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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid With Emei Nov 19, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Emei.

Emei built her career from the ground up, performing since she was a child in music theater and even as a star on Chinese reality TV. After receiving notoriety on TikTok for her 2022 single “Late to the Party,” Emei has built a world around her subsequent music, and has already performed at venues as far as Australia. Emei’s 3rd EP Rabbithole (out now) sees the artist personifying her personal life experience in a dark and twisted world after falling down a rabbit hole.

We talk to Emei about how competing in a Chinese reality TV competition prepared her for a singing career, how she advocates for herself in a music industry that tries to put artists in a box, and how she found a new voice on her 3rd EP Rabbithole.

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Chappell Roan’s Overnight Fame, Burnout, and Backlash + Election Exhaustion Nov 09, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Shawn Mendes speaks about his sexuality for the first time. Damiano David of Maneskin releases his debut album, and it’s giving… Harry Styles.

⚡ We’re taking a deep dive on the arc of Chappell Roan’s career this year – from the explosive moments at Coachella and Gov Ball to Chappell’s public burnout on stage and on TikTok. No one could be prepared for overnight fame in the way Chappell has experienced it. And with this fame, we’ve watched her burnout in real time. We look at how Chappell has handled her fame thus far, why fans have lashed back at her, and our predictions for what will happen next in her career. We also discuss Chappell’s call out of obsessive fan behaviour, and look at the way artists have been treated in the past, including singer Christina Grimme who died at the hands of an alleged fan.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:40 election reactions

31:20 fangirl nonsense

43:40 Chappell Roan

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The Loss of Liam Payne + Replay of Grieving As a Fangirl: From Death to Disbandment Oct 30, 2024

We thought it would be helpful, after the tragic loss of Liam Payne, to have a brief discussion about how we're feeling in regards to this loss and also give y'all a replay of our 2022 episode about grieving as a fangirl. We will be discussing the heinous way the press handled the loss of Liam in an episode soon.

"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?

In this throwback episode, we’re heading back to university to get a crash course in the psychology behind grief, and how grieving doesn’t just belong to those who have a kinship to those who are lost. When music is what most of us rely on when we’re in times of mourning and dispair, it can be so much harder to deal with grieving as a fangirl when those in your inner circle don’t understand your loss. From the death of artists like Elvis, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and more to hiatuses that turn to disbandment, breakups that lead to comebacks, and bands who ghost their fans forever, we’re looking into it all this week!"

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Jonah Marais Oct 27, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Jonah Marais.

Jonah Marais is a pop singer who got his start in the boy band Why Don’t We in 2016. The band reached massive career milestones over six years before announcing their hiatus in 2022. Now, Jonah is setting out on his own path as a solo artist, with a debut EP and a solo tour already under his belt and more new music on the way. This next single “Slow Motion” comes out November 15.

We talk to Jonah about finding his identity as a solo artist outside of Why Don’t We, the strong relationship he has with his fans, and why it’s so important to him to make the world a better place through his music.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Cosmo's Midnight Oct 13, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Cosmo’s Midnight.

Cosmo’s Midnight is the Australian twin duo Cosmo and Patrick Liney who bring grooves and electronic music together. Their third studio album Stop Thinking and Start Feeling was written between Sydney, London, and LA, featuring collaborators like Franc Moody, spill tab, Tkay Maidza and more.

We talk to Cosmo and Patrick about how the duo dug into the nostalgia of music from their childhood to find inspiration for their third album, their goal to make uplifting music, regardless of what they’re going through in their personal lives, and how they use dance music as an escape from the world to just feel.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with meija Oct 06, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with meija.

meija, aka Jamie Sierota, grew up performing in the family band Echosmith. He left the band at 20 years old to start a family and be a songwriter and producer. After some time away from the spotlight, he started his own artist project – meija. His sophomore album There’s Always Something comes out October 11th, featuring collabs from JAWNY, Hand Habits and EELS.

We talk to Jamie Sierota about how he dealt with the overnight success of being in Echosmith as a teenager, why he had to take time away from the spotlight to find his own voice as a musician, and how he is processing his own emotions and past experiences through the making of his sophomore album.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Sep 29, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Teen Jesus are a 4-piece punk band from Australia, who recently signed to Mom + Pop Records. The band just released an extended version of their album, titled I Love You, Too, and features collabs from The Linda Lindas and Softcult.

We talk with singer Anna Ryan about how the band members have grown as friends and musicians since they were teenagers, the process of sitting down to write a full length album, and the irony of being called “pretty good for a girl band.”

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Master Peace Sep 16, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Master Peace.

Master Peace is the artist moniker for London-based Peace Okezie who makes self-proclaimed “electroclash” music for dancing. Earlier this year Master Peace released his debut album and won an award for Ivor Novello’s Rising Star. With huge support slots for the likes of The Streets and Genesis Owusu under his belt, he’s following that up with another EP and a headline tour across the UK and EU this October.

We talk to Peace about how he accidentally started the wave of indie sleaze in the UK, how he has fought against the boxes people have tried to put him in order to make art that fully represents himself, and why ‘happiness and freedom’ are a core part of his philosophies as a human and an artist.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Friko Sep 08, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Friko.

Friko is the duo Nike Kapetan and Bailey Minzenberger hailing from Chicago’s long lineage of DIY and indie rock music. Their debut album Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here came out earlier this year and sees the band merging elements of post-punk and chamber-pop and experimental rock. The band is headed out on tour across the U.S. with Royel Otis this fall and will also be headlining in the UK later this year.

We talk to frontman Niko about how he and Bailey collaborate as multi-instrumentals in the songwriting process, how the band is setting out to make the world a better place through music, and how Niko is challenging himself to write more honest lyrics that encapsulate the highs and lows of life.

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How Charli xcx’s Brat Became a Cultural Phenomenon Sep 04, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Pop music is SO back. Both Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae have release the most perfect pop songs. Sabrina is giving us sugar coated mellow drama while Addison is channeling Lana Del Rey and Britney Spears on “Diet Pepsi.”

⚡ We’re exploring how Charli XCX’s latest album brat became a cultural phenomenon that reached all the way to the presidential election. We first look at how brat. serves as a reflection of the current state of culture and society – the rise of indie sleaze and club culture, the reaction to Barbie summer (hello brat summer), the rebellion of what it means to be a 30 year old in today’s society. After diving into the cultural significance of the album itself, we dissect the branding of brat that propelled the message into mainstream culture. From the “brat wall” in New York City, to the text that instantly became a meme, to the aptly timed “Apple” + coconut tree mashup. Brat is a moment that will live on forever in pop culture history, and you just had to be there.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Bay Faction Sep 01, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Bay Faction.

Born out of an online message board, Bay Faction emerged in the Boston DIY scene in 2015 with the debut of their self-titled record and quickly garnered a cult following. Following the band’s hiatus from 2020-2024, Bay Faction is now marking their highly anticipated return with new single, “Drive Home.”

We talk to Bay Faction singer James McDermott about the decision to bring the band back and what he learned in the process of taking time away. We also discuss the 2023 re-release of the band’s self-titled album and James' own realization the songs had taken on a life of their own with fans. Plus, we get into how James’ songwriting style has evolved to include a new level of vulnerability.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Paris Paloma Aug 25, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Paris Paloma.

Paris Paloma is an English artist who made a name for herself with her 2023 song “Labour.”

The song became a rallying cry for women, through its journal-like lyricism and dark folk-pop melodies detailing the women’s emotional labour under a patriarchal society.

Now, Paris Paloma’s debut album Cacophony is out August 30. Through the 15-track album, Paris explores the human experiences of grief, love, patriarchy, and trauma through the imagers of Greek mythology, fantasy, and the literary gothic.

We talk to Paris about how her love of creative writing and fine art led to her unique way of storytelling, why she celebrates and explores the idea of womanhood as a rebellion to the norms of society we’ve all been raised in, and how her music has become a wildfire for women across the world to explore conversations of feminism and find community with each other.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Middle Part Jul 14, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Middle Part.

