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 … Continue reading How Gay Men Stan Divas to Reject the Patriarchy
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 … Continue reading TikTok, Viral Hits and Misogynistic Algorithms
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 … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Poppy Ajudha, “If Everyone’s Agreeing With Me, I’m Not Changing Any Minds”
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 … Continue reading When Cultures Collide: Kpop, Western Fans & Fetishization with Dr. Thomas Baudinette
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 … Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion and the Power of Female Empowerment
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 … Continue reading Sensual, Not Sexual: How The Female Gaze Challenges The Patriarchy
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 … Continue reading The Virgin-Whore Complex and Its Control Over Pop Culture
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 … Continue reading The Power Of Male Fans & The Subjugation Of Fangirls
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 … Continue reading How Musicians Are Making Politics Accessible
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 … Continue reading Celebrity Feuds: Human Nature’s Addiction to Drama
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 … Continue reading Performance Art and 2009’s Pivotal Pop Moment
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 … Continue reading Do the Grammys Still Matter?