Does America Hate Girl Groups? From Y2K to KPOP
After the Spice Girls exploded onto the pop culture scene with their girl power message, many girl groups followed in their wake but none have had the same lasting affect on pop-cu
How Gay Men Stan Divas to Reject the Patriarchy
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 so many female pop star
TikTok, Viral Hits and Misogynistic Algorithms
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
INTERVIEW: Poppy Ajudha, “If Everyone’s Agreeing With Me, I’m Not Changing Any Minds”
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
When Cultures Collide: Kpop, Western Fans & Fetishization with Dr. Thomas Baudinette
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 say there’s a sinister
Megan Thee Stallion and the Power of Female Empowerment
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 the music industry
Sensual, Not Sexual: How The Female Gaze Challenges The Patriarchy
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 way to see the world. The male gaze a
The Virgin-Whore Complex and Its Control Over Pop Culture
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 exactly does this me
The Power Of Male Fans & The Subjugation Of Fangirls
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 general public an
How Musicians Are Making Politics Accessible
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 media, especially