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Name 3 Songs was created to challenge sexism in the music industry and empower fangirls. Every Sunday, join us as we think critically and unlearn internalized misogyny together.
Co-hosts Sara Feigin and Jenna Million are long-time fangirls with 10+ years of music industry experience.
For detailed show notes on each episodes visit: name3songs.com
This is a music commentary podcast based on in-depth research and the personal opinions of the hosts.
⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Olivia Rodrigno’s sophomore album Guts is out and there’s even more speculation about feuds with Taylor Swift. Meanwhile, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner take their relationship public by making out at Beyonce’s concert.
⚡ After last week’s announcement of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce, fans are calling out the narrative around the divorce that is painting Sophie as an unfit mother. In the midst of Barbie summer when women are more aware than ever of age-gap relationships and blatant misogyny, this divorce storyline has missed the mark.
⚡ Danny Masterson, famously known as Hide from That 70s show, was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison following the conviction of two counts of rape. The internet was ablaze after Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’s character letters became public record. Netizens ask how these celebrities could support a convicted rapist, especially while Ahston runs an anti-trafficking organization. We explore the purpose of character letters, the cognitive dissonance we experience as viewers, the out-of-touch nature of celebrities, and how all of this relates to our perception of cancel culture.
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LA artist Dylan Matthew recently released “Did You Tell Hum 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Logan Lerman is the only boy that matters, Bad Bunny posts his own nude (or semi-nude?), and we’re obsessed with the movie Bottoms.
⚡Lizzo intends to sue backup dancers who brought forth a lawsuit against the pop singer for workplace misconduct. Lizzo’s lawyer Marty Singer presented evidence including photographs of the backup dancers posing with performers from a topless cabaret in Europe, which Singer claims does not align with the dancers’ claims in the lawsuit. At the present time, both parties are set on taking this to court.
⚡In the week following the rumors of Justin Bieber leaving Scooter Braun and SB Projects, we now have confirmation that Justin is indeed seeking new management, as well as further confirmation that former SB Project artists have also left in recent months. We dive further into Scooter’s reputation within the music industry – behind the scenes and a businessman, and his deep need to have a positive public image. It appears that Taylor Swift may be the only girl boss powerful and petty enough to face off with Scooter. And we might finally have insight into where Taylor’s beefs with Scooter all started.
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Maisy Kay gets candid about uniting her love of fantasy and video games with her music. In her music journey, Maisy has sung in 6 different languages included Latin and Na’vi (from Avatar). Her songs play into the dramatics of having these languages as a key element, which is mirrored in her fantastical music videos. Plus she has a video where Silence of Lambs meets Clueless?! We’re talking about all of this & more. Follow Maisy on socials: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Twitch | Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal!
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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Swifities swarm Jack Antonoff’s wedding after Taylor Swift is paparazzied on Long Beach Island. Keke Palmer and Usher team up for “Boyfriend” music video shading Keke’s ex Darius Dalton who previously slut shamed Keke for what she wore to an Usher performance.
⚡ Jesse Rutherford from The Neighbourhood released a solo album that includes degrading lyrics about his relationships with Billie Eilish.
⚡Kpop girl group and hit sensation Fifty Fifty files charges against their agency ATTRAKT over financial issues and files to suspend their contract with the agency. This comes after ATTRAKT filed charges with creative group The Givers who produced their hit song “Cupid” and worked closely in managing the girl group during their debut. All of these legal matters have prevented Fifty Fifty from participating in promotions in the peak of their viral success. This harkens back to boy band history of the 90s and Lou Pearlman’s financial mismanagement of the Backstreet Boys.
⚡This week, rumors that Justin Bieber is leaving Scooter Braun as his manager circulated the internet. While those statements were quickly dismissed, Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to leave Scooter’s SB Projects and seek other management. We discuss why each of these artists may have different reasons for leaving their longtime manager and why Scooter’s priorities may be shifting with his new position as CEO of HYBE America. We also discuss why everyone on the internet hates Scooter Braun and where Taylor Swift’s own feud stems from.
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BIG NEWS: Name 3 Songs is going on air! 📻🎙️ We’re interviewing some very exciting rising artists on @wizradio every Saturday at 1pm EST / 6pm UK.
Our first guest is the most talented @nellmescal! ❣️ She was such a joy to talk to and so thoughtful in her approach to songwriting. It’s things we can all relate to — friendship breakups, moving away, dealing with so much change in life. Plus, she performed on some massive stages this summer — opening for Dermot Kennedy and Florence and the Machine. We’re Getting Candid with Nell about all of this and how she’s balancing it while coming of age.
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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Taylor Swift announced 1989 Taylor’s Version. Rauw Alejandro drops a breakup song and is still fully in love with Rosalia. Red, White & Royal Blue is taking over the internet and our brains.
⚡Billy Porter called out Harry Styles’ Vogue cover again, three years after its publication. Billy says the first man to appear on Vogue’s cover should not have been Harry, much less in a dress. We discuss the implications of Harry wearing a dress, why Billy Porter continues to refer to him as “straight” even though his sexuality remains unlabeled, and what impact each of these celebrities have in appearing on the cover of a high-end fashion magazine like Vogue.
