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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2020 · 56 MIN

TikTok bops and the transformation of pop

from That's a Thing?! · host Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer

Here are links to the things we mentioned:It’s been a long time since we talked about pop musicRIP CJYR, radio station of Karen’s youthAlso RIP Video Hits and Good Rockin’ ToniteBillboard Hot 100Hit Parade on one-hit wondersOne Hit Wonderland by Todd in the ShadowsMothicaMothica’s duck kettle Laxed [SIREN BEAT] by Jawsh 685Jason Derulo’s Savage Love, which made Todd in the Shadows’s worst hit songs of 2020Eyes Blue Like The AtlanticEyes Blue Like The Atlantic, Pt. 2The Powfu hit with the beabadobee hook Lil Nas X, who is not a one-hit wonder, loves Fenty, and designs fashionMegan Thee Stallion #bodychallengeThe Karens episode, where we talked about internet shorthand Example of TikTok outfit transitions List of TikTok music trendsIf the world was ending, you’d come over, right? No.Hayloft on TikTokSpace Girl by Frances ForeverOur feelings on TikTok are more nuanced than beforeMany thanks to our sponsors: Edmonton Community Foundation and The Well-Endowed PodcastEdmonton Heritage Council and the call for E-CAMP contributors (deadline to apply is Jan. 8, 2021)That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community supported.You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.Do you want a That’s a Thing?! button? Send us your address by Twitter DM or email and we will send you one. Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

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Our first episode on TikTok discussed the app as a cultural phenomenon, but what about *art*? We look at how music has shaped TikTok and how the app has come to rule the charts. Also, Elizabeth progresses her redemption arc.

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