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Bands throughout history have been labeled as “sellouts,” from Bob Dylan and Metallica to Black Flag and Nirvana. We’re taking a closer look at what selling out even is.  “Selling out” has meant different things to different eras of music – adopting a new audience, going outside the bounds of your genre, giving up your artistic voice for a paycheck, or playing bigger stages with higher ticket prices, are all things that can mark you as a “sellout.” In the year 2025, we’re still having this conversation – the latest victim of sellout allegations is Turnstile. Since their inception in the Baltimore hardcore scene more than a decade ago, the band has always pushed the boundaries of what hardcore is – sonically, lyrically, and visually. Turnstile’s 2021 studio album, Glow On, shot them to new heights and new audiences, garnering conversation about the band getting “too big.” And in this situation, “too big” kind of means, “more accessible to your not-so-average hardcore” listener, AKA girlies… and after a 4-year break and much anticipation, Turnstile returned with the release of Never Enough this June, and boy did the people have opinions; Internet critics are running wild, saying the album is full of skip tracks and that they’ve sold out. But why does a band expanding their sound = selling out? Enjoy this episode? Join our community on Substack to get all the news straight to your inbox! If you like what we do, you can also support us by becoming a paid subscriber 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 on Name 3 Songs Fangirl Nonsense is taking us to Glastonbury festival, looking at The 1975's incredible headline set, Paul Mescal making out with Gracie Abrams, Louis Tomlinson allegedly liking a Larry Stylinson Reel, and multiple acts speaking out for the people of Palestine. We're also having a brief discussion on Benson Boone's surprising Billboard number 2 debut for his weird sophomore album. Then we're talkg to Atlantic writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sophie Gilbert who wrote an incredible book called GIRL ON GIRL: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves, the book pulls back the curtain on the ways in which pop culture let our girls down, and points us toward a new way forward, one in which girls can re-envision what they are capable of, how they view each other, and possess the tools and media literacy with which to question the messages they’re bombarded with. Please let me know if you would like to receive a galley, and I very much hope you will keep this book in mind for your spring coverage. Enjoy this episode? Join our community on Substack to get all the news straight to your inbox! If you like what we do, you can also support us by becoming a paid subscriber 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

We thought it would be helpful, after the tragic loss of Liam Payne, to have a brief discussion about how we're feeling in regards to this loss and also give y'all a replay of our 2022 episode about grieving as a fangirl. We will be discussing the heinous way the press handled the loss of Liam in an episode soon. "Grief is a complex state of being, one that takes a person through an array of emotions from anger to sadness to acceptance and everything in between. Grieving can feel incredibly personal, and as a fangirl, the outside world judges you when you’re celebrating, so when you’re grieving it’s a whole other ballpark. So what does grieving look like as a fangirl, especially when you’re dealing with everything from death to disbandment?  In this throwback episode, we’re heading back to university to get a crash course in the psychology behind grief, and how grieving doesn’t just belong to those who have a kinship to those who are lost. When music is what most of us rely on when we’re in times of mourning and dispair, it can be so much harder to deal with grieving as a fangirl when those in your inner circle don’t understand your loss. From the death of artists like Elvis, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and more to hiatuses that turn to disbandment, breakups that lead to comebacks, and bands who ghost their fans forever, we’re looking into it all this week!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  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

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Swifities swarm Jack Antonoff’s wedding after Taylor Swift is paparazzied on Long Beach Island. Keke Palmer and Usher team up for “Boyfriend” music video shading Keke’s ex Darius Dalton who previously slut shamed Keke for what she wore to an Usher performance.  ⚡ Jesse Rutherford from The Neighbourhood released a solo album that includes degrading lyrics about his relationships with Billie Eilish.  ⚡Kpop girl group and hit sensation Fifty Fifty files charges against their agency ATTRAKT over financial issues and files to suspend their contract with the agency. This comes after ATTRAKT filed charges with creative group The Givers who produced their hit song “Cupid” and worked closely in managing the girl group during their debut. All of these legal matters have prevented Fifty Fifty from participating in promotions in the peak of their viral success. This harkens back to boy band history of the 90s and Lou Pearlman’s financial mismanagement of the Backstreet Boys.  ⚡This week, rumors that Justin Bieber is leaving Scooter Braun as his manager circulated the internet. While those statements were quickly dismissed, Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to leave Scooter’s SB Projects and seek other management. We discuss why each of these artists may have different reasons for leaving their longtime manager and why Scooter’s priorities may be shifting with his new position as CEO of HYBE America. We also discuss why everyone on the internet hates Scooter Braun and where Taylor Swift’s own feud stems from.  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