We talk to Middle Part about the choice to open up about his depression in songwriting, knowing that someone out there is going through the same thing and how he utilized the image of a glass box as a metaphor for the extreme pressures and expectations of the music industry.

Middle Part is the moniker of New York alternative rock artist Andy Selkōw. His debut album Disruptor explores themes such as depression, self-acceptance, and the challenges of aging.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with The Wldlfe Jul 07, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with The Wldlfe.

The Wldlfe is a Nashville-based pop band composed of Jansen Hogan, Carson Hogan, & Jack Crane who have been creating since the band’s start in 2016. The Wldlfe is releasing their upcoming album Heaven is a place, 2024 on August 16 and touring across America this fall.

We talk with Jansen Hogan, singer of The Wldlfe, about how being in love influenced the writing process for The Wldlfe’s new album Heaven is a Place, 2024, how the band has grown as artists over the last 8 years, and the importance of building a connection with fans online and on the road.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Georgia Webster Jun 30, 2024

We’re getting candid in our interview with Georgia Webster.

Georgia Webster is a singer-songwriter, who’s song “Tell Your Mom” became an instant hit on TikTok in July 2020. Since then, she moved to Nashville to hone her songwriting and storytelling skills. Her 3rd EP SIGNS dropped at the end of May and details the complexities of today’s situationships

We talk with Georgia Webster about how she handled viral fame and is learning to sustain a career as an artist, the challenges of working with other songwriters, and finding her sound as an artist, and why she considers her “SIGNS” EP her best work yet.

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Forest Claudette Jun 23, 2024

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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Bathe Alone Jun 16, 2024

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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with renforshort Jun 09, 2024

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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Collin Walsh of Grayscale Jun 03, 2024

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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Are Arena Tours Good for Artists or Fans? May 29, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Hannah Grae May 26, 2024

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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Maya Henry's Fiction Novel + Harrison Butker’s Commencement Speech May 22, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Chanel Loren May 19, 2024

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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Drake/Kendrick Lamar Beef + Fan Safety at Shows May 15, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with poptropicaslutz! May 12, 2024

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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[REPLAY] The Importance of Boy Bands to Pop Culture & Their Dark History with Maria Sherman May 08, 2024

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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Lime Cordiale May 05, 2024

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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Capitalism And The Top 1% Of Artists + TTPD Follow Up May 01, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Hannah Wicklund Apr 28, 2024

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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Who Is ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ For? Apr 24, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with The Vices Apr 21, 2024

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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Jojo Siwa Leans Into The Sexual Pop Star Trope + Orville Peck/Willie Nelson Sing Gay Anthem Apr 17, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Girl and Girl Apr 14, 2024

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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Revisiting the Taylor Swift/Joe Alwyn Breakup 1 Year Later Apr 10, 2024

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!

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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Jordan Suaste Apr 07, 2024

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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NYC Rock Music + Replay Of Reclaiming 30: A Pop Star Renaissance Apr 03, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid at SXSW: Chloe Tang, Lulú, and Bones and Jones Mar 31, 2024

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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The Speculation Over Kate Middleton’s Absence + The Royal Family’s Relationship With The Media Mar 27, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid at SXSW: Elle Shimada, Bathe Alone, ASHY & Ada Oda Mar 24, 2024

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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The State of SXSW Music Fest + The Military’s Involvement In The Arts Mar 20, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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Misogyny Surrounding ‘The Idea Of You’ + Sabrina Carpenter/Barry Keoghan Soft Launch Mar 13, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs:

⚡ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Brynn Cartelli Mar 10, 2024

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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James Blake Says The Music Industry Is Killing Art + Raye Wins 6 Brit Awards Mar 06, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs:

⚡ 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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The Divide Of Mega Stars And Mid Tier Musicians + Charli XCX’s Struggle For Anti-Pop Stardom (With Before The Chorus) Feb 28, 2024

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with SPIDER Feb 25, 2024

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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What Beyonce’s Album Means for Country Music + Problematic Red Carpet Reporting Feb 21, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Bloom Twins Feb 18, 2024

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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Super Bowl Reaction + Replay Leaked Nudes, Sex Tapes, and America’s Obsession With Power Feb 14, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Katelyn Tarver Feb 11, 2024

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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The Grammys, Universal Removes Music From Tiktok, Nicki Minaj & Toxic Fandom Feb 07, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Susannah Joffe Feb 03, 2024

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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Is This Matty Healy’s Redemption?, Explicit AI Taylor Swift Images + The Future Of AI Art (with Matt Thomson of The Amazons) Jan 31, 2024

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with aldrch Jan 28, 2024

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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What The End Of Pitchfork Means For Music + Margot Robbie Worries People Are Sick Of Her Jan 24, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Vacations Jan 21, 2024

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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Ariana Grande And Lil Nas X Cause Controversies With Their New Singles Jan 17, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Hotel Mira Jan 15, 2024

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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Was Billie Eilish Outed + New York Times Speculates On Taylor Swift’s Sexuality Jan 10, 2024

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Charlotte Sands Jan 07, 2024

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Beauty School Dropout Dec 31, 2023

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Soran Dec 24, 2023

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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2023: The Year Of Fangirl Growth Dec 20, 2023

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with John Roberts Dec 18, 2023

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid With senses Dec 10, 2023

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Gia Woods Dec 03, 2023

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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BTS Enlistment, Diddy Assault Lawsuits, Jacob Elordi-Barry Keoghan Friendship Nov 29, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Kai Bosch Nov 27, 2023

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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Boy Updates: Harry Styles, Joe Alwyn, Travis Kelce, Jacob Elordi, Barry Keoghan Nov 22, 2023

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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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Casey Baer Nov 19, 2023

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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Fangirl Updates: Harry Styles Bald, Taylor-Travis Romcom, Jacob Elordi GQ (With Larisha Paul) Nov 15, 2023

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Jhariah Nov 12, 2023

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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Louis Tomlinson / Zayn Malik Updates + Revisiting: Exploitative Men in Music w/ Troy McEady Nov 08, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs...

⚡️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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Judah & The Lion Nov 05, 2023

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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1989 Taylor’s Version Reveals History + Lance Bass Defends Justin Timberlake Nov 01, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Lizzie Esau Oct 29, 2023

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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Britney Spears’ Memoir + Her Relationship With Justin Timberlake Oct 25, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Quarters of Change Oct 22, 2023

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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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce PDA + Female Gaze Replay Oct 18, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Indio Downey Oct 16, 2023

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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Maren Morris Leaves Country Music + Doja Cat And Drake Make Questionable Choices Oct 11, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Edie Bens Oct 09, 2023

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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Objectification With Jung Kook / Jack Harlow + Overexposure Of Taylor Swift Oct 04, 2023

⚡️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Aidan Bissett Oct 03, 2023

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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Sophie Turner Sues Joe Jonas + Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Sep 27, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with The Aces Sep 24, 2023

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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Ashton Kutcher Resigns From Thorn + Replay: Performance Art & 2009’s Pivotal Pop Moment Sep 20, 2023

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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Oscar Lang Sep 18, 2023

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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Sophie Turner Smear Campaign + Ashton Kutcher/Mila Kunis Character Letters Sep 13, 2023

⚡️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid With Dylan Matthew Sep 10, 2023

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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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Split + Olivia Rodrigo Addresses Copyrights Sep 06, 2023

⚡ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid With Tim Atlas Sep 03, 2023

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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Is Scooter Braun A Bad Guy? + Lizzo Lawsuit Updates Aug 30, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Maisy Kay Aug 27, 2023

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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Scooter Braun’s Clients Are Leaving + Fifty Fifty File Charges Against Agency Aug 23, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️ 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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INTERVIEW: Getting Candid With: Nell Mescal Aug 20, 2023

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.

