We look up to public figures for guidance and inspiration. We celebrate their work, their art, and their actions. Queer youth especially need that; they need people to look up to. We also know that when you’re 16, you love your idols with your whole heart. Today we meet Emma, who fell in love with an indie band when they were 15. We’re asking what is the responsibility of public figures, especially those who appeal to our queer youth?

Resources + Show Notes

• Link to Gender Reveal Episode that inspired this story

• Link to the Tiny Desk Concert

• Link to PWR BTTM Statement 1

• Link to PWR BTTM Statement 2

Articles 

Spin “PWR BTTM Accusations Fallout Essay” 

Pitchfork “Queer Kids Deserve Better than PWR BTTM”

Village Voice “How PWR BTTM Fans are dealing with the troubling allegations against the band”

Jezebel “Member of Queer Punk Band PWR BTTM Accused of Sexual Assault” 

The conversation on Reddit

Music from the Episode

Chris Zabriski “I want to fall in love on Snapchat” on Freemusic Archive

Eden Hain on Instagram and Youtube

Emma Denend on Instagram 

SuperKnova: “Splendor Dysphoria” on Spotify and  Instagram

Foxgluvv: “Crush” and “Nothing” on Soundcloud, Spotify and Instagram

Mise Darling: “Plastic Love” on Freemusic Archive

Friends of QP: 

Gender Reveal is a podcast where they try to figure out what the heck gender is. Gender Reveal is hosted by Molly Woodstock. Season 4 is out now! 

Eden Hain is now in a band called The Tenth

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