Bops & Flops

INTERVIEW WITH A WOMAN IN HER LATE TWENTIES

Whippits up, little truckers! Michete returns to the podcast for the third time to discuss her new single "Back of the Truck" and its accompanying music video, her greatest hits compilation, her shifting perspective on fame and celebrity, and her thoughts on Chromatica.  PLUS: We answer some delightfully unhinged questions from the fans.

THIS NUMBER ONE GOES OUT TO SUPER BASS

Harrison Simon returns for the long overdue first pop roundup of 2020. It’s been a wild few weeks for pop fans, and we react to the “Rain On Me” event single; new singles from Chloe x Halle, Bree Runway and Yung Baby Tate; the Savage vs. Say So superstar remix chart race; Twitter being mad at Lana del Rey and Doja Cat; and much much more. Plus, the balms of new Carly Rae Jepsen and Charli XCX albums. And we celebrate ten years of Sleigh Bells Treats, inspired by the Stereogum article by J...

MAYBE THE STRAIGHTS NEED TO HEAR THIS

Georgie Morvis returns for an informal review of Rina Sawayama's excellent debut album Sawayama. We also answer spring 2020's most pressing questions: How did Dua Lipa become the chosen one? Who were we excited to see on Gaga's Global Benefit concert? What do we think about the current season of Rupaul's Drag Race?  Plus: J-Lo updates, a casual list of other pop stars who have referenced Japan, and musings on the future Autonomous Midwestern Economic Zone... BOPS & FLOPS our website on T...

BOP SALON #01

A new radio show by Bops & Flops exploring the sounds and personalities of the queer pop underground. Hosted by Stevie Logan with guests Bunny Morgana, Allison Harris, Jaye Naima and Michete. SONGS PLAYED "Psych" by CJ Run "Go Hard" by Mood Killer "Let Me Speak" by ZLUTZ "Hot Commodity" by DJOR "Problems" by Jaye Naima "Bump This" by Michael Medrano, Jake Germain & Michete "a lil motivation" by br0nz3_g0dd3ss

A VERY BOPPY DECADE

Ariana Grande and Cardi B love Bernie Sanders! Billie Eilish didn’t love the meat dress! Matt Healy is an “aesthete” (it’s not really a thing). Harrison Simons and Stevie Logan dive into all of the above and more. Plus, we review concerts by fka twigs, 100 gecs, and Lana del Rey before diving into the songs that defined our 2019 and the artists that defined our decade. BOPS & FLOPS our website on Twitter on Instagram playlist Bop Depot STEVIE LOGAN on Twitter on Instagram    

NO BOPS FOR ICE

Which pop artists supported the Chicago Teacher’s Union strike? Is Dan Reynolds “hunky”? Will Lizzo ever promote a song from her new album? Do ICE agents deserve rights? And WHO paid for Demi Lovato’s propaganda vacation to Israel? Plus, new releases from Kesha, Tinashe, fka Twigs, Caroline Polachek, and King Princess, and we also review concerts we saw this month including Orville Peck and Charli XCX.   BOPS & FLOPS our website on Twitter on Instagram playlist Bop Depot STEVIE LOGAN...

DEATH BY A THOUSAND BOPS

Georgie Morvis makes their triumphant return to the podcast and we dive DEEP into Taylor Swift’s new album Lover to decide if it’s her best album or not. Plus, Georgie reviews Hustlers and we discuss the specter of a J Lo Oscar campaign. Georgie's ranking of every Taylor song BOPS & FLOPS Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod GEORGIE MORVIS Twitter: @georgiemorvis IG: @georgiemorvis STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @bigsibling IG: @bigsibling

NEXT LEVEL BOPS & FLOPS

Pop roundups are back! Harrison Simons joins me again to talk Pitchfork Music Festival, the VMAs, new albums from Charli and Taylor, and much much more.  BOPS & FLOPS our website on Twitter on Instagram playlist Bop Depot STEVIE LOGAN on Twitter on Instagram

THE SATIRE AND SINCERITY OF LANA DEL REY

Music journalist, songwriter, and pop producer Richard S. He ranked every Lana del Rey song for Billboard.com and he's here to dive with me into the dark and deep waters of Lana's career and her new album Norman Fucking Rockwell! Richard's ranking for Billboard BOPS & FLOPS our website on Twitter on Instagram playlist Bop Depot   RICHARD S. HE on Twitter on Contently STEVIE LOGAN on Twitter on Instagram

HEY ALEXA, KILL THESE SCABS

Lady Gaga collabs with Jeff Bezo. Halle Bailey is playing Ariel and Harry Styles might be playing Prince Eric. Dua Lipa is NOT dating Chris Martin. Charli XCX's tracklist is out. Lil Nas X is a confirmed faguette. Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" is a Top 10 hit. We break it all down + more, plus our reactions to seeing Kim Petras, Carly Rae Jepsen and Slayyyter live.  Official Playlist: Bop Depot BOPS & FLOPS Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod HARRISON SIMONS IG: @harrisonsimons ...

