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We’re getting candid in our interview with Forest Claudette!

We talk to Forest about the decision to open up about their non-binary gender identity in their music, being able to develop their artistry without the pressure to go viral, and how they use visuals as a world-building tool to enhance the stories in their music.

Forest Claudette is an Australian alternative R&B artist, who grew up playing multiple instruments and now is honing in their artistry to tell their own story. Their new EP titled Jupiter and subsequent single “Moonlight” explores gender identity and sexuality, the joy and sacrifice of coming out, and life’s complexities.

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Bathe Alone.

Bathe Alone is the dream-pop moniker of multi-instrumentalist Bailey Crone based in Atlanta, Georgia

Working closely with collaborator and producer Damon Moon, the two push to new emotional depths utilizing sound design as a lens for exploration. Their new record I Don’t Do Humidity is out now.

We talk with Bailey Crone and Damon Moon about how Bailey’s divorce and the loss of family members and friendships pushed her to write the most challenging music of her career, how Bailey and Damon worked together to translate these complicated emotions into the music itself, and how turning 30 and writing I Don’t Do Humidity has given her new perspective to what’s important in her life.

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We’re getting candid in our interview with renforshort.

We talk to Lauren aka renforshort about how her recent songwriting reflects her emotional growth, fighting to be heard as a young woman in the music industry, and connecting with fans at an intimate EP release show.

Renforshort is an indie pop singer/songwriter who started releasing music as a teen. Now at the age of 22 she’s reflecting on her personal growth in her recent EP ‘clean hands dirty water’ out May 17.

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We're getting candid in our interview with Grayscale's Collin Walsh.

We discussed his journey with mental health, allowing himself to be more vulnerable in his songwriting, allowing Grayscale to grow musically and so much more!

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⚡  Fangirl Nonsense: Wallows are just silly goofy boys with Zach Sang! 

⚡   The Black Keys recently canceled an arena tour in exchange for smaller venues. Fans are anxious the same thing could happen to Wallows. Meanwhile Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s arena tour is sold out in NYC but slow to move tickets in other markets. We look at why we’re having so many arena tours, whether or not artists really need it, and whether or not fans want it or can even afford it. 

⚡  ICYMI: We are going on summer break! Getting Candid artist interviews will continue on a weekly basis and we will be back with regular programming at the end of August. 

⚡   Time Stamps:

3:00 Fangirl Nonsense

13:00 Arena Tours, Ticket Prices, Fan Anxieties

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Hannah Grae!

Hannah Grae talks about how she’s grown as an artists since posting covers on Youtube as a teenager to releasing her mini album Nothing Lasts Forever, what she’s learned from female rock stars like Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morriset, and finding her own community of female musicians supporting one another

Hannah Grae is an alternative rock artist based in London. Her mini album Nothing Lasts Forever was released in March this year and chronicles her journey as a teen to 20 year old navigating life and moving to London

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⚡  Fangirl Nonsense: Wallows covers Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and gives us absolutely nothing. Chet Hanks explains the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef to his father Tom Hanks over text. And… a giant conscious baby? 

⚡   Maya Henry is releasing a fiction novel based on her relationship with Liam Payne that details abuse, abortion, and more. We talk about Maya’s in depth interview with People and the legality around her decision to write fictionalized events of her personal experience with alleged abuse from Liam Payne. We also discuss the details Maya has shared, her age gap and parasocial relationship with Liam, and her decision to speak out on the topic of abuse.

⚡   Kansas City Chief’s kicker Harrison Butker delivered a commencement speech a Benedictine College, a private catholic college, that sparked outrage across the internet. His speech insinuated that the most important thing a woman can do is be a homemaker. He also criticised LGBTQ+ people, surrogacy, and "the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion," among other subjects. We discuss all this and hear the opinions of the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica who criticised Butker’s speech. 

⚡   Time Stamps:

5:30 fangirl nonsense

18:30 listener fangirl nonsense

20:00 Maya Henry

36:00 Harrison Butker

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Chanel Loren.

We talk with Chanel Loren about finding her identity between two different home countries, learning to trust herself and use music as a tool to be more honest and vulnerable in expressing her emotions, and how her background in dance and theater influences her live performances.

Chanel Loren is a London-born, Sydney-based R&B artist and ARIA-nominated singer songwriter. In early 2024 she released a single called ‘Carelessly Doomed’ featuring American rapper Kota The Friend ahead of her debut EP BETWEEN2WORLDS which drops July 12.

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⚡  Fangirl Nonsense: We saw Royel Otis live! Sabrina Carpenter turned 25 and someone gave her a cake with Leonardo Decaprio’s face. Nicholas Galitzine reveals he’s a spoon carver, but Jenna already knew this. Charli XCX is claiming her throne as an A-lister. 

⚡   TRIGGER WARNING: At a recent Trophy Eyes concert in New York, a fan was critically injured in a stage diving incident. 

⚡   Drake and Kendick Lamar have been dropping diss tracks back and forth – except Kendrick is dropping poetry about how Drake is a bad person all Drake can think of is “damn you’re short.” While diss tracks are not our area of expertise, we talk about this from the Name 3 Songs perspective of Drake’s age gap friendships with teen stars including Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish and others. 

Time Stamps:

3:22 Fangirl Nonsense

21:15 Trophy Eyes Concert

27:09 Drake vs Kendrick Intro

29:08 Basic Explanation of the Beef

31:37 Drake vs Kendrick Discuss

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We’re getting candid in our interview with poptropicaslutz!

Christian and Nick from poptropicaslutz! talk about being 2007 music historians, how the two found their writing style during lockdown, and why they incorporate tongue and cheek lyrics. We also talk about how they prioritized the fan-band relationship from the start of their music career to foster a growing community.

Poptropicaslutz! is comprised of the duo Christian and Nick who make music hyper-punk music that harkens back to the year 2007. They recently wrapped up a tour with Waterparks and Their deluxe album ‘Face For The Radio: Voice For A Silent Film’ is out now.

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A replay of our 2021 episode with author and journalist Maria Sherman!

Throughout history, boy bands have been a massively lucrative enterprise for the music industry, thanks to their main demographic of teen girls. Join us to really learn about the importance of boy bands to pop culture and their dark history.

Heartthrob boy bands + adoring fangirls = big money! And this is where things get shady. Behind every successful boy band is a man with industry know-how (and sometimes even nefarious intentions.)

We’re joined by Maria Sherman, author of Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands, to explore the dark history of boy bands and the men who pull the strings – from Maurice Starr’s shady contracts with New Kids on the Block and New Edition to Lou Pearlman using Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC as the front of a Ponzi scheme. We also discuss their impact on pop culture which led to the rise of One Direction (thanks to Simon Cowell) and BTS (a la Big Hit Entertainment.)

All of this to say, are boy bands inherently sexist? And at the end of the day, do we even care?

Find Maria Sherman on Twitter and Instagram for fun boy band knowledge more!

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and facts cited below. If you’d like to discuss anything we talked about today in greater detail with us, you can find us on Twitter @Name3Songs or @sara_feigin & @jenna_million.

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We’re Getting Candid in our interview with Lime Cordiale.

Lime Cordiale is an Australian band comprised of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach who played music together as teenagers and officially formed the band in 2009. The band has wracked up multi-millions of streams, known for their infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and clever lyrics, and they just wrapped up a tour across the US and Canada.

We chatted with Oli and Louis about stepping into larger-than-life personas on stage to turn their live shows into a party. How the brothers compliment and challenge each other as writing partners and musicians. As well as discussing the skills they’ve learned from actors, including Idris Elba, and how they incorporate that into the creative process 

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense:  We are chomping at the bit to see the two horniest movies of the season: Challengers and The Idea of You. Billie Eilish is also on the cover of Rolling Stone giving TMI on her sexual life. 

⚡   A week after Taylor released The Tortured Poets Department and a week after our episode dropped, we’re revisiting thoughts based on online conversations to ask ourselves if you can be a fan of Taylor Swift without being invest in the lore. We also look at Taylor’s lyrical references to Kim Kardashian in “thanK you aIMee” and why she chose to bring up the infamous Taylor-Kim-Kanye beef now. 

⚡   Harry Styles’ Pleasing is hosting a pop up in Austin, Texas. It’s all very cute on the outside, but taking a closer look at the merchandise prices has us wondering – can you really buy your way into kindness and inclusivity? We discuss the ethics of capital accumulation and celebrity brands that continue to make the top 1% of artists richer while lower and middle class artists struggle to make music their full time job. This leads us to think deeper about overconsumption and market saturation, not only of physical products, but also as music as a product. We also bring Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s collab arena tour and Halsey’s makeup line About Face into the conversation for comparison on how artists are turning a profit. 

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We're getting candid in our interview with Hannah Wicklund about the hardships of being a young female artist in a heavily male rock scene. How she was able to connect with a deeper feminine and emotional side of herself through taking time off the road and rediscovering her love of painting. And how all of this has impacted the way she shows up as a performer and the fan connections she’s made because of it.

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We can’t stop thinking about Royel Otis’s cover of “Linger” by the Cranberries and neither can every 30 year-old man. Harry Styles’ Pleasing is doing a pop-up in Austin, Texas! Sara saw Quarters of Change in Washington DC. 

⚡ On April 19, Taylor Swift released The Tortured Poets Department *and* The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology with a total of 31 tracks. In a big surprise to all of us, this album is mostly about Matty Healy, rather than Joe Alwyn. One year after Taylor and Matty’s whirl-wind and highly criticized relationship, Taylor is telling her side of the story and possibly calling out fans in the process. All of this begs the question – who is the album for? And did we need to know all of this? We explore the significance of this album in the context of Taylor’s fame and power, her music choices on the record, and her relationship to fans and music critics.

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We’re Getting Candid with The Vices about the importance of performing live and learning how to replicate that energy in the studio, how they’ve drawn influence from rock bands across the decades, and their decision to sing in English. Plus, we talk about how they recorded a live performance of their debut album on boat during covid, and how they built their own music festival with bands from around the world.

The Vices are a four-piece rock band from The Netherlands formed in 2019. Their second album ‘Unknown Affairs’, early 2023, and reached over 1.5M streams within a month. Their very first show ever was supporting YUNGBLUD. They’ve since toured with Nothing But Thieves, opened stadium shows in Europe, and hosted their own festival called Vice Fest.

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Dua Lipa is maybe a boring pop star? Chappell Roan owned Coachella. Barry Keoghan is spotted being a supportive boyfriend to Sabrina Carpenter. 

⚡  Orville Peck and Willie Nelson teamed up for a gay cowboy anthem. Orville Peck is one of the few openly gay country singers. Willie Nelson is a grandfather of the genre. The two teamed up for a cover of “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other” – making a statement that country is for the LGBTQIA+ community despite what the country industry tries to make people believe. 

⚡ Jojo Siwa faces backlash from netizens after claiming she wanted to make a new genre – “gay pop.” This is coupled with the release of her new song “Karma” and the accompanying music video that sees Siwa leaning into the sexual pop star trope for the first time in her career. We discuss how the 20 year-old dancer-turned-singer is using sexual imagery to distance herself from her child star image and how this decision compares to Disney stars like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. 

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Girl and Girl.

We talk with Girl and Girl about how being theatrical helps singer Kai share difficult topic in his lyrics, how the band works together as a unit on stage to support Kai’s exuberant stage presence, and the way the band relates to Kai’s personal lyrics.

Girl and Girl are a four-piece jangly garage rock band from Brisbane Australia. Notably, the band includes singer Kai James and his Aunty Liss on drums, along with – Jayden Williams on guitar and Fraser Bell on bass. The band just attended South By Southwest Music Fest in Austin, Texas and they are back in the US this spring supporting Royel Otis before they release their debut album Call A Doctor on May 24. 

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It's been exactly a year since Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's breakup hit the newsstands. Jenna's out sick this week so we're revisiting our discussion from April of 2023 to look back at the media and the world's reaction to Taylor and Joe parting ways.

Also in this episode we were in the midst of a public feud between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, so we'll be revisiting that too. We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming!

https://name3songs.com/2023/04/16/taylor-swifts-breakup-selena-gomez-calls-to-end-hate/

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We’re Getting Candid with Jordan Suaste about how he found his voice while growing up as one of the only queer kids in his school, connecting with fans after having his song “Body” go viral on TikTok, and using visuals and fashion as a form of self-expression.

LA-based pop singer/songwriter Jordan Suaste, released his new single “Love Who You Want To” last month. The song encapsulates his yearning for genuine connections crafted as a personal reminder to Jordan and his LGBTQ+ forward community. 23-year-old Utah native Jordan Suaste began posting his original songs on Instagram after dropping out of school at the age of 16. The arrival of his self-penned debut single “Body,” now with over 70 million streams on Spotify, marked an ignition point for Suaste.

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⚡ Jenna’s in NYC! In recent months Sara’s been digging into New York City’s alternative rock scene, which just might be at the precipice of Meet Me In The Bathroom 2.0. Since we’re both in the big apple, we’ve been experiencing music nightlife together, and want to bring you all in on the journey. Two bands in particular that we’ve seen: The Gasoline at Bowery Electric and Pan Arcadia at Mercury Lounge. 

⚡ Then we’re revisiting “Reclaiming 30: A Pop Star Renaissance” featuring guest journalist Hannah Ewens. At some point, the patriarchy decided that being a 30-year-old woman meant you were past your prime. For pop music fans, it meant you had no music left to relate to, while pop music stars were shunned from the spotlight. Tabloids called them washed up, and questioned their choices, hating them whether they listened to their biological clock or not. We’re joined by a long time fave of the pod Hannah Ewens to discuss how millennial women are reclaiming turning 30 and viewing it as more of a renaissance age rather than an expiration date. Join us for a look into how this generation of 30 year olds has grasped it as a second coming of age & made this big ole age feel like the start of something new.

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We’re reporting from SXSW Music Fest in Austin, Texas! Coming from around the world, we talked to: Chloe Tang, Lulú, and Bones and Jones. 

