When Idolization Goes Too Far
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?!) What
Live Chat Replay: The Most Exploitative Men in Music
For a midweek treat we hopped on Stereo, an app where you can essentially host a live podcast, to have an episode debrief of “The Most Exploitative Men in Music“! Some
The Most Exploitative Men in Music
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 re
The Importance of Boy Bands to Pop Culture and Their Dark History
Throughout history, boy bands have been a massively lucrative enterprise for the music industry, thanks to their main demographic of teen girls. Join us to really learn about the i
Our Music Industry Origin Stories
We did the white man thing of starting a podcast without telling you who we are! So it’s about time we shared our music industry origin stories. Now that we’re *
Men in Music and Their Mental Health
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 lik
Successful Women and Their Inescapable Exes
TW: abuse, overdose Rihanna, Courtney Love, Marianne Faithful – all of these women have something in common. They all have prolific careers, and yet, they’re still a
Sexual Misconduct in Music: The Fan Perspective
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 f
Sexual Misconduct and Accountability in Alternative Music
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 ralli