This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense:  We are chomping at the bit to see the two horniest movies of the season: Challengers and The Idea of You. Billie Eilish is also on the cover of Rolling Stone giving TMI on her sexual life.  ⚡   A week after Taylor released The Tortured Poets Department and a week after our episode dropped, we’re revisiting thoughts based on online conversations to ask ourselves if you can be a fan of Taylor Swift without being invest in the lore. We also look...

We're getting candid in our interview with Hannah Wicklund about the hardships of being a young female artist in a heavily male rock scene. How she was able to connect with a deeper feminine and emotional side of herself through taking time off the road and rediscovering her love of painting. And how all of this has impacted the way she shows up as a performer and the fan connections she’s made because of it. Listen to the full interview with The Vices on Name 3 Songs podcast available on...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We can’t stop thinking about Royel Otis’s cover of “Linger” by the Cranberries and neither can every 30 year-old man. Harry Styles’ Pleasing is doing a pop-up in Austin, Texas! Sara saw Quarters of Change in Washington DC.  ⚡ On April 19, Taylor Swift released The Tortured Poets Department *and* The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology with a total of 31 tracks. In a big surprise to all of us, this album is mostly about Matty Healy, rather...

We’re Getting Candid with The Vices about the importance of performing live and learning how to replicate that energy in the studio, how they’ve drawn influence from rock bands across the decades, and their decision to sing in English. Plus, we talk about how they recorded a live performance of their debut album on boat during covid, and how they built their own music festival with bands from around the world. The Vices are a four-piece rock band from The Netherlands formed in 2019. Their...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Dua Lipa is maybe a boring pop star? Chappell Roan owned Coachella. Barry Keoghan is spotted being a supportive boyfriend to Sabrina Carpenter.  ⚡  Orville Peck and Willie Nelson teamed up for a gay cowboy anthem. Orville Peck is one of the few openly gay country singers. Willie Nelson is a grandfather of the genre. The two teamed up for a cover of “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other” – making a statement that country is for the...

We’re getting candid in our interview with Girl and Girl. We talk with Girl and Girl about how being theatrical helps singer Kai share difficult topic in his lyrics, how the band works together as a unit on stage to support Kai’s exuberant stage presence, and the way the band relates to Kai’s personal lyrics. Girl and Girl are a four-piece jangly garage rock band from Brisbane Australia. Notably, the band includes singer Kai James and his Aunty Liss on drums, along with – Jayden Williams on...

It's been exactly a year since Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's breakup hit the newsstands. Jenna's out sick this week so we're revisiting our discussion from April of 2023 to look back at the media and the world's reaction to Taylor and Joe parting ways. Also in this episode we were in the midst of a public feud between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, so we'll be revisiting that too. We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled...

We’re Getting Candid with Jordan Suaste about how he found his voice while growing up as one of the only queer kids in his school, connecting with fans after having his song “Body” go viral on TikTok, and using visuals and fashion as a form of self-expression. LA-based pop singer/songwriter Jordan Suaste, released his new single “Love Who You Want To” last month. The song encapsulates his yearning for genuine connections crafted as a personal reminder to Jordan and his LGBTQ+ forward...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ Jenna’s in NYC! In recent months Sara’s been digging into New York City’s alternative rock scene, which just might be at the precipice of Meet Me In The Bathroom 2.0. Since we’re both in the big apple, we’ve been experiencing music nightlife together, and want to bring you all in on the journey. Two bands in particular that we’ve seen: The Gasoline at Bowery Electric and Pan Arcadia at Mercury Lounge.  ⚡ Then we’re revisiting “Reclaiming 30: A Pop Star...

We’re reporting from SXSW Music Fest in Austin, Texas! Coming from around the world, we talked to: Chloe Tang, Lulú, and Bones and Jones.  This episode includes a snippet of each interview. Visit name3songs.com to read the full Q&As with each artist.  More about today’s guests: Chloe Tang is an alternative pop and R&B artist based between Los Angeles and Arizona who makes anthems for the baddie in all of us. We talk to Chloe about making a name for herself as an independent...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: It’s been 9 years since Zayn Malik left one Direction. We’re getting more teasers and interviews for The Idea of You starring Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway since the premiere of the film at SXSW. Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are the hottest new couple. Olivia Rodrigo’s extended edition songs are the perfect love song about her new boyfriend Louis Partridge.  ⚡ Kate Middleton recently announced her diagnosis of cancer amid media and public...

We’re reporting from SXSW Music Fest in Austin, Texas! Coming from around the world, we talked to: Elle Shimada, Bathe Alone, ASHY, and Ada Oda. This episode includes a snippet of each interview. Visit name3songs.com to read the full Q&As with each artist.  More about today’s guests: Elle Shimada is a violinist, producer, DJ from Tokyo and based in Melbourne, Australia. We talk to Elle about making a space for herself in a heavily white and male music environment, and how she uses...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We take a look at the way SXSW is or isn’t living up to its reputation as a place for music discovery. We also talk through some of our favorite bands of the week ahead of our SXSW interviews dropping in the next two weeks.  ⚡ Prior to SXSW taking place, several musicians and panelists pulled out of the festival due to the US Military's involvement as a “super sponsor.” Some artists dropped their official showcases but remained performing at...

