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You Need to Calm Down – Taylor Swift

“You Need to Calm Down” Taylor Swift: Podcast Transcript 0-0:09 (opening): Miss Americana: Barbara Walters “Taylor Swift is the Music Industry” https://www.netflix.com/watch/81028336?source=35 0:09-0:31 (Narrator): Taylor Swift is the music industry just about sums it up. An artist at her level,… Continue Reading →

Third Listen: “You Need to Calm Down”

“Pop music has been a sanctuary and playground, and there’s an expectation that pop stars, particularly female pop stars, will nurture and honor it” (Ganz.) “Here, Swift purposely spelled glad with two A’s, referring to pro-LGBTQ media organization GLAAD (Gay… Continue Reading →

“Til It Happens To You” Context & Critique

The release of “Til It Happens To You” on The Hunting Ground documentary film soundtrack provided direct context of Diane Warren and Lady Gaga’s intent as songwriters. The Hunting Ground is a documentary film that revolves around sexual assault on… Continue Reading →

“everything i wanted” Fifth Listen

Contrary to Eilish’s abundant recognition for her conspicuous message about depression in “everything i wanted”, mental health as a subject within the music industry is no groundbreaking concept – as any other form of artistic expression, emotional and mental hardships… Continue Reading →

“everything i wanted” Third Listen

    Billie Eilish is known for defying the constraints of any one genre, sliding in and through the the branches of pop music. It can be difficult to pinpoint what genre Eilish prefers due to the range of sound… Continue Reading →

Second Listen: “everything i wanted”

“everything i wanted” was released on November 13, 2019 during a time when anxiety and depression in young generations are at an all-time high. According to various studies and  hospital records, admissions for suicidal teenagers have nearly doubled over the… Continue Reading →

“everything i wanted”; A Protest Song About Mental Health

Song: “everything i wanted” by Billie Eilish  Not only has Billie Eilish managed to break into the top charts and become one of the youngest artists to make it big in the industry, she continues to break barriers as she… Continue Reading →

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