The focus has shifted to fighting global poverty and climate change, with musical events such as Live 8 and Live Earth, and while they may not be singing songs of protest, pop stars are using their presence at these global events to push for change.

CNN: The Spirit of Music: Is the protest over?

Though Fedofsky's music sounds like easy, breezy retro-pop, he sometimes incorporates strange, otherworldly lyrics into his songs instead of singing only about more conventional topics like love and heartache.

NPR: Peter Fedofsky: 'Maybe She Was Wrong'