10min chapter

Slow Burn cover image

Decoder Ring | Jump, Jive and Fail: The ’90s Swing Craze

Slow Burn

CHAPTER

Swing Revival: Hits and Contradictions

This chapter examines the unexpected rise of the song 'Hell' amidst the 90s swing revival, highlighting its popularity triggered by radio play and the mainstream success of songs like 'Zoot Suit Riot.' It explores the complexities of the swing scene, addressing the cultural implications of the zoot suit and the mixed responses from audiences, particularly in relation to racial narratives within the movement. The discussion reflects on the bittersweet reality of commercial success overshadowing the contributions of marginalized artists that inspired the genre.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode