Rebel Hearts Podcast

Today, I am finally back with a new episode talking about Nicki Minaj and how we are quick to cancel women for men's mistakes (what else is new), Is "God is a woman" a power anthem or just another victim of the male gaze, and Gay musicians on being called "gay icons" also talking about the shift in movies and how what's coming is better for the future. Articles: https://pitchfork.com/news/nicki-mi...

Today, Pat and I talk about all things pride. Icons of the LGBTQ community from the last few decades, our pride playlist go to's, our fav LGBTQ movies and our fav allys **I apparently can't read and Flicker is NOT a male artists, Flicker is a FEMALE artist. Reading texts when you are unprepared is hard.** Music Featured: Snail Mail "Habit" (https://snailmailbaltimore.bandcamp.com) (https://www.fac...

Today, in honor of pride month, I finally finished my episode on the "Girls" controversy, and read the newest Paper Magazine essay written by Hayley Williams of Paramore on mental health. Articles: http://www.vulture.com/2018/05/hayley-kiyoko-takes-issue-with-rita-oras-new-song-girls.html http://www.thefader.com/2018/05/11/hayley-kiyoko-charli-xcx-girls-response https://twitter.com/HayleyKiyoko/st...

Today, I go song by song by the new album "Saved" by Now, Now. Buy "Saved" on Itunes now and http://nownowmusic.com/. Also listen Spotify.

Pat came on to talk with me about the reasons baby boomers hate Beyonce and why it's not acceptable and also why women are more easily "cancelled" than men, and how uplifting and important Beyonce and other women are. Music Featured: Billie Eilish "Bellyache" (http://www.billieeilish.com/) (available on Itunes)

Today, I talk about the problems with Coachella and Cardi B. Articles: https://www.thedailybeast.com/your-coachella-money-is-going-to-a-right-wing-billionaire-who-funded-anti-lgbt-and-anti-marijuana-causes http://culture.affinitymagazine.us/opinion-cardi-b-is-problematic/ http://www.tmz.com/2017/12/13/keaton-jones-father-racist-white-supremacist/ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cardi-b-offset...

Today, I talk about the March for our Lives march, the female musicians who marched and performed and why it's important they are using their platform for causes this important, why representation matters and why Love, Simon is what 2018 needed, and why Harry Styles isn't a "lesbian icon" Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u46HzTGVQhg (Emma Gonzales) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQaIaI9...

Today, Pat and I take on the Oscars, the Uma Thurman "New York Times" article, Rose McGowen, Lana Del Rey being sued, and almost kidnapped, Rupaul disappointing us, and in defense of Emma Stone. Articles: http://variety.com/2018/film/news/2018-oscars-winners-list-academy-awards-1202713535/ http://www.indiewire.com/2018/03/emma-stone-oscars-best-director-1201936116/ http://www.complex.com/pop-cultu...

TW: Today, I am talking about the end of Warped again while talking about the Austin Jones allegations from 2015 and why Kevin Lyman is clueless. follow and subscribe to Paige! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqx9AyatlRZNfs2W5rT6gmQ paigebackstage.com Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=V2kiJOP389s(story of Austin Jones by Taylor) https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/y...

Today, I talk about the speech Halsey made at the 2018 woman's march, how Steven Tyler is literally the worst, and the whole "step it up" bullshit. Short episode to talk about what was missed in the last episode, and getting ready for the Oscars. Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5xPxjVaYI4 (Halsey's speech) https://nylon.com/articles/alessia-cara-grammy-apology + https://www.instagram.co...

Today, Pat and I talk about the Grammy's, why they aren't what they used to be, the biggest robberies of the night, the Oscars and the movies we loved, appreciating opening acts, and the movies that fell short. Articles: we didn't use any but here are some for reference to what we were talking about: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8096569/grammys-2018-winners-list http://variety.c...

Today, I am talking all about music festivals and the sexism against women. Where are they? Why aren't they being noticed? Articles: http://kut.org/post/why-are-there-so-few-female-headliners-acl http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2018/01/05/camp-cope-call-on-falls-festival-acts-to-wear-anti-sexual-assault-t-shirts/ http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2018/01/03/camp-cope-call-out-falls-festival-for-lack...

