CJ Baker is a published writer and lifelong music fan. In 2017 he started the website ongoinghistoryofprotestsongs.com which chronicles the historical developments of socially conscious music, especially highlighting the fact that modern day protest music is still being made and is still relevant. He also wrote the novel An Epic Sound to An Mundane Existence which is available on most online retailers.
One of the goals of this site is to create an online archive of artists, albums and songs that have notably contributed to the canon of protest songs. With that…
From the artist's Twitter When looking back at the history of protest movements, young people have always been at the forefront. That has been the case with recent protests against…
"Just look at us. Everything is backwards. Everything is upside down. Doctors destroy health. Lawyers destroy justice. Universities destroy knowledge. Governments destroy freedom. The major media destroy information and religions…
Photo of Kishi Bashi, from artist's Bandcamp page Along with this website, I have been writing about protest music for Shadowproof. Twice a month a post on this site is…
A Tribe Called Red. Photo Credit: Timothy Nguyen Photography Right now we will highlight a few socially conscious videos and tunes released this week. Songs and Videos: The OG -…
Our Native Daughters. Photo from artists Bandcamp page What is notable about the current year in protest music is diversity. Not only is there a wide range of genres and…
From artist's Bandcamp page Most countries have holidays and observances that celebrate aspects of their founding and heritage. For many, it is an opportunity to display patriotic pride, but for…
Sheer Mag. Photo from artist's Bandcamp page. Right now we will recap some of this week highlights in the world of socially conscious music. Songs and Videos (Not) Everybody -…
From the artist's Bandcamp page “You will not replace us.” The white supremacists rallying cry expresses a paranoia that the white male Christian power structure is under attack. Racists, homophobes…
Sleater-Kinney, from artist's Bandcamp page Here is this weeks selection of newly released socially conscious music. Songs and Videos Where I'm Coming From - Lila Iké "Where I'm Coming From"…