33. The Populist Pop Of Twenty One Pilots

Switched On Pop

• Episode: 33. The Populist Pop Of Twenty One Pilots
• Website: Switched On Pop
• Feed URL: http://www.switchedonpop.com/?feed=podcast
• Duration: 00:33:04
• Published: 2016-04-06 06:10

Out of nowhere, Twenty One Pilots has rocketed to the top of the charts with their surprise hit "Stressed Out." Charlie and Nate pull this millennial anthem apart to discover a deep political resonance, the kind that rarely hits the Hot 100. Tracing their sound back in time reveals further connections, to Compton, Motown, and the alternate universe of Parliament/Funkadelic. And, a trip further down the chart suggests that political pop still has no party affiliation. You can also listen to our Spotify playlist of songs on class struggle and check out our band website made on Wix.com. Featuring Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out Mark Snow - The X Files Theme Song NWA - Alwayz Into Somethin' Snoop Dogg ft. Dr Dre. - Nuthin' But A G-Thang Parliament - Aqua Boogie Stevie Wonder - Living For The City G-Eazy - My, Myself and I Iggy Azalea - Team