FUCK STRAIGHT PRIDE

Our thoughts on the edgy DCOM that is the Miley Cyrus Black Mirror episode, Katy Perry’s surreptitious return to the pop scene, “15 tracks and 14 features”, and the continuing generational divide in pop music. Official Playlist: Bop Depot BOPS & FLOPS Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod HARRISON SIMONS IG: @harrisonsimons STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @bigsibling IG: @bigsibling

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHILE BOPPING

Harrison Simons is back to talk about new releases from Lizzo, Marina & Kim Petras, Old Town Road blocking multiple superstars from a getting a #1 hit, and how to evolve as a fan when your faves change their sound and style. Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends HARRISON SIMONS Twitter: @harryrsimons IG: @harrisonsimons STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @stevielogs IG: @stevielogs 

YOU CAN'T SPELL 'MEH' WITHOUT ME

The countdown is over and Taylor Swift’s “ME!” has been thrust upon us whether we wanted it or not. Renee Howarth and Hayley Barron return to react to the song and video, and to discuss whether or not we still think she’s gay. Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod RENEE HOWARTH IG: @crunchyfemme HAYLEY BARRON Twitter: @bajablastbinch IG: @hayleybarron STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @bigsibling IG: @bigsibling

THE GAYLOR REPORT

Is Taylor Swift going to come out as a lesbian on April 26th? Renee Howarth and Hayley Barron join me to present a non-comprehensive report on Taylor’s secret gay history, hints in her lyrics, and our theories about what happens next. Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod RENEE HOWARTH IG: @crunchyfemme HAYLEY BARRON Twitter: @bajablastbinch IG: @hayleybarron STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @bigsibling IG: @bigsibling

FAG MOB REUNION HOUR

It’s been approximately 100 years since our last proper pop roundup, so Harrison Simons joins me to ramble about new albums from Gen Z icons Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish, concerts we’ve seen recently and what drugs we were on at the time, Billboard Pride’s abusive editor, and more. If you make it to the end of this two hours, you deserve the Congressional Medal of Honor. [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod OFFICIAL PLAYLIST: Fresh Finds for Faggots...

INTERVIEW: THAT KID

That Kid is an emerging pop artist from Denver, and he joins me to talk his new single “Take It Off”, collaborating with Slayyyter & Ayesha Erotica, turn-of-the-millennium nostalgia, Brooke Hogan, his upcoming album Dial-Up Diaries, and making music about a fantasy world where gays can actually drive! ”Take It Off” by That Kid Fresh Finds for Faggots & Friends THAT KID Spotify Apple Twitter: @itisthatkid IG: @itisthatkid STEVIE LOGAN Twitter: @stevielogs IG: @stevielogs 

INTERVIEW: TAYLOR GRAY

Taylor Gray joins me to talk his new single "Fuckboys", his journey to making explicitly queer music, the false dichotomy of pop vs. R&B, quality control in an era of disposable music, radio's death wish, the spectre of "All I Want for Christmas", and more. Plus, our nominees for "Queer Artist of the Year".  Taylor's playlist Flavor Waves [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod TAYLOR GRAY Spotify Apple Twitter: @officialtaygray IG: @officialtaylorgr...

PINK FEST 2

Anna Klos joins me to talk Pink Fest 2 - the DIY music & art festival she's throwing to benefit a new abortion clinic opening in Skokie, IL. PLUS: Gay tangents about the Chicago Free Theatre Movement, the rise of Dragula, the ever-elusive Big Mermaid, and gay girl representation in pop.  Pink Fest 2 Saturday November 17th @ 2631 W Division St $10 at the door Donate online via Carafem’s website or @Anna-Klos on Venmo Art by @kosherwitch http://kosherwitch.com/ bopsandflopspod@gmail....

INTERVIEW: LISKA STEELE

DIY pop princess Liska Steele joins me to discuss her new EP 'Crusher', the generational impact of Britney Spears, father-daughter relationships, drug dealers, the "short album trend", and the implications of a post-pop world.    [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflopspod IG: @bopsandflops

The witches are FIGHTING!

She IS that rah-rah bitch after all

A Star is Born is finally out in the world. Does it live up to expectations? Is Lady Gaga about to win multiple Oscars? Where does the story fit in the context of modern pop music? And most importantly, is the music any good? Georgie Morvis returns to answer all these questions and more on the second part of our A Star is Born coverage. [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod

A bussyboy is born

Georgie Morvis returns to tackle the trailer for A Star is Born, plus the hype and expectations surrounding Gaga's film debut. BUT FIRST: The modern rom-com we deserve plays out at the recent Rina Sawayama/Dorian Electra show in Chicago.  And me? I just wanted to take another look at you. [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod

"Yuh" - Ariana Grande, 2018

Ariana Grande's Sweetener has finally arrived, and Phillipe Thao is back to talk about THE pop era of 2018. Plus, the backlash to Lana del Rey's announced appearance at an Israeli music festival AND the bizarro world feud between Azealia Banks and Elon Musk.    [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod

I have to stan: 10 years of Lady Gaga

In August of 2008, Lady Gaga debuted with her blockbuster album The Fame. A decade later, longtime Gaga stan Matthew Von Nida joins me to talk through the highs and lows of Mother Monster's career.   [email protected] Twitter: @bopsandflops IG: @bopsandflopspod

Interview with Michete

Underground pop princess Michete is here to talk her EP Cool Tricks 3, opening for CupcaKke, and her career as an independent artist in Seattle. Plus, the further dickmatization of Ariana Grande and Nicki album release shenanigans.