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The Populist Pop of Twenty One Pilots

The Populist Pop of Twenty One Pilots

FromSwitched on Pop


The Populist Pop of Twenty One Pilots

FromSwitched on Pop

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Apr 6, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Out of nowhere, Twenty One Pilots has rocketed to the top of the charts with their surprise hit "Stressed Out." Charlie and Nate pull this millennial anthem apart to discover a deep political resonance, the kind that rarely hits the Hot 100. Tracing this sound back in time reveals further connections, to Compton, Motown, and the alternate universe of Parliament/Funkadelic. And, a trip further down the chart suggests that political pop still has no party affiliation. Featuring: •Twenty One Pilots—Stressed Out •NWA—Alwayz Into Somethin' •Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg—Nuthin' but a G Thang •Parliament/Funkadelic—Aquaboogie •Stevie Wonder—Livin' for the City •G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha—My Myself and I •Iggy Azalea—Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Apr 6, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

What makes pop songs so catchy? Musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding pull back the curtain on how pop hits work their magic on our ears & our culture. You’ll fall in love with music you didn’t even know you liked.