Name 3 Songs
Name 3 Songs is a music commentary podcast that explores the real-world impact of music and pop culture on daily life. Co-hosts Sara Feigin and Jenna Million aim to change how fans and consumers understand celebrities, media, and online discourse. The show features exclusive interviews with rising artists about the challenges they face in today's society. Each episode is based on in-depth research and the personal opinions of the hosts.
Episodes
[INTERVIEW] Finding Your Voice Over a Decade of Creating with Lostboycrow
We sat down with Lostboycrow, also known as Chris Blair, to explore his creative journey over the past decade. Chris shares how personal growth and life experiences have shaped his music. We deep dive into his experiences with the ever-changing music platforms, how getting into acting changed his perspective on his music, and so much more.
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[INTERVIEW] Toxic Masculinity in Dating and Self Discovery with Duckwrth
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of vulnerability and authenticity in music with Duckwrth. We explore how Duckwrth's latest album, "All American F*ckboy," serves as a raw and introspective journey, challenging societal norms and personal boundaries.
We unpack how toxic masculinity deeply effected Duckwrth's dating life and limited his self discovery for years.
[INTERVIEW] The Pressures of Being a "Girl Group" with Trousdale
We love when we get to sit down and have a conversation with smart, thoughtful women, and that’s exactly what this interview with Trousdale is. The girls of Trousdale, Quinn, Georgia, and Lauren, met while in a competitive music program in college. They started making music together and something really special with each other blending pop and country with vocal harmonies.
Their sophomo
[INTERVIEW] The Pros & Cons of the Internet with Late Night Drive Home
This week we’re starting our interview series with El Paso, Texas indie-rock band Late Night Drive Home who just put out their debut record, as i watch my life online, a concept record about, you guessed it, growing up in the first real era where using the internet wasn’t an option.
Our discussion takes us through the band’s journey growing up as the internet expanded in ways those who
What Is Selling Out? A History of Sell Outs, How Turnstile is Expanding Hardcore, and Why Community Matters
Bands throughout history have been labeled as “sellouts,” from Bob Dylan and Metallica to Black Flag and Nirvana. We’re taking a closer look at what selling out even is.
“Selling out” has meant different things to different eras of music – adopting a new audience, going outside the bounds of your genre, giving up your artistic voice for a paycheck, or playing bigger stages with higher ti
Feminism in the Media from Spice Girls to Barbie: Interview with Sophie Gilbert, author of 'GIRL ON GIRL: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves'
This week on Name 3 Songs
Fangirl Nonsense is taking us to Glastonbury festival, looking at The 1975's incredible headline set, Paul Mescal making out with Gracie Abrams, Louis Tomlinson allegedly liking a Larry Stylinson Reel, and multiple acts speaking out for the people of Palestine. We're also having a brief discussion on Benson Boone's surprising Billboard number 2 debut for his wei
Sabrina Carpenter Challenges Sexist Stereotypes + Fletcher and JoJo Siwa Redefine Their Sexualities
This week on Name 3 Songs…
⚡WE’RE BACK BABY! We’re filling you in on everything that’s been happening and all the ways we’ll be back in your podcast feels and socials once again.