This episode includes a snippet of each interview. Visit name3songs.com to read the full Q&As with each artist. 

More about today’s guests:

Chloe Tang is an alternative pop and R&B artist based between Los Angeles and Arizona who makes anthems for the baddie in all of us. We talk to Chloe about making a name for herself as an independent artist, owning her sexuality, and the importance of celebrating her Chinese heritage.

Lulú is a Mexican pop and R&B singer who uses music to express her deepest emotions. We talk to Lulú about finding her singing voice at a young age, building a community of supportive artists, and the importance of taking care of your mental health. 

Bones and Jones are a five-piece band that live together in an apple orchard just outside of Melbourne, Australia. Their music blends elements of country and rock in a fresh light that’s landed them touring spots with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Twin Peaks and more. We talk to Jasper, Finn and Bailey from Bones and Jones about their unique songwriting process that allows them to trade off singing parts, and what drew them to bring country elements into their songwriting. 

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: It’s been 9 years since Zayn Malik left one Direction. We’re getting more teasers and interviews for The Idea of You starring Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway since the premiere of the film at SXSW. Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are the hottest new couple. Olivia Rodrigo’s extended edition songs are the perfect love song about her new boyfriend Louis Partridge. 

⚡ Kate Middleton recently announced her diagnosis of cancer amid media and public speculation about her absence from the public eye over the last three months. Kate seemingly disappeared from any public appearances or photo opportunities after a surgery in January. In early March, a heavily edited photo was posted to Kate’s Instagram account causing more public outrage and speculation. We break down this series of events including the way that the media and public responded, and how this all compares to female figures being treated in the limelight. 

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We’re reporting from SXSW Music Fest in Austin, Texas! Coming from around the world, we talked to: Elle Shimada, Bathe Alone, ASHY, and Ada Oda.

This episode includes a snippet of each interview. Visit name3songs.com to read the full Q&As with each artist. 

More about today’s guests:

Elle Shimada is a violinist, producer, DJ from Tokyo and based in Melbourne, Australia. We talk to Elle about making a space for herself in a heavily white and male music environment, and how she uses music as a tool for activism to make people think. 

Bathe Alone is the dream-pop moniker of multi-instrumentalist Bailey Crone who works alongside producer Damon Moon to create indie rock through a sound design approach. We talk to Bailey and Damon about using sound design as a playground for infinite expression, and how they’ve translated this to the stage with a 6-piece band.

ASHY is a pop artist and songwriter hailing from New Zealand. We talk to ASHY about finding the best writers to hone in her pure-pop sound, and why she incorporates dancing into her live performances.

Ada Oda are a colorful and energetic pop rock band based in Brussels. We talk to Victoria and Clément about why they write their music in French but sing in Italian, and what it means to be the first band Belgium has sent to SXSW in 7 years.

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We take a look at the way SXSW is or isn’t living up to its reputation as a place for music discovery. We also talk through some of our favorite bands of the week ahead of our SXSW interviews dropping in the next two weeks. 

⚡ Prior to SXSW taking place, several musicians and panelists pulled out of the festival due to the US Military's involvement as a “super sponsor.” Some artists dropped their official showcases but remained performing at unofficial shows, while other artists dropped from the festival completely and did not make the trip to Austin, Texas. We look at the decisions of the artists, the conversations that happened on the ground at the fest, and why the military would be involved in SXSW in the first place. We also look at other arts and entertainment moments that the military was involved in and why, at the end of the day, art and war will always be at odds with one another.

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are seen walking the red carpet for the Oscars together, but separate, but together?! 

⚡ The trailer for ‘The Idea of You’ featuring Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway has dropped! The movie is based on a book, which is loosely based on Harry Styles and his tendency to date older women. In the movie Galitzine’s character Hayes is 34 and Hathaway’s character Solène is 41. Netizens and Harry fans have taken to the internet to express their distaste for the movie, and specifically the age gap relationship. We discuss why people raise eyebrows when the relationship involves an older woman while age-gap relationships with older men are never questioned. 

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Brynn Cartelli.

We’re Getting Candid with Brynn Cartelli about how she’s honed in her singing and songwriting skills since she was 15, why she waited to released a debut record until she had her own stories to tell, as well as how how Brynn is bringing her music to life by creating a visual world and directing her own music videos.

Brynn Cartelli started her journey as a singer when she won The Voice (America) at 15 years old. Now 20, Brynn released her debut album OUT OF THE BLUE as of March 1. 

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Sydney Sweeney acknowledges the cheating rumors with Glenn Powell while she was hosting SNL. Barry Keoghan is spotted supporting Sabrina Carpenter on the Eras tour in Singapore. Olivia Rodrigo is making choices with the performances on headline tour. 

⚡ Raye takes home six Brit Awards including Breakthrough Artist and Artist of the Year. This comes after Raye’s years-long fight to end her recording contract and make the music she’s always wanted to make. 

⚡ James Blake posts an Instagram Reel and a series of Tweets calling out the way the music industry’s obsession with TikTok virality is preventing musicians from making true art. This comes just days after Charli XCX is featured in a Subway Takes TikTok saying that music is boring and art is what matters. While we’ve discussed how labels are forcing musicians into using TikTok, we take a different look at how the changing industry is hurting art and artists. 

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This week on Name 3 Songs we’re joined by special guest Sofia Loporcaro from Before the Chorus podcast. (PS Find Name 3 Songs on a special episode of Before the Chorus!) Sofia weighs in on this week’s hot topics including…

⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We can’t stop thinking about Fleetwood Mac’s 1997 performance of “Silver Springs” with Stevie Nicks putting a hex on Lindsey Buckingham. 2007 Hot Topic core is apparently well and alive thanks to Jake Webber and Johnnie Gilbert and they’re bringing big internet names like Trisha Paytas and Hasan Piker with them on their missed to make emo mainstream again. Lastly, we’re obsessed with Zendaya being obsessed with Tom Holland in every interview for Dune 2. 

⚡ The announcement of Beyonce’s country album is already showing a positive impact for black female country artists who saw a significant increase in streams since her announcement.  

⚡ Taylor Swift announced a special edition vinyl of Tortured Poet’s Department with one bonus track “The Albatross” that is only available on the vinyl print. While Taylor Swift is not the only mega star making special edition physical albums, it does bring up questions of capitalism and overconsumption. At the same time, mega stars producing vinyl is creating a hurdle for mid- and small-tier artists to be able to print their own vinyl. We explore the widening gap between these mega artists and the “middle class” of musicians. 

⚡ Charli XCX seems to be painting herself as the “tortured pop artist” amid marketing campaigns leading up to her 6th studio album. We look at Charli’s history of being the anti-pop popstar while trying to hold onto mainstream fame. We also explore the pattern of major label artists complaining about having to market themselves, particularly as it comes to using TikTok. 

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We’re Getting Candid with SPIDER about how she’s using music as an outlet for expression but also to get out her feminist rage, how more POC and female voices are taking over alternative music, and how growing up in fandom left an impact on how SPIDER operates as an artist.

SPIDER is a London-based artist making a name for herself with loud feminist punk and alternative music. Her new EP an object of desire comes just dropped February 23rd.

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Harry is back! Harry’s hair is back! Ayo Edebiri reacts to Prince William at the BAFTAs like any Irish person would. Dua Lipa is back with another song that sounds like all of her other songs and we love her for it. 

⚡ In the midst of red carpet season, Timothee Chalamet and Andrew Scott are each asked inappropriate questions, making them visibly uncomfortable on camera. We continue to explore the state red carpet reporting and why journalists are leaning into click bait questioning that dehumanizes professional actors. 

⚡ Beyonce’s country music album is out March 29 as act ii of Renaissance. We explore country music’s origins with black culture and slavery as well as its long-standing reputation of keeping POC and women out of the country music radio charts. Beyonce’s power will undoubtedly shake up the country music industry and allow for POC and female country artists to rise. But her album will also signal a new opportunity for fans and people who grew up in the South who previously felt alienated by the genre. 

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We’re Getting Candid with Bloom Twins about how their modeling careers and interest in fashion has influenced their artistry as musicians, their approach to making loud feminist pop anthems, and why they spent 100 hours learning judo for a music video.

Bloom Twins are Sonia and Ana – a Ukrainian twin duo making music and taking over the fashion world in London. Their latest series of singles, “Drunk & Loud,” “Beats Not Bombs,” and “Pretty in Pink,” were produced by Sam Harris of X Ambassadors and combines a punk ethos with a dark pop sound.

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We’re discussing the biggest (pop culture) moments from the Super Bowl including Usher’s perfect performance, why Justin Bieber didn’t perform and why the internet was convinced he would, Taylor Swift being No. 1 girlfriend and also appearing with her girl gang, and of course, Beyonce using a Verizon commercial to announce that she’s dropping new music, and that new music then leading us to find out she’s dropping a full album on March 29.

Then! We’re looking back at the previous episode “Leaked Nudes, Sex Tapes, and America’s Obsession With Power.” We felt it was important to revisit this episode after explicit AI images of Taylor Swift were passed around the internet. We discussed this at length with special guest Matt Thompson, digging into men’s relationship and pornography and how they use it to exert power over women. 

About Leaked Nudes, Sex Tapes, and America’s Obsession With Power:

America is both terrified and obsessed with the idea of nudity and how nude bodies must be viewed as sexual objects. This double-edged sword of a relationship America has with nudity shows its true colors whenever we see celebrity nude photos or sex tapes leak. Since the internet became a household commonality, America’s obsession with holding some sort of power over its brightest stars has led to an influx of leaked nudes and sex tapes.

We’re looking into both America’s weird relationship with naked bodies as well the media and general public’s response to leaked celebrity nude photos and unauthorized releases of sex tapes. A conversation sparked by the recent controversy over Britney Spears sharing self-censored nudes on Instagram led us down a rabbit hole covering everyone from Vanessa Hudgens to Pete Wentz to Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Katelyn Tarver.

We’re Getting Candid with Katelyn Tarver about her struggles with finding her place in the world and the revelations she’s drawn from this album, her experience as a young adult in the entertainment industry and the pressures placed on her by society, and connecting with fans and growing together over the years.

LA-based pop-leaning artist Katelyn Tarver just released her sophomore album Quitter on February 9. The album sees Katelyn navigating her early 30s, opening up about imposter syndrome, self-worth, the fear of the unknown, and working to accept it all. Katelyn is also known for her role on Big Time Rush.

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⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Quarters of Change dropped their new album! The 66th annual Grammy Awards took place this week. We’re talking about the biggest wins and snubs and the moments that had us giggling. 

⚡ As of February 1, 2024, Universal Music Group (home to Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, and many more) has pulled their music from TikTok, citing that the app will not meet their asks for better pay for artists, protection against AI content, and safety for fans. We discuss the ramifications this has on all levels of the music industry and if UMG will bring their music back to TikTok. We also the ways major labels have forced up and coming artists to using the platforms for vitality and growth, just for their music to be removed.

⚡ Nicki Minaj claps back at Megan the Stallion with diss track “Big Foot '' after Megan’s song “Hiss” seemingly referenced Nicki’s husband. We look at Nicki’s history of celebrity feuds and the way Nicki and the Barbz have a symbiotic relationship of protecting each other, even if it’s at the cost of another person’s safety.

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Susannah Joffe.

We’re Getting Candid with Susannah Joffe about how she gained the confidence to become the most authentic version of herself, how growing up in Austin, Texas and moving to New York has shaped her artistry, and the importance of building a visual world around her music.

Susannah Joffe’s new EP dropped February 2nd and sees her blending elements of indie rock, lofi, and country songwriting. She’s racked up millions of streams as an independent artist and has been featured on playlists like Spotify’s Lorem, Undercurrents, and All New Indie.

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This week on Name 3 Songs we’re joined by special guest Matt Thomson from British rock band The Amazons. Matt brings his perspective as a musician to weigh in on this week’s hot topics including…

⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Zac Efron is snubbed of an Oscar nomination for his role in The Iron Claw. Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera are nominated while Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig are passed up. Barry Keoghan and Masters of the Air costars visit the white house. Austin Butler hires a coach to get rid of his Elvis accent. 

⚡ Matty Healy is back in good graces with fans largely due to making appearances in Gabriette’s videos and re-emerging on Instagram. This is yet a new iteration of Matty’s continuous downfall and redemption within The 1975 fandom. We explore the line fans are willing to walk with Matty, whether or not he is putting on a provocative persona, and the complicated nature of navigating fan relationships once you’ve hit a certain level of fame.  

⚡ Explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift went viral on Twitter this week, causing the platforms to remove the content only after it was viewed 45 millions times. This raised concerns with the US government about the use of AI to create deepfake porn. We discuss Taylor Swift’s power in getting the government involved, men’s relationship to consuming pornographic images of women, and how creating deepfake porn is an act of gaining power over women. We also explore the future of AI in visual art and music, whether fans will adopt or reject AI as consumers, and how capitalism and overconsumption ties into all of it.  

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We’re getting candid in our interview with aldrch.

We talk to Sam Richman, known by his artist name aldrch, on finding inspiration in the flourishing pop/rock scene in NYC, bringing a new life to his music to through visuals and live performance, and drawing influence from the 1975 as a producer and navigating the parasocial relationship with Matty Healy as a controversial figure.

Aldrch is an NYC artist, producer, and DJ, blending hyper pop and indie rock – which you can hear more on his new Would You Like To Go Out? out on February 9. Aldrch has worked as a producer and collaborator with artists like Sophie Powers, poptropicaslutz!, Billy Martin of Good Charlotte, and more.

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⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Zayn Malik reemerges into the limelight at Paris fashion week and was absolute sweetheart to fans! New Logan Lerman pics dropped. Jacob Elordi hosted SNL and Renee Rapp brought out Megan Thee Stallion for their performance of “Not My Fault” from the Mean Girls soundtrack. 

⚡ On January 17, it was announced that Pitchfork is folding into GQ. Much of the music and journalism industries took to Twitter to express their condolences for the end of a publication that shaped so much of the music world. Pitchfork was notorious for it’s album reviews – making or breaking artists. We discuss Pitchfork’s significance within the music media landscape, the purpose it served for up and coming artists to be seen and heard, and what will happen next in the face of evolving technology and culture. 

