CJ Baker – Page 51 – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Daily Dose of Protest: Surveillance – Petra Glynt

Canadian experimental indie pop artist Petra Glynt isn't one to shy away from political commentary in her music. Her 2017 album This Trip contained music that in Glynt's words "is in…

CJ Baker August 26, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: USA – Jeff Rosenstock

Jeff Rosenstock is a veteran DIY artist who is known for being in multiple bands such as The Arrogant Sons of Bitches and Bomb the Music Industry! In early 2018 he released…

CJ Baker August 25, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Island – Jennifer Holub

Jennifer Holub is a Canadian singer-songwriter who uses her music to explore important feminist themes. Her sophomore album The Reckoning is set to be released September 28, 2018. On her Bandcamp page…

CJ Baker August 23, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Return of Jafar – Natural Born Leaders

"Return of Jafar" is off of Natural Born Leaders 2018 debut EP, About Time. The tune is an infectious hybrid of funk, jazz, rock and rap. Front-man Micheal Martinez made…

CJ Baker August 21, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Politics – Bobby Sessions

On July 24, 2012, James Germon Harper, an unarmed black man was shot to death by a Dallas police man. Harper was the cousin of rapper Bobby Sessions. That experience heavily influenced…

CJ Baker August 20, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Rabbits Revenge – Tom Morello with Killer Mike, Big Boi and Bassnectar

"Rabbits Revenge" is the latest track off of Tom Morello's upcoming album The Atlas Underground, due out October 12, 2018. It is an explosive expose on police brutality. "We just have…

CJ Baker August 19, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Puncha Nazi – Doll Skin

On Donald Trump's inauguration, which took place on January 20, 2017, a protester punched white supremacist Richard Spencer. Video footage went viral and a heated debate was sparked. There are…

CJ Baker August 18, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Sister – Petrol Girls

Petrol Girls is a post-hardcore band from the UK. "Sister" is a new song off of their upcoming EP, The Future Is Dark, which comes out September 14, 2018. In…

CJ Baker August 15, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Dreamers – Judy Collins

At 79 years of age, iconic folk singer and activist Judy Collins continues to be a vital voice. She recently composed and released a new single "Dreamers". "Dreamers" tell the…

CJ Baker August 13, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Americans – Janelle Monáe

"America" is a funky tune from Janelle Monáe's critically acclaimed 2018 concept album Dirty Computer. It is one of those "Born In The USA" type protest songs that if you're not…

CJ Baker August 10, 2018