⚡Sabrina Carpenter announced her new album Man’s Best Friend to be released just 359 days after Short and Sweet, but the bigger issue is the artwork itself for Man’s Best Friend which has stirred much conversat
We Saw What The Grammy’s Can Be When DEI Is Prioritized
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Each year when the Grammy Awards roll around, we typically have an episode that critiques the award ceremony for being vastly out of touch with popular culture: Beyonce is snubbed for Album of the Year, BTS is used as a bait tool for viewership, Best New Artist doesn’t represent the talent at the present moment. The list goes on. This year, at the 67th Annua
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with bby
We’re getting candid in our interview with bby.The members of bby found each other on the internet after cultivating their individual musical abilities playing for revered underground London acts. Post-covid, they upgraded to “real life” meet-ups to develop their own gritty alternative sound. Their HQ in East London quickly became a hot spot for packed house parties that has become a pers
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with mercury
We’re getting candid in our interview with mercury.Mercury is an alternative rock band and project led by Nashville-based Maddie Kerr. Now 22, Kerr grew up playing music since she was a kid, and honed in her sound while playing with various friends through her teen years. We talk to Maddie about having an emotional breakthrough in writing her latest EP “Together We Are One, You And I” wit
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Isabel Dumaa
We’re getting candid in our interview with Isabel Dumaa.The rising LA-based artist just released her new EP Just My Nature featuring breakout single “Quarter Life Crisis.” Now 21, Dumaa began singing and songwriting at age 10. At age 12, her moms booked her first ever studio session to record songs she had been filling journals with. We talked to Isabel Dumaa about how she found her own v
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Angélica Garcia
We’re getting candid in our interview with Angélica Garcia.Angélica Garcia is a pop experimentalist who pulls from her Mexican and Salvadoran heritage to make art that speaks to the experience of growing up between cultures as a Hispanic-American. Her latest album Gemelo, meaning “twin” in English, represents the two selves, the spirit and body, and tackles how they work together and agai
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid With Emei
We’re getting candid in our interview with Emei.Emei built her career from the ground up, performing since she was a child in music theater and even as a star on Chinese reality TV. After receiving notoriety on TikTok for her 2022 single “Late to the Party,” Emei has built a world around her subsequent music, and has already performed at venues as far as Australia. Emei’s 3rd EP Rabbithol
Chappell Roan’s Overnight Fame, Burnout, and Backlash + Election Exhaustion
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Shawn Mendes speaks about his sexuality for the first time. Damiano David of Maneskin releases his debut album, and it’s giving… Harry Styles. ⚡ We’re taking a deep dive on the arc of Chappell Roan’s career this year – from the explosive moments at Coachella and Gov Ball to Chappell’s public burnout on stage and on TikTok. No one could be p
The Loss of Liam Payne + Replay of Grieving As a Fangirl: From Death to Disbandment
We thought it would be helpful, after the tragic loss of Liam Payne, to have a brief discussion about how we're feeling in regards to this loss and also give y'all a replay of our 2022 episode about grieving as a fangirl. We will be discussing the heinous way the press handled the loss of Liam in an episode soon."Grief is a complex state of being, one that takes a person through an array
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Jonah Marais
We’re getting candid in our interview with Jonah Marais.Jonah Marais is a pop singer who got his start in the boy band Why Don’t We in 2016. The band reached massive career milestones over six years before announcing their hiatus in 2022. Now, Jonah is setting out on his own path as a solo artist, with a debut EP and a solo tour already under his belt and more new music on the way. This
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Cosmo's Midnight
We’re getting candid in our interview with Cosmo’s Midnight.Cosmo’s Midnight is the Australian twin duo Cosmo and Patrick Liney who bring grooves and electronic music together. Their third studio album Stop Thinking and Start Feeling was written between Sydney, London, and LA, featuring collaborators like Franc Moody, spill tab, Tkay Maidza and more.We talk to Cosmo and Patrick about how
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with meija
We’re getting candid in our interview with meija.meija, aka Jamie Sierota, grew up performing in the family band Echosmith. He left the band at 20 years old to start a family and be a songwriter and producer. After some time away from the spotlight, he started his own artist project – meija. His sophomore album There’s Always Something comes out October 11th, featuring collabs from JAWNY,
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
We’re getting candid in our interview with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.Teen Jesus are a 4-piece punk band from Australia, who recently signed to Mom + Pop Records. The band just released an extended version of their album, titled I Love You, Too, and features collabs from The Linda Lindas and Softcult.We talk with singer Anna Ryan about how the band members have grown as friends and m
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Master Peace
We’re getting candid in our interview with Master Peace.Master Peace is the artist moniker for London-based Peace Okezie who makes self-proclaimed “electroclash” music for dancing. Earlier this year Master Peace released his debut album and won an award for Ivor Novello’s Rising Star. With huge support slots for the likes of The Streets and Genesis Owusu under his belt, he’s following tha
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Friko
We’re getting candid in our interview with Friko.Friko is the duo Nike Kapetan and Bailey Minzenberger hailing from Chicago’s long lineage of DIY and indie rock music. Their debut album Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here came out earlier this year and sees the band merging elements of post-punk and chamber-pop and experimental rock. The band is headed out on tour across the U.S. with
How Charli xcx’s Brat Became a Cultural Phenomenon