⚡ Tory Lanez is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. We discuss what this sentencing means for Megan, the online harassment she’s faced, and why Tory took to Instagram to say he won’t stop fighting to become victorious.
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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Gwyneth Paltrow is putting up her guest house on AirBnb and it feel very much like a scene out of The Menu. Meanwhile, New Jeans are taking the music industry by storm. The kpop girl group performed at Lollapalooza last weekend with a massive crowd singing along. This comes just one year after their debut – could their exponential growth turn them into America’s favorite new girl group?
⚡Three backup dancers have filed a lawsuit against Lizzo with allegations relating to harassment in the work environment. This comes as a shock to fans and netizens, given Lizzo’s public persona and embodiment of positivity. We break down what has been said by the dancers and Lizzo in this ongoing case. We also discuss the cognitive dissonance that many music fans feel when an artist proves not to be the person we thought they were – and how we as fans choose to react and move forward.
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⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Harry Styles has a tattoo of Olivia’s name on his thigh. Jungkook continues on his world wide promotions for “Seven.” Plus! We read out your votes from our Instagram polls including song of the summer and your thoughts on Zayn’s “Love Like This.”
⚡The Barbie movie’s feminism 101 is more important than most people are recognizing. We explore the ways in which the Barbie movie is a vehicle to spoon feed easy-to-understand feminism to the masses – many of whom haven’t been exposed to feminist theory or thought it did not apply to them. Barbie is making people think twice about how they’ve been negatively affected by the patriarchy. At a time when US politics are becoming more restrictive for women and minority groups, this movie might just be the Trojan horse we need to open some minds.
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⚡ ️ Love on Tour is over and Harry Styles shows gestures of gratitude and respect for fans in his closing speech. From the Barbie movie, Ryan Gosling gifts Ken’s guitar to Jimin of BTS for wearing the same outfit as the idol in the “Permission to Dance” music video.
⚡Doja Cat goes on a Twitter tirade against fans using the “Kittenz” fandom name, and says they need to “get a job.” This isn’t the first time Doja has berated fans. In 2022 she tweeted that “Planet Her and Hot Pink were cash-grabs, and y'all fell for it.” We discuss why Doja Cat might be a bad person, what that means for her career, and if listeners even care. This is in stark contrast to Jungkook of BTS who recently went live to talk about how he considers ARMY to be his best friends.
⚡The 1975 were banned from Malaysia after Matty Healy kissed Ross MacDonald on stage at Good Vibes festival over the weekend. This was preceded by a lengthy speech criticising the Malaysian government for its anti-LGBTQ+ policies. We discuss why Matty Healy’s actions are performative and harmful for Malaysian citizens, why Matty needs to check his privilege, and how to be a proper ally in this situation.
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This week: ⚡ Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) features a rewrite of “Better than Revenge.” While the song is laced with 2010s teen girl misogyny, we discuss why Taylor’s decision to rewrite “she’s better known for the things that she does on the mattress” wasn’t necessary in the context of modern feminism.
⚡ ️Keke Palmer faces blatant misogyny from her boyfriend claiming that she dressed too risque in public. In stark contrast, Jackson Wang says that while he wants to have kids, it’s ultimately his wife’s decision, and that finding a soulmate is more important than his desire to have kids.
⚡ ️ Recently music critics Tom Breihan and Laura Snapes have revisited past pop releases, providing a new perspective on their original music criticism of Katy Perry’s 2010 “Teenage Dream” and Charli XCX’s 2016 Vroom Vroom EP. We look at how and why publication bias and personal bias play a role in music criticism.
Fangirl Nonsense: Mikey Way joins Fall Out Boy on stage on the weekend of July 4th, calling back to years of Mikey x Pete lore in the mid 00s. Jungkook dropped concept photos for his upcoming single. Tomorrow x Together and Jonas Brother release their collab song and music video (Jomorrow x Brogether, if you will.) Dua Lipa interviews Amelia Dimoldenberg, sharing her story of meeting Harry Styles.
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💫 During Rina Sawayama’s set at Glastonbury, she called out Matty Healy’s recent microaggressions, adding “And he owns my masters.” This caused an uproar of discourse questioning this statement – calling back to Taylor Swift’s negotiations to buy back her masters and her ultimate decision to re-record her albums. We talked to a senior executive at a record label to dig deep: Why don’t artists own their masters? Does it really matter in the end? And why is this such a hot topic now?
💫 Colleen Ballinger has responded to allegations of abusing and manipulating fans. In a video posted to her YouTube account, she addresses the situation while playing a ukulele. Netizens are calling out the video as a non-apology that mocks the gravity of the allegations. We discuss what accountability looks like, and why internet stars are beholden to a different level of accountability than A-list movie stars and artists.