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Billy Porter Calls Out Harry Styles + Megan Thee Stallion Sees Justice Aug 16, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️ 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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The Allegations Against Lizzo And Our Cognitive Dissonance Aug 09, 2023

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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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Why The Barbie Movies' Feminism 101 Matters Aug 02, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️ 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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Doja Cat Lashes Out At Fans + The 1975 Banned From Malaysia Jul 26, 2023

⚡ ️ 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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Zayn, Liam & Jungkook News + Revisiting When Heartthrobs Split From Their Teen Pop Image Jul 16, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

⚡ ️ 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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Better Than Revenge Rewrite, Keke Palmer Faces Misogyny, & Music Criticism 101 Jul 09, 2023

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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What Even is a Master? + Colleen Ballinger Responds & Olivia Rodrigo Fake News Jul 02, 2023

💫 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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Bebe Rexha, Ava Max Assaulted On Stage + Kesha Settles Court Case Jun 25, 2023

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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Halsey signs with Columbia, Megan Fox and Demi Lovato on Gender Identity Jun 18, 2023

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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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Taylor Swift/ Matty Healy Break Up, Colleen Ballinger Allegations & Tyler James Williams Allyship Jun 11, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

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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Taylor Swift Op-Eds + Hayley Williams on Politics Jun 04, 2023

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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Taylor Swift/Ice Spice Collab + Parasocial Experience at Kpop Concerts May 28, 2023

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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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Why Matty Healy is Problematic + The Fan Social Contract May 21, 2023

This week on Name 3 Songs…

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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Taylor Swift/Matty Healy Updates + Landmark Court Rulings May 14, 2023

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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Taylor Swift/Matty Healy News + Revisiting 00s Tabloid Culture May 06, 2023

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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Sydney Sweeney/Glen Powell Dating Rumors + Pete Wentz Day Apr 30, 2023

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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Frank Ocean’s Coachella Performance + Kpop Fans Mourn Moonbin’s Passing Apr 23, 2023

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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Taylor Swift's Breakup + Selena Gomez Calls To End Hate Apr 16, 2023

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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The Good & Ugly of Cover Stories Mar 19, 2023

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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Cole Sprouse & Joshua Bassett in an Era of Misogyny and Christian Nationalism Mar 12, 2023

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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Hailey Bieber vs Selena Gomez + The Anti-Feminist Creators of The Idol and Euphoria Mar 05, 2023

💫 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? Fake Cat Fights & Queerbaiting Revisited Feb 26, 2023

🌟 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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Fan-Exclusive Paparazzi Photos + Is It Gay To Kiss Your Bff? Feb 19, 2023

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Grammy Album of The Year Controversy & Queerbaiting is Everywhere with Larisha Paul Feb 12, 2023

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 Faces Fatphobia and Transphobia & TikTok's #mascaratrend Feb 05, 2023

~ 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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Beyonce in Dubai, Aaron Taylor-Johnson Cheating Rumors & Britney Spears' Wellness Check Jan 29, 2023

➡️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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Miley Cyrus Fan Conspiracies & All Time Low Court Case Jan 22, 2023

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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Body Discourse, Brad Pitt Allegations, & Nonbinary Actors Jan 15, 2023

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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Bad Bunny vs Fandom, SZA Breaks Records, & the Alt-Right Jan 08, 2023

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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2022: The Year of Backpedaling Feminism Dec 18, 2022

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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Musicians Are Standing Up For Their Mental Health Nov 20, 2022

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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TikTok Is Changing How The Media Reports On Pop Culture Oct 30, 2022

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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INTERVIEW: BAYLI "Truthfulness & Vulnerability In Art Is More Important Than Making People Comfortable" Oct 16, 2022

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!

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Let's Talk About The Oedipus Complex Oct 02, 2022

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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Beyoncé's Power: A Story of Control Sep 18, 2022

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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INTERVIEW: Nina Nesbitt, "it's like I had the male perspective of what feminism was until I grew up & learned more" Sep 08, 2022

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.

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Time To Talk About Male Objectification Sep 04, 2022

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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Leaked Nudes & Sex Tapes America’s Obsession With Power Aug 21, 2022

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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Reclaiming 30: A Pop Star Renaissance with Hannah Ewens Aug 07, 2022

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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Depp v. Heard: The Cultural Impact Of Celebrity Abuse Cases with Aja Romano Jul 24, 2022

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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INTERVIEW: Zolita, “I Never Thought Twice About Putting Myself Out There as a Gay Artist” Jul 20, 2022

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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Grieving As a Fangirl: From Death to Disbandment Jul 10, 2022

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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INTERVIEW: Sizzy Rocket, "My Label Ignored My Sexuality Because They Wanted Me To Be a Perfect Popstar" Jun 29, 2022

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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How Girl Culture Popularized Indie with Dr Morgan Bimm Jun 26, 2022

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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How Harry Styles Broke the Mold of the Ex-Boybander Jun 12, 2022

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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Does America Hate Girl Groups? From Y2K to KPOP with Tamar Herman May 29, 2022

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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How Gay Men Stan Divas to Reject the Patriarchy May 15, 2022

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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TikTok, Viral Hits and Misogynistic Algorithms with Dev Lemons May 01, 2022

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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INTERVIEW: Poppy Ajudha, "If Everyone's Agreeing With Me, I'm Not Changing Any Minds" Apr 27, 2022

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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When Cultures Collide: Kpop, Western Fans & Fetishization with Dr. Thomas Baudinette Apr 17, 2022

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 and the Power of Female Empowerment Apr 03, 2022

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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Sensual, Not Sexual: How The Female Gaze Challenges The Patriarchy Mar 20, 2022

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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The Virgin-Whore Complex and Its Control Over Pop Culture Mar 06, 2022

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 Power Of Male Fans & The Subjugation Of Fangirls With Lucy Ford Feb 27, 2022

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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How Musicians are Making Politics Accessible Feb 20, 2022

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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Celebrity Feuds: Human Nature’s Addiction to Drama Feb 13, 2022

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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Performance Art & 2009’s Pivotal Pop Moment Feb 06, 2022

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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Are the Grammys Even Necessary? with Larisha Paul Jan 30, 2022

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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Larry Stylinson: When Fandom Goes Too Far Jan 23, 2022

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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R&B: The Black Women Who Paved the Way Without the Recognition with R&B expert Maya Abrams Jan 16, 2022

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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Pop Stars Never Asked to Be Your Role Model Jan 09, 2022

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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The Year Women Dominated: 2021 in Review Dec 19, 2021

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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The Lasting Impact of Toxic Tabloid Culture Dec 12, 2021

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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The Power of A Female Voice in Songwriting with Jenna Andrews Dec 05, 2021

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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Spice Girls: The Group That Changed Feminism and The Media Forever Nov 28, 2021

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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Girl Groups Were the Original Punk Icons with Kurt Suchman Nov 21, 2021

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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Minority Voices in Music: The Asian American Conundrum Nov 14, 2021

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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Ariana Grande: How a TV Sidekick Became a World Sensation with Gabbie from Young Beautiful Successful Podcast Nov 07, 2021

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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Blackfishing, Cultural Appropriation and the Jesy Nelson Situation Oct 31, 2021

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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Halsey: The Pop Star that Refuses to Fit Your Stereotype Oct 24, 2021

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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BONUS! Olivia Rodrigo and the Theft of a Concept Oct 03, 2021

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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Fanfiction, But Make it Gay: From the Emo Scene to Larry Stylinson Sep 19, 2021

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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Pete Wentz To Harry Styles: How Assumed Queerness Has Changed Sep 12, 2021

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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When Record Labels Take Advantage of Artists Sep 05, 2021

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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The Gamification of Music: History of the Billboard Charts with Bryan Rolli Aug 29, 2021

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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The Fight for Women to Own Their Sexuality: Objectification vs Empowerment Aug 22, 2021

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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Kpop, Capitalism and the Illusion of the American Dream – with The Kpopcast Aug 15, 2021

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!

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Maligned Women of the 00s: From Your Screen to Your Stereo Aug 08, 2021

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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Like a Virgin: When Pop Stars Become Women Aug 01, 2021

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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The Music Industry’s Problem with Women in Rock with She Will Rock You Jul 25, 2021

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.

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The Fight for Intersectional Feminism in Country Music Jul 18, 2021

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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Fefe Dobson on Female Empowerment and Staying True to Yourself Jul 11, 2021

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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Boys to Men: When Heartthrobs Split From Their Teen Pop Image Jul 04, 2021

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.