⚡ Margot Robbie tells Deadline that she thinks the general public “is sick of her.” We look at the recent history of actresses who have experienced similar critique, disappearing from the limelight while their male counterparts continue their careers. We also discuss Paul Mescal’s recent interview with The Sunday Times in which he says he’s worried of becoming more famous than he already is, and how other actors have pivoted into arthouse movies to maintain an acting career while choosing to stay out of the public light. 

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Vacations.

We talk to Campbell Burns of Vacations about how the band broke out of the Australian music bubble through SoundCloud, the importance of being honest with your mental health struggles to be the best advocate you can, and how Campbell is breaking the image of the untouchable rockstar.

The Australian indie rock band is back with their 3rd studio album No Place Like Home released on January 12. The album sees Vacations exploring loneliness, relationships, the idea of home, and frontman Campbell’s diagnosis with Pure OCD. In 2023 the band toured across the globe playing shows in America, Europe, and in Singapore and Indonesia, with more exciting plans ahead in 2024.

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⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter and spotted on a date in LA. Jeremy Allen White is seen at the Critics Choice Awards wearing a rose pin on his lapel that is  tied back to Rosalia. Selena Gomez tells everyone she’s quitting social media and then returns 18 hours later. Ayo Edebiri is taking home all the awards while shouting out Ireland over an internet joke. 

⚡  Lil Nas X debuts a new song and music video for “J Christ,” causing much controversy among christian netizens. Lil Nas X is depicted as Jesus, contrasting to his music video for “Montero” in which he was quite literally dancing with the devil. The pop singer took to Instagram to post an apology video, claiming that his intention wasn’t to mock christianity. We discuss Lil Nas’s history with provocative art and whether he had any deeper intentions. We also look at the ways Madonna and Lady Gaga used christian iconography to make statements, and the backlash they faced.

⚡  Ariana Grande is back with her single “yes, and?” teasing at what could have been an iconic follow-up to the internet’s favorite “thank u, next.” Instead, the single acts as a diss-track aimed at the general public for having opinions about her life including her relationship with Ethan Slater and her change in appearance and body weight. We discuss the trade off of having a private life as a public figure, and the way the song’s message is an example of the widening disconnect between celebrity and public. 

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We’re Getting Candid with @charliekerrforreal from Hotel Mira about releasing a record that gained success right before covid and how Charlie turned to TikTok to maintain steam, dealing with TikTok virality and being accessible online, and how fans are a reflection of the artists they support.

Hotel Mira released their 4th studio album I Am Not Myself at the end of 2023. The album explores ideas of mental health, fame, and identity throughout the pandemic. The Canadian quartet embarks on their biggest headlining tour to date across their home country this February.

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⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: The Golden Globes were full of celeb crossover moments including Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White being wholesome friends, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jennier being stupidly in love, and Selena Gomez spilling the tea with Taylor Swift

⚡ Jeremy Allen White’s recent Calvin Klien campaign made its way to the Golden Globes red carpet multiple times over. Celebrities, including The Bear’s co-star Ayo Edebiri, were asked to react to the Calvin campaign to much dismay and discomfort. How far has journalism shifted that red carpet interviews are now being turned into clickbait content?

⚡ Billie Eilish claims she was “out” by Variety on the red carpet at Variety’s Hitmakers event last December. The red carpet reporter and senior producer at Variety appeared on Shannon Beveridge’s Gayer Than Ever podcast to tell her side of the story. Tiana shared her intention to create a safe space to talk about queer stories, as a queer journalist. But do good intentions cross over to celebrity interviewing and red carpets? We talk about the assumptions made from both Tiana and Billie, and whether lines were crossed. 

⚡ Taylor Swift’s sexuality was questioned in the New York Times when guest writer Anna Marks published her 5,000 word op-ed on the topic. This comes after Anna’s op-ed on Harry Styles’ sexuality in 2022. While Swifties have been sharing theories of Gaylor online for years, there’s a different gravity when one of the most renowned publications in the world airs these opinions.

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We’re Getting Candid with Charlotte Sands about how she opens up during the songwriting process to access true vulnerability, how she’s grown as an artist from making music as a teenager to now releasing her debut record, and discussing the stigma around viral fame and being labeled as a TikTok artist.

Charlotte Sands is making a name for herself in the rock world, notably touring with 5 Seconds of Summer last year. Her debut album can we start over?, comes out on January 24 and combines her love of 2000s pop punk music with the storytelling of folk singer/ songwriters. She’s heading out on a world tour in early 2024 that includes shows across the US, Europe, and Australia.

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We’re getting candid in our interview with Beauty School Dropout.

We chat with Colie, Beepus, and Bardo about the importance of fangirl culture keeping the music industry alive, how they combine influences of scene and hardcore music with pop songwriting structure, and how they’re teaching a new generation of concert goers to open up a mosh pit.

The band released their sophomore album READY TO EAT this October after a busy touring year – opening for Blink 182, Jxdn, Maggie Lindemann, as well as performing at Lollapalooza and Download Fest, and making it across the US on their own headline tour. Beauty School Dropout was signed in 2022 by A&R Mark Hoppus under the new label Verswire with Pete Wentz and Sherry Saeedi.

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We’re Getting Candid with Soran about his mission to make music that his late mother would have loved, how he deep dives on the intricacies of different genres to learn the techniques of music creation, and why he has never listened to an entire album in his life.

Soran is a Montreal based French-Japanese singer-songwriter & producer. He’s back with hypnotic, groove-laden lead single ‘Diamond’, the first look at his upcoming album, set to be released in 2024.

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This week on Name 3 Songs we are connecting the dots of the biggest pop culture moments of 2023 and what we learned. This year was a big one for fans! Throughout the year, we saw fans thinking critically and having thoughtful discourse around celebrities’ behaviors and narratives in the media.

We discuss key moments including: Taylor Swift & Matty Healy’s tumultuous relationship, the Barbie cultural reset, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s tabloid-fueled split, Brtiney Spears’ personal revelations in her memoir, and Taylor Swift being named Time Person of the Year.

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We’re Getting Candid with John Roberts. John is widely recognized as the multi-talented voice behind Linda Belcher on the Emmy award winning “Bob’s Burgers. He got his start on early era YouTube posting comedic skits. This year, John returns to pop with his single “Danger” and “Nothin 4 Something” a moody mid-tempo 80’s throwback.

We’re getting candid about how he found his voice as a singer after a career in voice acting, the significant of finding community online through YouTube and the evolving social media landscape, and the impact being an artist has on one’s mental health.

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We’re Getting Candid with senses about how the band stuck together through the pandemic after releasing their first songs in early 2020, how they escape the idea of competition among female-fronted bands, and how social media has given power to back to fans to be the tastemakers of their generation.

Senses are a pop rock band based in Los Angeles who originally met on Craigslist. Their first EP released in 2023 sees the band bringing influences from Evanescence and No Doubt into their rock sound. This year they’ve toured with Leah Kate and Boys Like Girls.

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We’re Getting Candid with Gia Woods about finding her fierce confidence no matter what haters say, how she created and then embodied Gia Woods, and how writing with other women has impacted her in a positive way.

Gia is a Persian-American artist, a native Angeleno, and an out-and-proud lesbian making dark and electric pop music. She burst onto the scene in 2016 with her smash song “Only A Girl,” and recently released her EP Your Energy full of dance songs from the decades.

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⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: ‘Twilight’ director says she would cast Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi as Bella and Edward today. Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi are still being cute on the internet. Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway are set to star in a Harry Styles-inspired fanfic. Noah Kahan, Maisie Peters, and Olivia Rodrigo all talk about how much they love each other. Tom Blyth is having his moment as President Snow in the Hunger Games.

⚡ Jung Kook announces his military enlistment (alongside RM, Jimin, and V) and shares a heartfelt letter to ARMY. We discuss an overview of Jung Kook’s debut solo album Golden and the impact of the “Justified” syndrome aka leaning into sexy as a solo artist.

⚡ Sean “Diddy” Combs faces multiple lawsuits of alleged sexual assault. In at least one case, Diddy settled out of court within 48 hours of the lawsuit being filed. We talk about Diddy’s history of alleged abuse, what it means to settle out of court, and why so many lawsuits are being filed at the moment in time.

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We’re Getting Candid with Kai Bosch – a British alt-pop artist. His latest single “Bodybag” is a taste of his forthcoming EP which sees Kai writing about breaking up with his boyfriend while still living under the same roof in London.

We talk to Kai about how queer representation in media has changed in the last 5 years, how moving from conservative Cornwall to Berlin and London helped Kai find himself and be comfortable in his sexuality, and the importance of being honest in songwriting.

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⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan’s red carpet chemistry is everything. (We will be discussing Saltburn on Patreon!) Suki Waterhouse acknowledges she’s pregnant (presumably with Robert Patinson) during her performance at Corona Capital. Swifties dig up Travis Kelce’s old tweets and they’re nothing but wholesome. 

⚡ Travis Kelce was interviewed by Wall Street Journal and he has nothing but admiration and respect for Taylor Swift – something that most of her former boyfriends were never willing to publicly admit. 

⚡ Joe Alwyn made an appearance at British GQ’s Man of the Year party, and Vanity Fair dragged him through the mud, proving that Joe may never be able to detach his name from Taylor Swift. 

⚡ Harry Styles’ mother Anne Twist took to Instagram to ask fans to treat Harry with kindness following reactions to Harry shaving his head. We discuss if it’s really all that serious – and how fan reactions compare to negative narratives perpetuated by the media. 

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We’re Getting Candid with Casey Baer – a LA-based pop singer who’s switching up the narrative on what it means to be a pop star. Her recent single “number one” was released at the end of October with an EP on the way.

We talk to Casey about how her struggles with anxiety have turned her into a mental health advocate, how the image of the pop star has changed in the last 20 years, and how Casey has been pursuing her dreams of being a pop star since she was 4.

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This week we’re joined by special guest Larisha Paul, entertainment journalist at Rolling Stone, to weigh in on some fangirl nonsense. You may notice Sara is missing from this episode! She is recovering from illness and will be back ASAP. All the warm wishes are welcomed. 

⚡ ️Harry Styles was spotted at the Sphere with girlfriend Taylor Russel watching a U2 concert. Notably, he’s donning a shaved head. This of course, sent us into a frenzy to cope with “bald” Harry Styles.

⚡ Travis Kelce is in Argentina to support Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour in South America. Taylor changed the lyrics in Karma to “Karma is the guy on the Chief’s, coming straight home to me.” Taylor was also spotted at the end of the show running into Travis’s arms for a kiss. It’s all so rom-com coded. Larisha also weighs in on Taylor’s public arc this year and how she seems to become more famous than any of us thought was possible. 

⚡ Jacob Elordi is named one of GQ’s “Men of the Year.” He somehow always gives us the most unserious answers in the most serious manner. We discuss his career trajectory and his relation to romcoms and old Hollywood.

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We’re Getting Candid with Jhariah. They’re a Brooklyn based singer who’s been making music since 2017. His music seamlessly fuses together dance-punk, emo, prog rock, and hardcore with pop, hip-hop, Latin dance, and more to make a sound deeply personal to him. They just finished up a tour with their friends in pinkshift and released a collaboration single together called EAT YOUR FRIENDS.

We talk to Jhariah about the importance of making a community with fellow musicians and fans, how bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy inspired him to push the limits of their own music, and how fans discover & connect with music in completely unexpected ways.

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⚡️Fangirl Nonsense: Nicholas Galitzine is the new It Boy of the Month. Louis Tomlinson called out Larries over a recipe for chicken parmesan. Zayn Malik cosplays as Voldemort for halloween. 

⚡ Then we have a replay! The Most Exploitative Men In Music featuring Troy McEady from Bind the Blinds and Dunzo podcasts.

If you thought Justin Timberlake ruining Janet Jackson’s or Britney Spears’ career was bad, just wait till you hear this! Sadly, men taking advantage of young pop stars is a repeating theme throughout pop culture history. What are some examples of relationships the most exploitative men in music have been in you ask? This week we’re covering; Phil and Ronnie Spector, Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola, Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams.

We’re joined by pop culture expert Troy McEady from Dunzo Podcast to take a closer look at the men who have exploited pop stars in their relationships. From glass coffins to security cameras to revenge music videos, it’s a wild ride! 

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We’re Getting Candid with Judah Akers from Judah & the Lion. The band formed in 2011 when the members were attending Belmont University in Nashville, and have released 4 studio albums in the past decade. Currently, they’re on tour with NEEDTOBREATHE.

We talk to Judah about how heartbreak and personal struggles nearly ended the band, how Judah finds a personal sense of responsibility to be vulnerable in his songwriting, and how the band stays grounded in the chaos of the touring 200+ days out of the year.

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⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Florence Pugh dresses as Guy Fieri for Halloween and looks like everyone’s annoying cousin. Olivia Rodrigo reveals the alternate lyrics for “All-American Bitch.” Jacob Elordi says he only knew about Elvis from Lilo and Stitch, and also he can hold a whole book with one palm?  

⚡ Lance Bass says we all should have forgiveness for Justin Timberlake. This comes as a surprise since Lance is known to be a close friend of Britney, previously speaking out against her conservatorship. All of this leads us to assume Lance is playing peacekeeper in the midst of a N’SYNC reunion. 

⚡The much-anticipated 1989 Taylor’s Version has arrived and it is opening a lot of doors to the past. Many of Taylor’s Vault tracks have direct ties to Harry Styles, revealing much more about their relationship than we ever knew. Taylor’s approach to 1989 differed from her previous history of writing breakup songs about men – instead she shifted her focus to a glittery pop record about being in her 20s. There was no room for songs about Harry being a questionable romantic partner. We discuss why Taylor left these songs off of 1989 and how they would have changed the trajectory of her career. We also examine the societal conversation around 1989 when it was released in 2014, how the album gained male popularity after Ryan Adams covered the entire album, and how rudimental feminism ties into all of this. 