💫 A Twitter user hiding under the guise of an Olivia Rodrigo fan account posted fabricated interview quotes from Rodrigo supporting Johnny Depp, calling Beyonce a “hasbeen”, and more. This leads us to emphasize the importance of media literacy, at a time when it’s all too easy to believe the first thing you read.
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This week 💫 Bebe Rexha, Ava Max suffer injuries after being assaulted on stage by adult men. Just two days after Bebe Rexha was hit with a flying phone and received stitches, Ava Max was slapped in the face while performing. We explore the shift in concert culture and fan expectations, including how fans engage with “accessible” pop stars. We also discuss issues of concert safety and what “threatening” fan behavior looks like coming from men with perceived credibility vs fangirls with perceived hysterics.
💫 Kesha and Dr. Luke settled their court case that began in 2014, just one month prior to the trial. This comes after the New York Court of Appeals ruled that Dr. Luke is a “limited public figure,” subjecting Luke to a higher burden of proof in his defamation case against Kesha. The two shared an Instagram post with their statements on June 22 as part of their resolution to the lawsuit. We discuss why this is a win for Kesha by avoiding a trail that would likely have brought up past trauma and online vitriol for victims of abuse.
💫 Fangirl news includes: Harry Styles flirting with fans on stage, Kourtney Kardashian announcing her pregnancy at Travis’s concert, kpop idols turning into fans at Bruno Mars’ concert, Tomorrow x Together’s collab with Jonas Brothers
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Fangirl Nonsense: It’s a big week for the himbos! Charlie Puth, Harry Styles, Jungkook, Trove Sivan & Hyunjin from Straykids, Shawn Mendes, Liam Payne
Halsey Signs to Columbia: Halsey announced they have officially signed to Columbia Records saying “this feels like my debut all over again.” We talk about why it’s significant that Halsey has left Capitol Records and what this means for the future of Halsey’s music.
Megan Fox: The actress opened up about her sons’ choices to wear dresses and explains her journey in researching, understanding, and supporting their decisions in an interview with Glamour UK. This is significant representation in normalizing genderless clothing and opens the conversation to new audiences. Of course, this doesn’t go without scrutiny from the Republican party as fuel for anti-trans rhetoric.
Demi Lovato: In an interview with GQ Hype Spain, Demi Lovato explains their reasoning for re-adopting she/her pronouns in addition to they/them pronouns. Demi said “I constantly had to educate people and explain why I identified with those pronouns. It was absolutely exhausting.” Many publications misquoted Demi in clickbait headlines, claiming that Demi was exhausted of using they/them pronouns. We address the nuances of Demi’s quotes and how the media plays a role in harmful misrepresentation.
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Fangirl Nonsense: We get live updates from Dublin of Matty Healy solo opening for The 1975. Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles continue to ruin our lives. Jenna’s interaction with Yeonjun is doing numbers on the internet.
Colleen Ballinger Allegations: YouTuber Adam McIntyre brings forth allegations of manipulation and abuse against fellow YouTuber Colleen Ballinger, aka Miranda Sings. This is the second time Adam has spoken out after being silenced by Colleen’s fans in 2020. We detail the allegations and dissect the power imbalances at play between creators and underage fans.
Tyler James Williams Allyship: Abbott Elementary and Everybody Hates Chris star Tyler James Williams shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram story to clear rumors about his sexuality, and in doing so shows his allyship for the LGBTQ+ community. We look at the importance of his statement and how other celebrities may follow suit.
Taylor Swift / Matty Healy Break Up: We’ve all seen the news. Taylor Swift and Matty Healy have officially split, and according to People, “it was always casual.” We pose the question of what role we as consumers and fans, as well as the media, have in speculating and commentating on celebrity relationships. We also discuss the levels of fame involved in such a high profile relationship and the scrutiny that comes along with being uber famous.
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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? Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million
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There’s an unending flood of discourse on TikTok that’s now making its way to mainstream media, sparking a cycle of TikTok and the media reacting to each other. From Don't Worry Darling Discourse, to expecting access to the knowledge of your fave's sexuality, TikTok creators who are fans of pop culture have taken gossip and turned it into news. And it goes so crazy that the mainstream media feels to acknowledge it. For example, a Journalist for Rolling Stone reports on the fan theory that Taylor Swift is secretly gay. Some Swities then believe since a reputable publication like Rolling Stone reported on it, it gives the theory some validity. But this isn’t how the media works. Lack of media literacy and a rise in TikTok group think is changing both how the media reports on pop culture and how individuals consume and respond to media.
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This week we're joined by Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter BAYLI as part of our Name 3 Songs interview series. She sat down with us to talk about her bumpy ride in the music industry, from starting out in a rock band with her sister and some friends to becoming a solo artist after some introspective thinking. We learn about her first hand experience of watching as confused record execs shoved her and her bandmates into boxes they didn't belong in, how she was raised to understand feminism should always be a core value and so much more. We're so thankful that BAYLI shared her story with us and we can't wait for y'all to get to know her and her music. With rock as the foundation of her love of music and inspiration, we know you'll all fall in love with her! For more of BAYLI you can find her on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyonce has an unwavering, untouchable presence in the pop culture zeitgeist, so much so that it’s easy to forget that she’s been a part of it for over two decades. Beyonce recently turned 41 and most pop stars age out of the job before they reach their 30th birthday, yet Beyonce is a staple that’s here to stay. So, what is the secret behind Beyonce’s power and how does she retain control of her story?