After Timberlake, this phenomenon was repeated by others like Jesse McCartney, Nick Jonas, Justin Bieber, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne. We’re ranking each of their transitions from the cringiest of bad boy rebrandings to the suavest.

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Challenging Masculinity: A History of Gender Expression in Music Jun 27, 2021

Did you know that it’s scientifically proven that creative individuals are more likely to stray from gender norms of masculinity and femininity? From David Bowie and Prince to Jaden and Harry Styles, some of the biggest musicians in history have challenged masculinity by leaning into the feminine.

Whether these choices were an expression of their gender identity or strictly a means of sticking it to the man, it pushed the boundaries on societal norms, and in doing so, moved the conversation forward on gender fluidity.

In this episode, we break down this history to understand how gender expression has evolved and what we can learn from expressing our true selves.

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Sexuality and Bi Fetishization in Songwriting with Joseph Dubay Jun 20, 2021

Remember when Tramp Stamps made that song saying they’d rather die than sleep with another straight white guy? It’s like they thought they were being progressive while singing about sexuality, but it really missed the mark.

Throughout music history we’ve seen artists using music to express their sexuality. But just like misogyny is ingrained in us, so is the male gaze and the fetishization of lesbian and bi women that come along with it. (A la Liam Payne’s “Both Ways” or Katy Perry’s “I Kissed A Girl.”)

This week, we’re joined by musician + content creator Joseph Dubay (aka emojoseph on TikTok) to break down the way we think about sexuality in music, and whether or not artists should be open about their sexuality. (Hint: no one owes you anything!)

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Accountability, Cancel Culture & The Pitfalls of Idolization Jun 13, 2021

TW: drug use, overdosing and suicide

Has your favorite celebrity ever done something that shocked you? Like finding out Harry Styles does juice cleanses, or that Taylor Swift seemingly dyed her hair the colors of the bisexual flag for a music video. Maybe your fave did something that doesn’t sit right with you on a moral level, like Justin Bieber having dreads or Demi Lovato glorifying substance abuse.

These shocks or disappointments happen when a celebrity fails to meet our expectations of them. In this episode we explore the line between expectations and reality – between projected morals and real actions – and when it’s warranted to hold your idol accountable. Because at the end of the day accountability is more important than canceling so that we can all learn and grow from our mistakes.

You can learn more about parasocial relationships in our previous episode When Idolization Goes Too Far.

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The Disney Star to Burnout Pipeline Jun 06, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo just became the youngest artist to start a career with her first three singles in the top 10 on the Hot 100 chart, according to Billboard. But not many people know that she’s one of Disney Channel’s brightest stars – appearing in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Which makes us wonder if Olivia learned from the careers of her predecessors – Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez all starred on Disney Channel, launched their music careers with Hollywood Records, and all burned out to various degrees ranging from shocking public stunts to eating disorders and mental illness.

All of this leads us to wonder, why did this happen? How can we protect Olivia Rodrigo from the same fate? And where is Disney’s responsibility in all of this? Listen to the full episode to find out!

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Fatphobia in the Music Industry May 30, 2021

How does TikTok and a juice cleanse lead to a war over a fat woman’s body?

A heated debate broke out last December over Lizzo’s juice cleanse, with members of the body positive and fat liberation communities sharing their outrage.

Lizzo is a fat, black woman. By simply existing, Lizzo inherently challenges the norms of the music industry, and like Mama Cass, Adele, and Kanye West, everyone has an opinion on her fat body.

This week, we’re breaking down fatphobia in the music industry by learning about the radical and political differences between the fat acceptance, body positivity and fat liberation movements over the decades. And, we’re joined by writer Patricia DeLuca who’s been fighting anti-fat bias in the music industry since the 90s, and started her own website Strutter to call out fatphobia in pop culture.

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Little Mix & The Pressures of Being a Girl Group May 23, 2021

TW: brief mentions of suicide and overdosing

Little Mix just made history as the first female group to win Best British Group at the 2021 Brit Awards, and they used their acceptance speech to call out white male dominance, sexism, and lack of diversity in the music industry. With over 60 million records sold in their 10-year career, what leads the biggest girl group in the world to call out these injustices?

In this episode, we discuss the highs and lows of Little Mix’s career including being cyber-bullied, fat-shamed, and slut-shamed, which ultimately led them to advocate for women’s empowerment and speak out on other issues like racism and colourism.

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How to Empower Yourself in Toxic Environments May 16, 2021

The music industry is no stranger to long work hours, underpay, and white- and male-dominated spaces that lead to power imbalances, sexual harassment and so much more that leaves us feeling overworked and undervalued. In short – it’s toxic.

What is it that makes the music industry such a toxic work environment? And how can we as individuals combat these scenarios?

This week we’re joined by LJ Malberg, compassion-based business coach and founder of CoMuse, to give us some insight into how we can empower ourselves to navigate toxic workplaces.

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How African American Women Pioneered Rock And Roll May 09, 2021

Have you ever noticed how rock history tends to be filled with white men? You know, the likes of Elvis Presley aka “The King of Rock n Roll,” The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and on and on.

But what if we told you this was only half of the story? The truth is, these men drew inspiration from the vocal styles and dance moves of African American women like Big Mama Thornton, The Shirelles, and Tina Turner, among others.

These stories are often written out of the rock n roll history textbooks, leaving out entire generations of hard work from African American women who pioneered the genre.

This week, we dive into Black Diamond Queens: African American Women in Rock n Roll by Maureen Mahon to gain a better picture of the legendary musicians who laid the groundwork for music as we know it today.

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Industry Plants and Internalized Misogyny May 02, 2021

Why are industry plants and why is everyone suddenly talking about them?

This week we discuss what defines an industry plant and how the term came about in music history. We also unpack what is happening with female pop-punk trio Tramp Stamps and where the band went wrong. Plus, we examine other artists such as Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, and The Runaways to see how they compare under the industry plant label.

And we’re joined by Culture Writer Amanda Silberling! Find her on @asilwrites for more or listen to her podcast Wow If True, about what it’s like to go viral online.

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Taylor Stands Up to The Haters: Fantake Apr 25, 2021

Over 15 years and 11 Grammy wins, Swift has received criticism for writing silly love songs for girls, for dating too many men, for writing songs about her exes, for allegedly being a “snake” (thanks Kanye & Kim). The hate never ends!

In this episode, we’re joined by long-time Swifities Soph, Lizzy and Joss to discuss how Swift squashed the criticism with her sixth album Reputation (2017). After a year of silence from Swift, she dropped Reputation’s lead single “Look What You Made Me Do” – a scathing middle finger to the music industry and the media filled with snakes, vaults of money and 15 different Taylor Swifts from various eras.

Reputation was the moment Swift stopped caring what the media said about her, stepping into the most authentic version of herself. With the release of Folklore and Evermore in 2020, Swift has finally gained the approval of the media (and took home a Grammy for Album of the Year along the way). But with her turbulent history, how long will the media love Swift?

Big thanks to our guests! If you want to talk more, you can find them at the following: Soph (@sophjonesmusic + Download Your Thoughts Pod), Lizzy (@lizzyzyburt + @fairviewofficial), and Joss (@josbrago).

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Taylor Swift vs the Victim Narrative Apr 18, 2021

Taylor Swift is on the top of everyone's minds lately. In July 2020, Swift released her eighth studio album Folklore, followed by a second surprise album only five months later titled Evermore. At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, Swift won Album of the Year for Folklore, written during quarantine and produced virtually by Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff.

These are only a few of her recent victories in her 15+ year career. But it hasn’t been an easy journey for the Nashville country-singer-turned-pop-star. Throughout her career, Swift has had a tumultuous relationship with the media, spurred on by Kayne West and her propensity for writing songs about her long list of ex-lovers (Joe Jonas, John Mayer, Harry Styles, Calvin Harris to name a few.)