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We’re Getting Candid with Lizzie Esau. Based in Newcastle, England, Lizzie started out playing open mic nights in early 2020. During the pandemic she honed in her sound and songwriting – emerging with a full band and lively grunge rock music. This summer Lizzie has been on several tours across the UK and is headlining her own shows in England this November. Her debut EP Deepest Blue came out earlier this summer.

We talk to Lizzie about how she found her sound at a time without live music, her desire to write music that makes people feel something, and how England’s history of rock music & culture continues to shape today’s artists.

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⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Jonathan Groff is a notoriously spitty singer. Anitta and Domiano have teamed up for a steamy music video. Taylor Swift reacts to Travis Kelce falling. Millie Bobby Brown found out she’s a feminist because of a psychic. The teaser for Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell’s rom-com has arrived. Bad Bunny hosts SNL. And Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid are seen in plandid photos! 

⚡ Britney Spears teases her upcoming memoir with bombshell news about her relationship with Justin Timberlake. The media is ablaze with Bitney sharing stories about her virginity, her pregnancy and abortion with Justin, and their breakup. We’re looking at what fans are saying about all of this now, and looking back at their relationship history to recap how it all came to an end with Justin coming out as the victor and Britney as the villain. We also discuss the societal and cultural expectations of the early 2000s and how Christianity plays into all of this. 

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Quarters of Change met in high school in NYC and have been honing in their sound over the years. They released their debut album in 2022 and just finished a headlining tour around the US. Their sophomore album is set to come out in early 2024.

We’re getting candid with singer Ben Roter about how growing up in NYC influenced the band’s creative vision, how Ben approaches songwriting as something that will leave an impact beyond his lifetime, and the importance of being vulnerable in music and discussing hard topics like addiction.

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⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Troye Sivan is the prettiest woman and the only pop star that matters right now. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are spotted on a date and caught kissing in NYC. Plus, they made an appearance on SNL featuring Pete Davidson and Ice Spice. 

⚡ Then we have a replay! Sensual, Not Sexual: How The Female Gaze Challenges The Patriarchy

The female gaze is so much more than just a trope to discuss the medium of film. It’s turned into a way of life and a new and more accepting way to see the world. The male gaze and the heteronormative line it follows is so passe. The female gaze challenges the patriarchy by focusing on the sensual rather than the sexual.

Clenched jaws, brooding looks, flexed hands writhe with emotion, the female gaze is where it’s at. And this week we’re discussing the female gaze’s role in music and how it trumps the overpowering male gaze of oiled bodies, overly muscled men, and skimpy sexed-up school girl uniforms. 

From boy bands to the allure of a guitar players’ hands to Halsey and Hayley Kiyoko, the female gaze takes many forms in music, as well as other forms of media. When misogyny has soured so much for fangirls, the female gaze is the gift that keeps on giving, so it was about time we looked into how it’s playing a role in changing the geography of the music industry.

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Indio’s new single “Plastic Rainbow” is "a love song about a previous addiction. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that spans from fond memories to sadness and rage.” He started putting out music under his own name for the first time in 2022, after spending years playing in bands. Son of actor Robert Downey Jr, Indio credits his parents for his early love of music, with his mother gifting him his first guitar when he was twelve.

We’re getting candid with Indio about focusing on his songwriting with this new project, drawing inspiration from punk music and the protest that it stands for, and opening up about his addiction on “Plastic Rainbow.”

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⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Jenna is Vic from Maneskin? Logan Lerman and Dylan O’Brien were spotted at the SAG + AFRA strike. Pete Davidson, Ice Spice, and Bad Bunny will be making appearances on SNL. Shania Twain is an icon in red hair.

⚡ Is Taylor Swift overexposed? Or is this all over-consumption of Taylor as a brand? The discussion continues. 

⚡ Doja Cat is showing us who she is once again. The singer recently posted a photo wearing a t-shirt picturing Sam Hyde (an internet-infamous edgelord with ties to both the alt-right and neo-Nazi movements according to Dazed.) Is this Doja’s litmus test for what fans are willing to put up with? And does her public support of this character lead to a slippery alt-right pipeline? 

⚡ Maren Morris announced she’s leaving country music. This comes after years of activism and support for women of color and LBGTQ+ people in country music as well as supporting trans rights in legislation. Morris claims country music is “burning itself down without my help.” What does this mean for Morris and what is the state of the burning country industry right now? 

⚡ At a recent concert, Drake gave a fan $50,000 because the fan’s girlfriend left him – a gesture to make the ex look like a fool. But really… Drake is looking like the fool. We discuss Drake’s “nice guy” complex that is laced in covert misogyny and how this is also a slippy slope to Andrew Tate TikTok. 

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Edie is a 23-year-old rising Welsh singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from artists like Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton and Fleetwood Mac. She began writing her own songs when she was just 10 years old. Her most recent single ‘Poster Child’ is the first single from her upcoming EP.

We’re getting candid with Edie on how she’s working to write songs that are timeless, the importance of having strong female voices in indie pop/rock music, and her dream of playing Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado.

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⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Sara is reading Caroline Calloway’s $65 book. Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner debut a couples Gucci ad campaign. 

⚡ Jung Kook is very much in his sexy “Justified” era with his second single “3D” featuring Jack Harlow. However, this song has stirred up much controversy among ARMY with claims of Jack Harlow’s verse being misogynistic. While Jung Kook is showing us polite horniness, Jack Harlow came out swinging with objectification. We break down fans’ social contracts with Jung Kook (and BTS) and with Jack Harlow, and how each artist has his own personal brand of consensual objectification that is accepted by fans. We also dissect the lyrics to discuss what is objectification versus misogyny. 

⚡ With discussion of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sky rocketing over the last week, this relationship raises many questions. Fans are asking: Is this a PR relationship? Is Taylor too overexposed? Is Taylor trying to recreate the amount of buzz moving form 1989 to Reputation eras? We’re discussing all of this and looking at the role fans are actively playing in these narratives. We’re also looking at past celebrity-football relationships and the pattern of women being blamed when football teams start losing. 

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You may recognize his music from TikTok with songs like “More Than Friends” and “Tripping Over Air.” He broke into the music world ​​with a series of self-produced singles in 2020 and signed to Capitol Records before he’d even finished high school.

We’re getting candid with Aidan about being among the first people to start promoting music on tiktok; the importance of distinguishing yourself as an artist in songwriting, performing and persona; and growing up in an environment that supported good mental health.

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⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Jungkook and 3Racha of Stray Kids perform at Global Citizen. Keke Palmer is a multi-talented entertainer. Troye Sivan is giving us A-list pop star energy. 

⚡ Taylor Swift attends a Kansas City Chiefs game in support of Travis Kelce. This comes after several weeks of Travis Kelce publicly shooting his shot at a date with Taylor Swift. Is this finally Taylor’s "You Belong with Me" moment? 

⚡ A judge rules that Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’ children must remain in New York after Sophie sues Joe for withholding the children’s passports. This comes as the first action we’ve seen from Sophie after the news of their divorce broke. Sophie Turner was also spotted in New York with our favorite girl boss Taylor Swift. 

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This week we're getting candid with LA based four piece, The Aces.

Their third album “I’ve Loved You For So Long” is out now and they’re hitting the road in the states. This record sees the band reflect on how growing up queer and leaving the Mormon Church has influenced their relationships, mental health, and identity in the present.

We’re getting candid with The Aces about how simply existing as a woman or a queer person, has become inherently political, as well as the importance of creating a community and celebrating diversity. Plus we get into our favorite conversations about what we’ve all learned from the media portraying women in a negative light as we grew into adults.

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Fangirl Nonsense: Sara takes us on a journey into her world of video games and Jenna is obsessing over Sabrina Carpenter

News: We have an update in the wake of the Ashton Kutcher character letter for Danny Masterson upheaval in Ashton stepping down from his role as Chairman of the Board for Thorn, the anti-sex trafficking organization. His resignation letter was made public where he acknowledges his error in judgment, but not what that error was, and continues to call SA survivors, victims. We discuss this before an exciting episode replay!

Since it's Jenna's birthday we're doing a throwback of her magnum-opus episode from February of 2022, Performance Art & 2009’s Pivotal Pop Moment. A deep dive episode into what exactly was going on in 2009 that room for the success of Kesha, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga...

What made the 2009 such a weird time for pop music? America was in a weird place, and we were moving on from the bubble gum pop girlies and towards more rock ‘n’ roll laced pop icons. But when 3 women came on the scene with a clear idea of what they wanted to do, they changed pop forever. By bringing performance art into their personas, they created a pivotal moment in 2009’s pop.

When you think Ke$ha, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, you might not instantly connect them to each other. But they were all making waves in music and changing the typography of what pop music could be when they entered the pop culture zeitgeist in 2009. This week we’re looking into what their specific brands of pop music meant for music as a whole, and what entering popstar stardom in your early 20s can mean for a woman’s career.

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Oscar Lang’s album “Look Now” came out this summer on Dirty Hit and details the highs and lows of breaking up with your childhood sweetheart. The record pays homage to the greats of British music — pulling influence from The Beatles and Elton John to Oasis and Peace.

We’re getting candid with Oscar Lang how music is his ultimate therapeutic release, how writing music in other genres helps with creativity, and why the term “ballad” has such a stigma around it. And much more!

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⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Olivia Rodrigno’s sophomore album Guts is out and there’s even more speculation about feuds with Taylor Swift. Meanwhile, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner take their relationship public by making out at Beyonce’s concert. 

⚡ After last week’s announcement of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce, fans are calling out the narrative around the divorce that is painting Sophie as an unfit mother. In the midst of Barbie summer when women are more aware than ever of age-gap relationships and blatant misogyny, this divorce storyline has missed the mark. 

⚡ Danny Masterson, famously known as Hide from That 70s show, was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison following the conviction of two counts of rape. The internet was ablaze after Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’s character letters became public record. Netizens ask how these celebrities could support a convicted rapist, especially while Ahston runs an anti-trafficking organization. We explore the purpose of character letters, the cognitive dissonance we experience as viewers, the out-of-touch nature of celebrities, and how all of this relates to our perception of cancel culture. 

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LA artist Dylan Matthew recently released “Did You Tell Him About Me?”, the third song in a trilogy of a breakup story.

We’re getting candid with Dylan Matthew about how he’s honed in his sound over the last 6+ years of writing music, and how being vulnerable in music isn’t an easy task. Plus we talk about the stigma around mental health and the imposter syndrome that comes with having a presence on social media.

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⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: There’s a new girl group on the rise! HYBE x Geffen have teamed up to create a global girl group using kpop methodology. The competition series called Dream Academy will air weekly on YouTube leading up to a live final with votes from viewers. 

⚡Charli XCX unfollowed Rina Sawayam on Instagram, sending the internet into a frenzy. Charli XCX took to Twitter to clear things up, but it only left us asking more questions about this pop power bestie duo, and whether or not Matty Healy of The 1975 is involved. 

⚡Olivia Rodrigo addressed the copyright issues on her first album Sour, saying that it was a big learning curve for her being a young adult in the industry. This comes after Olivia gave 50% writing credits to Taylor Swift and Paramore on Deja Vu and Good 4 U, respectively. Olivia also addressed rumors that the “bludsucker” from her song Vampire is actually Taylor Swift. While Olivia did not deny rumors, she said that she won’t tell who her songs are about. 

⚡Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are allegedly heading towards divorce, a source from TMZ says. Days prior a blind item appeared on Oh No They Didn’t, saying fans were speculating about a possible breakup due to the couple spotted separately, not wearing their wedding rings. We discuss how much weight this source and blind item have, and why TMZ seems to be painting a negative picture of Sophie Turner. 

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Tim Atlas is a New York-based indie pop artist who was a contestant on The Voice back in 2015 and has since gone on a journey of finding his own sound.

His new EP Le Soir is out now, and he’s about to head out on a US tour this September.

We’re getting candid with Tim Atlas about how his constantly evolving sound and songwriting process, how his photography degree helps him create a visual brand and much more.

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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Logan Lerman is the only boy that matters, Bad Bunny posts his own nude (or semi-nude?), and we’re obsessed with the movie Bottoms. 

⚡Lizzo intends to sue backup dancers who brought forth a lawsuit against the pop singer for workplace misconduct. Lizzo’s lawyer Marty Singer presented evidence including photographs of the backup dancers posing with performers from a topless cabaret in Europe, which Singer claims does not align with the dancers’ claims in the lawsuit. At the present time, both parties are set on taking this to court. 

⚡In the week following the rumors of Justin Bieber leaving Scooter Braun and SB Projects, we now have confirmation that Justin is indeed seeking new management, as well as further confirmation that former SB Project artists have also left in recent months. We dive further into Scooter’s reputation within the music industry – behind the scenes and a businessman, and his deep need to have a positive public image. It appears that Taylor Swift may be the only girl boss powerful and petty enough to face off with Scooter. And we might finally have insight into where Taylor’s beefs with Scooter all started.

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Maisy Kay gets candid about uniting her love of fantasy and video games with her music. In her music journey, Maisy has sung in 6 different languages included Latin and Na’vi (from Avatar). Her songs play into the dramatics of having these languages as a key element, which is mirrored in her fantastical music videos. Plus she has a video where Silence of Lambs meets Clueless?! We’re talking about all of this & more.

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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Swifities swarm Jack Antonoff’s wedding after Taylor Swift is paparazzied on Long Beach Island. Keke Palmer and Usher team up for “Boyfriend” music video shading Keke’s ex Darius Dalton who previously slut shamed Keke for what she wore to an Usher performance. 

⚡ Jesse Rutherford from The Neighbourhood released a solo album that includes degrading lyrics about his relationships with Billie Eilish. 

⚡Kpop girl group and hit sensation Fifty Fifty files charges against their agency ATTRAKT over financial issues and files to suspend their contract with the agency. This comes after ATTRAKT filed charges with creative group The Givers who produced their hit song “Cupid” and worked closely in managing the girl group during their debut. All of these legal matters have prevented Fifty Fifty from participating in promotions in the peak of their viral success. This harkens back to boy band history of the 90s and Lou Pearlman’s financial mismanagement of the Backstreet Boys. 