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Pop music is SO back. Both Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae have release the most perfect pop songs. Sabrina is giving us sugar coated mellow drama while Addison is channeling Lana Del Rey and Britney Spears on “Diet Pepsi.” ⚡ We’re exploring how Charli XCX’s latest album brat became a cultural phenomenon that reached all the way to the pr
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Bay Faction
We’re getting candid in our interview with Bay Faction.Born out of an online message board, Bay Faction emerged in the Boston DIY scene in 2015 with the debut of their self-titled record and quickly garnered a cult following. Following the band’s hiatus from 2020-2024, Bay Faction is now marking their highly anticipated return with new single, “Drive Home.”We talk to Bay Faction singer Ja
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Paris Paloma
We’re getting candid in our interview with Paris Paloma.Paris Paloma is an English artist who made a name for herself with her 2023 song “Labour.” The song became a rallying cry for women, through its journal-like lyricism and dark folk-pop melodies detailing the women’s emotional labour under a patriarchal society. Now, Paris Paloma’s debut album Cacophony is out August 30. Through the
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Middle Part
We’re getting candid in our interview with Middle Part.We talk to Middle Part about the choice to open up about his depression in songwriting, knowing that someone out there is going through the same thing and how he utilized the image of a glass box as a metaphor for the extreme pressures and expectations of the music industry.Middle Part is the moniker of New York alternative rock artis
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with The Wldlfe
We’re getting candid in our interview with The Wldlfe.The Wldlfe is a Nashville-based pop band composed of Jansen Hogan, Carson Hogan, & Jack Crane who have been creating since the band’s start in 2016. The Wldlfe is releasing their upcoming album Heaven is a place, 2024 on August 16 and touring across America this fall.We talk with Jansen Hogan, singer of The Wldlfe, about how being
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Georgia Webster
We’re getting candid in our interview with Georgia Webster.Georgia Webster is a singer-songwriter, who’s song “Tell Your Mom” became an instant hit on TikTok in July 2020. Since then, she moved to Nashville to hone her songwriting and storytelling skills. Her 3rd EP SIGNS dropped at the end of May and details the complexities of today’s situationshipsWe talk with Georgia Webster about how
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Forest Claudette
We’re getting candid in our interview with Forest Claudette! We talk to Forest about the decision to open up about their non-binary gender identity in their music, being able to develop their artistry without the pressure to go viral, and how they use visuals as a world-building tool to enhance the stories in their music. Forest Claudette is an Australian alternative R&B artist, who g
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Bathe Alone
We’re getting candid in our interview with Bathe Alone.Bathe Alone is the dream-pop moniker of multi-instrumentalist Bailey Crone based in Atlanta, GeorgiaWorking closely with collaborator and producer Damon Moon, the two push to new emotional depths utilizing sound design as a lens for exploration. Their new record I Don’t Do Humidity is out now.We talk with Bailey Crone and Damon Moon a
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with renforshort
We’re getting candid in our interview with renforshort.We talk to Lauren aka renforshort about how her recent songwriting reflects her emotional growth, fighting to be heard as a young woman in the music industry, and connecting with fans at an intimate EP release show.Renforshort is an indie pop singer/songwriter who started releasing music as a teen. Now at the age of 22 she’s reflectin
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Collin Walsh of Grayscale
We're getting candid in our interview with Grayscale's Collin Walsh.We discussed his journey with mental health, allowing himself to be more vulnerable in his songwriting, allowing Grayscale to grow musically and so much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are Arena Tours Good for Artists or Fans?
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Wallows are just silly goofy boys with Zach Sang! ⚡ The Black Keys recently canceled an arena tour in exchange for smaller venues. Fans are anxious the same thing could happen to Wallows. Meanwhile Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s arena tour is sold out in NYC but slow to move tickets in other markets. We look at why we’re having so many arena
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Hannah Grae
We’re getting candid in our interview with Hannah Grae!Hannah Grae talks about how she’s grown as an artists since posting covers on Youtube as a teenager to releasing her mini album Nothing Lasts Forever, what she’s learned from female rock stars like Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morriset, and finding her own community of female musicians supporting one anotherHannah Grae is an alternative r
Maya Henry's Fiction Novel + Harrison Butker’s Commencement Speech
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Wallows covers Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and gives us absolutely nothing. Chet Hanks explains the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef to his father Tom Hanks over text. And… a giant conscious baby? ⚡ Maya Henry is releasing a fiction novel based on her relationship with Liam Payne that details abuse, abortion, and more. We talk about Maya’s in d
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Chanel Loren
We’re getting candid in our interview with Chanel Loren.We talk with Chanel Loren about finding her identity between two different home countries, learning to trust herself and use music as a tool to be more honest and vulnerable in expressing her emotions, and how her background in dance and theater influences her live performances.Chanel Loren is a London-born, Sydney-based R&B arti
Drake/Kendrick Lamar Beef + Fan Safety at Shows
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We saw Royel Otis live! Sabrina Carpenter turned 25 and someone gave her a cake with Leonardo Decaprio’s face. Nicholas Galitzine reveals he’s a spoon carver, but Jenna already knew this. Charli XCX is claiming her throne as an A-lister. ⚡ TRIGGER WARNING: At a recent Trophy Eyes concert in New York, a fan was critically injured in a stage
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with poptropicaslutz!
