Episode 84
What is Poptimism?
April 21st, 2020
58 mins 58 secs
Season 3
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About this Episode
Music critic Ned Raggett joins us to discuss rockism, poptimism, and why Eurovision songs are worthy of critique.
What is Poptimism? Summary
- Welcome, Ned! (1:00)
- Newsdesk: Eurostream 2020, Eurovision in Concert, Europe Shine a Light, Blas Cantó duets with Kelly Clarkson (4:32)
- What is "poptimism"? (12:36)
- Poptimism vs. Rockism (23:56)
- The Rise of Eurovision in the US (34:15)
Links
- Where to find Ned: Twitter @nedraggett | Patreon | By-the-Bywater
- 333Sound (33 1/3 Project)
- The Reconsideration of Abba, a Band Beyond Taste (Pitchfork)