60 acast.com Pop Waves https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves en Molly Young, Jason Lucas, Rochelle Chinn pop music, pop culture,cultural analysis,cultural commentary,doja cat, raye, girls aloud, charli xcx, sophie, caroline polachek, suga babes, fka twigs,pop stars Pop Waves Analysing the cultural currents of pop music

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]]> false Pop Waves info+6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a@mg-eu.acast.com 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a pop-waves episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1719068111077-8436171442671b25a4bded9c9cae9511.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves Pop Waves Ep 8: S Club 7 Ep 8: S Club 7 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:45:06 GMT 39:40 69626369b2f9591842a1806e false https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/ep-8-s-club-7 69626369b2f9591842a1806e 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a ep-8-s-club-7 Bubblegum pop and the marketing machine full 1 8 S Club 7


In this episode we explore the dark side of the bubblegum pop machine and what happens when you try to recreate the success of The Spice Girls.


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In this episode we explore the dark side of the bubblegum pop machine and what happens when you try to recreate the success of The Spice Girls.


Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @popwavespod, or drop us an email at popwavespod@gmail.com.


Join the conversation over on Substack we’d really love to hear from you! What are your memories of the years and artists we touched on in this episode? Have we missed anything? We want to know!

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]]> Ep 7: Charli XCX Ep 7: Charli XCX Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:14:58 GMT 41:21 67477762c4b78e9ebb2f8c26 false https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/ep-7-charli-xcx 67477762c4b78e9ebb2f8c26 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a ep-7-charli-xcx Indie sleaze, illegal raves and being Brat full 1 7 Charli XCX


From playing illegal raves as a teenager to playing two huge stadium tours back to back, Charli XCX has finally broken through into the mainstream with her unique electro-pop sound. In this episode of Pop Waves we go right back and explore where she came from and why we think Brat has finally given her her moment in the spotlight.


Listen to !Franchesckaar! from Charli's first album!

Naomi Cannibal teaches us about Recession Pop

Charli's Documentary Alone Together


Companion Playlist


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From playing illegal raves as a teenager to playing two huge stadium tours back to back, Charli XCX has finally broken through into the mainstream with her unique electro-pop sound. In this episode of Pop Waves we go right back and explore where she came from and why we think Brat has finally given her her moment in the spotlight.


Listen to !Franchesckaar! from Charli's first album!

Naomi Cannibal teaches us about Recession Pop

Charli's Documentary Alone Together


Companion Playlist


Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @popwavespod, or drop us an email at popwavespod@gmail.com.

Join the conversation over on Substack we’d really love to hear from you! What are your memories of the years and artists we touched on in this episode? Have we missed anything? We want to know!

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]]> Ep 6: FKA Twigs Ep 6: FKA Twigs Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:52:43 GMT 36:54 672a4d5b7d34ea8eee29b970 false https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/ep-6-fka-twigs 672a4d5b7d34ea8eee29b970 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a ep-6-fka-twigs The women who disrupted pop and paved the way for FKA Twigs’ creativity to fully shine  full 1 6 FKA Twigs: Escaping the mundane


FKA Twigs is an incredibly talented multidisciplinary artist whose work has been informed not only by her pain but her passion for pushing boundaries. In this episode of Pop Waves we look back at some of Twigs’ biggest influences and how they broke new ground as far back as the 70’s. 


CW Timestamps

Racism

10:01-10:49, racist abuse from Twilight fans (no details)

11:45-15:00, alt r&b and stereotyping of black artists


Domestic abuse

29:39-32:16, discussion of the lawsuit with Shia LeBeouf (no details) 


Sistah space

Domestic abuse help 

Help for male victims


Further Reading, Links & Citations


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FKA Twigs is an incredibly talented multidisciplinary artist whose work has been informed not only by her pain but her passion for pushing boundaries. In this episode of Pop Waves we look back at some of Twigs’ biggest influences and how they broke new ground as far back as the 70’s. 


CW Timestamps

Racism

10:01-10:49, racist abuse from Twilight fans (no details)

11:45-15:00, alt r&b and stereotyping of black artists


Domestic abuse

29:39-32:16, discussion of the lawsuit with Shia LeBeouf (no details) 


Sistah space

Domestic abuse help 

Help for male victims


Further Reading, Links & Citations


Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @popwavespod, or drop us an email at popwavespod@gmail.com.

Join the conversation over on Substack we’d really love to hear from you! What are your memories of the years and artists we touched on in this episode? Have we missed anything? We want to know!


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]]> Ep 5: Girls Aloud Ep 5: Girls Aloud Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:18:41 GMT 44:32 67168a7a83ac9fccac784aa6 false https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/ep-5-girls-aloud 67168a7a83ac9fccac784aa6 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a ep-5-girls-aloud full 1 5 In today's episode we explore the post-brit pop, new millennium, reality TV induced perfect storm that shaped one of the UK's most influential girl bands.