⚡This week, rumors that Justin Bieber is leaving Scooter Braun as his manager circulated the internet. While those statements were quickly dismissed, Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to leave Scooter’s SB Projects and seek other management. We discuss why each of these artists may have different reasons for leaving their longtime manager and why Scooter’s priorities may be shifting with his new position as CEO of HYBE America. We also discuss why everyone on the internet hates Scooter Braun and where Taylor Swift’s own feud stems from. 

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BIG NEWS: Name 3 Songs is going on air! 📻🎙️ We’re interviewing some very exciting rising artists on @wizradio every Saturday at 1pm EST / 6pm UK.

Our first guest is the most talented @nellmescal! ❣️ She was such a joy to talk to and so thoughtful in her approach to songwriting. It’s things we can all relate to — friendship breakups, moving away, dealing with so much change in life. Plus, she performed on some massive stages this summer — opening for Dermot Kennedy and Florence and the Machine. We’re Getting Candid with Nell about all of this and how she’s balancing it while coming of age.

To listen live on the radio head to🎧➡️ wizardradio.com at 1pm EST / 6pm UK on Saturdays

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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Taylor Swift announced 1989 Taylor’s Version. Rauw Alejandro drops a breakup song and is still fully in love with Rosalia. Red, White & Royal Blue is taking over the internet and our brains. 

⚡Billy Porter called out Harry Styles’ Vogue cover again, three years after its publication. Billy says the first man to appear on Vogue’s cover should not have been Harry, much less in a dress. We discuss the implications of Harry wearing a dress, why Billy Porter continues to refer to him as “straight” even though his sexuality remains unlabeled, and what impact each of these celebrities have in appearing on the cover of a high-end fashion magazine like Vogue. 

⚡ Tory Lanez is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. We discuss what this sentencing means for Megan, the online harassment she’s faced, and why Tory took to Instagram to say he won’t stop fighting to become victorious. 

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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Gwyneth Paltrow is putting up her guest house on AirBnb and it feel very much like a scene out of The Menu. Meanwhile, New Jeans are taking the music industry by storm. The kpop girl group performed at Lollapalooza last weekend with a massive crowd singing along. This comes just one year after their debut – could their exponential growth turn them into America’s favorite new girl group?

⚡Three backup dancers have filed a lawsuit against Lizzo with allegations relating to harassment in the work environment. This comes as a shock to fans and netizens, given Lizzo’s public persona and embodiment of positivity. We break down what has been said by the dancers and Lizzo in this ongoing case. We also discuss the cognitive dissonance that many music fans feel when an artist proves not to be the person we thought they were – and how we as fans choose to react and move forward. 

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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Harry Styles has a tattoo of Olivia’s name on his thigh. Jungkook continues on his world wide promotions for “Seven.” Plus! We read out your votes from our Instagram polls including song of the summer and your thoughts on Zayn’s “Love Like This.”

⚡The Barbie movie’s feminism 101 is more important than most people are recognizing. We explore the ways in which the Barbie movie is a vehicle to spoon feed easy-to-understand feminism to the masses – many of whom haven’t been exposed to feminist theory or thought it did not apply to them. Barbie is making people think twice about how they’ve been negatively affected by the patriarchy. At a time when US politics are becoming more restrictive for women and minority groups, this movie might just be the Trojan horse we need to open some minds.

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⚡ ️ Love on Tour is over and Harry Styles shows gestures of gratitude and respect for fans in his closing speech. From the Barbie movie, Ryan Gosling gifts Ken’s guitar to Jimin of BTS for wearing the same outfit as the idol in the “Permission to Dance” music video. 

⚡Doja Cat goes on a Twitter tirade against fans using the “Kittenz” fandom name, and says they need to “get a job.” This isn’t the first time Doja has berated fans. In 2022 she tweeted that “Planet Her and Hot Pink were cash-grabs, and y'all fell for it.” We discuss why Doja Cat might be a bad person, what that means for her career, and if listeners even care. This is in stark contrast to Jungkook of BTS who recently went live to talk about how he considers ARMY to be his best friends. 

⚡The 1975 were banned from Malaysia after Matty Healy kissed Ross MacDonald on stage at Good Vibes festival over the weekend. This was preceded by a lengthy speech criticising the Malaysian government for its anti-LGBTQ+ policies. We discuss why Matty Healy’s actions are performative and harmful for Malaysian citizens, why Matty needs to check his privilege, and how to be a proper ally in this situation.

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⚡ ️ What is life after Love on Tour? Harry Styles’ multi-year tour is coming to an end this week. 

⚡Ahead of Zayn’s new music, the former One Direction member went on the Call Her Daddy podcast for his first interview in 6 years. Zayn shared a brief reflection on his One Direction days and addressed the alleged altercation with Yolanda Hadid, the mother of his ex-wife Gigi Hadid. 

⚡ Meanwhile, One Direction bandmate Liam Payne returned to YouTube and TikTok after some time away. Liam says the discussion around his appearance on Logan Paul’s podcast Impaulsive in May 2022 was a wake up call to check into a sobriety program. 

⚡Jung Kook of BTS is the latest member to drop his solo song and accompanying music video featuring Latto. Is this Jung Kook’s lean into the adult bad boy trope? We’re breaking down the song and the music video that had us thinking about the parallels of parasocial relationships. 

⚡With all of the boy band happenings, we thought it fit to revisit an old episode about boy banders and teen pop stars who re-envision themselves as adults with an overtly sexy album, following in the footsteps of Justin Timberlake’s “Justified.”

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This week: ⚡ Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) features a rewrite of “Better than Revenge.” While the song is laced with 2010s teen girl misogyny, we discuss why Taylor’s decision to rewrite “she’s better known for the things that she does on the mattress” wasn’t necessary in the context of modern feminism. 

⚡ ️Keke Palmer faces blatant misogyny from her boyfriend claiming that she dressed too risque in public. In stark contrast, Jackson Wang says that while he wants to have kids, it’s ultimately his wife’s decision, and that finding a soulmate is more important than his desire to have kids. 

⚡ ️ Recently music critics Tom Breihan and Laura Snapes have revisited past pop releases, providing a new perspective on their original music criticism of Katy Perry’s 2010 “Teenage Dream” and Charli XCX’s 2016 Vroom Vroom EP. We look at how and why publication bias and personal bias play a role in music criticism.

Fangirl Nonsense: Mikey Way joins Fall Out Boy on stage on the weekend of July 4th, calling back to years of Mikey x Pete lore in the mid 00s. Jungkook dropped concept photos for his upcoming single. Tomorrow x Together and Jonas Brother release their collab song and music video (Jomorrow x Brogether, if you will.) Dua Lipa interviews Amelia Dimoldenberg, sharing her story of meeting Harry Styles. 

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💫 During Rina Sawayama’s set at Glastonbury, she called out Matty Healy’s recent microaggressions, adding “And he owns my masters.” This caused an uproar of discourse questioning this statement – calling back to Taylor Swift’s negotiations to buy back her masters and her ultimate decision to re-record her albums. We talked to a senior executive at a record label to dig deep: Why don’t artists own their masters? Does it really matter in the end? And why is this such a hot topic now?

💫 Colleen Ballinger has responded to allegations of abusing and manipulating fans. In a video posted to her YouTube account, she addresses the situation while playing a ukulele. Netizens are calling out the video as a non-apology that mocks the gravity of the allegations. We discuss what accountability looks like, and why internet stars are beholden to a different level of accountability than A-list movie stars and artists.

💫 A Twitter user hiding under the guise of an Olivia Rodrigo fan account posted fabricated interview quotes from Rodrigo supporting Johnny Depp, calling Beyonce a “hasbeen”, and more. This leads us to emphasize the importance of media literacy, at a time when it’s all too easy to believe the first thing you read.

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This week 💫 Bebe Rexha, Ava Max suffer injuries after being assaulted on stage by adult men. Just two days after Bebe Rexha was hit with a flying phone and received stitches, Ava Max was slapped in the face while performing. We explore the shift in concert culture and fan expectations, including how fans engage with “accessible” pop stars. We also discuss issues of concert safety and what “threatening” fan behavior looks like coming from men with perceived credibility vs fangirls with perceived hysterics.

💫 Kesha and Dr. Luke settled their court case that began in 2014, just one month prior to the trial. This comes after the New York Court of Appeals ruled that Dr. Luke is a “limited public figure,” subjecting Luke to a higher burden of proof in his defamation case against Kesha. The two shared an Instagram post with their statements on June 22 as part of their resolution to the lawsuit. We discuss why this is a win for Kesha by avoiding a trail that would likely have brought up past trauma and online vitriol for victims of abuse.

💫 Fangirl news includes: Harry Styles flirting with fans on stage, Kourtney Kardashian announcing her pregnancy at Travis’s concert, kpop idols turning into fans at Bruno Mars’ concert, Tomorrow x Together’s collab with Jonas Brothers

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Fangirl Nonsense: It’s a big week for the himbos! Charlie Puth, Harry Styles, Jungkook, Trove Sivan & Hyunjin from STRAYKIDS, Shawn Mendes, Liam Payne

Halsey signs to Columbia: Halsey announced they have officially signed to Columbia Records saying “this feels like my debut all over again.” We talk about why it’s significant that Halsey has left Capitol Records and what this means for the future of Halsey’s music. 

Megan Fox: The actress opened up about her sons’ choices to wear dresses and explains her journey in researching, understanding, and supporting their decisions in an interview with Glamour UK. This is significant representation in normalizing genderless clothing and opens the conversation to new audiences. Of course, this doesn’t go without scrutiny from the Republican party as fuel for anti-trans rhetoric. 

Demi Lovato: In an interview with GQ Hype Spain, Demi Lovato explains their reasoning for re-adopting she/her pronouns in addition to they/them pronouns. Demi said “I constantly had to educate people and explain why I identified with those pronouns. It was absolutely exhausting.” Many publications misquoted Demi in clickbait headlines, claiming that Demi was exhausted of using they/them pronouns. We address the nuances of Demi’s quotes and how the media plays a role in harmful misrepresentation.

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Fangirl Nonsense: We get live updates from Dublin of Matty Healy solo opening for The 1975. Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles continue to ruin our lives. Jenna’s interaction with Yeonjun is doing numbers on the internet.

Colleen Ballinger Allegations: YouTuber Adam McIntyre brings forth allegations of manipulation and abuse against fellow YouTuber Colleen Ballinger, aka Miranda Sings. This is the second time Adam has spoken out after being silenced by Colleen’s fans in 2020. We detail the allegations and dissect the power imbalances at play between creators and underage fans.

Tyler James Williams Allyship: Abbott Elementary and Everybody Hates Chris star Tyler James Williams shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram story to clear rumors about his sexuality, and in doing so shows his allyship for the LGBTQ+ community. We look at the importance of his statement and how other celebrities may follow suit. 

Taylor Swift / Matty Healy Break Up: We’ve all seen the news. Taylor Swift and Matty Healy have officially split, and according to People, “it was always casual.” We pose the question of what role we as consumers and fans, as well as the media, have in speculating and commentating on celebrity relationships. We also discuss the levels of fame involved in such a high profile relationship and the scrutiny that comes along with being uber famous. 

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This week on Name 3 Songs…

Fangirl Nonsense: We’re asking YOU for your fangirl nonsense! Including One Direction’s leaked unreleased song “Where We Are,” Taylor Lautner’s Sharkboy & LavagIrl TikTok, and a personal anecdote about seeing Tomorrow x Together live. Plus Sara share’s her spiral into Louis Tomlinson fan cam edits. 

Hayley Williams on Politics: During Paramore’s performance at Adjacent Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Hayley Williams took time to address fans’ request for her to speak on politics, and in doing so called out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who recently announced his presidential bid. We’re talking about the significance of Williams speaking out given the current US political climate.

Taylor Swift Op-Eds: Several articles regarding Taylor Swift’s current position as a superstar amidst fan backlash over her relationship to The 1975’s Matty Healy and her lack of activism have made it to publication this week, in addition to Healy’s own profile in The New Yorker. We’re breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly of this ongoing conversation and where white feminism misses the mark once again.

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Fangirl News: Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson are all on tour at the same time! AND Louis is covering 505 by Arctic Monkeys (aka Sara’s favourite band)

Parasocial Experience at Kpop Concerts: Jenna saw her favorite kpop group Tomorrow by Together in San Antonio for two nights! We’re discussing how the parasocial relationships in kpop change the experience of the concert both from the fan and the artist perspective.

Taylor Swift/ Ice Spice Collab: Taylor Swift released her remix of “Karma” featuring Ice Spice in a very Taylor fashion. We’re discussing how Taylor has handled this release in the wake of her connection to Matty Healy and his derogatory comments towards Ice Spice. 

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We acknowledge that while we love to be critical consumers, we sometimes have blind spots – especially as fans of The 1975 from the start. We dig into why Matty Healy is problematic, and how his recent actions are a lot more serious than his past indiscretions. 

We also examine how the connection between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy is causing fans to find problems with both figures, and how this is leading fans to be more aware and critical of their respective fave. 

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This week on Name 3 Songs we cover…

Fangirl News: Tomorrow x Together is touring America! Charli XCX has a private Instagram account for super fans.

World News: Elon Musk is stepping down as CEO of Twitter and will be replaced by a woman – a phenomenon known as The Glass Cliff. What is The Glass Cliff and what does this mean for the future of Twitter?

Landmark Court Rulings: This week saw three big court wins for women and assault survivors between Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood, and Trump and E. Jean Carroll.

Taylor Swift-Matty Healy: The alleged couple was spotted holding hands in NYC with Jack Antonoff in tow. We’re recapping all of the latest events and sharing our updated opinions on what could be the biggest relationship of our time.