BIG NEWS: Name 3 Songs is going on air! 📻🎙️ We’re interviewing some very exciting rising artists on @wizradio every Saturday at 1pm EST / 6pm UK. Our first guest is the most talented @nellmescal! ❣️ She was such a joy to talk to and so thoughtful in her approach to songwriting. It’s things we can all relate to — friendship breakups, moving away, dealing with so much change in life. Plus, she performed on some massive stages this summer — opening for Dermot Kennedy and Florence and the Machine. We’re Getting Candid with Nell about all of this and how she’s balancing it while coming of age. To listen live on the radio head to🎧➡️ wizardradio.com at 1pm EST / 6pm UK on Saturdays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Taylor Swift announced 1989 Taylor’s Version. Rauw Alejandro drops a breakup song and is still fully in love with Rosalia. Red, White & Royal Blue is taking over the internet and our brains.  ⚡Billy Porter called out Harry Styles’ Vogue cover again, three years after its publication. Billy says the first man to appear on Vogue’s cover should not have been Harry, much less in a dress. We discuss the implications of Harry wearing a dress, why Billy Porter continues to refer to him as “straight” even though his sexuality remains unlabeled, and what impact each of these celebrities have in appearing on the cover of a high-end fashion magazine like Vogue.  ⚡ Tory Lanez is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. We discuss what this sentencing means for Megan, the online harassment she’s faced, and why Tory took to Instagram to say he won’t stop fighting to become victorious.  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

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️ 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.  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

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️ Fangirl Nonsense: Harry Styles has a tattoo of Olivia’s name on his thigh. Jungkook continues on his world wide promotions for “Seven.” Plus! We read out your votes from our Instagram polls including song of the summer and your thoughts on Zayn’s “Love Like This.” ⚡The Barbie movie’s feminism 101 is more important than most people are recognizing. We explore the ways in which the Barbie movie is a vehicle to spoon feed easy-to-understand feminism to the masses – many of whom haven’t been exposed to feminist theory or thought it did not apply to them. Barbie is making people think twice about how they’ve been negatively affected by the patriarchy. At a time when US politics are becoming more restrictive for women and minority groups, this movie might just be the Trojan horse we need to open some minds. 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

⚡ ️ 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. 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

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️ What is life after Love on Tour? Harry Styles’ multi-year tour is coming to an end this week.  ⚡Ahead of Zayn’s new music, the former One Direction member went on the Call Her Daddy podcast for his first interview in 6 years. Zayn shared a brief reflection on his One Direction days and addressed the alleged altercation with Yolanda Hadid, the mother of his ex-wife Gigi Hadid.  ⚡ Meanwhile, One Direction bandmate Liam Payne returned to YouTube and TikTok after some time away. Liam says the discussion around his appearance on Logan Paul’s podcast Impaulsive in May 2022 was a wake up call to check into a sobriety program.  ⚡Jung Kook of BTS is the latest member to drop his solo song and accompanying music video featuring Latto. Is this Jung Kook’s lean into the adult bad boy trope? We’re breaking down the song and the music video that had us thinking about the parallels of parasocial relationships.  ⚡With all of the boy band happenings, we thought it fit to revisit an old episode about boy banders and teen pop stars who re-envision themselves as adults with an overtly sexy album, following in the footsteps of Justin Timberlake’s “Justified.” 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

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.  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

💫 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. 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

We’re getting candid in our interview with Jonah Marais. Jonah Marais is a pop singer who got his start in the boy band Why Don’t We in 2016. The band reached massive career milestones over six years before announcing their hiatus in 2022. Now, Jonah is setting out on his own path as a solo artist, with a debut EP and a solo tour already under his belt and more new music on the way.  This next single “Slow Motion” comes out November 15.  We talk to Jonah about finding his identity as a solo artist outside of Why Don’t We, the strong relationship he has with his fans, and why it’s so important to him to make the world a better place through his music. Listen to the full interview with Jonah Marais on Name 3 Songs podcast and find a transcribed excerpt at name3songs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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

