July 2018 – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Daily Dose of Protest: Samaritans – IDLES

"Samaritans" is the third single off of IDLES upcoming sophomore album Joy as an Act of Resistance, due out August 31st, 2018. I previously featured their second single "Danny Nedelko"…

CJ Baker July 30, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Many Faces – James

"Many Faces" is a new single off of James upcoming album, Living In Extraordinary Times. The English band 15th studio album is due out August 3, 2018. The catchy sing along…

CJ Baker July 29, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Dreams of Eschaton/Epilogue – Manilla Road

On July 27, 2018, Mark "the Shark" Shelton, the lead singer and guitarist of heavy metal veterans Manilla Road, tragically passed away. "Dreams of Eschaton/Epilogue" is an epic 12 minute protest…

CJ Baker July 27, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: The Steal City EP – Lee Reed

Lee Reed is a veteran Canadian indie rapper who been recording music for over 20 years. He developed a reputation for his socially conscious music. He also makes most of…

CJ Baker July 26, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Rest In Power – Black Thought

Black Thought of The Roots recorded an original tune for the upcoming six part documentary series, Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, which debuts on July 30, 2018. Jay-Z is one…

CJ Baker July 25, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Raise Your Voice Joyce – Fucked Up

"Raise Your Voice Joyce" is the lead single from the soon to be released album Dose Your Dreams, from Toronto hardcore veterans Fucked Up. The album is scheduled to be released…

CJ Baker July 24, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Indians Never Die – Black Belt Eagle Scout

Black Belt Eagle Scout is the moniker for Portland based singer-songwriter Katherine Paul. On the Bandcamp page for her upcoming debut album, Mother of My Children, Paul describes herself as a…

CJ Baker July 23, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Who Owns Who – Prophets of Rage

Prophets of Rage just released a new music video for "Who Owns Who" a track off of the supergroup's 2017 self-titled debut album. The hard-hitting tune serves as a reminder…

CJ Baker July 22, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: Fire Drills – Dessa

Alternative hip hop artist Dessa recently released a music video for "Fire Drills", a poignant track off of her latest album Chime. The song deals with the challenges of being…

CJ Baker July 20, 2018

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Daily Dose of Protest: I Might Need Security – Chance The Rapper

"I Might Need Security" is one of four new tunes just released by acclaimed Chicago indie rapper Chance The Rapper. Chance is no stranger to exploring socially conscious themes, but…

CJ Baker July 19, 2018