Margo Price Drops Protest Mixtape 'Days of Unrest' Over July 4 Weekend

Margo Price surprise-released a protest-themed mixtape titled "Days of Unrest" over the July 4 holiday weekend, featuring a mix of covers and original songs addressing social and political issues. The release includes a new recording of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee (Plane Crash at Los Gatos)" performed with Memphis Mariachi and Joaz Baez, according to Rolling Stone.

Rolling StoneMargo Price Surprise-Releases 'Days of Unrest' Protest Song Mixtape

"The song was notably performed at the 2025 Newport Folk Festival."

Price shared a video for the track that highlights the plight of migrant workers under the Trump administration, Pitchfork reported. The mixtape arrives as a follow-up to her recent work and underscores her ongoing commitment to protest music.

PitchforkMargo Price Surprise Releases 'Days of Unrest' Protest Album Featuring Joan Baez

Pitchfork described the release as a "protest album/mixtape" containing both covers and original material. The project's title, "Days of Unrest," reflects the turbulent political climate Price aims to address through her music.

"The release includes a new recording of Woody Guthrie's 'Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)' with Joan Baez and Memphis Mariachi, accompanied by a video highlighting the plight of migrant workers under the Trump administration."

Price's decision to drop the project on Independence Day weekend adds a layer of political resonance, using the holiday as a backdrop for songs that critique American policies on immigration and social justice. The mixtape is available now across streaming platforms.