This week on Name 3 Songs… 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. 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

This week on Name 3 Songs… Fangirl Nonsense: We get live updates from Dublin of Matty Healy solo opening for The 1975. Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles continue to ruin our lives. Jenna’s interaction with Yeonjun is doing numbers on the internet. Colleen Ballinger Allegations: YouTuber Adam McIntyre brings forth allegations of manipulation and abuse against fellow YouTuber Colleen Ballinger, aka Miranda Sings. This is the second time Adam has spoken out after being silenced by Colleen’s fans in 2020. We detail the allegations and dissect the power imbalances at play between creators and underage fans. Tyler James Williams Allyship: Abbott Elementary and Everybody Hates Chris star Tyler James Williams shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram story to clear rumors about his sexuality, and in doing so shows his allyship for the LGBTQ+ community. We look at the importance of his statement and how other celebrities may follow suit.  Taylor Swift / Matty Healy Break Up: We’ve all seen the news. Taylor Swift and Matty Healy have officially split, and according to People, “it was always casual.” We pose the question of what role we as consumers and fans, as well as the media, have in speculating and commentating on celebrity relationships. We also discuss the levels of fame involved in such a high profile relationship and the scrutiny that comes along with being uber famous.  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

This week on Name 3 Songs… Fangirl Nonsense: We’re asking YOU for your fangirl nonsense! Including One Direction’s leaked unreleased song “Where We Are,” Taylor Lautner’s Sharkboy & LavagIrl TikTok, and a personal anecdote about seeing Tomorrow x Together live. Plus Sara share’s her spiral into Louis Tomlinson fan cam edits.  Hayley Williams on Politics: During Paramore’s performance at Adjacent Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Hayley Williams took time to address fans’ request for her to speak on politics, and in doing so called out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who recently announced his presidential bid. We’re talking about the significance of Williams speaking out given the current US political climate. Taylor Swift Op-Eds: Several articles regarding Taylor Swift’s current position as a superstar amidst fan backlash over her relationship to The 1975’s Matty Healy and her lack of activism have made it to publication this week, in addition to Healy’s own profile in The New Yorker. We’re breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly of this ongoing conversation and where white feminism misses the mark once again. 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

This week on Name 3 Songs… Fangirl News: Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson are all on tour at the same time! AND Louis is covering 505 by Arctic Monkeys (aka Sara’s favourite band) Parasocial Experience at Kpop Concerts: Jenna saw her favorite kpop group Tomorrow by Together in San Antonio for two nights! We’re discussing how the parasocial relationships in kpop change the experience of the concert both from the fan and the artist perspective. Taylor Swift/ Ice Spice Collab: Taylor Swift released her remix of “Karma” featuring Ice Spice in a very Taylor fashion. We’re discussing how Taylor has handled this release in the wake of her connection to Matty Healy and his derogatory comments towards Ice Spice.  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

This week on Name 3 Songs… We acknowledge that while we love to be critical consumers, we sometimes have blind spots – especially as fans of The 1975 from the start. We dig into why Matty Healy is problematic, and how his recent actions are a lot more serious than his past indiscretions.  We also examine how the connection between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy is causing fans to find problems with both figures, and how this is leading fans to be more aware and critical of their respective fave.  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

This week on Name 3 Songs we cover… Fangirl News: Tomorrow x Together is touring America! Charli XCX has a private Instagram account for super fans. World News: Elon Musk is stepping down as CEO of Twitter and will be replaced by a woman – a phenomenon known as The Glass Cliff. What is The Glass Cliff and what does this mean for the future of Twitter? Landmark Court Rulings: This week saw three big court wins for women and assault survivors between Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood, and Trump and E. Jean Carroll. Taylor Swift-Matty Healy: The alleged couple was spotted holding hands in NYC with Jack Antonoff in tow. We’re recapping all of the latest events and sharing our updated opinions on what could be the biggest relationship of our time. 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

This week on Name 3 Songs we’re giving our reactions to the biggest news of the week(maybe the year?!) – that Taylor Swift and Matty Healy of The 1975 are dating. Our lives have been full blown chaos since the news of these worlds colliding. We’re breaking down the validity of an unnamed source that brought this story to light in The Sun UK, talking about the significance of this relationship if true, and weighing in with our personal thoughts on this pairing.  And! We’re revisiting a previous episode. With the overwhelming popularity of blind items in the TikTok era, we thought it was worth a trip down podcast memory lane to discuss the way the tabloids treated popstars in the 90s and 00s – and what parallels we can draw to today.   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

