Bops & Flops

Our thoughts on the edgy DCOM that is the Miley Cyrus Black Mirror episode, Katy Perry’s surreptitious return to the pop scene, “15 tracks and 14 features”, and the continuing generational divide in pop music. Official Playlist: Bop Depot

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HARRISON SIMONS IG: @harrisonsimons

STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @bigsibling IG: @bigsibling

Harrison Simons is back to talk about new releases from Lizzo, Marina & Kim Petras, Old Town Road blocking multiple superstars from a getting a #1 hit, and how to evolve as a fan when your faves change their sound and style. Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends HARRISON SIMONSTwitter: @harryrsimons IG: @harrisonsimons

STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @stevielogs IG: @stevielogs 

The countdown is over and Taylor Swift’s “ME!” has been thrust upon us whether we wanted it or not. Renee Howarth and Hayley Barron return to react to the song and video, and to discuss whether or not we still think she’s gay.

Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends

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RENEE HOWARTH IG: @crunchyfemme

HAYLEY BARRON Twitter: @bajablastbinch IG: @hayleybarron

STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @bigsibling IG: @bigsibling

Is Taylor Swift going to come out as a lesbian on April 26th? Renee Howarth and Hayley Barron join me to present a non-comprehensive report on Taylor’s secret gay history, hints in her lyrics, and our theories about what happens next. Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends

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RENEE HOWARTH IG: @crunchyfemme

HAYLEY BARRON Twitter: @bajablastbinch IG: @hayleybarron

STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @bigsibling IG: @bigsibling

It’s been approximately 100 years since our last proper pop roundup, so Harrison Simons joins me to ramble about new albums from Gen Z icons Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish, concerts we’ve seen recently and what drugs we were on at the time, Billboard Pride’s abusive editor, and more. If you make it to the end of this two hours, you deserve the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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OFFICIAL PLAYLIST: Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends HARRISON SIMONSTwitter: @harryrsimons IG: @harrisonsimons

STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @stevielogs IG: @stevielogs 

That Kid is an emerging pop artist from Denver, and he joins me to talk his new single “Take It Off”, collaborating with Slayyyter & Ayesha Erotica, turn-of-the-millennium nostalgia, Brooke Hogan, his upcoming album Dial-Up Diaries, and making music about a fantasy world where gays can actually drive!

”Take It Off” by That Kid
Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends

THAT KID
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Apple
Twitter: @itisthatkid
IG: @itisthatkid

STEVIE LOGAN
Twitter: @stevielogs
IG: @stevielogs 

Taylor Gray joins me to talk his new single "Fuckboys", his journey to making explicitly queer music, the false dichotomy of pop vs. R&B, quality control in an era of disposable music, radio's death wish, the spectre of "All I Want for Christmas", and more. Plus, our nominees for "Queer Artist of the Year". 


Taylor's playlist Flavor Waves

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TAYLOR GRAY
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STEVIE LOGAN
Twitter: @stevielogs
IG: @stevielogs

 

Anna Klos joins me to talk Pink Fest 2 - the DIY music & art festival she's throwing to benefit a new abortion clinic opening in Skokie, IL. PLUS: Gay tangents about the Chicago Free Theatre Movement, the rise of Dragula, the ever-elusive Big Mermaid, and gay girl representation in pop. 

Pink Fest 2
Saturday November 17th @ 2631 W Division St
$10 at the door
Donate online via Carafem’s website or @Anna-Klos on Venmo

Art by @kosherwitch
http://kosherwitch.com/

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DIY pop princess Liska Steele joins me to discuss her new EP 'Crusher', the generational impact of Britney Spears, father-daughter relationships, drug dealers, the "short album trend", and the implications of a post-pop world. 

 

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Carly Rae Jepsen is back with the first single of her new era, "Party for One". Our resident CRJ stan Georgie Morvis is back with his first impressions of the song and it's accompanying video. 

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