Pop Music For Smart People

Ryan Courtney
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Ever wondered what's down the rabbit hole when you get to the end of pop music today?? ... WELL FOLLOW ME your host Ryan Courtney every week as I guide you through the musical wonderland me and my magical friends have created. Each week I feature different artists based on a central theme from my life and musical influences. I also have the pleasure of interviewing some of these artists for the show. Come listen for new music. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/pmfsp/subscribe

  1. Who Runs The World: Time To Listen To BIPOC Artists!

    08/25/2022

    Who Runs The World: Time To Listen To BIPOC Artists!

    On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People it's time to listen to and learn some lessons from BIPOC shes/hers/thems/theys music artists. These artists are using their voices to empower, advocate and propel BIPOC voices! Some of the artists on this episodeare no stranger to the show such as Mysie, but many of the artists are newcomers to the show including Maliibu Miitch, The Linda Lindas, Naika, India de Beaufort, YENDRY, Priya Ragu, Hana Vu, Esty and Amanda Reifer. All these amazing artists are helping to promote equality, diversity and empathy through the musical bangers they create and the persona they emote through thier artistry. So come and listen to these amazing BIPOC artists share who they are and help lift theirvoices through listening to their songs! Some organizations you can learn about or donate to Planned Parenthood Lift Up Our Voices Initiative For Indigenous Futures Latin American Music Therapy Network

    27 min
  2. A Chat With .satya.

    08/08/2022

    A Chat With .satya.

    On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the pleasure of chatting with Satya Chavez who goes by the artist name .satya. We got to chat about her life and beginnings in music including her background and career in musical theater. We also discussed her single "Burn" which I featured on my Countdown Of Queer Bops episode because it is an absolute banger!! We also got to chat about Encanto first of all because we both love that movie and seondly because Satya did a live looped mashup of every song from the movie and it is amazing!! You can see that on her TikTok or her Youtube channel both linked below. She also writes, produces and acts in several musical theater shows and has some coming up in the Chicago area and around the country. you can find tickets to these at her website which is also linked below. Satya thank you so much for coming on the show it was a pleasure chatting with you! Cant't wait to hear the music you are gonna producein the future! Satya Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satyachachachale/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@escuchala.satya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3X9slgxCZKEftZ-qAcOH2Q Website: https://www.satyachavez.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6hMTKvQ47WgammoMShMnGh?si=cEu-uVnZTzWZemfBG6BLYw

    1h 1m
  3. The Three Pop Kweens Of India!

    07/27/2022

    The Three Pop Kweens Of India!

    On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we continue our world tour in which we feature amazing music artists from every country in the world. This week we are in the second most populated country in the world India. I am featuring three amazing female music artists that are all making such smart and unique music. They are RANJ, Kayan and Tribemama Marykali and all three of these amazing women are creating certified bops y'all. There were so many amazing artists to choose from but these three stood oiut among all the rest. So come listen and discover the immensely talented artists that India is producing. If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go give our merch store a visit

    15 min
  4. Category Is... Queer Edition!

    07/13/2022

    Category Is... Queer Edition!

    On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we finish out our 2022 Pride series with a little game of Category Is... Queer Edition! I am joined by my husband Nicholas Opp as we both offer up our song selections for 5 different categories including Sad Gay Boy Summer, She Done Already Done Had Verses, These Boots Were Made For Twerkin, Bal READ FOR FILTH! and The Rational Anthem Of The United States Of Queer. We each feature so many amazing queer artists including MUNA, alexmaax, Randa, Tommy Genesis, L Devine, Griz, Wreckno, Victoria Canal, Tove Lo, Ladyhawke and Maddie Zahm. Come join us as we give our song selections for these ever so gay categories and crack a couple gay jokes along the way. If you would like to support and indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our fun colorful merch store

    1h 4m
  5. PMFSP 81.2 The Home Of Queer Bops!

    06/29/2022

    PMFSP 81.2 The Home Of Queer Bops!

