Coleman Spilde

Coleman Spilde, a senior culture writer at Salon.com, discusses Lily Allen's revealing breakup album, 'West End Girl,' focusing on its narrative of love and loss. David Metzer, a music historian from UBC, provides context on the evolution of breakup albums and their ties to social media. They explore the public's reaction and how online buzz influences artists' narratives. The conversation also touches on trends like both exes releasing albums and what makes a breakup album resonate with listeners, blending catchy tunes with personal drama.