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This week on Name 3 Songs we’re giving our reactions to the biggest news of the week(maybe the year?!) – that Taylor Swift and Matty Healy of The 1975 are dating. Our lives have been full blown chaos since the news of these worlds colliding. We’re breaking down the validity of an unnamed source that brought this story to light in The Sun UK, talking about the significance of this relationship if true, and weighing in with our personal thoughts on this pairing. 

And! We’re revisiting a previous episode. With the overwhelming popularity of blind items in the TikTok era, we thought it was worth a trip down podcast memory lane to discuss the way the tabloids treated popstars in the 90s and 00s – and what parallels we can draw to today.  

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This week on Name 3 Songs we cover…

Fangirl News: Gladiators 2 cast announcement, Tiffany & Co party featuring Florence Pugh, Dylan Sprouse and Jimin (BTS), Timothee Chalamet walking around the streets of NYC, how Suga (BTS) led Jenna down a rabbit hole of 2013 indie pop Warped Tour bands, and the 15th anniversary of the infamous Pete Wentz-Bruno Mars photo

Sydney Sweeny-Glen Powell: Deep diving on the co-star photos that are sending the internet into a chaotic spiral of dating-cheating rumors. We’re looking at the timeline of photo drops, why this ship is so popular, and what dating gossip looks like in 2023 as compared to high-profile relationships of the early 00s like Brad Pitt and Angelia Jolie. 

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This week on Name 3 Songs we cover…

Fangirl News: Favorite moments of Coachella weekend 1 including Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello sightings, Rosalia and Rauw Alejandro performing together, and more.

World News: We’re taking a moment to talk about some of the issues happening in America including gun violence, journalists losing their jobs, and the ongoing legislation against human rights.

Frank Ocean: What happened at Frank Ocean’s Coachella set that made fans angry and led to him dropping out of weekend two? We discuss fans’ expectations of performers that lacks the compassion of seeing each other as human.

Fan Grief: With the passing of kpop idol Moonbin from Astro. We explore what fan grief looks like in the kpop community and within parasocial relationships, and the ways that artists can validate fans’ mourning. 

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And we’re back! We’re catching up on the news we’ve missed: a possible One Direction reunion, Maggie Rogers forgoing Ticketmaster to sell tickets in person, and a SLEW of couple news including Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner, Harry Styles and Emrata, and Rosalia and Rauw Alejandro. 

In the seemingly unending saga of Selena Gomez vs Hailey Bieber, we’re recapping the latest olive branch between the two with calls to end fandom hate.

And of course, we couldn’t not talk about Taylor Swift’s break with Joe Alwyn after dating for six years. The news came as a shock to many, and fans reacted with continued distrust of the media – saying they won’t believe the breakup until Taylor says it herself. We dig into the media literacy and ongoing distrust of the media – while pointing out that a People exclusive is the closest thing we’ll ever have to Tree Paine making a statement herself. 

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There’s a certain art to interviewing and writing for cover stories – much of it comes from humanizing the subject. These stories are effortless to read, and you walk away feeling like you know the subject even better. But bad cover stories are missing much of the nuance. 

This week fans and journalists were calling out a particularly bad cover story that profiled Tomorrow x Together for GQ Hype. We discuss where this story went wrong and compare past profiles on TXT as well as Lana Del Rey’s recent Rolling Stone UK as evidence of good journalism. We consider how the publication’s audience and the experience of the journalist play into the approach and quality of the interview – and whether or not journalists should be fans to some degree.

P.S. We’ll be on break for the next two weeks and back in your feed on April 9!

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Brands and music fans continue to berated Hailey Bieber, going as far to yell “fuck Hailey Bieber” during Justin Bieber’s appearance at Rolling Loud Festival. All of this further illustrates the trope of the “unlikeable woman” that validates harassing “bad women.”

Cole Sprouse makes an appearance on Call Her Daddy podcast, discussing his break with ex-girlfriend and actress Lili Reinhart, the time he lost his virginity, and his mother who started him in acting as a way to earn money for the family. We examine the way Sprouse talks about the women in his life, and how his past actions reflect a pattern of covert misogyny.

Joshua Bassett's Teen Choice Awards acceptance thanking God has us thinking about the implications of celebrities endorsing religions during a time of Christian Nationalism

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💫 The Hailey-Selena drama turned into an even bigger mess than we thought. What happened to not pitting women against each other?

☄️ Rolling Stone reports Sam Levison and co-creator The Weeknd changed the plot of HBO’s The Idol from a feminist narrative of a women dealing with misogyny in the music industry into an out-right abuse fantasy. Several actresses have already spoken out about Levinson’s desire to capture abuse and nudity on camera for Euphoria.

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🌟 What is “celebrity” anyways? What does cultural context and fandom have to do with all of it?

🌟 TikTok creators allege that Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner are throwing shade, even though the girls have denied it

🌟 What does it say about our society that queerbaiting is always applied to men, but rarely women? What does it say about masculinity and what men find attractive? And furthermore, what does this tell us about the difference between our experience of compulsory heterosexuality?

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This week, we dive into the news of Harry Styles winning Album of the Year over Beyonce at the recent Grammy Awards. Meanwhile, Beyonce became the artist with the most Grammys after winning her 32nd Grammy for Best Dance Album – but why won’t they let her have AOTY? Many are calling Styles out as the problem, but we take a step back to look at the source of all of this – the voting committee – discuss the inherent bias with the voting system.

We also delve into the topic of "queerbaiting" and its overuse. With the rise of TikTok and the younger generation using the platform to express themselves, the term "queerbaiting" has become a hot topic. But is it being used appropriately?  And if not, what does the word even mean anymore? 

And, we’re joined by entertainment journalist and writer at Rolling Stone, Larish Paul! Find more of Larisha’s work on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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~ Sam Smith’s “I’m Not Here To Make Friends” music video brings out the worst of fatphobic, transphobic, homophobic comments at a time when US conservatives are trying their hardest to pass anti-trans bills

~ Julia Fox is called out for an incentive comment on the TikTok maraca trend, leading us to ask questions about TikTik’s censorship and creator’s coded words

~ PLUS Raye’s debut album is out after being trapped in a 7-year contract & more

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➡️why fans called for a wellness check on Britney Spears and if fans should have the right to do so

➡️ Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Joey King cheating rumors, blind items, & the weird misogyny creeping into all of it

➡️ Beyoncé’s private performance in Dubai and the significance of the wealthy becoming even wealthier

✨ plus we have a LOT to fangirl over from BTS members at PFW to Charli XCX/The 1975 crossover to Harry Styles once again

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Did Liam Hemsworth cheat on Miley with 14 women? What ever happened with the All Time Low allegations? We’re getting into all of this, plus some other more light-hearted moments featuring Maneskin getting married, Boygenius comeback & Shaikra’s revenge diss track

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This week on Name 3 Songs:

~ Heroine chic has entered the cultural zeitgeist once again and Lizzo is having to call out body shamers once again.

~ Brad Pitt was celebrated by multiple actors at the Golden Globe awards despite abuse allegations brought by Angelina Jolie.

~ Bella Ramsey & Emma D’Arcy have come out as non-binary and are carving their paths in acting, giving representation and making space for nonbinary and trans people.

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It’s a new year & we’re switching things up! We’re taking our learning from the past 2+ years of this podcast and applying it to current events. Why? With all of the feminist theory and pop culture history in our toolkit, we want to understand these events better as they happen and the implications they hold in everyday life. We talk a lot about being critical consumers and this is a chance to put on the media literacy hat in real time — we’re calling out BS and celebrating those who deserve it.

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We’re looking at 2022 to connect some of the dots between the biggest pop culture moments. Last year a lot of women had their moments like Olivia Rodrigo becoming an overnight sensation, Britney Spears getting out of her conservatorship, and Taylor Swift re-recording her music to stick it to the man. But this year was different. What stood out to us more than anything? The blatant hatred for women, most notably in the Depp-Heard trial that we are now watching unfolds into other events — one of those being Tory Lanez v California where Megan thee Stallion is taking the stand as a witness.

Much to unpack! We’re also ending on a lighter note of “white boy of the month” and why musicians in particular have been so popular this year.

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We’ve seen a slew of musicians speaking out about their mental health this year. From A-listers like Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes to Sam Fender, Santigold, and so many more, musicians at all levels are canceling tours to prioritize their mental well-being.

Why is this happening so frequently? Is it the fact that our understanding of mental health is at all-time high? Is it that musicians aren’t afraid to speak out? Is it that touring expectations are any different?

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There’s an unending flood of discourse on TikTok that’s now making its way to mainstream media, sparking a cycle of TikTok and the media reacting to each other.

From Don't Worry Darling Discourse, to expecting access to the knowledge of your fave's sexuality, TikTok creators who are fans of pop culture have taken gossip and turned it into news. And it goes so crazy that the mainstream media feels to acknowledge it.

For example, a Journalist for Rolling Stone reports on the fan theory that Taylor Swift is secretly gay. Some Swities then believe since a reputable publication like Rolling Stone reported on it, it gives the theory some validity.

But this isn’t how the media works. Lack of media literacy and a rise in TikTok group think is changing both how the media reports on pop culture and how individuals consume and respond to media.

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This week we're joined by Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter BAYLI as part of our Name 3 Songs interview series. She sat down with us to talk about her bumpy ride in the music industry, from starting out in a rock band with her sister and some friends to becoming a solo artist after some introspective thinking. We learn about her first hand experience of watching as confused record execs shoved her and her bandmates into boxes they didn't belong in, how she was raised to understand feminism should always be a core value and so much more.

We're so thankful that BAYLI shared her story with us and we can't wait for y'all to get to know her and her music. With rock as the foundation of her love of music and inspiration, we know you'll all fall in love with her!

For more of BAYLI you can find her on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube

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This week is a special episode because both Jenna and Sara were sick. This was our February Patreon EXCLUSIVE Music Meltdown episode discussing a jarring article about misogyny and the Oedipus Complex by George Chesterston over on GQ in 2018. We break down the article and how scary it is how much of misogyny is tied back to men not knowing how to act around women because of how they feel about their moms. It's a lot to unpack, but we're doing it together!

Source: Men hating women: A look into the psychology of misogyny (GQ, George Chesterton, 2018)

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Beyonce has an unwavering, untouchable presence in the pop culture zeitgeist, so much so that it’s easy to forget that she’s been a part of it for over two decades. Beyonce recently turned 41 and most pop stars age out of the job before they reach their 30th birthday, yet Beyonce is a staple that’s here to stay. So, what is the secret behind Beyonce’s power and how does she retain control of her story?

We’re joined by music and culture journalist J’na Jefferson to look into Beyonce’s career and ability to stay on top no matter what. Beyonce’s meticulous, calculated, a force if you will and the way she continues to control her story is something many other stars wish they knew how to do. J’na helps us unpack how Beyonce has remained in control, how she’s given space to Black voices, how she’s stayed relevant through all of pop cultures ups and downs and so much more.

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We were gifted with the presence of your new favorite popstar, Nina Nesbitt, on this week's special interview edition of Name 3 Songs. The Scottish songstress joined us to discuss her journey with feminism, her personal experience of rising from the ashes of being dropped from a label and coming back stronger and so much more.

Nina Nesbitt is truly a force to be reckoned with and we are so thankful we got to interview her during this incredibly exciting point in her life. With the release of her latest album Alskar, Nina tackles heavy subjects about growing up. With songs focusing on some of our favorite media tropes to discuss such as the popstar glassbox, older men with power dating teen girls and the pressure to start a family and have your life in order before you're 30.

If you want to check out Nina's music and socials, you can find her on Spotify, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube

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Male pop stars and actors are expected to fit within beauty standards and maintain peak physique in the midst of the gawking media and general public. They’re expected to receive public commentary on their body — and they’re expected to handle it well, no matter how explicit or degrading the comment is. The conversation around objectification and sexualization almost always revolves around women, but it’s time to talk about male objectification and the precedent it sets.

We’ve started calling out sexist and over-sexualized remarks when it comes to femme presenting bodies — but where is that energy when it’s a male star? On this week’s episode, we’re focusing in on the ways in which both male pop stars and actors, especially those who have grown up in the spotlight, are objectified and sexualized from a young age. Their dating lives, sex lives and bodies ogled and discussed like it’s no big deal. From Nick Jonas being hounded about his choice to wear a purity ring to Zac Efron being stripped without his consent at the MTV Movie Awards by Rita Ora, we thought it was time to talk about male objectification in Hollywood.

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America is both terrified and obsessed with the idea of nudity and how nude bodies must be viewed as sexual objects. This double-edged sword of a relationship America has with nudity shows its true colors whenever we see celebrity nude photos or sex tapes leak. Since the internet became a household commonality, America’s obsession with holding some sort of power over its brightest stars has led to an influx of leaked nudes and sex tapes.

In this week’s episode, we’re looking into both America’s weird relationship with naked bodies as well the media and general public’s response to leaked celebrity nude photos and unauthorized releases of sex tapes. A conversation sparked by the recent controversy over Britney Spears sharing self-censored nudes on Instagram led us down a rabbit hole covering everyone from Vanessa Hudgens to Pete Wentz to Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.

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For too long women have had a clock ticking in the back of their minds counting down to the day they turn 30. 30 years on the planet, an expiration date put in place by the nefarious duo known as the patriarchy and tabloid culture. The past decade has gifted us with a pop star renaissance where our fave girlies are reclaiming 30.

This week we’re joined by a long time fave of the pod Hannah Ewens to discuss how millennial women are reclaiming turning 30 and viewing it as more of a renaissance age rather than an expiration date. Join us for a look into how this generation of 30-year-olds has grasped it as a second coming of age & made this big ole age feel like the start of something new.

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It’s “believe all women,” until women point a finger at a male figure you like. The Depp v. Heard trial took over every corner of the internet from social media bots to YouTubers and TikTokers, much thanks to misinformation spreading from the Alt-Right and their propensity to meme-ify news moments to their advantage. The cultural impact of celebrity abuse cases, especially Depp v. Heard, will set a severe precedent for years to come.