    This week Pop Music For Smart People was taken over by the radio station PMFSP 81.2 to do a countdown of 10of the best bops by queer artists that have come out recently. The artists featured on the countdown are .satya., Miss Benny, Bergo Husky, July Jones, NIMMO, Chubby Cat, Kiddy Smile, Catz 'n Dogz, Mette, Michael Medrano, RITTYBO and Jammy. All of these artists are creating amazing tracks that definitelyhad to be featured during our Pride series for 2022. So come on in and listen to the hosts of PMFSP 81.2 count down some of the best queer bops! Visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there go check out our merch store If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP

    28 min
  6. Songs To Soothe My Gay Soul!

    06/15/2022

    Songs To Soothe My Gay Soul!

    On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we kick off our 2022 Pride Series!! All the artists featured from now until the end of June will be queer artists who are all making incredible music. The artists I am featuring today all have the ability to soothe my soul with their music. The three artists are Jake Wesley Rogers, CLAY and flowerkid. All three of these artists are creating music that really highlights the queer experience in a very honest and vulnerable way. Through their tracks such as Undertow, Pluto and Miss Andry , these artists are able to tell truly compelling stories that each highlight queer lifestyles. So come on in and give this episode a listen I promise you will not be disappointed. Happy Pride everyone!!!! If you would like to support an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you are there check out our merch store with special Pride merch now

    21 min
  7. Indigenous Bops Just Hit Different!

    06/06/2022

    Indigenous Bops Just Hit Different!

    On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People I am featuring Indigenous music artists from across the globe. The artists being featured today are Otyken, The Halluci Nation, UUTAi, Olox, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Electric Fields. All of these Indigenous artists are creating music that infuses the traditional sounds of their tribes and communities with current music sounds and genres such as edm, pop music and house music. These artists are implementing cultural vocal techniques such as throat singing and chanting as well as performing with traditional Indigenous instruments such as animal hide drums, wooden flutes and whistles and the jaw harp. Using these traditional methods and instruments they are creating beats and tracks that sound like current music especially electronic popular music. Along with making music all of the Indigenous people featured on this episode are activists for their communities and are involved in movements addressing climate change, cultural appropriation, Indigenous peoples' human rights, land return to Indigenous communities and raising awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls(MMIWG). Below are some links to educational resources surrounding these communities and issues. There are also some links to organizations and foundations you can donate to or volunteer for if you can. Come and listen to some of the amazing music being created by Indigenous artists from around the world including the US, Canada, Siberia and APY lands of Australia. Educational Resources https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/10-ways-to-be-ally-indigenous-peoples/  https://fncaringsociety.com/resources-indigenous-communities https://philanthropytogether.org/18-indigenous-led-nonprofits-to-support-this-indigenous-peoples-day/ Indigenous Organizations To Donate To or Lend Your Support To Native Women's Association Of Canada Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance Restoring Justice For Indigenous Peoples Sogorea Te' Land Trust

    30 min
  8. A Chat With Dope Saint Jude

    06/02/2022

    A Chat With Dope Saint Jude

    On this special episode of Pop Music For Smart People I had the opportunity to chat with the immensely talented Dope Saint Jude. I featured her on Episode 58 Who Runs The World: Outliers which is a series I am doing highlighting badass women in music from all walks of life and across the globe. This amazing artist is creating powerful, fun music that makes you want to move ya body! During the episode we chat about her evolution as an artist, the role activism plays when it comes to being an artist and several of her tracks that I have had on repeat such as Grrrl Like and For You. So come listen to our chat and get to know this amazing artist and her music a bit better.

    54 min
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Ever wondered what's down the rabbit hole when you get to the end of pop music today?? ... WELL FOLLOW ME your host Ryan Courtney every week as I guide you through the musical wonderland me and my magical friends have created. Each week I feature different artists based on a central theme from my life and musical influences. I also have the pleasure of interviewing some of these artists for the show. Come listen for new music. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/pmfsp/subscribe

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  • Creator
    Ryan Courtney
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Courtney
  • Show Website
    Pop Music For Smart People