Once upon a time, MTV ruled the music world — and now, it barely plays any. This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re unpacking what happened to the channel that changed music forever and why its legacy still matters today.

From its glory days of music videos and pop culture chaos to the latest news shaking up MTV’s UK channels, we’re tracing how the network slowly drifted away from its roots — and whether it could ever make a comeback.

If you grew up watching Pimp My Ride, MTV Cribs, or waiting for your favorite artist to drop a new video, this one’s for you. Tune in to Educate Your Earbuds, the music commentary podcast that dives deep into the sounds, scandals, and stories that shaped our playlists.

🎧 New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.

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Links:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_MTV

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_World

• https://www.vice.com/en/article/an-obituary-for-mtvs-music-channels-dead-at-40/\

• https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/oct/18/no-one-makes-money-from-them-with-mtv-channels-switching-off-is-the-music-video-under-threat

• https://www.fastcompany.com/91421362/how-tiktok-youtube-social-media-killed-mtv

• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cbs-simulcast-vmas-death-of-mtv-1236181020/

• https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2025/10/13/mtv-shut-down-in-the-us-what-mtv-music-channels-shut-down-is-mtv-shutting-down-teen-mom-jersey-shore/86676107007/

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re diving into the drama behind Billboard’s brand-new Hot 100 chart rules 😱. As of October 25th, 2025, Billboard dropped some major updates that completely changed how songs chart — and yep, a few long-running hits just got kicked off 👋.

We’ll break down what the new rules actually mean, why Billboard decided to shake things up, and what this could mean for the future of chart-topping music. Are these changes making things fairer, or just messier? And more importantly — do the charts even matter anymore in the streaming era? 👀

Tune in for a fun, music-nerd-approved breakdown of the biggest Billboard update in years! Perfect for pop lovers, chart watchers, and anyone who’s ever argued about who really deserves that #1 spot 

✨ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts — and don’t forget to follow Educate Your Earbuds for more deep dives into the wild world of music and pop culture!

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• https://billboard.substack.com/p/older-hits-will-now-drop-off-the

• https://www.npr.org/2025/10/22/g-s1-94489/billboard-hot-100-chart-changes-songs

• https://www.npr.org/2025/10/23/nx-s1-5582264/billboard-changes-the-rules-for-the-pop-charts

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/10/26/lady-gagas-longest-running-hit-has-been-forcibly-removed-from-the-songs-chart/

• https://americansongwriter.com/how-billboard-aims-to-stop-chart-manipulation-with-new-rules/

• https://www.instagram.com/popsamcam/reel/DQFEeHPDm5G/

• https://www.ask.com/culture/billboard-charts-music-industry
  

🎧 It’s time for another mini episode of Educate Your Earbuds — your biweekly 15-minute catch-up on all things music, pop culture, and whatever chaos is living rent-free in my head 💅

This week’s episode is packed: we’re talking about the NFL Commissioner finally responding to the Bad Bunny Super Bowl criticism 🏈🐰, and the exciting news about Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming third studio album (yes, she’s already teasing a new era!). Then we’ll dive into the messy Sombr vs. creator Meg drama that’s been all over social media 👀.

On a lighter note, Dua Lipa’s “Radical Optimism” tour just keeps delivering — from her adorable meet cute with fiancé Callum Turner to the 57 songs she’s already covered on tour 🎤✨. And last but not least… Katy Perry and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have gone official — because apparently, 2025 pop culture needed that plot twist 🇨🇦💋.

It’s quick, chaotic, and full of music news you didn’t know you needed. Tune in to Educate Your Earbuds for your midweek pop fix! 🎶

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• https://www.nfl.com/news/commissioner-roger-goodell-bad-bunny-s-super-bowl-halftime-show-not-being-reconsidered

• https://www.teenvogue.com/story/olivia-rodrigo-third-album-everything-we-know

• https://www.thecut.com/article/sombr-tiktok-drama-25-year-old-fan-explained.html

• https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a69126078/concert-age-gap-sombr/

• https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/10/20/dua-lipa-callum-turner-trust-hernan-diaz-book/86798095007/

• https://variety.com/2025/music/news/dua-lipa-56-covers-tour-green-day-tlc-acdc-1236554566/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/daft-punk-thomas-bangalter-dj-set-fred-again-paris-1236098096/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-justin-trudeau-confirm-relationship-official-1236098070/

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re tackling the ultimate music hot take — who are the best and worst vocalists of all time? 🎤 From powerhouse belters to soft indie crooners, we’re unpacking what actually makes someone a good singer and why some “meh” vocalists still have superstar status.