We’re joined by music and culture journalist J’na Jefferson to look into Beyonce’s career and ability to stay on top no matter what. Beyonce’s meticulous, calculated, a force if you will and the way she continues to control her story is something many other stars wish they knew how to do. J’na helps us unpack how Beyonce has remained in control, how she’s given space to Black voices, how she’s stayed relevant through all of pop cultures ups and downs and so much more.
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We were gifted with the presence of your new favorite popstar, Nina Nesbitt, on this week's special interview edition of Name 3 Songs. The Scottish songstress joined us to discuss her journey with feminism, her personal experience of rising from the ashes of being dropped from a label and coming back stronger and so much more. Nina Nesbitt is truly a force to be reckoned with and we are so thankful we got to interview her during this incredibly exciting point in her life. With the release of her latest album Alskar, Nina tackles heavy subjects about growing up. With songs focusing on some of our favorite media tropes to discuss such as the popstar glassbox, older men with power dating teen girls and the pressure to start a family and have your life in order before you're 30. If you want to check out Nina's music and socials, you can find her on Spotify, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million
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Male pop stars and actors are expected to fit within beauty standards and maintain peak physique in the midst of the gawking media and general public. They’re expected to receive public commentary on their body — and they’re expected to handle it well, no matter how explicit or degrading the comment is. The conversation around objectification and sexualization almost always revolves around women, but it’s time to talk about male objectification and the precedent it sets.
We’ve started calling out sexist and over-sexualized remarks when it comes to femme presenting bodies — but where is that energy when it’s a male star? On this week’s episode, we’re focusing in on the ways in which both male pop stars and actors, especially those who have grown up in the spotlight, are objectified and sexualized from a young age. Their dating lives, sex lives and bodies ogled and discussed like it’s no big deal. From Nick Jonas being hounded about his choice to wear a purity ring to Zac Efron being stripped without his consent at the MTV Movie Awards by Rita Ora, we thought it was time to talk about male objectification in Hollywood.
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America is both terrified and obsessed with the idea of nudity and how nude bodies must be viewed as sexual objects. This double-edged sword of a relationship America has with nudity shows its true colors whenever we see celebrity nude photos or sex tapes leak. Since the internet became a household commonality, America’s obsession with holding some sort of power over its brightest stars has led to an influx of leaked nudes and sex tapes.
In this week’s episode, we’re looking into both America’s weird relationship with naked bodies as well the media and general public’s response to leaked celebrity nude photos and unauthorized releases of sex tapes. A conversation sparked by the recent controversy over Britney Spears sharing self-censored nudes on Instagram led us down a rabbit hole covering everyone from Vanessa Hudgens to Pete Wentz to Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.
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For too long women have had a clock ticking in the back of their minds counting down to the day they turn 30. 30 years on the planet, an expiration date put in place by the nefarious duo known as the patriarchy and tabloid culture. The past decade has gifted us with a pop star renaissance where our fave girlies are reclaiming 30. This week we’re joined by a long time fave of the pod Hannah Ewens to discuss how millennial women are reclaiming turning 30 and viewing it as more of a renaissance age rather than an expiration date. Join us for a look into how this generation of 30-year-olds has grasped it as a second coming of age & made this big ole age feel like the start of something new. If you want to check out Hannah’s work you can do so here or follow her on Twitter or Instagram! Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. If you want to check out Aja’s work you can do so here or follow them on Twitter or Tumblr! Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million For sources we referenced in this episode and more information, check out name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! If you want to get to know Zolita more you can follow her on social media: TikTok - Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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? Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal!
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We wouldn’t have Name 3 Songs without the musicians, so it’s time to hear their point of view. For our first rendition of this new artist interview series, we’re joined by punk-pop icon and owner of all her music, Sizzy Rocket! Sizzy Rocket became the sneering face of 21st-century rock & roll thanks to her viral 2016 electro-pop seducer. She's not only a badass touring singer-songwriter herself, but she's also written for the likes of Blu DeTiger, Noah Cyrus & Bea Miller. She's truly done it all. Sizzy joins us to discuss the expectations her former label put on her to fit into the popstar glass box, how TikTok is taking away the art out of music, her personal journey with her sexuality and so much more! If you want to get to know Sizzy Rocket more you can follow her on social media: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube
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Indie music and tumblr have become synonymous due to how much work mostly girls put into making the world aware of how much they loved their favorite bands. From Arctic Monkeys to The Shins to Regina Spektor, if the music had indie vibes, the girlies were feeling it. This week we're joined by Dr. Morgan Bimm to discuss just how much of a pivotal role girlie music fans played in getting indie music to be acknowledged by the main stream. From music supervisor roles in Television and FIlm to music bloggers being taste makers for the world, fangirls had all the power! If you want to check out Morgan’s work you can do so here or follow her on Twitter or Instagram!
