Miley Cyrus started touring in middle school. Just last month, she won her first Grammy. Let's do a career deep-dive on one of the most interesting artists of our generation.
I explore why middle school girls have become obsessed with high-end skincare and yell at people my age for being annoying about it.IG: @hivemindpopcultureX: @hivemindthepod
Last night, Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album, GUTS. I share some of my favorite tracks and dissect why it works.IG: @hivemindpopcultureX: @hivemindthepod
Model Bella Hadid and Actress Riley Keough are the latest celebrities to publicly speak about the treatment they undergo for Chronic Lyme Disease. The weird part? Chronic Lyme is not recognized as an actual illness by the CDC and most doctors b
I go to bat for the HBO's The Idol, a series I believe is getting unwarranted criticism. Lily Rose Depp and The Weeknd star.instagram: @hivemindpopculturetwitter: @hivemindthepod
Inspired by a recent wave of "sped up remixes" going viral on TikTok, I look into the genre recently dubbed Hyperpop - from its early roots in 90s European dance music to its current iteration, where trans performers make all the rules. insta
Ticketmaster is jacking up prices. Teens are camping out all day in the freezing cold. Everyone is fainting. Artists pause mid-show to take BeReals on their fans' phones. What's going on?!? Let's take a look at the changing face of big-budget p
Love songs are part of the skeleton of pop music. Why do some resonate more than others? Together, let's take a look behind the curtain.instagram: @hivemindpopculturetwitter: @hivemindthepod
I tour through Rihanna's prolific career, which lacks musical identity but boasts hits, vibes, and reinvention. After being on hiatus for the past 7 years, does she have what it takes to headline the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show? Debatable!I
As 2022 comes to a close, I celebrate the year's best music by awarding songs in the following five categories: "Best Songwriting," "Most Creative," "Pop Perfection," "Bound to Blow Up," and "Blast From The Past."Also - Hivemind's first listen
Join me in a track-by-track analysis of Taylor Swift's Midnights, a spotty record with both high and low points. I discuss its themes of self-loathing and manipulation, Swift's downfall of being a corny millennial, and wonder about the effectiv
On its one-year anniversary, I revisit Lorde's third studio album, Solar Power, which is regarded as a flop and blemish on her discography. I make the argument that Solar Power is not only poignant and spacious, but gels conceptually with the r
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian call it quits after a whirlwind 9 month romance. I look at the messy web their relationship existed in -- Kanye, Ariana, Mac Miller -- and wonder what to make of it all.
I do a track-by-track close reading of Beyoncé's 7th studio album Renaissance, a tantalizing bait-and-switch that forces listeners to confront their most carnal desires and become high off the feminine, however it may look: ugly, dominant, tran
After coming across an interesting Twitter thread (s/o: @punished_cait), I felt compelled to contemplate the experiences of kids online. I recall virtual hangout spaces I frequented as a child (Club Penguin, Neopets, Webkinz, etc.), survey the
I criticize Lizzo's sophomore album "Special," a record I found vacant and delusional. Its hypocritical messaging about empowerment, body positivity, wellness, and healing bring to mind "self care" scams like Gwenyth Paltrow's Goop and the life
This morning, the 2022 Emmy Nominations were announced, recognizing the best on television and streaming. I discuss some of the year's most-nominated shows, including The White Lotus, Hacks, Euphoria, and Yellowjackets. Unfortunately, I also wr
The latest installment in the Despicable Me franchise has a record-breaking weekend at the box office. What's behind the craze? Teen boys dressing up in formal attire (suits, bow ties) to attend screenings of the film as part of a TikTok challe
Several musicians at last weekend's Glastonbury Festival used the stage to comment on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Is performance activism the new standard?Instagram: @hivemindpopcultureTwitter: @hivemindthepod
I dive into the musical lineages of Beyoncé's new single "Break My Soul" (late 80s house, NOLA bounce) and try to pinpoint what exactly she's trying to say about work, capitalism, and freedom.
I survey the state of fashion heading into the new year. In segments separated by stylish music, I talk tech, sustainability, gen z it-girls, and our growing obsession with comfort.
Pop icon Britney Spears has finally been able to speak out about her conservatorship in court. I look closely at her statement to determine how we, as fans, can support her more ethically. Then, I analyze larger connections between Spears' case