I’m sharing my spicy picks (no one’s safe 👀), comparing them to the internet’s rankings, and ending with the big question: do you really need to be a good vocalist to be a great artist?

Grab your headphones and your opinions — this episode’s equal parts chaos, music theory, and pure fun. 🎶

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• https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/opera/understanding-different-voice-types/

• https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/

• https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_greatest_singing_voices_of_all_time/s1__39115167

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/13167a96-2ca5-4f73-8e52-30b094e6853a

• https://tonyosomusic.com/blogs/fighting-through-the-pain/posts/7530411/worst-singers-of-all-time-a-tribute-to-those-who-sang-anyway

• https://www.imdb.com/list/ls003006287/copy/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/1hj1itv/worst_singers_to_have_made_it_famous/

🎶 Ever tried to live your best life too hard? This week on Educate Your Earbuds, I’m unpacking my absolutely chaotic concert marathon — four concerts in eight days (yes, you read that right 😅). Between screaming along to Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour and sprinting from venue to venue, I learned a lot about what happens when “work-life balance” turns into “concert-life chaos.”

In this episode, I’m sharing the highs, the meltdowns, and the little wake-up calls that came with trying to do it all. Then, we’ll get real about finding balance — whether you struggle to make time for fun or, like me, struggle to slow down long enough to fold laundry.

🎧 Tune in for relatable laughs, realistic self-care tips, and some concert stories that’ll make you feel seen. It’s all about keeping the vibe alive without burning out

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• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-fun/202507/when-happiness-feels-elusive-try-making-fun-a-habit-instead

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters/202309/finding-balance-in-imbalance

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters/202309/keep-finding-balance-in-imbalance

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• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-beats/202406/achieving-balance-mastering-the-five-life-rhythms

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-adaptive-mind/201809/the-best-way-find-balance-in-your-life

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side-by-side/201003/how-to-keep-your-life-in-balance-using-sweep
  

🎧 It’s time for another mini episode of Educate Your Earbuds — your biweekly dose of music pop culture chaos, hot takes, and random thoughts, all in 15 minutes or less 💅

This week, we’re diving into Bad Bunny’s big SNL comeback and all the early shade surrounding his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show 🏈🐰. Then, we’ve got Role Model bringing out Charli XCX for a surprise performance — and yes, I’ll get into some of the Charli drama that’s been stirring online lately 👀.

We’re also unpacking the mixed reactions to Taylor Swift’s new album, with both Swifties and non-fans sharing some strong opinions about her latest era 💬. Plus, we’ll hit a few highlights from Austin City Limits and that chaotic Billie Eilish Miami show moment that went viral for all the wrong reasons 😬.

It’s fast, fun, and full of music tea — tune in to Educate Your Earbuds for your midweek pop fix 🎶💋

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• https://www.npr.org/2025/10/05/nx-s1-5563116/bad-bunny-snl-premiere-trump

• https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2025/10/10/turning-point-usa-to-host-alternate-super-bowl-halftime-show/86620973007/

• https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/turning-point-usa-announces-counterprogram-super-bowl-halftime/story?id=126399150

• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/charli-xcx-saturday-night-live-role-model-cameo-1236398888/

• https://www.elle.com.au/culture/celebrity/charli-xcx-sympathy-is-a-knife-lyrics-meaning-taylor-swift/

• https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-flopping-10840775

• https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/austin-city-limits-2025-sabrina-carpenter-and-more-festival-highlights/

• https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/billie-eilish-violently-yanked-audience-member-miami-concert-rcna236869

🎧 This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re tackling a spicy question — why does music criticism feel... off lately? 👀 From viral stan wars to suspiciously high album ratings, something’s changed in how we talk about music — and not necessarily for the better.

Join me as I dig into what’s really behind the decline of sharp, honest reviews and how the internet might be reshaping the way we define “good music.” 💭

🎙️ Tune in to Educate Your Earbuds — the podcast where music meets culture, and no topic is off-limits.

