Boybands 101

SPECIAL PREVIEW EPISODE Every decade spawns male vocal groups (i.e. "boybands") who capture the hearts and minds of their teen and pre-teen fans. This episode is setting the stage of our podcast by defining: What "pop music" means What a "boyband" means The history of boybands We also take the time to discuss what truly defines a boyband; why they are overlooked and why their cultural and societal impact is important to be discussed.  [Our hosts Ana & Lizzie are on this episode. Our other co-host Ceci, will be on the premiere episode.] Bands Mentioned: The Temptations, The Beatles, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, The Jackson 5, The Osmonds, New Edition, Menudo, New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Bell Biv DeVoe, Hanson, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, 98 degrees, LFO, O-Town, Jonas Brothers, Big Time Rush, One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, The Wanted, BTS, Why Don't We

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Connecting with a pop group when we're young is often one of the most defining moments of our lives, but why are we so afraid to talk about it? This podcast is devoted to exploring the importance of pop music, including the music of boybands. It’s also a critique of society looking down on music many genuinely enjoy. Fans of boybands (consisting of mostly women and LGBTQ+ folk) often feel a stigma if they express their admiration for certain groups. Additionally, despite their talent & popularity, no modern boyband has won a Grammy. We explore all this on This Must Be Pop.