We’re getting candid in our interview with poptropicaslutz!Christian and Nick from poptropicaslutz! talk about being 2007 music historians, how the two found their writing style during lockdown, and why they incorporate tongue and cheek lyrics. We also talk about how they prioritized the fan-band relationship from the start of their music career to foster a growing community.Poptropicaslu
[REPLAY] The Importance of Boy Bands to Pop Culture & Their Dark History with Maria Sherman
A replay of our 2021 episode with author and journalist Maria Sherman!Throughout history, boy bands have been a massively lucrative enterprise for the music industry, thanks to their main demographic of teen girls. Join us to really learn about the importance of boy bands to pop culture and their dark history.Heartthrob boy bands + adoring fangirls = big money! And this is where things ge
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Lime Cordiale
We’re Getting Candid in our interview with Lime Cordiale.Lime Cordiale is an Australian band comprised of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach who played music together as teenagers and officially formed the band in 2009. The band has wracked up multi-millions of streams, known for their infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and clever lyrics, and they just wrapped up a tour across the US and Can
Capitalism And The Top 1% Of Artists + TTPD Follow Up
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We are chomping at the bit to see the two horniest movies of the season: Challengers and The Idea of You. Billie Eilish is also on the cover of Rolling Stone giving TMI on her sexual life. ⚡ A week after Taylor released The Tortured Poets Department and a week after our episode dropped, we’re revisiting thoughts based on online conversation
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Hannah Wicklund
We're getting candid in our interview with Hannah Wicklund about the hardships of being a young female artist in a heavily male rock scene. How she was able to connect with a deeper feminine and emotional side of herself through taking time off the road and rediscovering her love of painting. And how all of this has impacted the way she shows up as a performer and the fan connections she’
Who Is ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ For?
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We can’t stop thinking about Royel Otis’s cover of “Linger” by the Cranberries and neither can every 30 year-old man. Harry Styles’ Pleasing is doing a pop-up in Austin, Texas! Sara saw Quarters of Change in Washington DC. ⚡ On April 19, Taylor Swift released The Tortured Poets Department *and* The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology with
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with The Vices
We’re Getting Candid with The Vices about the importance of performing live and learning how to replicate that energy in the studio, how they’ve drawn influence from rock bands across the decades, and their decision to sing in English. Plus, we talk about how they recorded a live performance of their debut album on boat during covid, and how they built their own music festival with bands
Jojo Siwa Leans Into The Sexual Pop Star Trope + Orville Peck/Willie Nelson Sing Gay Anthem
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Dua Lipa is maybe a boring pop star? Chappell Roan owned Coachella. Barry Keoghan is spotted being a supportive boyfriend to Sabrina Carpenter. ⚡ Orville Peck and Willie Nelson teamed up for a gay cowboy anthem. Orville Peck is one of the few openly gay country singers. Willie Nelson is a grandfather of the genre. The two teamed up for a cove
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Girl and Girl
We’re getting candid in our interview with Girl and Girl.We talk with Girl and Girl about how being theatrical helps singer Kai share difficult topic in his lyrics, how the band works together as a unit on stage to support Kai’s exuberant stage presence, and the way the band relates to Kai’s personal lyrics.Girl and Girl are a four-piece jangly garage rock band from Brisbane Australia. No
Revisiting the Taylor Swift/Joe Alwyn Breakup 1 Year Later
It's been exactly a year since Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's breakup hit the newsstands. Jenna's out sick this week so we're revisiting our discussion from April of 2023 to look back at the media and the world's reaction to Taylor and Joe parting ways.Also in this episode we were in the midst of a public feud between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, so we'll be revisiting that too. We'll be
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid with Jordan Suaste
We’re Getting Candid with Jordan Suaste about how he found his voice while growing up as one of the only queer kids in his school, connecting with fans after having his song “Body” go viral on TikTok, and using visuals and fashion as a form of self-expression.LA-based pop singer/songwriter Jordan Suaste, released his new single “Love Who You Want To” last month. The song encapsulates his
NYC Rock Music + Replay Of Reclaiming 30: A Pop Star Renaissance
