Name 3 Songs

This week we’re joined by special guest Larisha Paul, entertainment journalist at Rolling Stone, to weigh in on some fangirl nonsense. You may notice Sara is missing from this episode! She is recovering from illness and will be back ASAP. All the warm wishes are welcomed. ⚡ ️Harry Styles was spotted at the Sphere with girlfriend Taylor Russel watching a U2 concert. Notably, he’s donning a shaved head. This of course, sent us into a frenzy to cope with “bald” Harry Styles.⚡ Travis Kelce is in Argentina to support Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour in South America. Taylor changed the lyrics in Karma to “Karma is the guy on the Chief’s, coming straight home to me.” Taylor was also spotted at the end of the show running into Travis’s arms for a kiss. It’s all so rom-com coded. Larisha also weighs in on Taylor’s public arc this year and how she seems to become more famous than any of us thought was possible. ⚡ Jacob Elordi is named one of GQ’s “Men of the Year.” He somehow always gives us the most unserious answers in the most serious manner. We discuss his career trajectory and his relation to romcoms and old Hollywood.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

We’re Getting Candid with Jhariah. They’re a Brooklyn based singer who’s been making music since 2017. His music seamlessly fuses together dance-punk, emo, prog rock, and hardcore with pop, hip-hop, Latin dance, and more to make a sound deeply personal to him. They just finished up a tour with their friends in pinkshift and released a collaboration single together called EAT YOUR FRIENDS.We talk to Jhariah about the importance of making a community with fellow musicians and fans, how bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy inspired him to push the limits of their own music, and how fans discover & connect with music in completely unexpected ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Name 3 Songs...⚡️Fangirl Nonsense: Nicholas Galitzine is the new It Boy of the Month. Louis Tomlinson called out Larries over a recipe for chicken parmesan. Zayn Malik cosplays as Voldemort for halloween. ⚡ Then we have a replay! The Most Exploitative Men In Music featuring Troy McEady from Bind the Blinds and Dunzo podcasts.If you thought Justin Timberlake ruining Janet Jackson’s or Britney Spears’ career was bad, just wait till you hear this! Sadly, men taking advantage of young pop stars is a repeating theme throughout pop culture history. What are some examples of relationships the most exploitative men in music have been in you ask? This week we’re covering; Phil and Ronnie Spector, Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola, Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams.We’re joined by pop culture expert Troy McEady from Dunzo Podcast to take a closer look at the men who have exploited pop stars in their relationships. From glass coffins to security cameras to revenge music videos, it’s a wild ride! 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

We’re Getting Candid with Judah Akers from Judah & the Lion. The band formed in 2011 when the members were attending Belmont University in Nashville, and have released 4 studio albums in the past decade. Currently, they’re on tour with NEEDTOBREATHE.We talk to Judah about how heartbreak and personal struggles nearly ended the band, how Judah finds a personal sense of responsibility to be vulnerable in his songwriting, and how the band stays grounded in the chaos of the touring 200+ days out of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Florence Pugh dresses as Guy Fieri for Halloween and looks like everyone’s annoying cousin. Olivia Rodrigo reveals the alternate lyrics for “All-American Bitch.” Jacob Elordi says he only knew about Elvis from Lilo and Stitch, and also he can hold a whole book with one palm?  ⚡ Lance Bass says we all should have forgiveness for Justin Timberlake. This comes as a surprise since Lance is known to be a close friend of Britney, previously speaking out against her conservatorship. All of this leads us to assume Lance is playing peacekeeper in the midst of a N’SYNC reunion. ⚡The much-anticipated 1989 Taylor’s Version has arrived and it is opening a lot of doors to the past. Many of Taylor’s Vault tracks have direct ties to Harry Styles, revealing much more about their relationship than we ever knew. Taylor’s approach to 1989 differed from her previous history of writing breakup songs about men – instead she shifted her focus to a glittery pop record about being in her 20s. There was no room for songs about Harry being a questionable romantic partner. We discuss why Taylor left these songs off of 1989 and how they would have changed the trajectory of her career. We also examine the societal conversation around 1989 when it was released in 2014, how the album gained male popularity after Ryan Adams covered the entire album, and how rudimental feminism ties into all of this. 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

We’re Getting Candid with Lizzie Esau. Based in Newcastle, England, Lizzie started out playing open mic nights in early 2020. During the pandemic she honed in her sound and songwriting – emerging with a full band and lively grunge rock music. This summer Lizzie has been on several tours across the UK and is headlining her own shows in England this November. Her debut EP Deepest Blue came out earlier this summer.We talk to Lizzie about how she found her sound at a time without live music, her desire to write music that makes people feel something, and how England’s history of rock music & culture continues to shape today’s artists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Jonathan Groff is a notoriously spitty singer. Anitta and Domiano have teamed up for a steamy music video. Taylor Swift reacts to Travis Kelce falling. Millie Bobby Brown found out she’s a feminist because of a psychic. The teaser for Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell’s rom-com has arrived. Bad Bunny hosts SNL. And Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid are seen in plandid photos! ⚡ Britney Spears teases her upcoming memoir with bombshell news about her relationship with Justin Timberlake. The media is ablaze with Bitney sharing stories about her virginity, her pregnancy and abortion with Justin, and their breakup. We’re looking at what fans are saying about all of this now, and looking back at their relationship history to recap how it all came to an end with Justin coming out as the victor and Britney as the villain. We also discuss the societal and cultural expectations of the early 2000s and how Christianity plays into all of this. 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

Quarters of Change met in high school in NYC and have been honing in their sound over the years. They released their debut album in 2022 and just finished a headlining tour around the US. Their sophomore album is set to come out in early 2024.We’re getting candid with singer Ben Roter about how growing up in NYC influenced the band’s creative vision, how Ben approaches songwriting as something that will leave an impact beyond his lifetime, and the importance of being vulnerable in music and discussing hard topics like addiction.Find a transcript of the interview and more about Quarters of Change on our website: name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡️ Fangirl Nonsense: Troye Sivan is the prettiest woman and the only pop star that matters right now. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are spotted on a date and caught kissing in NYC. Plus, they made an appearance on SNL featuring Pete Davidson and Ice Spice. ⚡ Then we have a replay! Sensual, Not Sexual: How The Female Gaze Challenges The PatriarchyThe 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 and the heteronormative line it follows is so passe. The female gaze challenges the patriarchy by focusing on the sensual rather than the sexual.Clenched jaws, brooding looks, flexed hands writhe with emotion, the female gaze is where it’s at. And this week we’re discussing the female gaze’s role in music and how it trumps the overpowering male gaze of oiled bodies, overly muscled men, and skimpy sexed-up school girl uniforms. From boy bands to the allure of a guitar players’ hands to Halsey and Hayley Kiyoko, the female gaze takes many forms in music, as well as other forms of media. When misogyny has soured so much for fangirls, the female gaze is the gift that keeps on giving, so it was about time we looked into how it’s playing a role in changing the geography of the music industry.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

Indio’s new single “Plastic Rainbow” is "a love song about a previous addiction. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that spans from fond memories to sadness and rage.” He started putting out music under his own name for the first time in 2022, after spending years playing in bands. Son of actor Robert Downey Jr, Indio credits his parents for his early love of music, with his mother gifting him his first guitar when he was twelve.We’re getting candid with Indio about focusing on his songwriting with this new project, drawing inspiration from punk music and the protest that it stands for, and opening up about his addiction on “Plastic Rainbow.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices