Allison Russell – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Daily Dose of Protest: Super Lover (featuring Annie Lennox) – Allison Russell

Originally released by Russell's currently on-hiatus band Birds of Chicago in 2018, the tune is a plea for universal love. For this updated version the Canadian singer-songwriter updates the opening…

CJ Baker March 25, 2025

2024: The Year In Protest Music

A Month Of Protest: February

Hurray For The Riff Raff, from the artist's Bandcamp. Here is a small sampling of the socially conscious music released during the past month. Songs/Videos: Eve Is Black - Allison…

CJ Baker February 29, 2024

2023: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

50 Best Protest Songs of 2023

Sunny War, from the artist's Bandcamp Back when I started the website in 2017 I included a list of the 50 Best Protest Songs (back when I was still presenting…

CJ Baker January 5, 2024

2023: The Year In Protest Music

40 Best Protest Albums of 2023

Dream Nails, from artist's Bandcamp Music is a reflection of society and is often influenced by the political climate. This small sampling of socially conscious albums features a diverse array…

CJ Baker December 7, 2023

2023: The Year In Protest Music

Mandy, Indiana, from artist's Bandcamp As genocide continues in the Middle East, artists continue to speak out. They also continue to speak out against racism, homophobia, sexism, police brutality, and…

CJ Baker November 30, 2023

2023: The Year In Protest Music

Month of Protest: September

Speedy Ortiz, from the artist's Bandcamp Here is a recap of some of the notable socially conscious music released in the past month. Songs/Videos Red, White, and Blue - Kishi…

CJ Baker October 1, 2023

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

2021: The Year In Protest Music

A Month Of Protest Music (May)

Lula Wiles. From artist's Bandcamp Here is a summary of notable socially conscious music released throughout the month. Songs/Videos: Jesse Jett - Ghost On The Lawn Earlier in the year,…

CJ Baker May 31, 2021

2021: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest Music (March)

Allison Russell. From artist's Bandcamp Here is this month's sampling of notable socially conscious music. Songs/Videos: Lula Wiles - Television This is the first single off the Americana trio's upcoming…

CJ Baker March 31, 2021