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Jenna’s in NYC! In recent months Sara’s been digging into New York City’s alternative rock scene, which just might be at the precipice of Meet Me In The Bathroom 2.0. Since we’re both in the big apple, we’ve been experiencing music nightlife together, and want to bring you all in on the journey. Two bands in particular that we’ve seen: The Gasoline at Bowery El
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid at SXSW: Chloe Tang, Lulú, and Bones and Jones
We’re reporting from SXSW Music Fest in Austin, Texas! Coming from around the world, we talked to: Chloe Tang, Lulú, and Bones and Jones. This episode includes a snippet of each interview. Visit name3songs.com to read the full Q&As with each artist. More about today’s guests:Chloe Tang is an alternative pop and R&B artist based between Los Angeles and Arizona who makes anthems fo
The Speculation Over Kate Middleton’s Absence + The Royal Family’s Relationship With The Media
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: It’s been 9 years since Zayn Malik left one Direction. We’re getting more teasers and interviews for The Idea of You starring Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway since the premiere of the film at SXSW. Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are the hottest new couple. Olivia Rodrigo’s extended edition songs are the perfect love song about her new boyfrie
[INTERVIEW] Getting Candid at SXSW: Elle Shimada, Bathe Alone, ASHY & Ada Oda
We’re reporting from SXSW Music Fest in Austin, Texas! Coming from around the world, we talked to: Elle Shimada, Bathe Alone, ASHY, and Ada Oda.This episode includes a snippet of each interview. Visit name3songs.com to read the full Q&As with each artist. More about today’s guests:Elle Shimada is a violinist, producer, DJ from Tokyo and based in Melbourne, Australia. We talk to Elle a
The State of SXSW Music Fest + The Military’s Involvement In The Arts
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We take a look at the way SXSW is or isn’t living up to its reputation as a place for music discovery. We also talk through some of our favorite bands of the week ahead of our SXSW interviews dropping in the next two weeks. ⚡ Prior to SXSW taking place, several musicians and panelists pulled out of the festival due to the US Military's involve
Misogyny Surrounding ‘The Idea Of You’ + Sabrina Carpenter/Barry Keoghan Soft Launch
This week on Name 3 Songs:⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are seen walking the red carpet for the Oscars together, but separate, but together?! ⚡ The trailer for ‘The Idea of You’ featuring Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway has dropped! The movie is based on a book, which is loosely based on Harry Styles and his tendency to date older women. In the movie Galitzi
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Brynn Cartelli
We’re getting candid in our interview with Brynn Cartelli.We’re Getting Candid with Brynn Cartelli about how she’s honed in her singing and songwriting skills since she was 15, why she waited to released a debut record until she had her own stories to tell, as well as how how Brynn is bringing her music to life by creating a visual world and directing her own music videos.Brynn Cartelli s
James Blake Says The Music Industry Is Killing Art + Raye Wins 6 Brit Awards
This week on Name 3 Songs:⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Sydney Sweeney acknowledges the cheating rumors with Glenn Powell while she was hosting SNL. Barry Keoghan is spotted supporting Sabrina Carpenter on the Eras tour in Singapore. Olivia Rodrigo is making choices with the performances on headline tour. ⚡ Raye takes home six Brit Awards including Breakthrough Artist and Artist of the Year. This c
The Divide Of Mega Stars And Mid Tier Musicians + Charli XCX’s Struggle For Anti-Pop Stardom (With Before The Chorus)
This week on Name 3 Songs we’re joined by special guest Sofia Loporcaro from Before the Chorus podcast. (PS Find Name 3 Songs on a special episode of Before the Chorus!) Sofia weighs in on this week’s hot topics including…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We can’t stop thinking about Fleetwood Mac’s 1997 performance of “Silver Springs” with Stevie Nicks putting a hex on Lindsey Buckingham. 2007 Hot Top
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with SPIDER
We’re Getting Candid with SPIDER about how she’s using music as an outlet for expression but also to get out her feminist rage, how more POC and female voices are taking over alternative music, and how growing up in fandom left an impact on how SPIDER operates as an artist.SPIDER is a London-based artist making a name for herself with loud feminist punk and alternative music. Her new EP a
What Beyonce’s Album Means for Country Music + Problematic Red Carpet Reporting
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Harry is back! Harry’s hair is back! Ayo Edebiri reacts to Prince William at the BAFTAs like any Irish person would. Dua Lipa is back with another song that sounds like all of her other songs and we love her for it. ⚡ In the midst of red carpet season, Timothee Chalamet and Andrew Scott are each asked inappropriate questions, making them visib
