Welcome to season two of In Medias Mess! This week, we're going full nerd mode over our favorite pop music visionaries, their legacies in the music scene, and their influences extending way beyond the airwaves.

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Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.