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BONUS! Olivia Rodrigo and the Theft of a Concept
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 … Continue reading BONUS! Olivia Rodrigo and the Theft of a Concept
Fanfiction But Make it Gay: From the Emo Scene to Larry Stylinson
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 … Continue reading Fanfiction But Make it Gay: From the Emo Scene to Larry Stylinson
Pete Wentz To Harry Styles: How Assumed Queerness Has Changed
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 … Continue reading Pete Wentz To Harry Styles: How Assumed Queerness Has Changed
When Record Labels Take Advantage of Artists
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 … Continue reading When Record Labels Take Advantage of Artists
The Gamification of Music: History of the Billboard Charts
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 … Continue reading The Gamification of Music: History of the Billboard Charts