This week on Name 3 Songs: ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are seen walking the red carpet for the Oscars together, but separate, but together?!  ⚡ The trailer for ‘The Idea of You’ featuring Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway has dropped! The movie is based on a book, which is loosely based on Harry Styles and his tendency to date older women. In the movie Galitzine’s character Hayes is 34 and Hathaway’s character Solène is 41. Netizens and Harry fans have taken...

We’re getting candid in our interview with Brynn Cartelli. We’re Getting Candid with Brynn Cartelli about how she’s honed in her singing and songwriting skills since she was 15, why she waited to released a debut record until she had her own stories to tell, as well as how how Brynn is bringing her music to life by creating a visual world and directing her own music videos. Brynn Cartelli started her journey as a singer when she won The Voice (America) at 15 years old. Now 20, Brynn...

This week on Name 3 Songs: ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Sydney Sweeney acknowledges the cheating rumors with Glenn Powell while she was hosting SNL. Barry Keoghan is spotted supporting Sabrina Carpenter on the Eras tour in Singapore. Olivia Rodrigo is making choices with the performances on headline tour.  ⚡ Raye takes home six Brit Awards including Breakthrough Artist and Artist of the Year. This comes after Raye’s years-long fight to end her recording contract and make the music she’s always...

This week on Name 3 Songs we’re joined by special guest Sofia Loporcaro from Before the Chorus podcast. (PS Find Name 3 Songs on a special episode of Before the Chorus!) Sofia weighs in on this week’s hot topics including… ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: We can’t stop thinking about Fleetwood Mac’s 1997 performance of “Silver Springs” with Stevie Nicks putting a hex on Lindsey Buckingham. 2007 Hot Topic core is apparently well and alive thanks to Jake Webber and Johnnie Gilbert and they’re bringing big...

We’re Getting Candid with SPIDER about how she’s using music as an outlet for expression but also to get out her feminist rage, how more POC and female voices are taking over alternative music, and how growing up in fandom left an impact on how SPIDER operates as an artist. SPIDER is a London-based artist making a name for herself with loud feminist punk and alternative music. Her new EP an object of desire comes just dropped February 23rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ Fangirl Nonsense: Harry is back! Harry’s hair is back! Ayo Edebiri reacts to Prince William at the BAFTAs like any Irish person would. Dua Lipa is back with another song that sounds like all of her other songs and we love her for it.  ⚡ In the midst of red carpet season, Timothee Chalamet and Andrew Scott are each asked inappropriate questions, making them visibly uncomfortable on camera. We continue to explore the state red carpet reporting and why journalists...

We’re Getting Candid with Bloom Twins about how their modeling careers and interest in fashion has influenced their artistry as musicians, their approach to making loud feminist pop anthems, and why they spent 100 hours learning judo for a music video. Bloom Twins are Sonia and Ana – a Ukrainian twin duo making music and taking over the fashion world in London. Their latest series of singles, “Drunk & Loud,” “Beats Not Bombs,” and “Pretty in Pink,” were produced by Sam Harris of X...

This week on Name 3 Songs… We’re discussing the biggest (pop culture) moments from the Super Bowl including Usher’s perfect performance, why Justin Bieber didn’t perform and why the internet was convinced he would, Taylor Swift being No. 1 girlfriend and also appearing with her girl gang, and of course, Beyonce using a Verizon commercial to announce that she’s dropping new music, and that new music then leading us to find out she’s dropping a full album on March 29. Then! We’re looking back...

We’re getting candid in our interview with Katelyn Tarver. We’re Getting Candid with Katelyn Tarver about her struggles with finding her place in the world and the revelations she’s drawn from this album, her experience as a young adult in the entertainment industry and the pressures placed on her by society, and connecting with fans and growing together over the years. LA-based pop-leaning artist Katelyn Tarver just released her sophomore album Quitter on February 9. The album sees Katelyn...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Quarters of Change dropped their new album! The 66th annual Grammy Awards took place this week. We’re talking about the biggest wins and snubs and the moments that had us giggling.  ⚡ As of February 1, 2024, Universal Music Group (home to Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, and many more) has pulled their music from TikTok, citing that the app will not meet their asks for better pay for artists, protection against AI content, and safety for fans. We...

We’re getting candid in our interview with Susannah Joffe. We’re Getting Candid with Susannah Joffe about how she gained the confidence to become the most authentic version of herself, how growing up in Austin, Texas and moving to New York has shaped her artistry, and the importance of building a visual world around her music. Susannah Joffe’s new EP dropped February 2nd and sees her blending elements of indie rock, lofi, and country songwriting. She’s racked up millions of streams as an...