Kishi Bashi – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

2024: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest: May

Kaia Kater, artist's Bandcamp Here is a summary of notable socially conscious music released during May. Songs/Videos: Hinds Hall - Macklemore The title of this hard-hitting protest tune is a…

CJ Baker May 31, 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

2021: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest Music (April)

Sons of Kemet. Artist's Website Here is a summary of the notable socially conscious music released throughout the month. Songs/Videos: Lula Wiles - In Dreams This is the latest track…

CJ Baker April 30, 2021

2019: The Year In Protest Music

Top 10 Protest Albums of 2019 According To Shadowproof

Gauche. From the artist's Bandcamp Twice a month a post on this site is also featured on Shadowproof. I have also contributed to their lists of best albums, such as…

CJ Baker December 27, 2019

2019: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

40 Best Protest Albums of 2019

Snotty Nose Rez, from artist's Bandcamp As we approach the end of 2019 it is now a good time to look back on some of the notable protest albums released…

CJ Baker December 20, 2019

2019: The Year In Protest Music

Top 10 Protest Albums of 2019 (So Far) According To Shadowproof

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…

CJ Baker July 23, 2019

2019: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

30 Best Protest Albums of 2019 (So Far)

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…

CJ Baker July 1, 2019

Protest Music of the Week

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