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Since the second the media laid eyes on Harry Styles, they labelled him as a womanizer. While some still try and push this label on him, the metamorphosis Harry has gone through since becoming a solo artist is clear. Through it all Harry Styles managed to avoid the narratives pushing him to be a womanizer and broke the mold of the ex-boybander.
It’s taken us almost 100 episodes, but it’s finally Harry’s turn to have a whole episode dedicated to him, his growth, and his relationship with the media. With the release of Harry’s House and the choices he’s made with what press he’s spoken to about this album, it’s clear Harry is coming into his own.
This week we’re looking into how Harry moved on from the chosen label of womanizer and surpassed all ex-boyband member expectations.
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After the Spice Girls exploded onto the pop culture scene with their girl power message, many girl groups followed in their wake but none have had the same lasting affect on pop-culture. With kpop taking over the airwaves, we're still to see if the Y2K girl group hype can come back or does America just hate girl groups. Meanwhile, the kpop industry has had wildly successful girl groups from Girls Generation and 2NE1 to Twice and Red Velvet. But outside of kpop fandom, BLACKPINK are one of the few to leave a mark on the American music industry, having performed at Coachella and collaborated with the likes of Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, and Dua Lipa. So what does Korea get right about girl groups? And will America ever be able to get on board with a group of girls promoting empowerment? If you want to check out Tamar's work you can follow her on Twitter or Instagram or check out her articles on her website! Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million For sources for this episode check out name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s no secret that gay men love a good diva in pop music. But how are gay men who stan divas using their fandom to reject the patriarchy, especially when so many female pop stars stick to patriarchal standards of hyper-femininity?
Well, there’s a lot of psychology around this theme as well as a deep history that dates back to Judy Garland. This week we’re looking into the relationship between cis, majority white, gay men and their favorite pop divas, and how what started as a beautiful symbiotic relationship, turns into these gay men falling into pre-programmed misogyny and turning symbiosis into parasitism.
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From viral hits to misogynistic algorithms, TikTok and those who use it are trying their hardest to create a brand new and completely separate music industry ecosystem. TikTok sees unsigned musicians become content creators and A-listers are forced to learn a skill the rich and the famous can never fully understand.
This week we’re stepping out of our comfort zone and discussing something that’s happening in real time, the creation of the TikTok music industry. We’re looking into the ways in which mainstream artists are inorganically trying to go viral, and how unknown artists are exploding overnight from just one song.
We’re joined by Dev Lemons best known for her TikTok and YouTube channel SongPsych, to look into how TikTok is changing pop music and what this means for the women that are making music and seeing success and loss on the app. This is an in-depth look at the changing ecosystem of the music industry and how being part of the cultural movement that is TikTok viral fame might leave behind a wake of smaller artists trapped in major record deals because they didn’t know any better.
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We wouldn't have Name 3 Songs without the musicians, so it's time to hear their point of view. For our first rendition of this new artist interview series, we're joined by South London-based Poppy Ajudha. Poppy's music is best described as a blend of Soul, R&B, Jazz and Pop with a heavy focus on feminist messages. She joins us to discuss her debut album The Power in Us, a gorgeous album that dives deep into feminist topics. Tune in for an in-depth discussion about feminist values, pop music, tabloid culture and a peak into the mind of one of London's most exciting new artists. If you want to get to know Poppy more you can follow her on social media: Instagram – Twitter - Facebook - TikTok or check out her own podcast Strong Woman: The Podcast. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million For more information on this episode check out our website name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The rise of kpop has brought Korean culture and its idols to new fans around the world. As Western fans adopt kpop into their hearts at a rapid pace, some say there’s a sinister side to adoring an idol — fetishization. So what does fetishization really mean? Are Western fans engaging with kpop in healthy or toxic ways?
We’re joined by cultural anthropologist Dr. Thomas Baudinette to take a closer look and understand how cultures expand and and what that means for the fans who love celebrities from countries other than their own.
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Megan Thee Stallion may have less than a decade under her belt as a household name, but her time in the spotlight has proven just how important women’s role in the music industry is. Megan Thee Stallion is changing the conversation on what the power of female empowerment can do for the world of music.
When discussing Megan Thee Stallion, it’s impossible to not notice just how differently pop culture journalists write about her than the women who came before her. The respect levels are unparalleled and this is definitely a new thing for us to come across. And while the journalists are paying Megan her well deserved respect, it doesn’t mean she hasn’t faced adversity. From her issues with her record label, to the Twitter men not wanting to respect her, Megan’s career hasn’t been all smooth sailing.
Join us for a celebration of this powerhouse rap star turned pop star turned all time fave of Name 3 Songs.
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The female gaze is so much more than just a trope to discuss the medium of film. It’s turned into a way of life and a new and more accepting way to see the world. The male gaze and the heteronormative line it follows is so passe. The female gaze challenges the patriarchy by focusing on the sensual rather than the sexual.
Clenched jaws, brooding looks, flexed hands writhe with emotion, the female gaze is where it’s at. And this week we’re discussing the female gaze’s role in music and how it trumps the overpowering male gaze of oiled bodies, overly muscled men, and skimpy sexed-up school girl uniforms.
From boy bands to the allure of a guitar players’ hands to Halsey and Hayley Kiyoko, the female gaze takes many forms in music, as well as other forms of media. When misogyny has soured so much for fangirls, the female gaze is the gift that keeps on giving, so it was about time we looked into how it’s playing a role in changing the geography of the music industry.
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Every pop star since the dawn of time has had to walk the line of being sexy yet virginal – also known as the Virgin-Whore or Madonna-Whore Complex. But what exactly does this mean? And how does the Virgin-Whore Complex hold such control over pop culture?
From the public chastising Britney Spears for her life choices to celebrating Jessica Simpson for hers, the general public is obsessed with judging those in the spotlight for sticking within the construct of virginity that so many conservative American Christians are obsessed with. We talk about these two popstar pathways time and time again in the podcast, and it was about time to unpack the obsession with virginity culture, the collective American religious trauma and how this all ties back to pop music.
Join us for a most ridiculous journey as we unpack just how much Sigmund Freud’s Madonna-Whore Complex & the construct of virginity have made a lasting effect on how the American public praise and ridicule women in the spotlight.
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The vastly different way male fans are discussed in comparison with female fans just proves the power male fans hold and how female fans are looked down on by the general public and the media at large. The power male fans hold is something that “fangirls” only wish they had access to, and that lack of power, time and time again leads to their subjugation.
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by journalist Lucy Ford to discuss the ways in which being a fanboy isn’t really that different from being a fangirl. But, because society grants females access to their emotions, and bars men from that same emotion, fangirls are viewed as manic and hysterical while men are just “being men.”
Join us for this in-depth look into the ups and downs of fan culture and how once again, toxic masculinity and the patriarchy are to blame for everything.
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As long as music has existed, those who make music take to their songs to express their feelings on the political climate. But since the early 2000s, the way the media, especially conservative media, handles those who "step out of line" and talk politics when it's "not their job to" is not with kindness.
With the current tumultuous political climate, musicians working to make politics more accessible to their fans, especially of younger generations, is more important now than ever. We're looking into the artists who have gone above and beyond to make politics easily digestible to their hordes of fans while the US education system continues to focus on bare minimum history lessons.
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The term catfight has rarely been used by tabloids in the past decade, but it used to be a term that ruled the headlines. Journalists would collect every crumb they could of potential girl vs girl happenings in Hollywood and make that their beat. But it doesn't help that it's genuinely part of our human nature to be addicted to drama.
In this week's episode, we're looking back at some of the most talked-about music feuds of the early 2000s. From Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan fighting over Aaron Carter to Mariah Carey's infamous "I don't know her" quote about Jennifer Lopez, these so-called feuds were hard to ignore and helped line the pockets of every tabloid on the stands.
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What made the 2009 such a weird time for pop music? America was in a weird place, and we were moving on from the bubble gum pop girlies and towards more rock ‘n’ roll laced pop icons. But when 3 women came on the scene with a clear idea of what they wanted to do, they changed pop forever. By bringing performance art into their personas, they created a pivotal moment in 2009’s pop.
When you think Ke$ha, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, you might not instantly connect them to each other. But they were all making waves in music and changing the typography of what pop music could be when they entered the pop culture zeitgeist in 2009. This week we’re looking into what their specific brands of pop music meant for music as a whole, and what entering popstar stardom in your early 20s can mean for a woman’s career.
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The Grammys claim to be the biggest night in music, but how can they be the biggest night in music when they’re only celebrating artists that have succeeded in the United States? And it seems like fans and artists alike are starting to catch on to the fact that The Grammys may not be the end-all to be all like they always thought. So, how and why do the Grammys still matter?
This week we’re joined by pop journalist extraordinaire, Larisha Paul, to discuss how the Grammys came to be, and how they started to lose their sparkle. From artists like The Weeknd refusing to take part in the awards, to hugely influential acts like One Direction and The Spice Girls never getting nominated in the first place, the Recording Academy has taken its fair share of missteps.
Join us for this in-depth look into this incredibly flawed system whose cultural relevance is waning.
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Fantasizing about your favorite same sex band members falling in love with each other is all fun and games, that is until you refuse to believe they’re not actually together. The fans who shipped Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson together, aka Larry Stylinson really showed what happens when fandom goes too far.
Since the formation of One Direction, it was obvious to fans that Harry and Louis gravitated towards each other. And in the first year and a bit of One Direction, the boys played into their fondness of each other, especially Harry. But as they matured, and fans started taking their Larry Stylinson ship to conspiracy theory levels, Louis, who played more a background role in the band, was constantly hounded by the press about his and Harry’s relationship.
