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The Rise of the Gen Z Pop Girlies: How 2024 Changed The Perception of Pop Music
Description
In this week's episode, I explore why 2024 has become one of the most influential years in pop music. I first look at the history and evolution of the "pop star" from the 1800s till now, before diving into what makes Gen Z pop stars so different and the rise of modern-day stars like Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Tyla, and Charli xcx.
Timestamps:
4:14 The evolution of the pop star
7:22 How the perception of pop music is shifting
9:45 Pop music & its chokehold on Gen Z
10:30 Poptimism
17:42 Online stan culture & the rise of pop music
19:31 The unconventional archetypes of Gen Z pop stars
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