Bruce Springsteen Performs New Anti-Ice Protest Song in Minneapolis

The rock legend debuted his track "Streets of Minneapolis" at a benefit concert organized by Tom Morello.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Bruce Springsteen took the stage at Minneapolis' First Avenue club on Friday to perform his new anti-ice protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" for the first time live. The track was released earlier this week following the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, which sparked backlash against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Guitarist Tom Morello announced a benefit concert would be held, with all proceeds going to the families of those killed. Springsteen was introduced as a "freedom fighter" by Morello and explained the story behind the song and the advice Morello gave him.

Why it matters

Springsteen's performance of the new protest song at the benefit concert highlights the ongoing tensions and debates around immigration enforcement policies in the U.S. and the impact they can have on local communities. The song's release and the concert aim to raise awareness and support for the victims' families.

The details

Springsteen released the track "Streets of Minneapolis" on Wednesday, following the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Amid the backlash in response to their deaths, Tom Morello announced a benefit concert would be held on Friday, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the families of those "murdered by Ice." After Morello introduced Springsteen as "my good friend and fellow freedom fighter," the rock legend took the stage and explained the story behind the song and the advice Morello gave him upon its release.

  • Springsteen released the track "Streets of Minneapolis" on Wednesday.
  • The benefit concert was held on Friday at Minneapolis' First Avenue club.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A 20-time Grammy Award-winning rock legend who performed his new anti-ice protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" for the first time live at the benefit concert.

Tom Morello

A guitarist known for his work with Rage Against the Machine, who organized the benefit concert and introduced Springsteen as his "good friend and fellow freedom fighter."

Alex Pretti

One of the individuals whose killing sparked the backlash against ICE that led to the benefit concert and Springsteen's new protest song.

Renee Good

One of the individuals whose killing sparked the backlash against ICE that led to the benefit concert and Springsteen's new protest song.

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The takeaway

Springsteen's performance of the new protest song at the benefit concert highlights the ongoing debates around immigration enforcement policies in the U.S. and the impact they can have on local communities. The song's release and the concert aim to raise awareness and support for the victims' families.