At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye infamously stole the mic from her onstage while accepting Best Female Video for “You Belong With Me.” That moment rocketed Taylor Swift from rising star to a household name, and ever since, the media has criticized Swift for playing a victim.

In this episode, we examine the major events in her career and how the media has reported on them to answer the question: Is Taylor Swift really a victim?

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Mental Health and Toxic Masculinity in Music: Fantake Apr 11, 2021

Previously on Name 3 Songs, we learned about the importance of mental health within the music community and how toxic masculinity plays contributes to the stigma surrounding mental health.

Today, we’re talking with three special guests – Ernesto, Michaela and Katie – to hear their perspectives as fans!

We explore questions like: Do musicians have to be mental health advocates? When should a musician speak out about their mental health? How do the next generation of musicians create a safer space for fans to get mental health help?

Big thanks to our guests! If you want to talk more, you can find them at the following: Ernesto (@lost.withyou), Katie Kane from SecretFangirls.com (@katie_kane + @therealkatiekane), and Michaela @coldcoffeecry + @michaelasteele97.

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When Idolization Goes Too Far Apr 04, 2021

How far is too far when it comes to celebrity idolization? Idolization, aka parasocial relationships, are those ongoing, one-sided bonds with media figures. (Sound familiar?!)

So, are parasocial relationships normal? We dive into psychology to find out!

We look at why we admire celebrities and the different idolization levels on the Celebrity Attitude Scale.

Then, Sara takes us True Crime! We discuss extreme examples that lead to stalking (Brendon Urie, Katy Perry, Justin Beiber – to name just a few!) and even the deaths of John Lennon and Selena Quintanilla. It’s a wild rollercoaster from start to finish when idolization goes too far.

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The Most Exploitative Relationships in Music with Dunzo! Podcast Mar 28, 2021

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 – 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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The Importance of Boy Bands to Pop Culture & Their Dark History with Maria Sherman Mar 21, 2021

We’re talking about our favorite subject – boy bands! Throughout history, boy bands have been a massively lucrative enterprise for the music industry, thanks to their main demographic of teen girls.

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 Perarlamn 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!

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The Most Criticised Women in Pop with Lesley Chow Mar 14, 2021

From Janet Jackson and Kate Bush to Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, women just can’t get a break! While female artists are often criticized and dismissed for not having “serious” music like their male counterparts, we take a closer look at how each of these women are far smarter than the critics make them out to be.

We examine what makes these women stand out in history with special guest, Lesley Chow, author of You’re History: The Twelve Strangest Women in Music, out now via Repeater Books. Expanding on her book, we focus specifically on what makes their music unique – from tonality to lyric choice, these women hold nothing back.

Lesley Chow is an Australian writer on music and film. She is associate editor of Bright Lights and has been published widely for two decades, including Salon, Times Literary Supplement, The Quietus, Pop Matters and CNN. Find Lesley on Twitter for more.

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How It All Started: Our Music Industry Origin Stories Mar 07, 2021

We did the white man thing of starting a podcast without telling you who we are!

Now that we're *six months* into this journey with y'all, it’s the perfect time to spill all the details about how we each got started in the music industry and how our paths have brought us to Name 3 Songs as we know it!

If you’ve ever wondered why Sara has so many insane stories about meeting artists (like the time she met Paramore on NYE in NYC) or how Jenna has worked in so many different roles (like event production and digital marketing), this one’s for you!

We also reflect on how Name 3 Songs has evolved, what we’ve learned and our biggest dreams for the podcast.

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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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Men, Music and Their Mental Health Feb 28, 2021

TW: Mentions of suicide and other mental health disorders such as narcissism and gaslighting

Toxic masculinity has created a debilitating stigma around mental health – telling men to suppress their emotions rather than seek help. This can lead to unhealthy behaviours like using female friends as therapists, gaslighting and manipulation, and even abuse in extreme cases.

In this episode, we examine male artists including Sam Fender, Yungblud, James Blake who are setting an example of how to cope with toxic masculinity and mental health in a healthy way. We also discuss others like Twenty One Pilots who sing about their mental health struggles but do little more to destigmatize actually getting help.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Successful Women & Their Inescapable Exes with Muses Podcast Feb 21, 2021

Rihanna, Courtney Love, Marianne Faithful – all of these women have something in common. They all have prolific careers, and yet, they're still asked about their exes in interviews to this day.

We’re joined by Chanty & Lynx fromMusesto dive into the why and how women in music are constantly minimized to their relationships, no matter how successful they are.

Why is Taylor Swift criticized for writing about her exes? Why was Ariana Grande blamed for Mac Miller’s overdose? Why is Selena Gomez still asked about Justin Bieber in interviews? Tune in to find out.

Listen to Muses crossover about MySpace Groupieshere! You can also follow Muses onTwitter + Instagram. And you find

If you or someone you know is experiencing relationship abuse, you can reach out to theNational Domestic Abuse Hotline for help.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Sexual Misconduct in Music: The Fan Perspective Feb 14, 2021

So often when allegations of sexual misconduct come to light, the media shares the stories of the survivors and the response statements from the artists. Rarely do we hear from the fans of these artists who are also affected by the allegations.

In this episode, we hear the stories of four fans who were left in the aftermath of these allegations, from processing their own personal heartbreak to deciding whether or not to continue supporting the artist. Their stories span a range of genres and decades, showing how deep sexual misconduct runs and the hurt it causes.

We want to give a special thank you to Zoeybell, Lizzie, Kelly and Steph for trusting us to share their stories.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Sexual Misconduct and Accountability in Alternative Music Feb 07, 2021

Often when allegations of sexual misconduct come out, it is reported on by the media and receives considerable backlash from the music community. In some cases, the community rallies together to dethrone the artists from their platform, in the case of PWR BTTM in 2017 and Burger Records in 2020. But in many cases, the artists are let off easily with a blanket apology and continue to release music with little effect to their career, like emo singer Front Porch Step.

We take a deeper look into these cases and why sexual misconduct reoccurs at alarming rates in the music industry. What is the psychology behind this? How has this behavior been perpetrated across decades? How can this behavior be stopped and prevented? What is accountability and how do we apply it effectively?

While it's a difficult conversation, it's imperative that we continue having it, not just when allegations come out, but year-round. If we are to truly change the music industry into a safe environment for all, then all sectors of the industry from artists to CEOs have a responsibility to learn, call out, make changes and educate their peers and employees at all levels.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Breaking the Pop Star Archetype with GIRLI Jan 31, 2021

Are pop stars even real or were they designed by the music industry? We’re joined by London-based alternative pop singer, GIRLI, to put this question to the test.

From the origin of the pop star to present day, we look at how this term as evolved. While pop artists were once held to unattainable standards of perfection, now they can speak openly about their sexuality, mental health and personal lives outside of the glossy finish. We also discuss how factors like social media and streaming gives a platform to previously marginalized artists, and allows fans to discover a new breed of pop stars they can identify with.

You can find out more about GIRLI on Instagram // Twitter // TikTok // YouTube

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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

Find GIRLI on Instagram // Twitter // TikTok

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Misogyny in Pop Music: The Nice Guys and the Pick Me Girls Jan 24, 2021

TW: Attacks on women are mentioned between 06:02-06:35

We're diving back into the world of misogyny in songwriting, but this time we're focusing on pop music released over the past 15 years. We touched on all your favorites, nobody is safe, we cover 5 Seconds of Summer, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Avril Lavigne, Paramore and even Harry Styles, nobody is safe this week. The two main misogyny tropes that are repeated by these artists are "the nice guy trope" and the "pick me girl trope" otherwise known as "the cool girl trope." The psychology behind how these aren't just harmless media tropes but can genuinely be detrimental to not just those who listen to these songs, but the people who write them is mind-boggling. 61% of women who have been murdered, were murdered by a man they were lead to believe loved them, and growing up with songs like these burrowing deep into our psyches and changing how we view women can breed this kind of behavior. So buckle up and listen to this informative yet hilarious rendition of Name 3 Songs.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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The Many Controversies of Lana Del Rey with Sleepover Cinema Jan 17, 2021

