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The Rise of the Gen Z Pop Girlies: How 2024 Changed The Perception of Pop Music

Jul 11, 2024

Join iconic pop star Beyoncé, rising talents Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Chappell Roan, along with Grammy winner Billie Eilish, emerging artist Tyla, and innovative musician Charli XCX as they discuss how Gen Z pop stars are changing the music industry. The podcast explores the evolution of pop music, the unique sound of modern pop stars, and the influence of social media on shaping the perception of pop music.

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Gen Z pop girlies challenge traditional pop star archetypes by embracing authentic representation and unique identities.

The rise of pop girlies like Chapel Rhone, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX reflects a new era of authenticity in pop music.

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The Rise of Gen Z Pop Stars in 2024

2024 has been a significant year in pop music, with artists like Chapel Rhone, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX achieving newfound success. These pop stars, especially Chapel, have embraced their unique identities, transitioning from mainstream indie artists to full-fledged queer pop icons. The rise of diverse pop girlies in 2024 challenges traditional pop star archetypes and resonates with audiences, marking a shift in the perception of pop music.

Intro

4min

Exploring the Evolution of Pop Music and the Pop Star Persona

13min

The Evolution of Gen Z Pop Girlies and the Influence of Social Media Platforms

15min

In this week's episode, I explore why 2024 has become one of the most influential years in pop music. I first look at the history and evolution of the "pop star" from the 1800s till now, before diving into what makes Gen Z pop stars so different and the rise of modern-day stars like Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Tyla, and Charli xcx.

Timestamps:

4:14 The evolution of the pop star

7:22 How the perception of pop music is shifting

9:45 Pop music & its chokehold on Gen Z

10:30 Poptimism

17:42 Online stan culture & the rise of pop music

19:31 The unconventional archetypes of Gen Z pop stars

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