We’ve seen this over the years: Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola, Kesha and Dr Luke. More recently we’ve seen the highly publicized shooting of Megan Thee Stallion allegedly by Tory Lanez. And now Marilyn Manson is pulling out all the stops to continue his abuse towards Evan Rachel Wood in another lawsuit. All to say, the internet has been having a field day with female survivors of abuse at the hands of powerful men. 

We’re joined by culture writer Aja Romano to look deep into the cultural impact of celebrity abuse trials and just how far from the truth the conversation can go when the dark sides of the internet come out to play.

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This week’s artist in the hot seat is TikTok’s favorite, Zolita. From the very start of her journey towards pop stardom, Zolita knew that her queer identity had to be at the forefront of this project, and she hasn’t looked back since.

While many fans first discovered Zolita on TikTok from her viral sapphic love song, ‘Somebody I Fucked Once’ the LA native has been making waves singing about her lesbian journey since 2015. Her music covers all the topics near and dear to the Name 3 Songs ethos!

Join us for this insightful interview with Zolita where we discuss everything from tabloid culture to media’s obsession with “fridging their gays” to learning just how important it is to have a strong support system when you’re trying to make it in this industry!

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Grief is a complex state of being, one that takes a person through an array of emotions from anger to sadness to acceptance and everything in between. Grieving can feel incredibly personal, and as a fangirl, the outside world judges you when you’re celebrating, so when you’re grieving it’s a whole other ballpark. So what does grieving look like as a fangirl, especially when you’re dealing with everything from death to disbandment?

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We wouldn’t have Name 3 Songs without the musicians, so it’s time to hear their point of view. For our first rendition of this new artist interview series, we’re joined by punk-pop icon and owner of all her music, Sizzy Rocket!

Sizzy Rocket became the sneering face of 21st-century rock & roll thanks to her viral 2016 electro-pop seducer. She's not only a badass touring singer-songwriter herself, but she's also written for the likes of Blu DeTiger, Noah Cyrus & Bea Miller. She's truly done it all.

Sizzy joins us to discuss the expectations her former label put on her to fit into the popstar glass box, how TikTok is taking away the art out of music, her personal journey with her sexuality and so much more!

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Indie music and tumblr have become synonymous due to how much work mostly girls put into making the world aware of how much they loved their favorite bands. From Arctic Monkeys to The Shins to Regina Spektor, if the music had indie vibes, the girlies were feeling it.

This week we're joined by Dr. Morgan Bimm to discuss just how much of a pivotal role girlie music fans played in getting indie music to be acknowledged by the main stream. From music supervisor roles in Television and FIlm to music bloggers being taste makers for the world, fangirls had all the power!

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Since the second the media laid eyes on Harry Styles, they labelled him as a womanizer. While some still try and push this label on him, the metamorphosis Harry has gone through since becoming a solo artist is clear. Through it all Harry Styles managed to avoid the narratives pushing him to be a womanizer and broke the mold of the ex-boybander.

It’s taken us almost 100 episodes, but it’s finally Harry’s turn to have a whole episode dedicated to him, his growth, and his relationship with the media. With the release of Harry’s House and the choices he’s made with what press he’s spoken to about this album, it’s clear Harry is coming into his own. 

This week we’re looking into how Harry moved on from the chosen label of womanizer and surpassed all ex-boyband member expectations. 

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After the Spice Girls exploded onto the pop culture scene with their girl power message, many girl groups followed in their wake but none have had the same lasting affect on pop-culture. With kpop taking over the airwaves, we're still to see if the Y2K girl group hype can come back or does America just hate girl groups.

Meanwhile, the kpop industry has had wildly successful girl groups from Girls Generation and 2NE1 to Twice and Red Velvet. But outside of kpop fandom, BLACKPINK are one of the few to leave a mark on the American music industry, having performed at Coachella and collaborated with the likes of Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, and Dua Lipa.

So what does Korea get right about girl groups? And will America ever be able to get on board with a group of girls promoting empowerment?

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It’s no secret that gay men love a good diva in pop music. But how are gay men who stan divas using their fandom to reject the patriarchy, especially when so many female pop stars stick to patriarchal standards of hyper-femininity? 

Well, there’s a lot of psychology around this theme as well as a deep history that dates back to Judy Garland. This week we’re looking into the relationship between cis, majority white, gay men and their favorite pop divas, and how what started as a beautiful symbiotic relationship, turns into these gay men falling into pre-programmed misogyny and turning symbiosis into parasitism.

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From viral hits to misogynistic algorithms, TikTok and those who use it are trying their hardest to create a brand new and completely separate music industry ecosystem. TikTok sees unsigned musicians become content creators and A-listers are forced to learn a skill the rich and the famous can never fully understand.

This week we’re stepping out of our comfort zone and discussing something that’s happening in real time, the creation of the TikTok music industry. We’re looking into the ways in which mainstream artists are inorganically trying to go viral, and how unknown artists are exploding overnight from just one song.

We’re joined by Dev Lemons best known for her TikTok and YouTube channel SongPsych, to look into how TikTok is changing pop music and what this means for the women that are making music and seeing success and loss on the app. This is an in-depth look at the changing ecosystem of the music industry and how being part of the cultural movement that is TikTok viral fame might leave behind a wake of smaller artists trapped in major record deals because they didn’t know any better.

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We wouldn't have Name 3 Songs without the musicians, so it's time to hear their point of view. For our first rendition of this new artist interview series, we're joined by South London-based Poppy Ajudha. Poppy's music is best described as a blend of Soul, R&B, Jazz and Pop with a heavy focus on feminist messages. She joins us to discuss her debut album The Power in Us, a gorgeous album that dives deep into feminist topics.

Tune in for an in-depth discussion about feminist values, pop music, tabloid culture and a peak into the mind of one of London's most exciting new artists. If you want to get to know Poppy more you can follow her on social media: Instagram – Twitter - Facebook - TikTok or check out her own podcast Strong Woman: The Podcast.

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The rise of kpop has brought Korean culture and its idols to new fans around the world. As Western fans adopt kpop into their hearts at a rapid pace, some say there’s a sinister side to adoring an idol — fetishization. So what does fetishization really mean? Are Western fans engaging with kpop in healthy or toxic ways? 

We’re joined by cultural anthropologist Dr. Thomas Baudinette to take a closer look and understand how cultures expand and and what that means for the fans who love celebrities from countries other than their own.

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Megan Thee Stallion may have less than a decade under her belt as a household name, but her time in the spotlight has proven just how important women’s role in the music industry is. Megan Thee Stallion is changing the conversation on what the power of female empowerment can do for the world of music.

When discussing Megan Thee Stallion, it’s impossible to not notice just how differently pop culture journalists write about her than the women who came before her. The respect levels are unparalleled and this is definitely a new thing for us to come across. And while the journalists are paying Megan her well deserved respect, it doesn’t mean she hasn’t faced adversity. From her issues with her record label, to the Twitter men not wanting to respect her, Megan’s career hasn’t been all smooth sailing.

Join us for a celebration of this powerhouse rap star turned pop star turned all time fave of Name 3 Songs.

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The female gaze is so much more than just a trope to discuss the medium of film. It’s turned into a way of life and a new and more accepting way to see the world. The male gaze and the heteronormative line it follows is so passe. The female gaze challenges the patriarchy by focusing on the sensual rather than the sexual.

Clenched jaws, brooding looks, flexed hands writhe with emotion, the female gaze is where it’s at. And this week we’re discussing the female gaze’s role in music and how it trumps the overpowering male gaze of oiled bodies, overly muscled men, and skimpy sexed-up school girl uniforms. 

From boy bands to the allure of a guitar players’ hands to Halsey and Hayley Kiyoko, the female gaze takes many forms in music, as well as other forms of media. When misogyny has soured so much for fangirls, the female gaze is the gift that keeps on giving, so it was about time we looked into how it’s playing a role in changing the geography of the music industry.

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Every pop star since the dawn of time has had to walk the line of being sexy yet virginal – also known as the Virgin-Whore or Madonna-Whore Complex. But what exactly does this mean? And how does the Virgin-Whore Complex hold such control over pop culture? 

From the public chastising Britney Spears for her life choices to celebrating Jessica Simpson for hers, the general public is obsessed with judging those in the spotlight for sticking within the construct of virginity that so many conservative American Christians are obsessed with. We talk about these two popstar pathways time and time again in the podcast, and it was about time to unpack the obsession with virginity culture, the collective American religious trauma and how this all ties back to pop music.

Join us for a most ridiculous journey as we unpack just how much Sigmund Freud’s Madonna-Whore Complex & the construct of virginity have made a lasting effect on how the American public praise and ridicule women in the spotlight.

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The vastly different way male fans are discussed in comparison with female fans just proves the power male fans hold and how female fans are looked down on by the general public and the media at large. The power male fans hold is something that “fangirls” only wish they had access to, and that lack of power, time and time again leads to their subjugation.

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by journalist Lucy Ford to discuss the ways in which being a fanboy isn’t really that different from being a fangirl. But, because society grants females access to their emotions, and bars men from that same emotion, fangirls are viewed as manic and hysterical while men are just “being men.”

Join us for this in-depth look into the ups and downs of fan culture and how once again, toxic masculinity and the patriarchy are to blame for everything.

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As long as music has existed, those who make music take to their songs to express their feelings on the political climate. But since the early 2000s, the way the media, especially conservative media, handles those who "step out of line" and talk politics when it's "not their job to" is not with kindness.

With the current tumultuous political climate, musicians working to make politics more accessible to their fans, especially of younger generations, is more important now than ever. We're looking into the artists who have gone above and beyond to make politics easily digestible to their hordes of fans while the US education system continues to focus on bare minimum history lessons.

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The term catfight has rarely been used by tabloids in the past decade, but it used to be a term that ruled the headlines. Journalists would collect every crumb they could of potential girl vs girl happenings in Hollywood and make that their beat. But it doesn't help that it's genuinely part of our human nature to be addicted to drama.

In this week's episode, we're looking back at some of the most talked-about music feuds of the early 2000s. From Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan fighting over Aaron Carter to Mariah Carey's infamous "I don't know her" quote about Jennifer Lopez, these so-called feuds were hard to ignore and helped line the pockets of every tabloid on the stands.

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What made the 2009 such a weird time for pop music? America was in a weird place, and we were moving on from the bubble gum pop girlies and towards more rock ‘n’ roll laced pop icons. But when 3 women came on the scene with a clear idea of what they wanted to do, they changed pop forever. By bringing performance art into their personas, they created a pivotal moment in 2009’s pop.

When you think Ke$ha, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, you might not instantly connect them to each other. But they were all making waves in music and changing the typography of what pop music could be when they entered the pop culture zeitgeist in 2009. This week we’re looking into what their specific brands of pop music meant for music as a whole, and what entering popstar stardom in your early 20s can mean for a woman’s career.

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The Grammys claim to be the biggest night in music, but how can they be the biggest night in music when they’re only celebrating artists that have succeeded in the United States? And it seems like fans and artists alike are starting to catch on to the fact that The Grammys may not be the end-all to be all like they always thought. So, how and why do the Grammys still matter?

This week we’re joined by pop journalist extraordinaire, Larisha Paul, to discuss how the Grammys came to be, and how they started to lose their sparkle. From artists like The Weeknd refusing to take part in the awards, to hugely influential acts like One Direction and The Spice Girls never getting nominated in the first place, the Recording Academy has taken its fair share of missteps.

Join us for this in-depth look into this incredibly flawed system whose cultural relevance is waning.

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Fantasizing about your favorite same sex band members falling in love with each other is all fun and games, that is until you refuse to believe they’re not actually together. The fans who shipped Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson together, aka Larry Stylinson really showed what happens when fandom goes too far.

Since the formation of One Direction, it was obvious to fans that Harry and Louis gravitated towards each other. And in the first year and a bit of One Direction, the boys played into their fondness of each other, especially Harry. But as they matured, and fans started taking their Larry Stylinson ship to conspiracy theory levels, Louis, who played more a background role in the band, was constantly hounded by the press about his and Harry’s relationship.

It’s been over a decade since the formation of One Direction and 5 years since the band went on hiatus, and Louis still can’t shake Harry Styles from his narrative. This week on the podcast we’re discussing why fans crave male on male affection so much, and how this hunger has led a subsection of One Direction fans down a toxic shipping rabbit hole otherwise known as Larry Stylinson.

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While R&B has been intertwined into popular music seamlessly in recent years, the women who pioneered the genre haven’t received the same recognition as the pop stars who were inspired by them. 

Artists like Brandy (aka the vocal bible) and Lauryn Hill (the first black woman to win Best New Artist at the 1999 Grammys) have had their share of fame, but never were allowed to reach A-list fame alongside the likes of Britney Spears or Ariana Grande. 

This week we’re looking back at history and discussing the ways in which these R&B singers were put into a box and what we can learn from them to give black artists the recognition they deserve. 

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When young female artists develop into budding pop stars, they’re thrust into more than just the limelight – they’re faced with the responsibility of being a role model whether or not they wanted it. 

In 1999, Britney Spears stepped onto the world stage, walking the line of a polished, youthful pop star on the verge of womanhood. Britney as a brand could be a prim and proper role model marketed to kids, but this left no room for her to grow into a woman or make mistakes as an adult.

This week we’re discussing the pressure placed on pop stars to be role models, the ways in which we all contribute to this expectation, and how the idea of a role model has changed from the early 2000s tabloid era to the 2020s era of social media. 

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Undoubtedly Free Britney was one of the biggest moments of 2021, creating an uproar of public outrage and opening the conversation for how we treat female pop stars. In the same year, we also saw the likes of Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift reclaim their stories.

It’s been a great year for women in music (and Lil Nas X?!) so we’re breaking down some of the most influential moments and what we’ve learned from them. 

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To this day clickbait headlines about celebrities ravage the internet and tabloid newspapers line grocery store checkouts and newsstands. In the late 90s, the Spice Girls were equally beloved and smeared by headlines. In the 00s, headlines storied the downfall of pop stars like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan, treating them as objects rather than humans. But how did this all start?

