Olivia Rodrigo might have felt sour while writing her debut album, but her launch to stardom has been nothing but sweet! On today’s episode we breakdown this new pop phenomenons unprecedented rise through her record breaking song “driver’s license”, the role tiktok drama played in her success, and if the album lives up to the hype. Joined by resident fangirl and Disney's HSMTMTS stan, Natalia, we deep dive into the hidden messages in her lyrics and spill all our hot takes. We then give the reins to James and find out if 22 year old boys interpret the pain of heartbreak in the album the way Olivia’s target demographic of teenage girls have. Our takeaways? Good 4 u Ms. Rodrigo!! 

On today’s episode we dive deep into the band formed by one of the most influential people in music, Jack Antonoff’s band Bleachers. We are joined by resident bleachers Stan Betsy to gain insight into what being a bleachers fan is all about including concert chaos and meaningful fan encounters. After we dive into the lyrical depth of this album and contemplate our own perspectives on the life questions discussed in throughout the songs. If there is one thing we can confidently conclude, it is that this Bleacher’s album is the best icebreaker to lead to a meaningful and enlightening conversation.

We are happier than ever to finally be able to dive into Billie Eilish’s highly anticipated new album “Happier Than Ever.” Well versed in Billie’s musical past, we analyze what this new direction in music means for Billie and discuss the public reaction and our disagreement to it. As an artist who speaks candidly about the downsides of fame and music, we talk about the way pop culture fails Billie and how we project our own feelings onto her inhumanely. By the end, in a surprising twist from our opinions in the past, we dissolve into gushy fangirls and breakdown why one song on the album unarguably is her Best. Song. Ever.

As we gear up for one of the most anticipated albums of the year, we breakdown Billie Eilish’s debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” This debut album broke records, won unprecedented awards, and introduced Billie to the masses. Grammy expert Sam joins us to talk about the impact her Grammy sweep has on her career and what being a “Grammy Artist” means. We then dive into her groundbreaking album and marvel over Billie and Finneas ability create hits and experiment with sounds using sound bites from everyday chores. We discuss how Billie is redefining what it means to be a pop star and setting a new precedent for honesty and relatability.

Our resident heartbreaker is back with a new album, Sob Rock, and us closeted John Mayer fans are back to sort through our own emotions. We are joined by Abby, whose claim to fame is being the daughter of a John Mayer groupie, and get all the gossip about what it was like having a famous imaginary “Step Father.” From being taught to hate his girlfriends to hearing stories about her mom following his tour for weeks, Abby shares comical insight on how Mayer has impacted her life. Then we dive into the album and analyze if Mayer’s triumphant return is truly as inspiring as it was advertised to be. And because Mayer is known for his love life, we couldn’t talk about the album without reflecting on how the concepts relate to our own outlooks on relationships. 

On today’s episode we break down Tiktok star turned punk pop prince Jxdn’s debut album “Tell Me About Tomorrow.” The first signing to Travis Barker’s label, we analyze the impact this mentorship has had on the music, artistry, branding, and popularity that have risen in Jxdn’s career so far. But we couldn’t talk about this album without diving into why this artists name has been floating around pop culture so we brought on social media experts Macie and Erin to fill us in on what in Jxdn’s public life inspired the album. From love squares, to fallouts and arrests we break down the correlation his online persona plays in the consumption of his music and fanbase. 

Listen in as we dive into Doja Cat’s Planet Her and wonder how this seemingly uncancellable artist has risen to such swift superstardom. With Doja’s newest release, we find bigger production, bigger features and some of our biggest’ bans yet. We dive into the impact collaborations like Ariana Grande and the Weeknd had on the album. Despite the her controversy, this album is destined to be a summer staple.

After years of songwriting and EP releasing, JP has finally put together a complete body of work titled "Dangerous Levels of Introspection" and we find lots to love about this surprisingly multi faceted look at love. His debut album, which includes the Grammy nominated hit "If the World was Ending" featuring Julia Michaels proves that he isn't just a songwriter but a fully developed artist. Through songs grappling with the effects of heartbreak, loss, and love, JP proves that vulnerability in lyricism connects the listeners to the music. Join us as some of us interpret and some of us misinterpret Saxe’s confessionals.

On this episode of Fan Stan Ban, we take a look at H.E.R.’s latest release, Back of My Mind. Full of famous features and showstopping guitar solos, this album showcases the power of this enigma of an artist and gives plenty of ground for discussion. Halfway on her way to an EGOT, this album is a clear example of why HER is the ultimate artist’s artist.

Is there anything Griff can't do? On today's episode we break down her seemingly perfect debut mixtape which includes her hit single "Black Hole." Looking at the impact her idolization of Taylor Swift has had in her songwriting, we analyze how Griff's ability to write, produce, perform, and creative direct her mixtape all add up to flawless debut. Diving into the songs, we debate whether having a stand alone ballad positively or negatively impacts the perception of the completed work. Digging into her lyricism, we discuss whether simple, poetic storytelling or catchy hooks make a song stand out more. 

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