Could we really be a podcast challenging sexism and not critically analyze Lana Del Rey, of course not? So this week we're joined by two Lana super fans, Hannah and Audrey Leach of Sleepover Cinema Podcast, to talk us through not only the many controversies of Lana Del Rey's career but also of being a Lana fan. From her infamous Saturday Night Live debut to her Instagram notes app call out of fellow women in pop, very few stones go unturned. What exactly did Lana mean when she said "I'm not, not a feminist." Why does every interviewer speak of her like she's a nymph princess that is chronically late to all press meetings? Is Lana Del Rey really a problem, or has her open and honest love for older men with rope kinks caused us to look at her under a microscope and call out every little indiscretion? Tune in to hear of the many controversies of Lana Del Rey.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

If you'd like to discuss anything we talked about today in grater detail with us, you can find us on Twitter @Name3Songs or @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

You can find Hannah & Audrey at: linktr.ee/toopinkpictures

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Mental Health & Sexism on Tour with Miyoko Esco Jan 10, 2021

TW: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

It's every music fans dream to one day get to go on tour, but did you know that over seventy percent of all musicians battle with mental health issues? On top of that only twenty-three percent of professionals in the music industry identify as female or nonbinary. So this week we're joined by Miyoko Esco who is a touring crew member with over seven years of experience under her belt to unpack all this. We discuss what's in place to help those struggling while out on the road, and what she feels could be changed to help out with the mental health burden that comes with being on the road for most of the year. We discuss in detail the added hardships of being a female on the road, from feeling the need to nurture fellow crew members, to unwanted sexual advancements and what it's like when there is actually wanted sexual tension between two members of a touring party. Learn about all this and more on this week's episode of Name 3 Songs.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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

You can find Miyoko on Twitter and Instagram

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The Oversexualisation of Women in Pop with Payton Dale Jan 03, 2021

Rock music stylist Payton Dale joins Sara Feigin and Jenna Million to discuss fashion’s role in music. It’s no secret that if you’re a female in pop music, you’re going to be overly sexualized by not only the media but also the public. Payton gives us some insider insight into what goes on behind the scenes in the world of styling and how every choice, even the over the top ones, are 100% intentional. We cover the stylistic choices of artists like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Little Mix and even Harry Styles.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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

You can find Payton on Instagram and TikTok or thepaytonproject.com

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The Inescapable Misogyny in Songwriting Dec 27, 2020

The number of times we've listened to a song, as female-identifying humans, and thought "wait... does this singer hate me..." are truly too many to count. So in this week's episode, we decided to look deeper into why misogyny in songwriting is so inescapable. From the crooners of the 60s, to the rockstars of the 80s all the way to modern times with pop-punk and emo music to popstars like Ed Sheeran and even Taylor Swift, you'll be hard-pressed to not find at least one song that's hating on women. From straight forward women-hating lyrics all the way to singers poetically waxing their way through hidden misogyny, it's inescapable. This conversation is just scratching the surface of all the ways songwriters have made sure to let their biggest fans know that they don't respect the women who love them with no abandon.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Fangirls: Secret Marketing Geniuses with Sydney Stein Dec 20, 2020

This week we're joined by the superfan strategist and music marketing intellect Sydney Stein to talk all things fandom marketing. We discuss the power behind impassioned fangirls and how their promotional tactics on social media platforms are really just doing free marketing campaigns for record labels. We talk fan campaigns like One Direction fans and Project No Control to 5 Seconds of Summer fans and their CALM Promotion Challenge to BTSARMY and their charity work. We also dive into artists that see the hard work their fans are doing and jump in on the action, like Taylor Swift and her easter eggs and her Tumblr actively and honestly just every second of her existence. We also discuss Halsey and how she created an all-encompassing world for her fans to get lost in with Badlands and how Miley Cyrus saw a fan account thriving and hired it's owner to work on her digital marketing team.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Just Being Miley: From Twerking to Rockstar Status Dec 13, 2020

We finally decided to pass the Bechdel test and do an episode revolving around a woman in music. We thought it'd be fitting as mid-range millennials to discuss a major part of the pop-culture discourse over the past decade, Miley Cyrus. Miley's career began by being the poster child of Disney Channel, starring in one of their most beloved shows, Hannah Montana. As she became an adult her journey to finding herself was an uphill battle and a rocky road all in one. In this episode we dive deep into how Miley reached the rockstar heights she's reached today. Starting from her 2008 Vanity Fair cover "scandal" to the VMAs spectacle with Robin Thicke to appropriating hip-hop culture to finally finding her niche with rock music this year. Come for the scandal and stay for the growth we always love to see hear about.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Stories From The 1975's Early Days with Pause It Play It Podcast Dec 06, 2020

This week we're revisiting our favorite foursome, The 1975, but with a bit of a twist. We've invited the brilliant Josh and Matt from Pause It Play It, The 1975 Podcast to discuss what it's been like being male fans of this band that the media claims is mainly for girls. The pair have been long time fans, with Matt even seeing them play in Manchester before they really knew what they were doing. We talk about the differences between the UK and US music scene, and what it's like loving a band even when you feel you may have outgrown them. The discussion gets deep and it gets hilarious and it's really an incredible ride.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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

Follow Matt & Josh as well as Pause It Play It at the below links:

Matt: @jewkneeor

Josh: @jshwllm

Pause It Play It: Twiter Instagram and Listen

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Music Meltdown: Our Most Streamed Artists Are The Same (AKA Spotify Wrapped 2020) Dec 03, 2020

It's that time of year again, Spotify has released "Spotify Wrapped" and we wish we could say we were shocked with the outcome. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they laugh their way through their most played songs of 2020. Even with our vastly different listening habits, our lovely hosts still managed to share 3/5 most played artists! Tune in to find out just how many minutes worth of Machine Gun Kelly we listened to, and what Louis Tomlinson song places higher than Miss You, Sara's most listened to song of both 2018 & 2019.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

If you'd like to discuss anything we talked about today in grater detail with us, you can find us on Twitter @Name3Songs or @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

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The Importance of Groupies to Rock n Roll with Erica Campbell Nov 29, 2020

This week we delve into the world of groupies with music journalist and all-around amazing gal Erica Campbell. We cover everything from the heyday of groupies in the late 60s to 70s focusing heavily on the queen of groupies herself Pamela Des Barres to what it means to be a groupie in the modern world. Are all women who are involved in music really groupies? We unpack that sentiment. From the dolls of the 70s to Alexa Chung coining leaning into the term "professional groupie" to the girls on MySpace letting their Warped Tour hero boytoys lead them to the power and fame they so rightfully deserve, groupies come in all shapes and sizes. Join us for an incredible discussion into what it really means to be a groupie.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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

You can follow up with Erica on Twitter & Instagram and read more of her work at campbellerica.com

This episode would be nothing without Muses Podcastand Pamela Des Barres' book I'm With The Band

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Confessions of a Fangirl: Tales from Hannah Ewens’ Fangirls Nov 22, 2020

This week we dive back into the world of Fangirldom by discussing topics from Hannah Ewens' incredible book Fangirls: Scenes From Modern Music Culture. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they go deeper into the world of fangirls and discuss all things from why we're made to feel guilty about crushing on band members, to what it's like fangirling over an artist the world doesn't see as fangirl friendly. Were boybands created to make girls feel the need to cater to men? Is fangirling as an adult something to be ashamed of? We answer these questions and so many more in this week's episode in hopes of validating our listeners and their unabashed love of music.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Justin Bieber's Redemption Arc with Miriana Rexrode Nov 15, 2020

Has Justin Bieber always been an enigma to you? Did his antics as an angsty teen in the Hollywood spotlight turn you off from giving his music a chance? We're joined this week by LA based publicist, Miriana Rexrode, to talk all things Justin Bieber from his lowest lows to his highest highs. Miriana isn't just a publicist though, she also has spent most of her formative years running fan accounts dedicated to Justin Bieber, so she knows him like the back of her hand. We get her insight on what it's like running a fan account during an era where all the media does is bring down the star you care so deeply about as well as how to mitigate the feelings of betrayal when your favorite singer is hiding their sadness from the world at large.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