Today, I was asked if I would do an episode reviewing and talking about Paramore's 3rd album "Brand New Eyes" that came out in September of 2009. This album has a lot of weight to it for A LOT of reasons and came out during a really pivotal point in my life. This is a song by song review with 20-30 second clips of each song. All rights go to Paramore, Fueled by Ramen, and Atlantic records. I do no...

Today, Pat and I did part 2 of the 2 part Lana Del Rey "Lust for Life" album review. The second half of the record is defiantly more political and has a lot more weight to it, it also has all of Pat's favorites on it. We both give an honest rating of it and talk about a lot of interesting topics that relate to this record and Lana herself. We do not own any of the music used in the episode, all co...

Today, I am joined by my long time friend and Brand New expert, Sal. Sal has been a fan of Brand New since around the time their second record came out and approached me immediately following the Jesse Lacey sexual assault allegation statement was made. This episode we cover the statement, why it sucks, why it isn't okay, Kevin Devine's statement, the retiring of songs with bad content, and growin...

Today, I finally did the Avril Lavigne Conspiracy episode. A lot of people responded to this and asked for this. I felt it only right that my friend Molly of No Deluxe joins me on this since she is the number one person I dragged into this and also has been influenced by Avril her entire life. We cover Avril's legacy, her importance to our generation, and of course, the conspiracy theory. This epi...

Today, I go line by line on the song "No Friend" by Paramore featuring Aaron Weiss of Mewithoutyou from the 2017 record "After Laughter". I go line by line and give my interpretations of the song and explain why I feel it is lyrically the heaviest song not only on the record, but heaviest I have heard in a long time. After Laughter is available on paramore.net, Itunes, and wherever music is sold....

Today, Pat is back to talk about something he is an expert in: Lana del Rey. This is a song by song review for Lust for Life. Lust for Life came out this year and is easily her most accessible record for EVERYONE. I am not a Lana fan but this record may have made me one finally. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. This is side A and B, Monday we will be putting out side C and D. We do not own any...

Today, I am talking all about double standards. Starting off with why Brendon Urie can say "whore" and it's fine, but Hayley Williams says it and she's slut shaming. I talk about double standards in every genre, Sam Smith coming out as non binary, and Alice Glass on leaving her abusive relationship with her bandmate in Crystal Castles. Articles: https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/brendon_urie_is_...

Today, I am talking about #metoo and the Harvey Weinstein allegations that made a lot of women stand up and talk about their stories and stand in solidarity with women who have faced assault and harassment. Articles: http://www.npr.org/2017/09/29/554035133/sorry-demi-lovato-s-not-sorry http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41664809 http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8006679/kesha-s...

Today I did an episode to talk about going on stage with Paramore for Misery Business on October 4th at Radio City Music Hall and endless thank you's to Paramore and all my friends who supported and helped make this a reality. Logo for this episode is a commission portrait by my friend Ilaria, she does a lot of Paramore stuff and she is INCREDIBLE. Please check her out! (https://www.instagram.com/...

Today, I talk about the zine "Do what you Want" that Sara Quinn spoke to about mental health, Lynn Gunn talking about what it feels like to have the new Pvris record out, St Vincent and Florence Welch on their battles with mental illness, and updates on Hayley Williams and her own struggles and how she doesn't want to turn "depression" into a selling point. Articles: http://www.rollingstone.com/mu...

Today, I did another review episode, this time for the new Pvris record All we Know of Heaven, All we Need of Hell. I go track by track and play 30-40 seconds of each song. I do not own these songs, all rights belong to Pvris, Rise, and Reclaim Music Group. Lynn's tweets about "Anyone Else" https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/pvris-lynn-gunn-this-feeling-wont-ever-belong-to-anyone-else-and-neither-...

Today, I finish up the Taylor Swift grope case, continue the talk about safe spaces, homophobia in our music scene and how we can do better. Articles: http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pvris_lynn_gunn_twitter_apology_to_fans http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/woman_suffers_injuries_at_spite_show http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/laura_jane_grace_mina_caputo_lynn_gunn_safe_spaces_lgbtq_panel http...

Today, I talk about the Taylor Swift Groping case that's been picking up attention, touch on the Kesha vs Dr. Luke case, and Lady Gaga opening up about her PTSD. I also talk about Mel B of the Spice Girls having to pay her abuser and the Nylon article calling it out. Articles: http://www.vogue.com/article/taylor-swift-testify-groping-case http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40892066 https:/...