This week on Name 3 Songs we cover… Fangirl News: Gladiators 2 cast announcement, Tiffany & Co party featuring Florence Pugh, Dylan Sprouse and Jimin (BTS), Timothee Chalamet walking around the streets of NYC, how Suga (BTS) led Jenna down a rabbit hole of 2013 indie pop Warped Tour bands, and the 15th anniversary of the infamous Pete Wentz-Bruno Mars photo Sydney Sweeny-Glen Powell: Deep diving on the co-star photos that are sending the internet into a chaotic spiral of dating-cheating rumors. We’re looking at the timeline of photo drops, why this ship is so popular, and what dating gossip looks like in 2023 as compared to high-profile relationships of the early 00s like Brad Pitt and Angelia Jolie.  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

This week on Name 3 Songs we cover… Fangirl News: Favorite moments of Coachella weekend 1 including Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello sightings, Rosalia and Rauw Alejandro performing together, and more. World News: We’re taking a moment to talk about some of the issues happening in America including gun violence, journalists losing their jobs, and the ongoing legislation against human rights. Frank Ocean: What happened at Frank Ocean’s Coachella set that made fans angry and led to him dropping out of weekend two? We discuss fans’ expectations of performers that lacks the compassion of seeing each other as human. Fan Grief: With the passing of kpop idol Moonbin from Astro. We explore what fan grief looks like in the kpop community and within parasocial relationships, and the ways that artists can validate fans’ mourning.  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

We’re getting candid in our interview with Cosmo’s Midnight. Cosmo’s Midnight is the Australian twin duo Cosmo and Patrick Liney who bring grooves and electronic music together. Their third studio album Stop Thinking and Start Feeling was written between Sydney, London, and LA, featuring collaborators like Franc Moody, spill tab, Tkay Maidza and more. We talk to Cosmo and Patrick about how the duo dug into the nostalgia of music from their childhood to find inspiration for their third album, their goal to make uplifting music, regardless of what they’re going through in their personal lives, and how they use dance music as an escape from the world to just feel. Listen to the full interview with Cosmo’s Midnight on Name 3 Songs podcast and find a transcribed excerpt at name3songs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And we’re back! We’re catching up on the news we’ve missed: a possible One Direction reunion, Maggie Rogers forgoing Ticketmaster to sell tickets in person, and a SLEW of couple news including Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner, Harry Styles and Emrata, and Rosalia and Rauw Alejandro.  In the seemingly unending saga of Selena Gomez vs Hailey Bieber, we’re recapping the latest olive branch between the two with calls to end fandom hate. And of course, we couldn’t not talk about Taylor Swift’s break with Joe Alwyn after dating for six years. The news came as a shock to many, and fans reacted with continued distrust of the media – saying they won’t believe the breakup until Taylor says it herself. We dig into the media literacy and ongoing distrust of the media – while pointing out that a People exclusive is the closest thing we’ll ever have to Tree Paine making a statement herself.  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

There’s a certain art to interviewing and writing for cover stories – much of it comes from humanizing the subject. These stories are effortless to read, and you walk away feeling like you know the subject even better. But bad cover stories are missing much of the nuance.  This week fans and journalists were calling out a particularly bad cover story that profiled Tomorrow x Together for GQ Hype. We discuss where this story went wrong and compare past profiles on TXT as well as Lana Del Rey’s recent Rolling Stone UK as evidence of good journalism. We consider how the publication’s audience and the experience of the journalist play into the approach and quality of the interview – and whether or not journalists should be fans to some degree. P.S. We’ll be on break for the next two weeks and back in your feed on April 9! 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

Brands and music fans continue to berated Hailey Bieber, going as far to yell “fuck Hailey Bieber” during Justin Bieber’s appearance at Rolling Loud Festival. All of this further illustrates the trope of the “unlikeable woman” that validates harassing “bad women.” Cole Sprouse makes an appearance on Call Her Daddy podcast, discussing his break with ex-girlfriend and actress Lili Reinhart, the time he lost his virginity, and his mother who started him in acting as a way to earn money for the family. We examine the way Sprouse talks about the women in his life, and how his past actions reflect a pattern of covert misogyny. Joshua Bassett's Teen Choice Awards acceptance thanking God has us thinking about the implications of celebrities endorsing religions during a time of Christian Nationalism 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