This week we’re diving into the history of headlines, the way it feeds into human voyeurism, and the ethics of it all. Plus, we examine how the peak of tabloid cultures in the 00s continues to impact pop culture today.

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We know the music industry has a gender equality issue, but looking at the stats of songwriting teams is shocking – only 12.6% of songwriters are women and only 2.6% of producers are women, according to a report by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. 

One of those powerhouse women behind many of today’s hits like BTS’ “Butter” and Benee’s “Supalonely” is Jenna Andrews. We caught up with Jenna to get her insights on everything from learning to find your voice as a woman and advocate for yourself to the importance of speaking about mental health. Plus, we get her take on what it’s like to be the only woman in a room full of male songwriters and producers and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

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In 1996, the Spice Girls took the world by storm, becoming the highest-selling girl group in history, and sharing their message of girl power so loud that it inspired the 4th wave of feminism – or at least we like to think so. 

The rise of the Spice Girls came at a time when the 24-hour news cycle had just begun, meaning that the group are seared into the minds of every British citizen and every woman born between 1980 and 1993. The constant media attention was unparalleled, leaving the Spice Girls with no shred of privacy as newspapers slowly evolved into tabloids dissecting and criticizing every aspect of their lives.

Join us as we break down the Spice Girls phenomenon – from their feminism Lite that inspired a generation to headlines they could not escape.

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What if we told you that early 1960s girl groups were punk before punk music existed? We’re taking a look back in history to connect the seemingly unlikely dots between these two. 

Years before The Beatles set foot in America, The Shirelles had wild success as a respectable girl group, paving the way for The Ronettes and The Shangri-Las to take the same sounds and put a distinct rebellious edge to the lyrics and appearance. 

This teenage rebellion led to inspiring a generation of punk legends like The Ramones and Blondie. 

This week we’re joined by music and culture journalist Kurt Suchman to rediscover a pivotal piece of music history. 

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If you think of Asian American music stars who comes to mind? It’s no coincidence that the biggest Asian American stars – Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, Anderson Paak, Saweetie, H.E.R. – are all mixed-race individuals who don’t typically read as Asian. So why is that? 

This week we’re joined by music journalist Emily Tan to discuss how the music industry has seemingly left an entire race out of the conversation. From being told they’ll never make it as a star to not being Asian enough, there’s a never-ending list of why Asian American musicians are underrepresented in the music industry. 

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Miley Cyrus transitioned from teen TV star to A-list music celebrity seemingly overnight. And while Ariana Grande also got her start as a teen tv star, it took 5 years of releasing music to become a worldwide sensation.

This week we’re taking a closer look at Ariana’s career and the challenges she’s overcome to become a household name. While she hasn’t made headlines for starting drama, she’s not without her own hardships, like being cast as a Lolita, or her own indiscretions, like blackfishing.

We’re joined by Gabbie Iorio from Young Beautiful Successful podcast to talk about all things Ariana! You can also find her on Instagram and TikTok for more!

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Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus… and now Jesy Nelson. A growing list of pop artists who have used Black culture as an aesthetic for a song or an album cycle. The former on the list eventually discarded those same aesthetics when it no longer served them. (Stay tuned to find out if Jesy follows suit.) 

This phenomenon is part of a larger cultural trend of Blackfishing. And although the term was coined in 2018, cultural appropriation and black face have been happening for centuries. 

This week we’re digging in to understand what Blackfishing is, how it shows up in music, and exactly what went down with Jesy Nelson’s first solo song and music video after leaving Little Mix.

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As‌ ‌we’ve‌ ‌explored‌ ‌throughout‌ ‌the‌ ‌podcast,‌ ‌the‌ ‌music‌ ‌industry‌ ‌loves‌ ‌to‌ ‌put‌ ‌people‌ ‌in‌ ‌a‌ ‌box.‌ ‌For‌ ‌pop‌ ‌stars,‌ ‌the‌ ‌expectations‌ ‌are‌ ‌strict‌ ‌–‌ ‌be‌ ‌a‌ ‌sexy,‌ ‌womanly‌ ‌figure‌ ‌that‌ ‌men‌ ‌will‌ ‌find‌ ‌desirable‌ ‌and‌ ‌keep‌ ‌your‌ ‌opinions‌ ‌to‌ ‌yourself.‌ ‌ ‌

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But‌ ‌Halsey‌ ‌(she/they)‌ ‌can’t‌ ‌be‌ ‌contained‌ ‌by‌ ‌stereotypes‌ ‌or‌ ‌expectations‌ ‌of‌ ‌what‌ ‌“should‌ ‌be.”‌ ‌Since‌ ‌entering‌ ‌the‌ ‌spotlight‌ ‌at‌ ‌20‌ ‌years-old,‌ ‌Halsey‌ ‌has‌ ‌been‌ ‌very‌ ‌loud‌ ‌about‌ ‌being‌ ‌bisexual,‌ ‌ biracial,‌ ‌and‌ ‌bipolar,‌ ‌but‌ ‌her‌ ‌personhood‌ ‌is‌ ‌much‌ ‌deeper‌ ‌than‌ ‌those‌ ‌labels.‌ ‌They’ve‌ ‌also‌ ‌advocated‌ ‌for‌ ‌women’s‌ ‌rights,‌ ‌reproductive‌ ‌health,‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Live‌ ‌Matter,‌ ‌and‌ ‌just‌ ‌to‌ ‌name‌ ‌a‌ ‌few‌ a causes‌ ‌they’re‌ ‌passionate‌ ‌about.‌ ‌

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Throughout‌ ‌their‌ ‌career,‌ ‌Halsey‌ ‌has‌ ‌grappled‌ ‌with‌ ‌expressing‌ ‌every‌ ‌part‌ ‌of‌ ‌herself‌ ‌while‌ ‌combating‌ ‌the‌ ‌pressure‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌the‌ ‌perfect‌ ‌pop‌ ‌star,‌ ‌and‌ ‌has‌ ‌often‌ ‌faced‌ ‌criticism‌ ‌for‌ ‌not‌ ‌being‌ ‌gay‌ ‌enough‌ ‌or‌ ‌female‌ ‌enough‌ ‌or‌ ‌black‌ ‌enough.‌ ‌ ‌

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In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode‌ ‌we’re‌ ‌diving‌ ‌into‌ ‌Halsey’s‌ ‌career‌ ‌to‌ ‌discuss‌ ‌the‌ ‌challenges‌ ‌she‌ ‌faced,‌ ‌what‌ ‌they’ve‌ ‌come‌ ‌to‌ ‌learn‌ ‌as‌ ‌a‌ ‌result‌ ‌of‌ ‌it,‌ ‌and‌ ‌how‌ ‌ultimately,‌ ‌her‌ ‌cult-like‌ ‌following‌ ‌of‌ ‌fans‌ ‌is‌ ‌what‌ ‌propelled‌ ‌her‌ ‌to‌ ‌stardom.‌ ‌ ‌

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Olivia Rodrigo has been accused by Courtney Love and others of stealing concept ideas for her album artwork and promotional photos. But is it really theft if the concept isn't original? And what's the difference between similar ideas and copying someone's artwork?

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If you grew up as a teen on the internet, odds are you came across fanfiction of your favorite band – whether by accident or on purpose. And if you dove even farther in, you wound up discovering Slash Fiction... Reading/writing fanfiction is a totally normal way to participate in fandom! But of course, anything loved by teen girls is stigmatized. 

But why was Slash Fiction so popular within the emo music scene? What came first, the fictionalized romances of favorite band members or the on stage homoeroticism? How far is too far when you’re writing fanfiction about real people? And did slash fiction really ruin Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles’ friendship? 

We’re unpacking all of this and so much more with the help of Dr Judith Fathallah, cultural studies academic specializing in fandom and emo music. And if you’ve read this far and have no clue what we’re talking about – don’t worry, we’re breaking it down piece by piece. 

Follow the links to learn more about Judith’s work on fanfiction, emo culture and stage-gay.

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Harry Styles is not the first straight man assumed to be queer. Years before Harry Styles was praised for carrying a rainbow flag around on stage and ignoring questions about his sexuality, Pete Wentz dominated the covers of gay magazines while proclaiming to be straight. 

So is Harry Styles really a queer icon? Was Pete Wentz ever one? 

In this episode, we’re examining assumed queerness and its cultural impact from Pete Wentz and the rampant homophobia of the early 2000s to Harry Styles and the androgynous fashion acceptance of the present day.

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Why do labels sign artists but not allow them to release an album for years? Why do labels control an artists’ image or ghost them when they’re ready to drop music? 

These are just some of the stories artists like Megan thee Stallion, Raye, JoJo and Sky Ferreira have been through. So how did we get here in the first place? 

We’re digging into how record labels work, why they have so much power, and what they can do to treat their artists better. 

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What’s all this talk about fans “gaming” the Billboard Charts? In recent months, music critics have argued that BTS’ “Butter” is not the biggest song in America, despite sitting at No 1 on the Hot 100 for 9 weeks, pointing fingers at BTS’ ARMY fanbase for manipulating their position by buying and streaming the song. 

If it sounds hypocritical, it is. Since the creation of the Billboard Charts in 1958, record labels and industry insiders have been using tactics to inflate artists’ numbers and in turn, boost their position on the charts. 

In this episode, we’re joined by music journalist Bryan Rolli to take a look at the history of the charts, inflation tactics, and examine the case studies of Lil Nas X’s unprecedented 19-week No 1 streak with “Old Town Road” and the manipulation accusations surrounding BTS’s “Butter.” 

You can read Bryan’s work on Forbes and follow him on Twitter for more. 

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Can women ever truly own their sexuality? How do we empower ourselves in the face of objectification? What does empowerment even look like?

For our one-year anniversary episode, we are diving into the psychology of sexualization in an attempt to find answers to these questions.

From Megan the Stallion and Cardi B to Lizzo and Billie Eilish, we take a closer look at how these women have empowered themselves, and the positive and negative discourse that has surrounded their choices.

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Why are kpop fans considered crazed consumers? Why are kpop idols undermined for “not writing their music”? Why does the American music industry only recognize BTS when they release songs in English?

In this episode, we break down some of the myths around kpop and turn the narrative on ourselves as Americans to ask – what makes us believe these myths in the first place?

Let’s put on our critical thinking caps to explore the way we view the American and Korean music industries. And we couldn’t do it without the help of Stephanie Parker, kpop fan since ‘04 and co-host of The Kpopcast!

Check out The Kpopcast on all podcast platforms + follow on Twitter for weekly live chats!

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Paris Hilton is now a well-respected DJ, but in the early 2000s, she was treated as a blonde bimbo from reality show The Simple Life with a sex tape. So naturally when made her debut as a singer with “Stars are Blind” in 2006, the world said “no thank you” before they even gave it a chance. 

This week we’re talking about Paris, Lindsay Lohan, Heidi Montag and Kim Kardashian – maligned women from the 00s whose music careers flopped and whether or not the media narrative surrounding them had something to do with it.

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The rise of the internet in the early 2000s ushered in a new era of pop stars – one where teen girls like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera were suddenly available for mass consumption and subject to the omnipresent male gaze. This gave way to pressures for female stars to walk the fine line between virgin and whore. And all the while, the world was watching, waiting for the day they turned from girls to women and stepped into their sexuality. 

By 19, Britney fully embraced her sexual identity in “I’m a Slave 4 U '' and subsequent album Britney; meanwhile, Christina, 21, did the same with “Dirrty” and Stripped. After the album cycles, they both stepped back from the overtly sexual images, leaving us to wonder if it all had to do with the pressure to become the sexual being that society was waiting for them to be.

In this episode, we explore the narratives given to Britney and Xtina, and look at how others like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish dealt with the pressure to be sexual pop stars. 

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Why does the music industry insist on relegating female musicians into this mythical “women in rock” genre? Instead of continuing to ask women the tired question “what’s it like to be a woman in music?” why don’t we start asking men “what’s it like to benefit from male privilege in music?”.

In this episode, we’re joined by She Will Rock You podcast to look back at the women who have defined rock music and how they’ve been treated – from Heart being called incestual lovers to Phoebe Bridgers being criticized for smashing her guitar on SNL. 

For more rock music stories like these, check out She Will Rock You on all podcast platforms.

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As much as everyone loves Dolly Parton’s honey-sweet vocals and big hair, country music has a diversity problem – and not just the lack of women, but the even greater lack of people of color and queer folks. 

This week we’re breaking it all down to understand how country music has come to represent such a deep divide of American diversity. From The Chicks and Marren Morris to Kacey Musgraves and Mickey Guyton, we’re taking a closer look at the women who are knocking down doors to create a more diverse space.

And we couldn’t do it without a true expert – Madeleine Molly, gender studies scholar at the London School of Economics and country music host at W!ZARD Radio.

You can join Madeleine Molly every Sunday at 4pm GMT on W!ZARD Radio for more conversations like this one. And you can support black women in country music at the funds here and here!

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When the music industry tries to put you in a box, what do you do? For Fefe Dobson, “Brandy Spears'' was the box industry executives tried to force her into. Referring to a black girl like Brandy with a pop voice like Britney, Dobson knew she would never be successful playing a role that wasn’t true to herself. Instead, she made her mark in music history with her 2003 rock-infused debut album at the age of 18.

In this week’s episode of Name 3 Songs, we sit down with Dobson herself to hear about the challenges she faced over the years in an industry that didn’t know how to handle her. Despite the ups and downs, Dobson remains clear in her passion for creating authentic music. In our exclusive interview, she tells us about the importance of empowering women in music and lets us in on some of the many “blessings” she received over the years like seeing Miley Cyrus perform her song “Start All Over.” 

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There comes a time when every teen boy bander or male popstar turns from innocent heartthrob to promiscuous adult — and they make a whole album to let you know about it. 

This phenomenon all started when Justin Timberlake traded the N*SYNC’s teen pop bangers for the sensual R&B tunes on his debut solo record Justified (2002) – ultimately distancing himself from the fangirl stigma to be taken seriously by an older, male demographic.