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Dan DiPiero
Popular Music Studies
Emo Music
Neoliberalism
Youth Culture
Midwestern Emo
Indie Music
Academic Conferences
Gender Inequality In Music Industry
Women and Gender Studies
Pop Punk
Feminism
Bratz Summer
Branding and Merchandising
Media History Of VH1
Feminist Activism
Jazz Is Dead
Hardcore Music
Metal Music
Fifth Wave Emo
Subcultures

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Today’s show focuses on queer and leftist americana music, as well as associated fandoms across the broader Appalachian region of the United States. Dr. Jacob Kopcienski, Assistant Professor of Musicology at Appalachian State University, ... more

Hello cry babies! Today’s episode is all about the role of popular music in a capitalist hellscape! How has our situation changed since the postmodern turn? What are we to make of popular music in the era of capitalist realism and depressive hedonia?... more

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My guest today is Dr. Amy Skjerseth, Assistant Professor of Popular Music at UC Riverside. Amy is one of the most prolific and prodigious thinkers I know, and she provides us with an entire reading list throughout the course of this episo... more

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Welcome back! I said I was gonna do a solo episode but I don’t have the bandwidth right now. Instead we’re jumping back in with a wonderful episode about Cuban Reparto music with my guest Dr. Mike Levine, Assistant Professor of Musicology... more

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Recent Guests

Varun Chandrasekhar
Co-organizer of EmoCon 2026 and graduate student researching Emo music
Univ. of Cincinnati
Episode: 8 | Emo (Con) Special with Varun Chandrasekhar
Raechel Anne Jolie
Author of Radical Love Letters and winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award in LGBTQ nonfiction
Episode: 7 | Big Feelings Special with Raechel Anne Jolie
Robin James
Scholar, editor, and author of books on music and feminism
Episode: 6 | Resilient Pop and Alt (Right) Rock with Dr. Robin James
Dr. Morgan Bimm
Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies
St. Francis Xavier University
Episode: 5 | Indie Rock and Girl Cultures with Dr. Morgan Bimm
AJ Kluth
Lecturer in musicology at Case Western Reserve University.
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: 2 | Jazz Is Dead with Dr. AJ Kluth
Dr. Alyx Vesey
Associate Professor of Journalism and Creative Media
University of Alabama
Episode: 1 | Music and the Media with Dr. Alyx Vesey

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Dan DiPiero
Host with Cry Baby branding; appears across many episodes discussing music culture and academic topics.

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1 | Music and the Media with Dr. Alyx Vesey
Q: Can you just offer folks an introduction to who you are and your journey into popular music studies?
Alyx shares her background in college radio and feminist activism, detailing her experiences in the industry and academia.
2 | Jazz Is Dead with Dr. AJ Kluth
Q: What kind of musical traditions are you looking at to understand the questions about race and belonging?
I am focusing on how contemporary artists in Los Angeles blend traditional jazz elements with hip-hop and other genres, reflecting on racial dynamics and belonging.
2 | Jazz Is Dead with Dr. AJ Kluth
Q: What is Jazz Is Dead?
Jazz Is Dead is a multimedia project and concert series that showcases the intersection of jazz and hip-hop, featuring musicians influenced by both genres.

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This show centers on music scholarship and culture, often pairing academic perspectives with intimate conversations about genres like indie rock, emo, hardcore, jazz-hip-hop fusions, and the politics of the music industry. Episodes frequently explore how gender, sexuality, and social structures shape listening communities, artist branding, and fan cultures, while also examining broader themes such as neoliberalism, resilience, and the evolving role of women and queer identities in music. A standout pattern is the guest mix of university scholars, critics, and practitioners who bring rigorous analysis to cultural topics, producing thoughtful, nuanced discussions that appeal to both academics and passionate music fans. Expect deep dives into ... more

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