S Club 7

In this episode we explore the dark side of the bubblegum pop machine and what happens when you try to recreate the success of The Spice Girls.

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Charli XCX

From playing illegal raves as a teenager to playing two huge stadium tours back to back, Charli XCX has finally broken through into the mainstream with her unique electro-pop sound. In this episode of Pop Waves we go right back and explore where she came from and why we think Brat has finally given her her moment in the spotlight.

Listen to !Franchesckaar! from Charli's first album!

Naomi Cannibal teaches us about Recession Pop

Charli's Documentary Alone Together

Companion Playlist

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FKA Twigs: Escaping the mundane

FKA Twigs is an incredibly talented multidisciplinary artist whose work has been informed not only by her pain but her passion for pushing boundaries. In this episode of Pop Waves we look back at some of Twigs’ biggest influences and how they broke new ground as far back as the 70’s.

CW Timestamps

Racism

10:01-10:49, racist abuse from Twilight fans (no details)

11:45-15:00, alt r&b and stereotyping of black artists

Domestic abuse

29:39-32:16, discussion of the lawsuit with Shia LeBeouf (no details)

Sistah space

Domestic abuse help

Help for male victims

Further Reading, Links & Citations

• Companion Playlist
• Poly Styrene: I am a Cliche
• Grounded with Louis Theroux
• Even with Cat Burns and Rachel Chinouriri

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