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• https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/09/01/how-music-criticism-lost-its-edge

• https://www.anrfactory.com/where-truth-went-to-die-the-slow-death-of-music-journalism-in-the-age-of-engagement-farming/

• https://www.34st.com/article/2025/02/pitchfork-music-critic-halsey-social-media-conde-nast-gq-amateur-reviews

• https://www.reddit.com/r/indieheads/comments/1mzzx42/how_music_criticism_lost_its_edge/

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• https://loudandquiet.substack.com/p/what-people-forget-when-they-say-music-critics-have-lost-their-edge

• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/30/pitchfork-q-music-reviews-critics-songs

• https://www.npr.org/2024/01/24/1226293958/pitchfork-layoffs-music-journalism

• https://om.co/2024/01/22/death-of-the-critic/

• https://www.awal.com/blog/music-journalism-is-changing/
  

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re putting the ✨spotlight✨ on none other than pop queen Dua Lipa. From dominating the charts to building her own empire, Dua’s proving she’s way more than just a superstar with a killer discography. Gerald is back as my guest co-host (and resident Dua stan) as we dive into her world: her Service95 platform and must-read book club picks 📚, her ventures in fashion and wellness (yes, she’s even got a pilates company 👀), and the cultural impact she’s had through the Sunny Hill Festival in Kosovo. Plus, we get into Dua’s advocacy, her style, and of course, our personal favorite things about her.

If you’re a Dua Lipa fan or just love music podcasts that mix pop culture with deeper conversations, this one’s for you 💖.

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• https://www.service95.com/about-us

• https://www.popfiltr.com/articles/what-is-service95-a-dive-into-dua-lipas-weekly-newsletter

• https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/2/26/dua-lipa-newsletter-podcast-review/

• https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/may/06/is-dua-lipa-the-best-literary-interviewer

• https://bcheights.com/219464/arts/dua-lipa-podcast/

• https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jul/31/dua-lipa-book-club-helen-garner-this-house-of-grief

• https://www.popfiltr.com/articles/sunny-hill-festival-2025-lifts-kosovo

• https://www.businessoffashion.com/people/dua-lipa/#:~:text=In%20tandem%2C%20she's%20earned%20attention,%2C%20her%20parents'%20home%20country.

• https://lifestyle.si.com/celebrities/dua-lipa-pilates-frame-fitness

• https://parade.com/celebrities/dua-lipa-frame-fitness-co-founder

It’s mini episode time on Educate Your Earbuds 🎧✨ — your 15-min pop culture scroll without the doomscroll. This week, Bad Bunny wrapped his Puerto Rico residency and dropped a 💥 Super Bowl bombshell, Harry Styles proved he’s not just a pop star but a marathon king 🏃‍♂️, Lana Del Rey shared more dreamy wedding pics 💍, and Selena + Benny Blanco are officially hitched 💒. Oh, and All Things Go got intense when Lola Young collapsed on stage 😱.

Quick, chaotic, and packed with music drama — perfect for your midweek vibes.

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• https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a68001645/harry-styles-berlin-marathon-stats/

• https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a68091813/lana-del-rey-jeremy-dufrene-wedding-dress-photos/

• https://www.eonline.com/news/1423124/selena-gomez-benny-blanco-wedding-dress-details-revealed

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lola-young-collapses-onstage-nyc-concert-all-things-go-1236077195/

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re diving into the temple of techno itself: Berghain. Once the undisputed capital of Berlin nightlife and the holy grail for club kids around the world, the untouchable icon of techno, the world’s hardest door, and the ultimate flex on your Instagram story, Berghain is now facing a cultural shift. Is it possible that the club’s legendary cool factor is starting to fade?

From its mysterious history to the Kultur that made it iconic, I break down what makes Berghain more than just a club—and why getting past the bouncers has become a rite of passage. But with Berlin nightlife changing fast, is Berghain still the epicenter of cool, or just a tourist checkpoint in all black outfits?

If you live for techno, rave culture, or just want to know whether Berghain is still worth losing sleep (and your phone camera) over, this episode is for you.

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• https://www.timeout.com/berlin/clubs/berghain-panorama-bar

• https://medium.com/cuepoint/the-berghain-backstory-building-berlins-most-legendary-nightclub-87ad2d901ee9

• https://www.reddit.com/r/electronicmusic/comments/8opqki/berghain_what_is_it_and_whats_the_big_deal/

• https://eastseven.de/en/how-to-get-into-berghain/

• https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250113-is-berlins-famous-club-scene-ending

• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/04/the-guardian-view-on-berlins-ailing-club-scene-a-unique-inheritance-needs-protecting

• https://www.dw.com/en/is-berlin-in-a-club-death-spiral/a-70341859

• https://www.the-berliner.com/politics/berlin-club-death-klubsterben-watergate-renate-inflation-inflation/

• https://www.tiktok.com/@jetsetting_jacki/video/7529498199338274065

It’s time for another Educate Your Earbuds mini episode 🎧✨—aka your 15-minute music + pop culture catch-up! This week’s lineup is stacked: the Coachella 2026 lineup just dropped 🌴🎶, Ariana Grande is going on tour 🎤💫 (and Ticketmaster is already in shambles with the resale fiasco 🙃), and Bad Bunny is closing out his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency 🐰🔥 with a final show livestream. Plus, Lady Gaga is extending the Mayhem Ball Tour 👠🎭, and the most iconic wedding sequel ever just happened—Charli XCX & George Daniel said “I do” again 💍💌.