It’s been over a decade since the formation of One Direction and 5 years since the band went on hiatus, and Louis still can’t shake Harry Styles from his narrative. This week on the podcast we’re discussing why fans crave male on male affection so much, and how this hunger has led a subsection of One Direction fans down a toxic shipping rabbit hole otherwise known as Larry Stylinson.
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While R&B has been intertwined into popular music seamlessly in recent years, the women who pioneered the genre haven’t received the same recognition as the pop stars who were inspired by them.
Artists like Brandy (aka the vocal bible) and Lauryn Hill (the first black woman to win Best New Artist at the 1999 Grammys) have had their share of fame, but never were allowed to reach A-list fame alongside the likes of Britney Spears or Ariana Grande.
This week we’re looking back at history and discussing the ways in which these R&B singers were put into a box and what we can learn from them to give black artists the recognition they deserve.
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When young female artists develop into budding pop stars, they’re thrust into more than just the limelight – they’re faced with the responsibility of being a role model whether or not they wanted it.
In 1999, Britney Spears stepped onto the world stage, walking the line of a polished, youthful pop star on the verge of womanhood. Britney as a brand could be a prim and proper role model marketed to kids, but this left no room for her to grow into a woman or make mistakes as an adult.
This week we’re discussing the pressure placed on pop stars to be role models, the ways in which we all contribute to this expectation, and how the idea of a role model has changed from the early 2000s tabloid era to the 2020s era of social media.
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Undoubtedly Free Britney was one of the biggest moments of 2021, creating an uproar of public outrage and opening the conversation for how we treat female pop stars. In the same year, we also saw the likes of Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift reclaim their stories.
It’s been a great year for women in music (and Lil Nas X?!) so we’re breaking down some of the most influential moments and what we’ve learned from them.
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To this day clickbait headlines about celebrities ravage the internet and tabloid newspapers line grocery store checkouts and newsstands. In the late 90s, the Spice Girls were equally beloved and smeared by headlines. In the 00s, headlines storied the downfall of pop stars like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan, treating them as objects rather than humans. But how did this all start?
This week we’re diving into the history of headlines, the way it feeds into human voyeurism, and the ethics of it all. Plus, we examine how the peak of tabloid cultures in the 00s continues to impact pop culture today.
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We know the music industry has a gender equality issue, but looking at the stats of songwriting teams is shocking – only 12.6% of songwriters are women and only 2.6% of producers are women, according to a report by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.
One of those powerhouse women behind many of today’s hits like BTS’ “Butter” and Benee’s “Supalonely” is Jenna Andrews. We caught up with Jenna to get her insights on everything from learning to find your voice as a woman and advocate for yourself to the importance of speaking about mental health. Plus, we get her take on what it’s like to be the only woman in a room full of male songwriters and producers and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
You can follow Jenna Andrews on Instagram and Twitter and check out her recent work on “Always Been You” by Jessie Murph and “Blondes” by Blu DeTiger.
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In 1996, the Spice Girls took the world by storm, becoming the highest-selling girl group in history, and sharing their message of girl power so loud that it inspired the 4th wave of feminism – or at least we like to think so.
The rise of the Spice Girls came at a time when the 24-hour news cycle had just begun, meaning that the group are seared into the minds of every British citizen and every woman born between 1980 and 1993. The constant media attention was unparalleled, leaving the Spice Girls with no shred of privacy as newspapers slowly evolved into tabloids dissecting and criticizing every aspect of their lives.
Join us as we break down the Spice Girls phenomenon – from their feminism Lite that inspired a generation to headlines they could not escape.
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What if we told you that early 1960s girl groups were punk before punk music existed? We’re taking a look back in history to connect the seemingly unlikely dots between these two.
Years before The Beatles set foot in America, The Shirelles had wild success as a respectable girl group, paving the way for The Ronettes and The Shangri-Las to take the same sounds and put a distinct rebellious edge to the lyrics and appearance.
This teenage rebellion led to inspiring a generation of punk legends like The Ramones and Blondie.
This week we’re joined by music and culture journalist Kurt Suchman to rediscover a pivotal piece of music history.
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If you think of Asian American music stars who comes to mind? It’s no coincidence that the biggest Asian American stars – Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, Anderson Paak, Saweetie, H.E.R. – are all mixed-race individuals who don’t typically read as Asian. So why is that?
This week we’re joined by music journalist Emily Tan to discuss how the music industry has seemingly left an entire race out of the conversation. From being told they’ll never make it as a star to not being Asian enough, there’s a never-ending list of why Asian American musicians are underrepresented in the music industry.
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Miley Cyrus transitioned from teen TV star to A-list music celebrity seemingly overnight. And while Ariana Grande also got her start as a teen tv star, it took 5 years of releasing music to become a worldwide sensation.
This week we’re taking a closer look at Ariana’s career and the challenges she’s overcome to become a household name. While she hasn’t made headlines for starting drama, she’s not without her own hardships, like being cast as a Lolita, or her own indiscretions, like blackfishing.
