Episode 84: What is Poptimism?

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)

Special Guest: Ned Raggett.

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