Quick, fun, and a little chaotic—aka the perfect music podcast episode for your midweek scroll. 💿💥

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• https://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/live/karol-g-sabrina-carpenter-coachella-2025-09-08

• https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/coachella-2026-headliner-sabrina-carpenter-karol-g-1235423882/

• https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/a65921875/how-to-buy-ariana-grande-tickets-2026/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ariana-grande-tickets-resale-statement-1236066148/

• https://variety.com/2025/music/news/bad-bunny-surprise-final-show-puerto-rico-residency-amazon-music-live-1236519516/

• https://people.com/lady-gaga-expands-mayhem-ball-tour-with-new-dates-and-cities-11806500

The 2025 VMAs did not disappoint—and of course we’re breaking it all down on Educate Your Earbuds. From jaw-dropping performances to brand new categories shaking up the show, this year’s awards had plenty of moments worth talking about. I’m giving you the inside scoop on the biggest winners (and nominees 👀), plus my unfiltered thoughts on who deserved that Moon Person and who got totally snubbed. And because the VMAs love to keep things chaotic, we’re also diving into the off-air categories that didn’t make the televised broadcast but are just as juicy. 

If you live for pop culture, music news, and a little bit of VMA drama, this episode is basically your afterparty.

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• Is the CBS Simulcast of the VMAs the Final Blow to MTV?

• MTV VMAs 2025 Winners List

☀️ Summer 2025 is a wrap, but the song of the summer crown has finally been handed out 👑. In this week’s episode of Educate Your Earbuds, we’re spilling all the tea on Billboard’s official Song of the Summer chart, Spotify’s global faves, and even what Genius and The Washington Post had to say about the tracks that defined our playlists.

But let’s be real—no summer recap is complete without a little ✨chaos✨. So I’m sharing my own top 10 summer anthems (because was your fave robbed, or are we on the same wavelength?). Together we’ll unpack what these charts say about where music is heading in 2025—whether that’s pop, hip-hop, EDM, or the next genre to take over TikTok.

Grab your iced coffee, crank up your Bluetooth speaker, and let’s vibe out to the real soundtrack of Summer 2025. 🎶

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• https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/alex-warren-ordinary-song-of-the-summer-2025-1236056115/

• https://www.billboard.com/charts/summer-songs/

• https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-08-27/spotifys-top-5-songs-of-summer-2025-revealed-a-softer-more-personal-soundtrack/

• https://genius.com/a/song-of-summer-2025

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/08/28/song-of-the-summer/

The latest Educate Your Earbuds mini episode is pure music pop culture chaos, and we’re here for it. Is Taylor Swift is engaged!! Why is there a Justin Bieber impersonator making headlines? And did Lil Nas X really get arrested or is this another viral stunt?

We’re also celebrating Bad Bunny’s “DTMF” smashing records as the first 2025 track to hit 1 billion Spotify streams, swooning over Benson Boone’s Adele cover, and unpacking the darker side of festival culture with news of a homicide at Burning Man. Oh—and Sabrina Carpenter just dropped a whole new album with “Man’s Best Friend” already stealing hearts (and playlists).

It’s messy, it’s music, and it’s all in under 15 minutes—your weekly dose of pop culture drama with a beat.

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Burning Man: life-changing art event or overhyped dusty rave? This week on Educate Your Earbuds, I’m unpacking the myths, the magic, and the mess of one of the world’s most infamous gatherings.

I’ll decode the wild Burning Man lingo (yes, MOOP is a real thing), spill the tea on ticket prices, and look at how this desert city built on music, art, and fire became both beloved and hated over the years. And of course—I’ll share why it’s officially on my bucket list.

Whether you’re a Gen Z festival first-timer, a Millennial nostalgia seeker, or a Boomer ready for your next great adventure, this episode is your crash course in all things playa.

Dust, fire, and radical self-expression—let’s go.

