1950s Aesthetic/Role Playing

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04/21/23 • 41 min

Pulp’s “This is Hardcore”, Monarchy’s “Disintegration”, & Madonna’s “Material Girl”. This episode is all about 1950’s aesthetic and playing roles—two themes that go surprisingly hand in hand! We talk about the parallels between pornography and life; a uniquely beautiful representation of the bored housewife with wild sexual fantasies trope; and finally how not to woo a material girl!

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Music videos from the episode:
- This is Hardcore (Pulp)
- Disintegration (Monarchy ft. Dita Von Teese)
- Material Girl (Madonna)
Recommended videos:
- The Tourist (Death Cab for Cutie)
- Cellophane (FKA Twigs)
Other content:
- Jarvis Cocker on “the secrets of Pulp’s songs” – The Guardian (2011)
Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon

On Apple + Spotify + Google

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and email us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube channel.

Music videos from the episode:
- This is Hardcore (Pulp)
- Disintegration (Monarchy ft. Dita Von Teese)
- Material Girl (Madonna)
Recommended videos:
- The Tourist (Death Cab for Cutie)
- Cellophane (FKA Twigs)
Other content:
- Jarvis Cocker on “the secrets of Pulp’s songs” – The Guardian (2011)
Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon

On Apple + Spotify + Google

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The Bride

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Bat for Lashes’ The Bride. We have been excited to do this episode since the beginning! This series of videos is one of our most beloved. We cover the three music videos and one live performance from Bat For Lashes’ album The Bride, which tells the story of a bride whose fiancé dies on the way to the wedding (we know, heartbreaking!). We discuss the lie of fairy tale endings and finding yourself through tragedy and grief, but mostly we gush over the beauty of these music videos. We deep dive into the imagery and song lyrics, and get a little emotional along the way. Come have a good cry with us!

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Music videos from the episode:
Recommended videos:
- Kids in the Dark (Bat For Lashes)
- The Actor (alt-J)
Other content mentioned:
- The Bride (full album)
- I Do (film)
- When September Ends (Green Day)
Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon

On Apple + Spotify + Google

Next Episode

Duet Dancing

Somber’s “Violet Days”, Stars’ “Patterns”, K. Flay’s “High Enough”, Zedd’s “Stay the Night”, and The XX’s “Islands”. Relationships are dances! In this episode we look at music videos that spotlight duet dancing, or what could be called couple or relationship dancing. Our selection is admittedly heteronormative, but it’s still a really great collection of dancing and music. Come for the music videos, stay for the night!

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and email us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube channel.

Music videos from the episode:
- Somber (Violet Days ft. morgxn)
- Patterns (Stars)
- High Enough (K.Flay)
- Stay the Night (Zedd ft. Hayley Williams)
- Islands (The xx)
Recommended videos:
- Borne On The FM Waves Of The Heart (Against Me!)
- Wedding (POLIÇA)
Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon