IT'S QUIET (#MuteRKelly, Ariana Grande and Drake's Vegas Residency)

Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!  Last week was relatively slow one news wise - at least by the boys’ standard. No one was really moved by any of the major topics that buzzed around the music landscape in the last 7 days. Consequently, the episode structure is looser. Before officially kicking off the news section Eden asks Sope and Nic for their thoughts on whether artists in the UK are victims of incorrect genre categorizations (00:47:46). The boys then move onto the announcement that the Jonas Brothers are reuniting for a new album and share their thoughts on the new single ‘Sucker’ (01:08:48). A swift sidetrack sees the boys discuss the short-lived fame of OSH and what they think is next for people like him and Loz (01:16:46). The big elephant in the room is finally addressed as the boys once and for all offer their two pence on R. Kelly’s sexual abuse and child pornography changes (01:21:23). Next up Eden and Nic discuss their wider grievances with Ariana Grande’s persona in the midst of the recent controversy about her headlining Manchester Pride (01:48:55). Leading to a debate of what a ‘stan’ is and means (02:05:04). Lastly, the boys discuss the changing face and shifting connotations associated with performing in Vegas following the announcement that Drake will be hosting his own his residency there later this year (02:08:42).  Not one to miss!     Sope’s Listens for the Week: ·  Kehlani – While We Wait ·  Kehlani – Sweet Sexy Savage · India Arie - Worthy ·  India Arie – Voyage to India Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Lil Pump – Harverd Dropout · Tierra Whack – Clones ·  Ms Banks – Snack ·  Little Simz - Wounds Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Pale Waves – My Mind Makes Noise · Snoh Aalegra – Feels · ELHAE – Trouble in Paradise For anyone triggered by the R. Kelly segment: https://www.survivorsuk.org/26hour-challenge/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/abuse/sexual-abuse/#.XH1nblP7RsM Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!    Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved!  Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD!  Rate and review us on Soundcloud and Anchor  Follow us on:·   Twitter - @datspod·   Instagram - @datspod·   Anchor – @datspodcast  Email – [email protected] Don't Alert The Stans Podcast  --Available on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and all other popular platforms via Anchor