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Why, in an era when music's biggest stars are more outspoken than ever, does it feel like we're still waiting for the contemporary political anthem?

From “Yankee Doodle” to iPod playlists, here’s what American troops read and listened to in every war — and how culture became morale equipment.

There are times when a lead singer in a band is not the primary vocalist on a big hit or popular tune. Here's our list of such notable moments. Listed in chronological order.

Nuclear war was a common concern in the 1980s, and these four songs showed their artists clearly worried about the bomb being dropped.

U2 releases a new EP that uses fresh songs to push for peace and unity, led by a tribute to Renee Good. On Wednesday, the band drops the six-track project “U2 - Days of Ash.” The opening ...

The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.

U2 are emerging from a long break with the six-song EP 'Days of Ash,' which tackles issues in America, Iran, Israel, and Ukraine.