Here's a look back at April's political news and the best new music that related to it, which tackles the wars on workers, women and minorities worldwide. You can also listen to a podcast of this column, including all the music, here. 1. BURNING FLAG - MATADOR On April 5, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson - fresh from saying workers had had too many "days off" by working from home during the coronavirus pandemic - announced the country was opening back up. Days later, British feminist punks Burning Flag released their debut album, which samples Johnson vowing that his much-maligned Brexit will "close the productivity gap", on the track "Broken Britain". Over crunching, punishing guitars, singer Holly Searle then seethes: "What democracy do we live in when voting for a broken Britain? What future do we face when voices can be swayed by hate? Don’t think they’ll ever change, funded by the upper classes. Only way to make a wave is to riot in our masses. Resist, organise, revolt, welcome to a broken Britain. Reject, liberate, exalt, welcome to a broken Britain." LISTEN>>>