Breaking the Pop Star Archetype with GIRLI

Are pop stars even real or were they designed by the music industry? We’re joined by London-based alternative pop singer, GIRLI, to put this question to the test. From the origin of the pop star to present day, we look at how this term as evolved. While pop artists were once held to unattainable standards of perfection, now they can speak openly about their sexuality, mental health and personal lives outside of the glossy finish. We also discuss how factors like social media and streaming gives a platform to previously marginalized artists, and allows fans to discover a new breed of pop stars they can identify with. You can find out more about GIRLI on Instagram // Twitter // TikTok // YouTube This is a music commentary podcast based on pre-existing knowledge and sources listed at Name3Songs.com  If you'd like to discuss anything we talked about today in greater detail with us, you can find us on Twitter @Name3Songs or @sara_feigin & @jenna_million Find GIRLI on Instagram // Twitter // TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices