, sometimes it’s making them laugh, and sometimes it’s challenging them to rise up. But I always want to leave people with hope.” That spirit fuels his bold new album: a collection of protest songs and viral parody rewrites that speak to the crises of our time. Tracks like “Immigrants”, “Workers (Can’t Afford a Home)”, and “Overdue for a Revolution” cut straight to the heart of inequality, solidarity, and justice, while “Thank God for Taxes” offers a witty but sincere reminder of how societies thrive when we invest in each other.…

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