CJ Baker – Page 44 – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Every Step That I Take – Tom Morello (featuring Portugal. The Man & Whethan)

Photo Credit: David Shankbone Tom Morello just released a music video for "Every Step That I Take" off his 2018 album The Atlas Underground. On the tune, the guitarist collaborates…

CJ Baker January 30, 2019

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Daily Dose of Protest: Good Old American Values – Lula Wiles

Photo from artist's Bandcamp page. Lula Wiles is an Americana trio that effectively uses traditional music forms to provide relevant commentary on current issues. Made up of Isa Burke, Eleanor…

CJ Baker January 28, 2019

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Daily Dose of Protest: Land Of The Free – The Killers

Photo from artist's website In today's political climate it is becoming increasingly difficult for individuals to remain apolitical. Even musicians who not necessarily known for their political views are starting…

CJ Baker January 24, 2019

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Daily Dose of Protest: Snowblind – Tanya Tagaq

Photo from artist's website. The Inuk throat singer recently announced she will be releasing a new EP, Toothsayer on March 1, 2019. The EP is a companion to Tanya Tagaq's…

CJ Baker January 23, 2019

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Daily Dose of Protest: This Land – Gary Clark Jr.

Photo from artist's website. Texas blues rocker Gary Clark Jr. recently released the music video for the title track from his upcoming third full-length album, which is scheduled to be…

CJ Baker January 21, 2019

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Daily Dose of Protest: Old Man – Stella Donnelly

From Artist's website. Australian singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly recently released "Old Man", the first single off her upcoming debut full-length album, Beware of the Dogs, available on March 8, 2019. In many…

CJ Baker January 14, 2019

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Daily Dose of Protest: New Year – Big Joanie

Photo from band's Bandcamp page. One of the problems with complying year-end lists is that albums released towards the end of the year often get excluded. That was the case…

CJ Baker January 2, 2019

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Daily Dose of Protest: Song 31 – Noname (featuring Phoelix)

Noname's Room 25 wasn't just the most critically acclaimed album of 2018, but it was also important for its social awareness. The Chicago indie rapper skillfully blended a personal narrative…

CJ Baker January 1, 2019

2018: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

The 15 Best Protest Music Videos of 2018

Music videos are a powerful medium in conveying powerful messages. Here is a sampling of 15 videos which are effective visual aids in complementing the lyrics of socially conscious tunes.…

CJ Baker December 21, 2018

2018: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

Protest Songs of 2018 Playlist

Instead of posting a formal best of 2018 list, I created a playlist of 150 songs. 129 of them were featured as a Daily Dose of Protest. The other 21 tunes…

CJ Baker December 20, 2018