grandson – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Daily Dose of Protest: BRAINROT – grandson

Photo: Philip Shum This is the lead single from the upcoming third album INERTIA, out September 5, by the alias of American-born, Canadian-raised musician Jordan Benjamin. The poignant tune is…

CJ Baker June 2, 2025

2023: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest: March

Jen Cloher, from artist Bandcamp By now it has become obvious that I'm bad with introductions, so let's get right into it. Here is a small sampling of socially conscious…

CJ Baker April 1, 2023

Songs Lists

Best New Protest Music (October 1-25)

Cover for "Paper Bag", the latest single from Die Jim Crow. Taken for artist's Bandcamp page It's been a while, so here is a recap of notable socially conscious music…

CJ Baker October 25, 2019

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Two Weeks of Protest Music (September 2-September 15)

Jeremy Ivey. Photo from artist's Bandcamp page. Here is a sampling of some of the notable socially conscious music released in the last two weeks. Songs and Videos: Bang Bang…

CJ Baker September 15, 2019

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Protest Music of the Week (May 27-June 2)

Sinkane, from artist's Bandcamp page. Here is a selection of newly released socially conscious music which is worth a listen. Songs and Videos Maria - grandson "Maria" is a cover…

CJ Baker June 2, 2019

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Thoughts and Prayers – grandson

Every time a mass shooting happens, a similar narrative takes place: "thoughts and prayers," "it is too soon too talk about gun control," which is followed by no meaningful action…

CJ Baker October 31, 2018

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Blood // Water – grandson

Grandson is the alias of American born, Canadian raised musician Jordan Benjamin. "Blood // Water" is the opening track off of his 2018 released, explosive politically charged 5 song debut…

CJ Baker August 4, 2018