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Bloom Twins
We’re Getting Candid with Bloom Twins about how their modeling careers and interest in fashion has influenced their artistry as musicians, their approach to making loud feminist pop anthems, and why they spent 100 hours learning judo for a music video.Bloom Twins are Sonia and Ana – a Ukrainian twin duo making music and taking over the fashion world in London. Their latest series of singl
Super Bowl Reaction + Replay Leaked Nudes, Sex Tapes, and America’s Obsession With Power
This week on Name 3 Songs…We’re discussing the biggest (pop culture) moments from the Super Bowl including Usher’s perfect performance, why Justin Bieber didn’t perform and why the internet was convinced he would, Taylor Swift being No. 1 girlfriend and also appearing with her girl gang, and of course, Beyonce using a Verizon commercial to announce that she’s dropping new music, and that
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Katelyn Tarver
We’re getting candid in our interview with Katelyn Tarver.We’re Getting Candid with Katelyn Tarver about her struggles with finding her place in the world and the revelations she’s drawn from this album, her experience as a young adult in the entertainment industry and the pressures placed on her by society, and connecting with fans and growing together over the years.LA-based pop-leaning
The Grammys, Universal Removes Music From Tiktok, Nicki Minaj & Toxic Fandom
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Quarters of Change dropped their new album! The 66th annual Grammy Awards took place this week. We’re talking about the biggest wins and snubs and the moments that had us giggling. ⚡ As of February 1, 2024, Universal Music Group (home to Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, and many more) has pulled their music from TikTok, citing that the app will not
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Susannah Joffe
We’re getting candid in our interview with Susannah Joffe.We’re Getting Candid with Susannah Joffe about how she gained the confidence to become the most authentic version of herself, how growing up in Austin, Texas and moving to New York has shaped her artistry, and the importance of building a visual world around her music.Susannah Joffe’s new EP dropped February 2nd and sees her blendi
Is This Matty Healy’s Redemption?, Explicit AI Taylor Swift Images + The Future Of AI Art (with Matt Thomson of The Amazons)
This week on Name 3 Songs we’re joined by special guest Matt Thomson from British rock band The Amazons. Matt brings his perspective as a musician to weigh in on this week’s hot topics including…⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Zac Efron is snubbed of an Oscar nomination for his role in The Iron Claw. Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera are nominated while Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig are passed up. B
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with aldrch
We’re getting candid in our interview with aldrch.We talk to Sam Richman, known by his artist name aldrch, on finding inspiration in the flourishing pop/rock scene in NYC, bringing a new life to his music to through visuals and live performance, and drawing influence from the 1975 as a producer and navigating the parasocial relationship with Matty Healy as a controversial figure.Aldrch is
What The End Of Pitchfork Means For Music + Margot Robbie Worries People Are Sick Of Her
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Zayn Malik reemerges into the limelight at Paris fashion week and was absolute sweetheart to fans! New Logan Lerman pics dropped. Jacob Elordi hosted SNL and Renee Rapp brought out Megan Thee Stallion for their performance of “Not My Fault” from the Mean Girls soundtrack. ⚡ On January 17, it was announced that Pitchfork is folding into GQ. Mu
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Vacations
We’re getting candid in our interview with Vacations.We talk to Campbell Burns of Vacations about how the band broke out of the Australian music bubble through SoundCloud, the importance of being honest with your mental health struggles to be the best advocate you can, and how Campbell is breaking the image of the untouchable rockstar.The Australian indie rock band is back with their 3rd
Ariana Grande And Lil Nas X Cause Controversies With Their New Singles
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter and spotted on a date in LA. Jeremy Allen White is seen at the Critics Choice Awards wearing a rose pin on his lapel that is tied back to Rosalia. Selena Gomez tells everyone she’s quitting social media and then returns 18 hours later. Ayo Edebiri is taking home all the awards while shouting out Ireland ov
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Hotel Mira
We’re Getting Candid with @charliekerrforreal from Hotel Mira about releasing a record that gained success right before covid and how Charlie turned to TikTok to maintain steam, dealing with TikTok virality and being accessible online, and how fans are a reflection of the artists they support.Hotel Mira released their 4th studio album I Am Not Myself at the end of 2023. The album explores