We’re joined by Gabbie Iorio from Young Beautiful Successful podcast to talk about all things Ariana! You can also find her on Instagram and TikTok for more!
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Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus… and now Jesy Nelson. A growing list of pop artists who have used Black culture as an aesthetic for a song or an album cycle. The former on the list eventually discarded those same aesthetics when it no longer served them. (Stay tuned to find out if Jesy follows suit.)
This phenomenon is part of a larger cultural trend of Blackfishing. And although the term was coined in 2018, cultural appropriation and black face have been happening for centuries.
This week we’re digging in to understand what Blackfishing is, how it shows up in music, and exactly what went down with Jesy Nelson’s first solo song and music video after leaving Little Mix.
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As we’ve explored throughout the podcast, the music industry loves to put people in a box. For pop stars, the expectations are strict – be a sexy, womanly figure that men will find desirable and keep your opinions to yourself. 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. 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. In this episode we’re diving into Halsey’s career to discuss the challenges she faced, what they’ve come to learn as a result of it, and how ultimately, her cult-like following of fans is what propelled her to stardom.
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Olivia Rodrigo has been accused by Courtney Love and others of stealing concept ideas for her album artwork and promotional photos. But is it really theft if the concept isn't original? And what's the difference between similar ideas and copying someone's artwork? For more reading, check out: Why Does Everything Look Like a High School Burn Book? (Harper's Bazaar) Lauv vs Colouring Blue Paint Artwork (Twitter Thread) Ten Times Artists ‘Covered’ Other Albums Covers (Vinyl Me Please by Dirk Baart, 2016) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you grew up as a teen on the internet, odds are you came across fanfiction of your favorite band – whether by accident or on purpose. And if you dove even farther in, you wound up discovering Slash Fiction... Reading/writing fanfiction is a totally normal way to participate in fandom! But of course, anything loved by teen girls is stigmatized.
But why was Slash Fiction so popular within the emo music scene? What came first, the fictionalized romances of favorite band members or the on stage homoeroticism? How far is too far when you’re writing fanfiction about real people? And did slash fiction really ruin Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles’ friendship?
We’re unpacking all of this and so much more with the help of Dr Judith Fathallah, cultural studies academic specializing in fandom and emo music. And if you’ve read this far and have no clue what we’re talking about – don’t worry, we’re breaking it down piece by piece.
Follow the links to learn more about Judith’s work on fanfiction, emo culture and stage-gay.
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Harry Styles is not the first straight man assumed to be queer. Years before Harry Styles was praised for carrying a rainbow flag around on stage and ignoring questions about his sexuality, Pete Wentz dominated the covers of gay magazines while proclaiming to be straight. So is Harry Styles really a queer icon? Was Pete Wentz ever one? In this episode, we’re examining assumed queerness and its cultural impact from Pete Wentz and the rampant homophobia of the early 2000s to Harry Styles and the androgynous fashion acceptance of the present day. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are kpop fans considered crazed consumers? Why are kpop idols undermined for “not writing their music”? Why does the American music industry only recognize BTS when they release songs in English? In this episode, we break down some of the myths around kpop and turn the narrative on ourselves as Americans to ask – what makes us believe these myths in the first place? Let’s put on our critical thinking caps to explore the way we view the American and Korean music industries. And we couldn’t do it without the help of Stephanie Parker, kpop fan since ‘04 and co-host of The Kpopcast! Check out The Kpopcast on all podcast platforms + follow on Twitter for weekly live chats! Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why does the music industry insist on relegating female musicians into this mythical “women in rock” genre? Instead of continuing to ask women the tired question “what’s it like to be a woman in music?” why don’t we start asking men “what’s it like to benefit from male privilege in music?”. In this episode, we’re joined by She Will Rock You podcast to look back at the women who have defined rock music and how they’ve been treated – from Heart being called incestual lovers to Phoebe Bridgers being criticized for smashing her guitar on SNL. For more rock music stories like these, check out She Will Rock You on all podcast platforms. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.” Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Learn more about the sources referenced in this episode at name3songs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Learn more about the sources referenced in this episode at name3songs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Learn more about the sources referenced in this episode at name3songs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Find all of the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Head to Name3Songs.com for a full list of sources referenced in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Learn more about the sources referenced in the episode in the show notes found at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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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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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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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). Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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? Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and facts cited at Name3Songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Get Mental Health Help Resources and more information at Name3Songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and facts cited at Name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! Find more from Dunzo: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Instagram | Patreon Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and facts cited at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and facts cited 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and facts cited over on our website Name3Songs.com
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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. This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and facts cited at Name3Songs.com
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 from Muses to 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 Groupies here! You can also follow Muses on Twitter + Instagram. And you find If you or someone you know is experiencing relationship abuse, you can reach out to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline for help. This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com
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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
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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
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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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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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
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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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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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 Podcast and Pamela Des Barres' book I'm With The Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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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
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(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
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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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 To chat all things music with us follow us on Twitter @Name3Songs or personally @Sara_Feigin & @Jenna_Million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Get more content from us over at Name3Songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices