As it's May, this month’s Sounds Like is about collective action, solidarity and the power that comes from people coming together. From protest songs to underground hip-hop and sprawling experimental compositions, these tracks remind us that music has always been a space for resistance, hope and shared voices.

Patti Smith – People Have the Power
Defiant, uplifting and still as powerful now as when it was first released. Patti Smith’s anthem imagines a world shaped not by fear or division, but by collective strength and possibility.

Wildchild – Renegade Master
Loose, playful and full of groove, this track channels the energy of grassroots action and everyday resistance. A reminder that change can begin in small moments, conversations and communities.

John Lennon – Power to the People
Direct and uncompromising, Lennon’s call for solidarity remains one of the defining protest songs of its era — raw, urgent and impossible to ignore.

El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido
Perhaps one of the most enduring political songs ever written, this Chilean anthem became a global symbol of resistance and unity. Its message is simple and timeless: the people united will never be defeated.

Frederic Rzewski – The People United Will Never Be Defeated
Taking inspiration from the Chilean protest song, Rzewski transforms it into an expansive, hour-long piano work that moves through tension, hope and endurance. Challenging, emotional and ultimately rewarding listening.