Name 3 Songs

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...

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...

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 Loui...

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 m...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 un...

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, “Dru...

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 musi...

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...

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...

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 elem...

This week on Name 3 Songs we’re joined by special guest Matt Thomson from British rock band The Amazons. Matt brings his perspective as a musician to weigh in on this week’s hot topics including… ⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Zac Efron is snubbed of an Oscar nomination for his role in The Iron Claw. Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera are nominated while Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig are passed up. Barry Ke...

We’re getting candid in our interview with aldrch. We talk to Sam Richman, known by his artist name aldrch, on finding inspiration in the flourishing pop/rock scene in NYC, bringing a new life to his music to through visuals and live performance, and drawing influence from the 1975 as a producer and navigating the parasocial relationship with Matty Healy as a controversial figure. Aldrch is an NYC...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Zayn Malik reemerges into the limelight at Paris fashion week and was absolute sweetheart to fans! New Logan Lerman pics dropped. Jacob Elordi hosted SNL and Renee Rapp brought out Megan Thee Stallion for their performance of “Not My Fault” from the Mean Girls soundtrack.  ⚡ On January 17, it was announced that Pitchfork is folding into GQ. Much of...

We’re getting candid in our interview with Vacations. We talk to Campbell Burns of Vacations about how the band broke out of the Australian music bubble through SoundCloud, the importance of being honest with your mental health struggles to be the best advocate you can, and how Campbell is breaking the image of the untouchable rockstar. The Australian indie rock band is back with their 3rd studio...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter and spotted on a date in LA. Jeremy Allen White is seen at the Critics Choice Awards wearing a rose pin on his lapel that is  tied back to Rosalia. Selena Gomez tells everyone she’s quitting social media and then returns 18 hours later. Ayo Edebiri is taking home all the awards while shouting out Ireland over an i...

We’re Getting Candid with  @charliekerrforreal  from Hotel Mira about releasing a record that gained success right before covid and how Charlie turned to TikTok to maintain steam, dealing with TikTok virality and being accessible online, and how fans are a reflection of the artists they support. Hotel Mira released their 4th studio album I Am Not Myself at the end of 2023. The album explores ideas...

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ ️Fangirl Nonsense: The Golden Globes were full of celeb crossover moments including Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White being wholesome friends, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jennier being stupidly in love, and Selena Gomez spilling the tea with Taylor Swift ⚡ Jeremy Allen White’s recent Calvin Klien campaign made its way to the Golden Globes red carpet multiple times o...

We’re Getting Candid with Charlotte Sands about how she opens up during the songwriting process to access true vulnerability, how she’s grown as an artist from making music as a teenager to now releasing her debut record, and discussing the stigma around viral fame and being labeled as a TikTok artist. Charlotte Sands is making a name for herself in the rock world, notably touring with 5 Seconds o...

We’re getting candid in our interview with Beauty School Dropout. We chat with Colie, Beepus, and Bardo about the importance of fangirl culture keeping the music industry alive, how they combine influences of scene and hardcore music with pop songwriting structure, and how they’re teaching a new generation of concert goers to open up a mosh pit. The band released their sophomore album READY TO EAT...