Tune-Yards – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Daily Dose of Protest: How Big Is The Rainbow – Tune-Yards

From the artist's Bandcamp The latest single by the veteran indie duo appears on their upcoming album Better Dreaming, out May 16. Concerning the intent of the tune, vocalist Merrill…

CJ Baker May 14, 2025

2021: The Year In Protest Music

The 40 Best Protest Albums of 2021

The Halluci Nation, from artist's Bandcamp Due to health issues, I haven't been posting on the site as much as I like. But I still have had the opportunity to…

CJ Baker December 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

2018: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

Protest Songs of 2018 Playlist

I previously posted a list of the 30 best protest albums of 2018. The following list of songs won't be as detailed. Also it won't be a strict list of…

CJ Baker July 2, 2018

2018: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

The Top 30 Protest Albums of 2018 (So Far)

The current political climate has become a fertile breeding ground for protest music. Even artists that are generally not known for their politics are writing music that is becoming more…

CJ Baker July 1, 2018

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: ABC 123 – Tune-Yards

Tune-Yards just released their fourth full-length album, I Can Feel You Creep into My Private Life. Lead singer and songwriter Merrill Garbus grapples with white privilege and cultural appropriation on a number of…

CJ Baker January 19, 2018