2018 – Page 12 – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Daily Dose of Protest: Boys Will Be Boys – Stella Donnelly

"Boys Will Be Boys" is a cliché which has long been used to excuse negative male behavior. Sadly it goes beyond just justifying a minor passing phase that will eventually…

CJ Baker June 22, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Two Candles In The Dark – No-No Boy

No-No Boy is a multimedia project of Brown University doctoral students Julian Saporiti & Erin Aoyama. The project uses music to teach historical lessons of the Asian American experience. Both Saporiti…

CJ Baker June 21, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Troubled Mind – Dan Mangan

Everyone has their own way of processing the surrounding chaos that bombards us on a daily basis. If you happen to be a singer and songwriter writing a song is…

CJ Baker June 17, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Land of the Free – Priscillia Renea

Priscillia Renea is an eclectic singer and songwriter whose tunes run the gamut from soul, r&b, pop, country and all points in between. She has written hits for multiple artists…

CJ Baker June 14, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Icky Trump – Jack White (Live at Governors Ball, NY, June 1, 2018)

Jack White isn't necessary known for recording political music, but there has been a few flirtations with writing socially conscious lyrics. For example, "The Big Three Killed My Baby" off…

CJ Baker June 7, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: America – Yung Kennerdy

"America" is from indie rapper Yung Kennerdy's 2017 debut album, Adolecent. The rap rock tune is a poignant examination of racism, gun violence and police brutality. The lyrics also links…

CJ Baker June 6, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Danny Nedelko by IDLES

"Danny Nedelko" is the second single by UK post-punk IDLES, off of their soon to be released sophomore full length album Joy as an Act of Resistance due out August 31,…

CJ Baker June 5, 2018

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Daily Dose Of Protest: The Warriors – Snotty Nose Rez Kids

"The Warriors" is a new tune by Indigenous Canadian Hip Hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids. The hard-hitting song appears on the compilation benefit album Tiny House Warriors Vol 1.…

CJ Baker May 31, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right – Ry Cooder

Legendary roots musician Ry Cooder recently released his new album, The Prodigal Son. It is a collection of three Cooder originals mixed with eight renditions of old spirituals. Cooder described the album…

CJ Baker May 28, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: People’s Champ – Arkells

"People's Champ" is the newest single from Canadian indie rock band the Arkells. The catchy tune and fun video could cause some to lose sight of the socially conscious lyrics…

CJ Baker May 26, 2018