If you'd like to discuss anything we talked about today in grater detail with us, you can find us on Twitter @Name3Songs or @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

You can find Miriana at the below links:

Instagram: @thisismiriana // @bieberbodyguards2

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Music Industry Satire or Truth Bomb? Josie & The Pussycats (2001) Nov 08, 2020

In this week's episode, join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they discuss the most important film in Sara's life, the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats. This satirical black comedy take on the girl group from the iconic Archie Comics universe is an eye opening journey into the world of the music industry. Originally a box office flop, the film has become a cult classic and its original soundtrack even went gold. We dissect the film, bringing to light how this tongue in cheek classic shines a light on many of the dark patches of the music industry. From body image to the constant pressure labels put on artists to do well right out of the gate. We discuss everything from boy bands to girl groups to K-Pop idol training camps. While watching Josie isn't necessary to enjoy this episode, it will heighten the experience and should be a necessary watch for all females in music.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

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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Young & Female in the Music Industry with Sophia Ragomo Nov 01, 2020

Ever wondered what it takes to break into the music industry? This week our hosts Sara Feigin and Jenna Million are joined by concert photographer, Sophia Ragomo, to discuss all things being young and female in the world of concert photography. We all share our journies into getting involved in the world of live music photography and share the many similarities and vast differences on how the music scene has changed since we all first got our start!

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

If you'd like to discuss anything we talked about today in grater detail with us, you can find us on Twitter @Name3Songs or @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

You can follow Sophia on any of the below social media platforms:

Instagram: @sophiaragomo

Twitter: @sophiaragomo

Portfolio: sophiaragomo.com

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Music Meltdown: Why We Avoided The Bandwagon Oct 28, 2020

In this month's rendition of Music Meltdown we take a trip down the darker side of memory lane as Sara Feigin and Jenna Million open up about the musicians they chose not to listen to for fully insane reasons, only to later on in life realise their wrong doings and thus ran after the bandwagon screaming to be let on. We cover everything from Paramore to Taylor Swift to Bring Me The Horizon in this wild ride filled with lots of internalised misogyny and a bit of fandom fear.

Head over to Name3Songs.com to see some hilarious photos of young emo Sara, young scene kid Post Malone and so much more!

If you had a band you used to hate for no reason and want to share in the trauma with us, come chat over on Twitter @Name3Songs or if you want to relate on a more personal level chat with us one on one @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

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Fans vs Stan Culture: From Catfish & The Bottlemen to Taylor Swift Oct 25, 2020

To continue the toxicity within fandom discussion we brought on three fans, Cassi, Taylor, and Jesus, who have all experienced stan culture first hand to talk in-depth about what it's like being a super fan in the days of social media. Both Taylor and Jesus are big fans of Taylor Swift and other mostly mainstream pop artists, whereas Cassi is a huge fan of British rockers, Catfish and the Bottlemen. Topics we discuss this week include fandoms going after other fandoms on social media, fans hating on their favorites on Twitter, what it's like stanning an artist who isn't active on socials (or worse, not making music in general) and so much more.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

If you'd like to discuss anything we talked about today in grater detail with us, you can find us on Twitter @Name3Songs or @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

Follow our guests at the below links!

Cassi: Instagram.com/xcassimariex

Taylor: Instagram.com/the.camera.lady

Jesus: Instagram.com/jesusacostx or Twitter.com/jesusacostx

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The 1975 Fantake: Not Just a Band For Girls Oct 18, 2020

Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they chat with The 1975 superfans Joe and Brittany to find out everything about The 1975 from the fan perspective. They explain why Drive Like I Do is so important to fans, and go into detail on why the Twitter sanction of fandom is continuously cancelling Matty Healy. Joe has been a fan since the early days whereas Brittany didn't dive into fandom life until 2018, hearing both their takes on this band they hold near and dear to their hearts was a wonderful treat. In last week's episode, we discussed at great length frontman Matty Healy's feelings on grandeur and this week we discuss this even more with the people who know him best, his fans.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

If you'd like to continue the conversation on The 1975, please joining us on Twitter @Name3Songs or chat with us personally @sara_feigin and @jenna_million You can follow Joe at @JoeAinsley1 and Brittany at @britjohnson21

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Why Are The 1975 So Polarizing? Oct 11, 2020

(TW: addiction/sexual assault) -- As the title of this episode so aptly states, The 1975 have been a pretty polarising band throughout their career. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they discuss the media's ever changing opinion on The 1975, from them winning NME's worst band of the year award in 2014, to becoming the belle of the ball for NME starting just two years later. We discussing Matty Healy's acceptance of his narcissism and how the singer's self-aware God Complex is both compelling and exhausting. Of course, no conversation about Matty Healy is complete without discussing his hot-takes and actions in regards to his political and cultural beliefs, we touch on times he went too far, when he didn't go far enough and when he got things just right.

Detailed show notes including images and articles mentioned in the episode can be found on our website, Name3Songs.com

To continue the conversation on social media you can find us on Twitter at @Name3Songs or personally @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

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When Fans Turn Toxic Oct 04, 2020

In this week's episode we do a deep dive into the world of toxic fandoms. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million and they discuss fans who turn on each other, turn on the media and even turn on their favorite artists. Our hosts cover all topics from Nicki Minaj fans doxxing a journalist to fans of female indie musicians who feel like their favorite artists owe them their time in return for buying a ticket to their show. Did you know that one time a man chased Phoebe Bridgers from her venue to her tour bus all while shouting "I promise I'm not chasing you"? Sometimes, unfortunately, even the artist takes part in the toxic behavior, like Louis Tomlinson of One Direction going after an Australian radio host after his fans attacked her for an on-air misunderstanding.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed atName3Songs.com

To continue the conversation on social media you can find us on Twitter at @Name3Songs or personally @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

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Music Meltdown: Is Machine Gun Kelly Pop-Punk's Savior? Sep 30, 2020

Machine Gun Kelly is the man of the week, and he honestly deserves all the hype in the world with his 5th studio album getting over 132 million streams within its first night available to the general public. The episode takes place over the span of a month, our hosts Sara Feigin and Jenna Million first fell for Kels at the very start of the inception of Name 3 Songs when my ex's best friend dropped in late August. Since then they have been taking in as much Machine Gun Kelly content as possible. Join Sara and Jenna as they explain their newfound love for MGK and why they think he's bringing something new a different to the world of music. Also in this episode is a full debriefing and breakdown on the gift that is Tickets To My Downfall. We give you the lowdown on our favorite songs on the record and even some hot takes on what we think is wrong with the album (tbh there's not much wrong with it.)

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com

If you'd like to continue the conversation on how Machine Gun Kelly is the king of pop-punk, please joining us on Twitter @Name3Songs or chat with us personally @sara_feigin and @jenna_million

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One Direction vs The Media: Fantake Sep 27, 2020

The final installment on our dissection of One Direction in the media is here and we felt the best way to wrap this all up was to get some fan experts involved. We took to TikTok, the land of accepting and lovely One Direction fans and found three incredible guests for this episode in Emily, Emelly and Lindsey. Today's conversation goes over Zayn's departure from the band from a fan perspective, their memories of finding out the hiatus was happening and their personal feelings and opinions on the new personas each member took on as solo artists. We talk at length about the fan perception of Harry Styles and how the singer likes to keep his private life private and thus fans have created an idea of him out of the little tidbits of his personality he gives them access to. Liam Payne's attachment to One Direction is a topic that's hard to glaze over, and we really dive deep on why we think Liam has had the hardest time letting go of his time in the boyband. Of course we touch on Louis Tomlinson and how he always felt like the underdog, and how unproblematic Niall Horan is. Join hosts Sara Feigin and Jenna Million on this closing episode of One Direction vs The Media, it's a wild wild ride.

This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed atName3Songs.com

If you'd like to continue the conversation on how Louis Tomlinson is the gift that keeps on giving, please joining us on Twitter @Name3Songs or chat with us personally @sara_feigin and @jenna_million

You can find our guests at the below links:

Emelly - Instagram.com/emellytiburcio & tiktok.com/@emellydt

Emily - Instagram.com/emilyuribee & tiktok.com/@Missticketmaster & her podcast can be found on Spotify!