Was Billie Eilish Outed + New York Times Speculates On Taylor Swift’s Sexuality
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: The Golden Globes were full of celeb crossover moments including Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White being wholesome friends, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jennier being stupidly in love, and Selena Gomez spilling the tea with Taylor Swift⚡ Jeremy Allen White’s recent Calvin Klien campaign made its way to the Golden Globes red carpet multiple ti
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Charlotte Sands
We’re Getting Candid with Charlotte Sands about how she opens up during the songwriting process to access true vulnerability, how she’s grown as an artist from making music as a teenager to now releasing her debut record, and discussing the stigma around viral fame and being labeled as a TikTok artist.Charlotte Sands is making a name for herself in the rock world, notably touring with 5 S
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Beauty School Dropout
We’re getting candid in our interview with Beauty School Dropout.We chat with Colie, Beepus, and Bardo about the importance of fangirl culture keeping the music industry alive, how they combine influences of scene and hardcore music with pop songwriting structure, and how they’re teaching a new generation of concert goers to open up a mosh pit.The band released their sophomore album READY
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Soran
We’re Getting Candid with Soran about his mission to make music that his late mother would have loved, how he deep dives on the intricacies of different genres to learn the techniques of music creation, and why he has never listened to an entire album in his life.Soran is a Montreal based French-Japanese singer-songwriter & producer. He’s back with hypnotic, groove-laden lead single ‘
2023: The Year Of Fangirl Growth
This week on Name 3 Songs we are connecting the dots of the biggest pop culture moments of 2023 and what we learned. This year was a big one for fans! Throughout the year, we saw fans thinking critically and having thoughtful discourse around celebrities’ behaviors and narratives in the media.We discuss key moments including: Taylor Swift & Matty Healy’s tumultuous relationship, the B
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with John Roberts
We’re Getting Candid with John Roberts. John is widely recognized as the multi-talented voice behind Linda Belcher on the Emmy award winning “Bob’s Burgers. He got his start on early era YouTube posting comedic skits. This year, John returns to pop with his single “Danger” and “Nothin 4 Something” a moody mid-tempo 80’s throwback.We’re getting candid about how he found his voice as a sing
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid With senses
We’re Getting Candid with senses about how the band stuck together through the pandemic after releasing their first songs in early 2020, how they escape the idea of competition among female-fronted bands, and how social media has given power to back to fans to be the tastemakers of their generation.Senses are a pop rock band based in Los Angeles who originally met on Craigslist. Their fir
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Gia Woods
We’re Getting Candid with Gia Woods about finding her fierce confidence no matter what haters say, how she created and then embodied Gia Woods, and how writing with other women has impacted her in a positive way.Gia is a Persian-American artist, a native Angeleno, and an out-and-proud lesbian making dark and electric pop music. She burst onto the scene in 2016 with her smash song “Only A
BTS Enlistment, Diddy Assault Lawsuits, Jacob Elordi-Barry Keoghan Friendship
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: ‘Twilight’ director says she would cast Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi as Bella and Edward today. Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi are still being cute on the internet. Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway are set to star in a Harry Styles-inspired fanfic. Noah Kahan, Maisie Peters, and Olivia Rodrigo all talk about how much they love each other
INTERVIEW: Getting Candid with Kai Bosch
We’re Getting Candid with Kai Bosch – a British alt-pop artist. His latest single “Bodybag” is a taste of his forthcoming EP which sees Kai writing about breaking up with his boyfriend while still living under the same roof in London.We talk to Kai about how queer representation in media has changed in the last 5 years, how moving from conservative Cornwall to Berlin and London helped Kai
Boy Updates: Harry Styles, Joe Alwyn, Travis Kelce, Jacob Elordi, Barry Keoghan
This week on Name 3 Songs…⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan’s red carpet chemistry is everything. (We will be discussing Saltburn on Patreon!) Suki Waterhouse acknowledges she’s pregnant (presumably with Robert Patinson) during her performance at Corona Capital. Swifties dig up Travis Kelce’s old tweets and they’re nothing but wholesome. ⚡ Travis Kelce was interviewed by