Watch: Pop Stars: The Rivals, Episode 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9_Na9LkByY

Read: The Independent article - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/girls-aloud-2024-what-will-the-neighbours-say-b2511399.html

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]]> In today's episode we explore the post-brit pop, new millennium, reality TV induced perfect storm that shaped one of the UK's most influential girl bands.


Watch: Pop Stars: The Rivals, Episode 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9_Na9LkByY

Read: The Independent article - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/girls-aloud-2024-what-will-the-neighbours-say-b2511399.html

Listen: our companion playlist of all the tracks mentioned in this episode - Spotify


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]]> Ep 4: SOPHIE Ep 4: SOPHIE Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:55 GMT 48:38 6702cebbc88f09c3e0b6fc6b false https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/ep-4-sophie 6702cebbc88f09c3e0b6fc6b 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a ep-4-sophie The future is sexy! full 1 4 We look at the lasting legacy of SOPHIE, an avant-garde producer who pushed the boundaries of pop music. Exploring her influence on hyperpop, her trans identity, and the profound mark she left on the music industry and queer culture.


CW time stamps:

17:35-18:55: Discussion of reality TV show ‘There’s Something About Miriam’

19:58-28:38: Discussion of gender recognition legislation and media coverage including visibility politics, social media, bathroom access and health care.


This episode was reviewed by sensitivity editor Eris Young erisyoung.com


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]]> We look at the lasting legacy of SOPHIE, an avant-garde producer who pushed the boundaries of pop music. Exploring her influence on hyperpop, her trans identity, and the profound mark she left on the music industry and queer culture.


CW time stamps:

17:35-18:55: Discussion of reality TV show ‘There’s Something About Miriam’

19:58-28:38: Discussion of gender recognition legislation and media coverage including visibility politics, social media, bathroom access and health care.


This episode was reviewed by sensitivity editor Eris Young erisyoung.com


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]]> Ep 3: Raye Ep 3: Raye Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:43 GMT 28:14 66e6973e8dddb000b1736f4d true https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/ep-3-raye 66e6973e8dddb000b1736f4d 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a ep-3-raye Terrorism, speaking out and girl power! full 1 3 We dispel the myth of Raye's "over night success" and dig in to the resilience she's shown in order to final be heard.


CW time stamps: 11:15 - 13:05 and 14:07 - 16:20 contains mention of sexual assault and associated themes. There are no details or graphic descriptions but please skip this part if you'd prefer to avoid the topic.


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]]> We dispel the myth of Raye's "over night success" and dig in to the resilience she's shown in order to final be heard.


CW time stamps: 11:15 - 13:05 and 14:07 - 16:20 contains mention of sexual assault and associated themes. There are no details or graphic descriptions but please skip this part if you'd prefer to avoid the topic.


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]]> Ep 2: Sugababes Ep 2: Sugababes Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:59:46 GMT 35:43 66e695c3f106e38c4d9148bf true https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/ep-2-sugababes 66e695c3f106e38c4d9148bf 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a ep-2-sugababes Angsty teens, bad press and nostalgia full 1 2 We dissect the pop landscape of the late 90's and early 00's to understand the Sugababes careers and the impact they had on pop music, with a healthy dose of nostalgia on the side!


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]]> We dissect the pop landscape of the late 90's and early 00's to understand the Sugababes careers and the impact they had on pop music, with a healthy dose of nostalgia on the side!


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]]> Ep 1: Doja Cat Ep 1: Doja Cat Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:58:00 GMT 37:40 66e69209a57e37b783f46cac true https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/ep-1-doja-cat 66e69209a57e37b783f46cac 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a ep-1-doja-cat Fame, goofiness and memeification full 1 1 We explore how #MeToo, the BLM movement and that Oscar's selfie shaped Doja's career and her catapult to fame and analyse how she responded to joining the A list.


CW time stamps: 8:20 - 10:44 contains mention of police brutality and the #BLM movement. There are no details or graphic descriptions but please skip this part if you'd prefer to avoid the topic.


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]]> We explore how #MeToo, the BLM movement and that Oscar's selfie shaped Doja's career and her catapult to fame and analyse how she responded to joining the A list.


CW time stamps: 8:20 - 10:44 contains mention of police brutality and the #BLM movement. There are no details or graphic descriptions but please skip this part if you'd prefer to avoid the topic.


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]]> Pop Waves Trailer Pop Waves Trailer Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:48:45 GMT 0:49 66dc67ce309ca350274de464 false https://shows.acast.com/pop-waves/episodes/pop-waves-trailer 66dc67ce309ca350274de464 6676e6a0c14d7b00125ab40a pop-waves-trailer Your new favourite podcast! trailer 1 Pop Waves is a brand-new podcast that promises to uncover the cultural undercurrents shaping the last 30 years of pop music. Hosted by two friends who are deeply passionate about pop, Pop Waves will explore the fascinating intersections of the social, political, popular, and underground cultural landscapes, offering deep dives into how these elements have influenced the music and careers of our favourite pop artists.

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