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“Hunger” Florence + The Machine

This song was released in May 2018. I feel as though in 2018 the normalization of eating disorders truly began to become a thing. It seems as if so many people were scared to admit it and ashamed of their… Continue Reading →

“Female” and “What Do I Know”

For my Podcast Assignment, I was considering doing either “Female” by Keith Urban (2018), or “What Do I Know” by Ed Sheeran (2017). The lyrics to “Female” are really powerful, considering it was written and sung by a male artist…. Continue Reading →

Just a Girl- Third Listen

  Sheet music for reference: https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0040451 No Doubt was arguably one of the most popular Ska-Punk bands of the 1990’s. No Doubt incorporated electric/bass guitars, drums, keyboards… as well as electronic and experimental music.  However, it was evident Just a Girl has resisted… Continue Reading →

Just a Girl- Second Listen

It was in 1995 when No Doubt released Just a Girl. Written by their lead singer, Gwen Stefani, this song addresses female stereotypes and inequality. In a more recent interview with People, Gwen was asked to share the story behind… Continue Reading →

Just a Girl & Psycho

Just a Girl / No Doubt (1995) This song resonated with me as a strong, feminist anthem. The lyrics describe Gwen Stefani’s perspective living as a woman in society, as well as growing up with strict parents. The way Gwen/No… Continue Reading →

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