Name 3 Songs
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Take a deep dive into the real-world impact of music and pop culture in our daily lives. Co-hosts Sara Feigin and Jenna Million set out to make a difference in the way fans and consumers understand and engage with celebrities, the media, and online discourse. Also find exclusive interviews with rising artists about the challenges they face in today's society. For detailed show notes on each episode, visit name3songs.com.This is a music commentary podcast based on in-depth research and the personal opinions of the hosts.
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Dec 5, 2021 • 60min
The Power of A Female Voice in Songwriting with Jenna Andrews
We know the music industry has a gender equality issue, but looking at the stats of songwriting teams is shocking – only 12.6% of songwriters are women and only 2.6% of producers are women, according to a report by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. One of those powerhouse women behind many of today’s hits like BTS’ “Butter” and Benee’s “Supalonely” is Jenna Andrews. We caught up with Jenna to get her insights on everything from learning to find your voice as a woman and advocate for yourself to the importance of speaking about mental health. Plus, we get her take on what it’s like to be the only woman in a room full of male songwriters and producers and the lessons she’s learned along the way.You can follow Jenna Andrews on Instagram and Twitter and check out her recent work on “Always Been You” by Jessie Murph and “Blondes” by Blu DeTiger.Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2021 • 60min
Spice Girls: The Group That Changed Feminism and The Media Forever
In 1996, the Spice Girls took the world by storm, becoming the highest-selling girl group in history, and sharing their message of girl power so loud that it inspired the 4th wave of feminism – or at least we like to think so. The rise of the Spice Girls came at a time when the 24-hour news cycle had just begun, meaning that the group are seared into the minds of every British citizen and every woman born between 1980 and 1993. The constant media attention was unparalleled, leaving the Spice Girls with no shred of privacy as newspapers slowly evolved into tabloids dissecting and criticizing every aspect of their lives.Join us as we break down the Spice Girls phenomenon – from their feminism Lite that inspired a generation to headlines they could not escape.Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2021 • 1h 3min
Girl Groups Were the Original Punk Icons with Kurt Suchman
What if we told you that early 1960s girl groups were punk before punk music existed? We’re taking a look back in history to connect the seemingly unlikely dots between these two. Years before The Beatles set foot in America, The Shirelles had wild success as a respectable girl group, paving the way for The Ronettes and The Shangri-Las to take the same sounds and put a distinct rebellious edge to the lyrics and appearance. This teenage rebellion led to inspiring a generation of punk legends like The Ramones and Blondie. This week we’re joined by music and culture journalist Kurt Suchman to rediscover a pivotal piece of music history. If you want to check out more of Kurt’s work, you can do so here or follow them on Instagram or Twitter. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2021 • 1h 20min
Minority Voices in Music: The Asian American Conundrum
If you think of Asian American music stars who comes to mind? It’s no coincidence that the biggest Asian American stars – Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, Anderson Paak, Saweetie, H.E.R. – are all mixed-race individuals who don’t typically read as Asian. So why is that? This week we’re joined by music journalist Emily Tan to discuss how the music industry has seemingly left an entire race out of the conversation. From being told they’ll never make it as a star to not being Asian enough, there’s a never-ending list of why Asian American musicians are underrepresented in the music industry. If you want to check out more of Emily’s work, you can do so here or follow her on Instagram or Twitter. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 7, 2021 • 1h 27min
Ariana Grande: How a TV Sidekick Became a World Sensation with Gabbie from Young Beautiful Successful Podcast
Miley Cyrus transitioned from teen TV star to A-list music celebrity seemingly overnight. And while Ariana Grande also got her start as a teen tv star, it took 5 years of releasing music to become a worldwide sensation.This week we’re taking a closer look at Ariana’s career and the challenges she’s overcome to become a household name. While she hasn’t made headlines for starting drama, she’s not without her own hardships, like being cast as a Lolita, or her own indiscretions, like blackfishing.We’re joined by Gabbie Iorio from Young Beautiful Successful podcast to talk about all things Ariana! You can also find her on Instagram and TikTok for more!Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2021 • 1h 10min