Lindsey - Instagram.com/lindseygillespiee & tiktok.com/@lindleey

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Music Meltdown: One Direction's Best & Worst Songs Sep 23, 2020

Are you embarrassed to admit you have a least favorite One Direction song? Well in this week's Music Meltdown you can join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million while they breakdown for you not only their top 5 favorite One Direction songs but take it all home with admitting to their top 5 least favorite One Direction songs. And they don't stop their, our hosts explain WHY these songs are their least favorite One Direction songs. Punches are thrown, hate speech is spoken, and bonds are broken and built back up again. We explain why we think Little Things may be one of the worst pop songs ever created and also why Change Your Ticket is honestly goals when it comes to romances. You don't want to miss this rendition of Music Meltdown!

Rank your own One Direction songs here!!

!!!! As always this podcast is largely opinion-based. Nothing we say is anything out than our personal thoughts and feelings based on pre-existing knowledge or facts we've picked up and cited kindly for you over at Name3Songs.com

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One Direction vs The Media II: The Remaining Four Sep 20, 2020

In Part two of this three-part discussion on One Direction, we dive right into the way the band has been portrayed in the media. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they discuss the way the media handled Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne as they left world of boyband-hood and entered into the world of solo artistry. This episode covers how the media spoke to and about each member of the band, and how that narrative shifted as the boys became more than just the boyband personality traits journalists were taught to treat them as at the very beginning of their careers. Along with going over interviews from some of the most internationally acclaimed media outlets, we also surveyed a few long-time fans of the band and bring up the points they brought across to us and why their opinions are the ones that matter the most.

!!!! As always this podcast is largely opinion-based, while we do in-depth research and include all sources in our show notes, we are humans with opinions. Nothing stated in this episode or any episode is meant to invalidate any listener's personal views or feelings.

Detailed show notes including images and articles mentioned in the episode can be found on our website, Name3Songs.com

To continue the conversation on social media you can find us on Twitter at @Name3Songs or personally @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

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Music Meltdown: Louis Tomlinson Deserves More Sep 16, 2020

Louis Tomlinson has too long been the "forgotten" member of One Direction, and we need to make a stand against this heinous behavior. In this week's episode of Music Meltdown, join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they discuss Sara's undying love for Doncaster's most beloved football fan, and ex-One Direction member, Louis Tomlinson. We discuss everything from his perfect single Miss You, Sara's most listened to song of both 2018 and 2019, to his perfect Brit-Pop adjacent record, Walls and how we think he a collaboration with Oasis should most definitely be in his future.

!!!! As always this podcast is largely opinion-based. Nothing we say is anything out than our personal thoughts and feelings based on pre-existing knowledge or facts we've picked up and sited kindly for you over at Name3Songs.com

If you'd like to continue the conversation on how Louis Tomlinson is the gift that keeps on giving, please joining us on Twitter @Name3Songs or chat with us personally @sara_feigin and @jenna_million

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One Direction vs. The Media I: The Zayn of it All Sep 13, 2020

In Part one of this three-part discussion on One Direction, we dive right into the way the band has been portrayed in the media. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they discuss the infamous 2013 GQ cover story on the boys that highlights them as not much more than a bunch of pretty faces. The misogyny ran rampant throughout the 2k+ word feature. We continue our discussion with Zayn and how the media tried to give him a leg up as a solo artist, seemingly respecting the Bradford “bad boy” more for quitting while the group was at its height. Tune back in next Sunday for a continuation on One Direction vs. The Media where we discuss the way that Louis, Harry, Niall and Liam were handled by the media post One Direction.

!!!! As always this podcast is largely opinion-based, while we do in-depth research and include all sources in our show notes, we are humans with opinions. Nothing stated in this episode or any episode is meant to invalidate any listener's personal views or feelings.

Detailed show notes including images and articles mentioned in the episode can be found on our website, Name3Songs.com

To continue the conversation on social media you can find us on Twitter at @Name3Songs or personally @sara_feigin & @jenna_million

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Music Meltdown: Australian Artists You Need to Know Sep 09, 2020

In this week's episode of Music Meltdown Jenna takes the reigns as we travel down under to find out all about the music that's making waves in Australia. While living in Melbourne for a few months in 2018 Jenna discovered some of her all-time favourite artists. Contrary to what most American's might think, Tame Impala isn't the only incredible music coming out of Australia at the moment. Jenna teaches us about sad boys Tiny Little Houses, indie rockers Spacey Jane, pop songstress Jack River, soulful singer Didirri, punk rockers A Swayze & The Ghosts, jazzy First Beige, and more surf rockers that dominate the scene.

To check out any of the artists mentioned in this episode and to hear an extended list of incredible musicians coming from Australia you can check out Jenna's playlist on Spotify!

As always our episodes are based on research and personal opinions made from being music fans and industry professionals for over a decade. You can read more about what we're doing at Name3songs.com

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The Fangirl Stigma II: When Artists Hate Their Fans Sep 06, 2020

For part two of our discussion on fangirls we wanted to discuss bands who have said some controversial things about having a predominantly female fan base. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as they uncover double standards in the pop-punk world, where bands are judged by outsiders for attracting female fans while those in the scene don't seem to bat an eye over it. We then take a trip to Australia and discuss some questionable interviews with pop-rock princes 5 Seconds of Summer, a band that's polarizing in the world of music for being catapulted into fame for touring with the biggest boyband of the 21st century, One Direction. !!!!

As always this podcast is largely opinion-based, while we do in-depth research and include all sources in our show notes, we are humans with opinions. Nothing stated in this episode or any episode is meant to invalidate any listener's personal views or feelings.

Detailed show notes including images and articles mentioned in the episode can be found on our website, Name3Songs.com

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Music Meltdown: Our Music Obsessions Sep 02, 2020

On Wednesdays for a special treat, we're going to be uploading sidequest episodes where we discuss personal fangirl moments, our hot takes on hot topics and general music musings to let our lovely listeners feel more like our buddies and less like acquaintances. In our first rendition of Music Meltdowns we're going through our most listened to music on Spotify using an awesome website called Obscurify. This website is kind of like your Spotify Wrapped at the end of the year, but you can use it at any time. We take you guys on a wild ride down our most recently most played tracks and artists and well as our most played artists and tracks of all time. We learn what music genres mean using the incredible site Every Noise.

Interested in hearing any of the tunes we gushed about in this episode? Well we have you cover and we made you a very beautiful Spotify Playlist with all our favorite jams on it!

Want to chat with us about your Obscurify finds? Tweet us at @Name3Songs or personally at @sara_feigin and @jenna_million

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What’s Name 3 Songs All About? Aug 31, 2020

Sara Feigin & Jenna Million give you an inside look into what you’ll be getting yourself into once you join the Name 3 Songs community.

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The Fangirl Stigma I: Why Does the Music Industry Hate Teen Girls? Aug 30, 2020

In this episode, we start to pick apart the stigma behind fangirls. Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million as we discuss the first time fangirls appear in history, at a classical piano concert in Germany in 1841, at the time it was thought of as hysteria and was dubbed Lisztomania. We touch on how fangirls are made to feel that their opinions are not valid by not only the media but also those closest to them. And the kicker of it all is how they're made to feel guilty about loving music that a lot of the time is created with their interest specifically in mind.

Detailed show notes including images and articles mentioned in the episode can be found on our website, Name3Songs.com

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The 3 Song Man Aug 17, 2020

Join Sara Feigin and Jenna Million in the first episode of Name 3 Songs.

In episode 1 we discuss our namesake, the infamous 3 song man and all those who have come before and after him. We deep dive into the psyche of why men feel the need to question women for rocking a shirt of a band they may or may not listen to. We deep dive into what wearing a band shirt means and when our own personal thoughts and feelings on gatekeeping band shirts.

Detailed show notes including images and articles mentioned in the episode can be found on our website, Name3Songs.com

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