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 are countless listicles, … Continue reading The Music Industry’s Problem with Women in Rock
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 … Continue reading The Fight for Intersectional Feminism in Country Music
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 … Continue reading Fefe Dobson on Female Empowerment and Staying True to Yourself
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 … Continue reading Boys to Men: When Heartthrobs Split From Their Teen Pop Image
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 came to this finding in … Continue reading Challenging Masculinity: A History of Gender Expression in Music
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 about sexuality, … Continue reading Sexuality and Bi Fetishization in Songwriting
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 … Continue reading Accountability, Cancel Culture and The Pitfalls of Idolization
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 … Continue reading The Disney Star to Burn Out Pipeline
How does TikTok and a juice cleanse lead to a war over a fat woman’s body, and how does all this tie back to the rampant fatphobia in the music … Continue reading Fatphobia in the Music Industry
It’s been a busy month for the biggest girl band in the world. In a span of weeks, the British trio Little Mix dropped a new version of their hit … Continue reading Little Mix and The Pressures of Being a Girl Group
When it comes to the music industry, most professionals and fans are at least acutely aware of the toxicity it breeds. From the lack of diversity to outright misogyny, so … Continue reading How to Empower Yourself in Toxic Environments
How can African American Women have pioneered rock music when white men are at the forefront of its history? It’s about time we truly learned about the iconic Black women … Continue reading How African American Women Pioneered Rock Music