Maligned Women of the 00s: From Your Screen to Your Stereo
Who remembers Paris Hilton’s “Stars are Blind” or Heidi Montag’s “Superficial”? While these mid-00s bops turned into flops at the time of release, they are certified cu
Like a Virgin: When Pop Stars Become Women
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 c
The Music Industry’s Problem with Women in Rock
What exactly is the music industry’s problem with women in rock? And why do they insist on relegating female musicians into this mythical “female fronted” genre? There
The Fight for Intersectional Feminism in Country Music
What comes to mind when you think of country music? Ah yes, the sweet twang of the guitar and good ole southern accent. Dolly Parton and two-stepping. Misogyny and white supremacy&
Fefe Dobson on Female Empowerment and Staying True to Yourself
From the second Fefe Dobson entered the music industry, “the man” was trying to tell her what to do. But she stuck to her guns and followed her heart and got to create
Boys to Men: When Heartthrobs Split From Their Teen Pop Image
There comes a time when boys turn to men and teen pop heartthrobs must split from their innocent image to become a promiscuous adult — and they make a whole album to let you know
Challenging Masculinity: A History of Gender Expression in Music
Did you know that it’s scientifically proven that creative individuals are more likely to stray from gender norms of masculinity and femininity? Psychologist Donald MacKinnon cam
Sexuality and Bi Fetishization in Songwriting
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
Accountability, Cancel Culture and The Pitfalls of Idolization
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
The Disney Star to Burn Out Pipeline
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 t