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11. The Golden Age Of Disney Stars ft. Miranda Feneberger Sep 25, 2019

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The year was 2009. Miley Cyrus was just becoming a household name, bringing three Jonas brothers along with her, and new artists Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez weren’t far behind.

It’s honestly wild that six people who were SO invested in by the La La Land machine are still incredibly relevant to pop culture today. We give them each their due: going through our old faves, our new faves, and our thoughts about these 6 people/ 4 artists.

THANK YOU to special guest Miranda Feneberger, we <3 you! Follow her on insta at instagram.com/mirandafen and on twitter at twitter.com/lilbranstark

AND…. This is the first time we’ve made a playlist to accompany an ep!! All the songs we discussed can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/420m8dRaNUaonmtGDqvZiy?si=MWv-XERDTSKbrb6lB5cLbg

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Links we referenced <3

Picture of my sister’s Jonas wall (sorry Molly): https://www.instagram.com/p/BybDWRbhXws/
Demi saying “Ask Taylor” about Selena: https://youtu.be/BfofcQjVxt8?t=88
Demi Billboard Women in Music “Stone Cold” performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5qULV6x_cE
Becky and Hannah’s FULL interview about Demi on “And Introducing” Podcst: https://player.fm/series/and-introducing/ep-35-demi-lovato-ft-becky-stern-hannah-weilbacher
Selena being upset about her Elle Magazine interview: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/09/209010/selena-gomez-elle-interview-dispute
B-Sides newsletter about Demi: https://mailchi.mp/be340347a5da/taylorswift-425387?e=13fa5c1d60
B-Sides newsletter about Miley: https://mailchi.mp/5c76221d35ce/mileycyrus

10. Non-Sequitur Songs of Summer 1999 Sep 11, 2019

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Smash the play button to crack open a time capsule from 1999, the briefest respite from omnipresent geopolitical terror. The year we cared about Y2K. The moment before mainstream pop crystallized into the formalized industry we know so well today. Why were artists and consumers so down to clown in 1999, and what's changed? We have some thoughts, so grab a Go-Gurt and come along with us. A-Sides - 5:07 B-Sides - 14:31 U-Sides - 49:48 Most of what you need to know re Smash Mouth "All Star" memes: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/all-star Thank you for subscribing and leaving a review! Make sure to follow us on insta: instagram.com/listentothebsides and join the facebook group for fun conversations: bit.ly/bsidesfbgroup Find us everywhere you find your podcasts! Including Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…es/id1466173939 And Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0KLSwKrVhgC…EnROSjluLxe21h-g

09. The Who, What, When, Where, Why of Jack Antonoff Aug 28, 2019

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This week on The B-Sides, we take you through the who, what, when, where and why of Jack Antonoff. Jack's sounds are recognizable in every song he touches, sprinkling pop synth dust over female pop vocals. Join us as a take a deep dive into the man who may or may not have had an affair w/ Lorde. Love Jack or hate Jack, either way he's on your mind. Jack+ Lorde powerpoint: https://mashable.com/2018/04/20/lorde-jack-antonoff-powerpoint/

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Lover Album Review: The E(mergency)-Sides Aug 26, 2019

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“Holy Ground finally gets a name. And the name is Cornelia Street.” Welcome to our mini-episode! To dive into the beauty and complexity is Lover, we went through some: -Overall Impressions [2:35] -Themes of the album [16:00], including love and its complexities, reflecting on her twenties, narcissism, whether or not she is dating Karlie Kloss, and white feminism. -Favorite moments [39:08] We hope you love! Thank you for subscribing and leaving a review! Make sure to follow us on insta: instagram.com/listentothebsides and join the facebook group for fun conversations: bit.ly/bsidesfbgroup Some articles we referenced are: -Rolling stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taylor-swift-lover-album-rob-sheffield-875724/ -The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/aug/24/taylor-swift-pop-music-hunger-games-gladiators -CBS Sunday Morning Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDzhoofkRJI Our next episode is all about Jack Antonoff and comes out this Wednesday 8/28! See you right here, wherever u r.

08. Literally WHAT Is Pop Music? Aug 14, 2019

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We are a pop music podcast. You know that. But do you know WHAT pop music is? Do WE? Today we unpack what pop music is - is it a sound? Is it a collection of the most popular songs? What does pop have to do with Top 40 anymore? As always we have three segments: A-Sides: Some recent pop news - 03:37 B-Sides: What is pop music - 12:20 U-Sides: What do you think pop music is? - 47:04 Articles we referenced: https://www.theringer.com/music/2017/11/16/16666306/taylor-swift-poptimism-2017 https://www.allure.com/story/betty-who-iconic-blonde-underdog-pop-star Thank you for subscribing and leaving a review! Make sure to follow us on insta: instagram.com/listentothebsides and join the facebook group: bit.ly/bsidesfbgroup Find us everywhere you find your podcasts! Including Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-sides/id1466173939 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KLSwKrVhgCwbIuIfTwRNS?si=MQCputEnROSjluLxe21h-g

