Bruce Springsteen Releases 'Streets of Minneapolis' Protest Song

The new track features a stirring lyric video with footage of recent events in the city.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:15pm

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Bruce Springsteen has dropped a new protest song called 'Streets of Minneapolis,' along with a lyric video that features footage of recent events in the city, including ICE protests, clashes between federal agents and protesters, and memorials for two Minneapolis residents who were fatally shot by federal agents.

Why it matters

Springsteen has a long history of using his music to address social and political issues, and this new song continues that tradition by shining a light on the ongoing tensions and unrest in Minneapolis following a series of high-profile incidents involving federal agents and local residents.

The details

The lyric video for 'Streets of Minneapolis' was directed by Springsteen's longtime collaborator Thom Zimny and displays the lyrics of the song while cutting between footage of Springsteen performing and news clips of the events happening in Minneapolis. The video includes footage of ICE protests, clashes between federal agents and protesters, and memorials for Alex Pretti and Renee Good, the two Minneapolis residents who were fatally shot by federal agents.

  • Springsteen wrote the song on Saturday, recorded it on Sunday, and released it on Wednesday.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American singer-songwriter known for his socially conscious music and long-standing commitment to addressing political and social issues through his art.

Thom Zimny

Springsteen's longtime collaborator who directed the lyric video for 'Streets of Minneapolis.'

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident who was fatally shot by federal agents, and whose death is memorialized in the 'Streets of Minneapolis' video.

Renee Good

A Minneapolis resident who was fatally shot by federal agents, and whose death is also memorialized in the 'Streets of Minneapolis' video.

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What they’re saying

“I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It's dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.”

— Bruce Springsteen (Instagram)

The takeaway

Springsteen's new protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' serves as a powerful artistic response to the ongoing tensions and unrest in the city, using his music to shine a light on the issues and memorialize the lives lost in the recent clashes between federal agents and local residents.