August 2022 – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

2022: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest: August

Shemekia Copeland, from the artist's Bandcamp. The music being made continues to reflect the current socio-political climate. Here is a recap of notable socially conscious music released during August. Songs/Videos:…

CJ Baker August 30, 2022

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: The Battle Of Atlanta – Lee Bains + The Glory Fires

From the artist's Bandcamp Lee Bains + The Glory Fires is a southern punk band who released their 4th album Old-Time Folks, an ambitious album that explores the histories of…

CJ Baker August 25, 2022

Interviews Podcast Videos

Video: Ongoing History Of Protest Music Episode 35 Interview with Isa Burke and Mali Obomsawin (Lula Wiles)

This is the unreleased video footage of my Episode 35 podcast interview with Isa Burke and Mali Obomosawin, two-thirds of the Americana folk trio Lula Wiles. We discuss their latest release Shame…

CJ Baker August 25, 2022

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Not Without a Fight – Danceland

From the artist's website Danceland is a Toronto-based jam band, which includes husband and wife co-vocalists and songwriters Joe and Jale Ferland. They recently released their debut album, Pink Lem.…

CJ Baker August 24, 2022

Podcast

Ongoing History of Protest Music Podcast: Update, Recap and Relaunch

After an extended hiatus, this episode features an update of plans for a pending relaunch. It also features highlights from previous interviews, including Lula Wiles, Chris Pierce, Time, Jesse Jett,…

CJ Baker August 15, 2022

Podcast Videos

Video: Ongoing History Of Protest Music Episode 19 A Selection of Protest Albums From Rolling Stones 500 List

This was previously exclusive to my now defunct Patreon and was private. I’ve decided to make this public. This is the video footage of my Episode 19 podcast. This episode discusses…

CJ Baker August 13, 2022

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Why – Chat Pile

From the artist's Bandcamp This potent anti-homeless tune is off the sludge metal band's recently released blistering full-length debut album God's Country. The pointed lyrics sadly resonate: "Why do people…

CJ Baker August 13, 2022

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Blood On Your Hands – Sabina Chantouria

From the artist's website Sabina Chantouria is a Swedish/Georgian singer-songwriter who just released the timely song and music video "Blood On Your Hands". The emotive tune portrays how ordinary people…

CJ Baker August 12, 2022

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Burn – Outright

From the artist's Bandcamp. This blistering tune is off the Australian hardcore group's recently released album Keep You Warm. The searing album rallies against issues such as colonialism, capitalism, and…

CJ Baker August 11, 2022

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: No More Wars – Mádé Kuti

From the artist's Bandcamp In 2021, Mádé Kuti built upon the legacy of his father Femi and legendary grandfather Fela with the release of his debut album For(e)ward. The album…

CJ Baker August 10, 2022