Blackfishing, Cultural Appropriation and the Jesy Nelson Situation
Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus… and now Jesy Nelson. A growing list of pop artists who have used Black culture as an aesthetic for a song or an album cycle. The former on the list eventually discarded those same aesthetics when it no longer served them. (Stay tuned to find out if Jesy follows suit.) This phenomenon is part of a larger cultural trend of Blackfishing. And although the term was coined in 2018, cultural appropriation and black face have been happening for centuries. This week we’re digging in to understand what Blackfishing is, how it shows up in music, and exactly what went down with Jesy Nelson’s first solo song and music video after leaving Little Mix.Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2021 • 1h 8min
Halsey: The Pop Star that Refuses to Fit Your Stereotype
As we’ve explored throughout the podcast, the music industry loves to put people in a box. For pop stars, the expectations are strict – be a sexy, womanly figure that men will find desirable and keep your opinions to yourself. But Halsey (she/they) can’t be contained by stereotypes or expectations of what “should be.” Since entering the spotlight at 20 years-old, Halsey has been very loud about being bisexual, biracial, and bipolar, but her personhood is much deeper than those labels. They’ve also advocated for women’s rights, reproductive health, Black Live Matter, and just to name a few a causes they’re passionate about. Throughout their career, Halsey has grappled with expressing every part of herself while combating the pressure to be the perfect pop star, and has often faced criticism for not being gay enough or female enough or black enough. In this episode we’re diving into Halsey’s career to discuss the challenges she faced, what they’ve come to learn as a result of it, and how ultimately, her cult-like following of fans is what propelled her to stardom. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 3, 2021 • 44min
BONUS! Olivia Rodrigo and the Theft of a Concept
Olivia Rodrigo has been accused by Courtney Love and others of stealing concept ideas for her album artwork and promotional photos. But is it really theft if the concept isn't original? And what's the difference between similar ideas and copying someone's artwork?For more reading, check out:Why Does Everything Look Like a High School Burn Book? (Harper's Bazaar)Lauv vs Colouring Blue Paint Artwork (Twitter Thread)Ten Times Artists ‘Covered’ Other Albums Covers (Vinyl Me Please by Dirk Baart, 2016) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2021 • 1h 20min
Fanfiction, But Make it Gay: From the Emo Scene to Larry Stylinson
If you grew up as a teen on the internet, odds are you came across fanfiction of your favorite band – whether by accident or on purpose. And if you dove even farther in, you wound up discovering Slash Fiction... Reading/writing fanfiction is a totally normal way to participate in fandom! But of course, anything loved by teen girls is stigmatized. But why was Slash Fiction so popular within the emo music scene? What came first, the fictionalized romances of favorite band members or the on stage homoeroticism? How far is too far when you’re writing fanfiction about real people? And did slash fiction really ruin Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles’ friendship? We’re unpacking all of this and so much more with the help of Dr Judith Fathallah, cultural studies academic specializing in fandom and emo music. And if you’ve read this far and have no clue what we’re talking about – don’t worry, we’re breaking it down piece by piece. Follow the links to learn more about Judith’s work on fanfiction, emo culture and stage-gay.Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2021 • 1h 8min
Pete Wentz To Harry Styles: How Assumed Queerness Has Changed
Harry Styles is not the first straight man assumed to be queer. Years before Harry Styles was praised for carrying a rainbow flag around on stage and ignoring questions about his sexuality, Pete Wentz dominated the covers of gay magazines while proclaiming to be straight. So is Harry Styles really a queer icon? Was Pete Wentz ever one? In this episode, we’re examining assumed queerness and its cultural impact from Pete Wentz and the rampant homophobia of the early 2000s to Harry Styles and the androgynous fashion acceptance of the present day.Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3song.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