07. Musical Conspiracy Theories Jul 31, 2019

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The B-Sides crash-lands into the world of musical conspiracy theories. Did Avril Lavigne die in 2004? Is Jay-Z a vampire? Was Britney Spears a tool of the Bush administration? Why do conspiracy theories exist? Who are they here for, and who are they hurting? For valiant attempts at answers to these questions and more, tune in to this week’s episode. A-Sides: CGI Cats - 06:35 B-Sides: Conspiracy Theories - 15:02 U-Sides: Have you heard any conspiracy theories related to the pop music world? - 54:54 Thank you for subscribing and leaving a review! Make sure to follow us on insta: @listentothebsides and join the facebook group: bit.ly/bsidesfbgroup Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-sides/id1466173939 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KLSwKrVhgCwbIuIfTwRNS?si=MQCputEnROSjluLxe21h-g Now here’s Billy Eichner interviewing Katy Perry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1sCW06dCyo

06. What Lizzo Means in Tr*mp's America Jul 17, 2019

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This week on the B-sides we talk about the woman on all of our lips: Lizzo. This year, so far, has been the year of the Lizzo: pumping out a spectacular new album, climbing the charts with Truth Hurts, and playing Sasha Flute on the Ellen show. But Lizzo has been shattering society and music norms for the better part of a decade — so why is she famous now? We take you through a deep dive of her life, her albums, and why Trump’s America created an opening for her. And we’re feeling good as hell.

05. Songs That Almost Went To Other Artists Jul 03, 2019

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What if "We Can't Stop" went to Rihanna? Would Ariana be as big of a star as she is if "Dangerous Woman" went to Carrie Underwood? Songwriting in the pop music industry is FASCINATING. Songs are constantly shopped to other artists before landing with the artists who cut the versions we know and love. So today, we talk about songs that ALMOST went to other artists, and speculate wildly about what the world would look like if: -We Can't Stop went to Rihanna -Dangerous Woman went to Carrie Underwood -How Will I Know went to Janet Jackson -Telephone went to Britney Spears instead of Beyoncé on the feature -Umbrella went to Britney Spears -Chandelier went to Rihanna -Since U Been Gone went to P!nk or Hilary Duff ...and some more. A-Sides: Jonas Brothers album and documentary review B-Sides: Song Counterfactuals U-Sides: A lovely note

04. It Was Br*tney, B*tch Jun 19, 2019

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The B-Sides takes it back to the turn of the millennium, when Princess of Pop Britney Spears ruled the airwaves. Why was Britney everywhere, and where is she now? Was the burden she faced unique? Did it hurt when she single-handedly carried us from the 1900s to the 2000s? What does her trajectory tell us about pressure and pop? Is it still lonely at the top? A-Sides: Dedicated, Carly Rae Jepsen B-Sides: Britney Spears, Princess of Pop U-Sides: When you were growing up, do you remember ever thinking "Wow this artist is everywhere" and if so, who were you thinking of? Tweet referenced in A-Sides: https://twitter.com/randlechris/status/1001872798963372032 Articles referenced in B-Sides: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-tragedy-of-britney-spears-rolling-stones-2008-cover-story-254735/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/arts/music/britney-spears-conservatorship-mental-health.html Video/Vine (RIP) referenced in U-Sides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIlNIVXpIns

03. A Deep-Dive Into The History Of Music Videos Jun 04, 2019

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The B-Sides dives into the history of music videos. What's a music video that's stayed with you for life? What makes Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift effective story tellers? What was the most expensive music video ever made? What happened to channel 188? Are you a country music stan? Who really watches these spotify videos? Is the point of everything to be a meme? And Ok Go, please let us know you're ok. Songs and artists mentioned: 1. Sucker by Jonas Brothers 2. Year 3000 by Jonas Brothers 3. Diplo 4. Lovebug by Jonas Brothers 5. Me! by Taylor Swift 6. All to Well by Taylor Swift 7. That Girl is Mine by Michael Jackson 8. Holy Ground by Taylor Swift 9. Out of the Woods by Taylor Swift 10. Genie in at Bottle by Christina Aguilera 11. Us Against the World by Play 12. Bye Bye Bye by Nsync 13. A Hard Day's Night by the Beatles 14. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen 15. Ashes to Ashes by David Bowie 16. Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles 17. Tear Drops on My Guitar by Taylor Swift 18. Picture by Kid Rock feat. Faith Hill 19. Imagine, Thank U Next and Breakup with your Boyfriend I'm Bored by Ariana Grande 20. Hot Line Bling by Drake 21. Here It Goes Again by Ok Go 22. Lemonade by Beyonce 23. The Call by the Backstreet Boys 24. Best Thing I Never Had by Beyonce 25. I Don't Give a Fuck by Dua Lipa 26. Stan by Eminem Articles: https://pitchfork.com/news/diplo-announces-country-music-project-shares-new-song-listen/ https://consequenceofsound.net/2016/08/capturing-wonder-ok-gos-treadmill-video-10-years-later/ https://www.vulture.com/2016/04/your-guide-to-beyonces-lemonade-album.html

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