Our sad girl, bedroom pop princess is here with her first complete project and we are still wiping away tears. On today's episode, we dissect Gracie Abram's new project and breakdown the evolution of her music. Now rotating between collaborators including Aaron Dessner, Blake Slatkin, and Joel Little, Gracie is back with a more evolved sound. Each song is equally introspective and vulnerable guiding us to having open conversations about anxiety and the pressure of growing up. 

Sad girl Autumn continues with Adele's triumphant return. Singing us through her heartbreaking divorce, navigating motherhood, and everything along the way- Adele reminds us six years after her last release that she still has IT. Throughout the episode, we breakdown her single "Easy On Me" and her call to Spotify to take the shuffle option off album listening to highlight the importance on tracklisting. In honor of Adele's music, we analyze our own perspectives on the idea of the right...

Taylor Swift is back and so are we, feeling all the feels while relistening to Red + the new vault songs. As resident Swifties, we dive into the meaning this album has now being the age she was while writing it and the new perspectives we have. We breakdown All Too Well 10 minute version + the short film and how these new lyrics change the way we viewed our favorite song of all time. Ending out this long awaited album, we debate whether vault songs should have made the initial album and how...

In anticipation of Adele's return, we are here to break down Adele's record breaking album 21. Now that we are the age  she was when she wrote the album, we reflect on the impact age plays on the ideas and perspectives throughout the album. From hits "Someone Like You" to "Rumor Has It," we dive into the impact the media's perception had on her throughout the writing and release of this album. 

As new self proclaimed Brandi Carlile fans, we are here to break down her new album: In These Silent Days. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into the lyrical meaning and intentional open ended narratives created through each song as we breakdown our own understandings. We also unpack the effect her book, Broken Horses, has on new listeners and our own first encounters with her music (through Grey's Anatomy of course). 

Lil Nas X broke records with his hit song "Old Town Road" and in today's episode we break down his debut album Montero. The king of Meme's and a social media genius, we dive in to see if his music lives up to the brilliant marketing surrounding his album.  Including features from artists such as Jack Harlow, Elton John, and Kanye West- we analyze the impact these collabs had on the outlook of this album.

Six time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves returns with her new album Star- Crossed and strives to prove you can't put her in a genre box. Crossing over from country to pop, Kacey walks a fine line on this new album and we are here to breakdown ALL our feelings about this new era. Off the heals of her divorce, Kacey brings us into a space in her mind we have never ventured as she contemplates her own emotions about the fallout. Throughout the episode we analyze her quick album roll out,...

In honor of the new Cinderella movie, we are jumping back in time to talk about Camila Cabello's Sophmore release "Romance." We dive into how PR stunts and forced storylines impact the way you consume an album and the necessity of them. We debate the dueling sides of this album and which side resonates with us. And don't worry, we have a lot to say about her budding romance with fellow pop singer Shawn Mendes. 

British pop songwriting prodigy Maisie Peter's debut album is finally here and sealed with Ed Sheeran's approval. On today's episode, we break down the evolution of Maisie Peter's from a busking indie songwriter to a full fledged pop star. We dive into what being the first signing to Ed Sheeran's new label "Gingerbread Man" means for her future and the effect it will have on her career. This lyric driven album opens the door for a debates about the open endedness of some of her song meanings...

It is Lorde's triumphant return.... or is it? The once production driven pop star is back with a shockingly stripped back album grappling with the effects of climate change, personal loss, and the downfalls of superstardom. On today's episode, your resident Lorde stans are back to work through the album and the emotions it evokes, from excitement to disappointment. 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We heard all the hot girls are gearing up for season 2 of FSB this summer! Season 2 is filled with new albums, deeper dives into emerging artists, and bigger opinions from your favorite early 20's fangirls. So pop in your airpods, fill your wine glass, and join us in in geeking out about all the latest music releases. 

Closing out the week with Maggie Rogers' debut LP, Heard It In a Past Life, Lexi focuses on its themes of self discovery and transformation to make her case for her current mood. 

In this second installment of current mood week, Jacklyn picks Sara Bareilles' aptly titled, The Blessed Unrest, an album with nearly no missteps and a million magical moments. We dissect why her poetic lyricism does not receive enough credit and imagine how she would be the best therapist.

This week, each host is picking their "current mood" album and we're kicking it off with Sam's pick, Troye Sivan's sophomore release, Bloom. Listen in as we dissect everything that makes this album pop perfection.