💫 The Hailey-Selena drama turned into an even bigger mess than we thought. What happened to not pitting women against each other? ☄️ Rolling Stone reports Sam Levison and co-creator The Weeknd changed the plot of HBO’s The Idol from a feminist narrative of a women dealing with misogyny in the music industry into an out-right abuse fantasy. Several actresses have already spoken out about Levinson’s desire to capture abuse and nudity on camera for Euphoria. 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 Sources for this episode can be found at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🌟 What is “celebrity” anyways? What does cultural context and fandom have to do with all of it? 🌟 TikTok creators allege that Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner are throwing shade, even though the girls have denied it 🌟 What does it say about our society that queerbaiting is always applied to men, but rarely women? What does it say about masculinity and what men find attractive? And furthermore, what does this tell us about the difference between our experience of compulsory heterosexuality? 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

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This week, we dive into the news of Harry Styles winning Album of the Year over Beyonce at the recent Grammy Awards. Meanwhile, Beyonce became the artist with the most Grammys after winning her 32nd Grammy for Best Dance Album – but why won’t they let her have AOTY? Many are calling Styles out as the problem, but we take a step back to look at the source of all of this – the voting committee – discuss the inherent bias with the voting system. We also delve into the topic of "queerbaiting" and its overuse. With the rise of TikTok and the younger generation using the platform to express themselves, the term "queerbaiting" has become a hot topic. But is it being used appropriately?  And if not, what does the word even mean anymore?  And, we’re joined by entertainment journalist and writer at Rolling Stone, Larish Paul! Find more of Larisha’s work on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 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

~ Sam Smith’s “I’m Not Here To Make Friends” music video brings out the worst of fatphobic, transphobic, homophobic comments at a time when US conservatives are trying their hardest to pass anti-trans bills ~ Julia Fox is called out for an incentive comment on the TikTok maraca trend, leading us to ask questions about TikTik’s censorship and creator’s coded words ~ PLUS Raye’s debut album is out after being trapped in a 7-year contract & more 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

➡️why fans called for a wellness check on Britney Spears and if fans should have the right to do so ➡️ Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Joey King cheating rumors, blind items, & the weird misogyny creeping into all of it ➡️ Beyoncé’s private performance in Dubai and the significance of the wealthy becoming even wealthier ✨ plus we have a LOT to fangirl over from BTS members at PFW to Charli XCX/The 1975 crossover to Harry Styles once again 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

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

We’re getting candid in our interview with meija. meija, aka Jamie Sierota, grew up performing in the family band Echosmith. He left the band at 20 years old to start a family and be a songwriter and producer. After some time away from the spotlight, he started his own artist project – meija. His sophomore album There’s Always Something comes out October 11th, featuring collabs from JAWNY, Hand Habits and EELS.  We talk to Jamie Sierota about how he dealt with the overnight success of being in Echosmith as a teenager, why he had to take time away from the spotlight to find his own voice as a musician, and how he is processing his own emotions and past experiences through the making of his sophomore album. Listen to the full interview with meija on Name 3 Songs podcast and find a transcribed excerpt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Name 3 Songs: ~ Heroine chic has entered the cultural zeitgeist once again and Lizzo is having to call out body shamers once again. ~ Brad Pitt was celebrated by multiple actors at the Golden Globe awards despite abuse allegations brought by Angelina Jolie. ~ Bella Ramsey & Emma D’Arcy have come out as non-binary and are carving their paths in acting, giving representation and making space for nonbinary and trans people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 Check out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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

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. If you want to check out J’na’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

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 Check out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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

We’re getting candid in our interview with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. Teen Jesus are a 4-piece punk band from Australia, who recently signed to Mom + Pop Records. The band just released an extended version of their album, titled I Love You, Too, and features collabs from The Linda Lindas and Softcult. We talk with singer Anna Ryan about how the band members have grown as friends and musicians since they were teenagers, the process of sitting down to write a full length album, and the irony of being called “pretty good for a girl band.” Listen to the full interview with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers on Name 3 Songs podcast and find a transcribed excerpt at name3songs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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

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