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• https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/09/03/what-is-burning-man-history-origin/70757337007/

• https://abc7news.com/post/burning-man-2023-what-is-festival-all-about-san-francisco-timeline/13736499/

• https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/iconic-events/burning-man

• https://whereandwander.com/how-to-survive-your-first-burning-man/

• https://burningman.org/about/10-principles/

• https://burningman.org/about/our-mission/

• https://burningman.org/about/history/brc-history/afterburn/06-2/history/

• https://burningman.org/timeline/

• https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/health/burning-man-radical-self-expression-wellness

• https://www.kunr.org/arts-and-culture/2017-09-13/exploring-the-evolution-of-burning-man

• https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2014/0917/644371-burning-man/

• https://www.afar.com/magazine/is-burning-man-changing

• https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/nevada/experiences/news/how-the-ultra-rich-might-change-burning-man

• https://www.businessinsider.com/fashion-at-burning-man-evolution-2019-8

• https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/10/3/burning-man-controversy-sustainability-fire-environment/  

✨ From Hannah Montana bops to Olivia Rodrigo’s breakup anthems, Disney Channel pop stars basically raised a whole generation of music fans. In this week’s episode of Educate Your Earbuds, we’re diving into the ultimate throwback playlist energy—reliving the songs that defined our Disney era and still influence today’s biggest hits. 🎶

We’ll talk about the Disney pipeline that gave us icons like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, and how new stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter are reshaping that legacy for Gen Z. Plus, you’ll get some solid playlist recs to throw yourself a nostalgic Disney jam session (yes, you’re allowed to scream-sing This Is Me at full volume).

If you grew up on Disney Channel or just want to see how those childhood anthems shaped modern pop, this episode is for you. Plug in your earbuds—it’s time to relive the magic. 🌟

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• https://www.billboard.com/photos/musicians-got-their-start-disney-channel-1235109826/

• https://www.thatericalper.com/2025/06/15/disneys-pop-star-powerhouse-where-chart-toppers-got-their-start/

• https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_best_throwback_songs_released_by_former_disney_channel_actors/s1__38940671

• https://www.billboard.com/lists/disney-stars-no-1-on-billboard-hot-100/

On this week’s mini episode of Educate Your Earbuds, we’re recapping everything buzzing in music pop culture. From Doja Cat shaking up Outside Lands with surprise appearances from Pablo and Role Model’s Sally, to the Jonas Brothers reuniting with Demi Lovato at their Greetings From Your Hometown tour kickoff, there’s no shortage of iconic live music moments. I also break down more celebrity sightings at Bad Bunny’s Vegas residency, the mysterious LA Music Fest TikTok code word, and the latest drama between Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain. To top it all off, we get into Taylor Swift’s TS12 album announcement and what it could mean for Swifties everywhere. All in under 15 minutes—because music news waits for no one.

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• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/jonas-brothers-and-demi-lovato-have-camp-rock-reunion-on-jonas20-tours-opening-night-1236341922/

• https://lapublicpress.org/2025/08/tiktokers-calling-la-ice-raids-music-festivals-to-trick-algorithm/

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/08/15/lana-del-rey-vs-ethel-cain-the-feud-explained/

• https://time.com/7309009/taylor-swift-the-life-of-a-showgirl-new-album-announcement/

This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re going full nostalgia trip — but make it TikTok-core. From disco bops to indie deep cuts, old songs are suddenly everywhere again, and we’re here to unpack why your “For You” page sounds like a throwback playlist.

I’m sharing my own picks for vintage tracks that deserve a viral revival, plus some surprising comebacks I found after spiraling through YouTube rabbit holes and music articles. We’ll talk the random trends that make decades-old songs chart again, the most unexpected revivals you might have missed, and which classics could be the next big TikTok audio.

Whether you’re a Gen Z discovering these hits for the first time or a millennial reliving the glory days, this episode proves that good music never really dies — it just waits for the algorithm to notice.

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• https://variety.com/2022/music/news/stranger-things-kate-bush-running-up-hill-1235282576/

• https://people.com/dakota-johnson-doing-well-after-chris-martin-split-exclusive-11759332#:~:text=The%20split%20wasn't%20exactly%20a%20shock%2C%22%20says%20the,WireImage;%20Jon%20Kopaloff/Getty%20I

• https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/coldplay-sparks-hits-hot-100-25-years-after-release-1236007257/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ozzy-osbourne-crazy-train-hot-100-first-time-1236032047/

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/08/02/ozzy-osbourne-owns-90-of-a-billboard-chart/

• https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/essential-ozzy-osbourne-top-10-billboard-200-chart-1236031370/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYt6PBuFb-Q

Welcome back to Educate Your Earbuds, where this week we’re breaking down all the chaotic fun from Lollapalooza and diving headfirst into the internet's latest music discourse: is being barricade at festivals really worth it?

From TikTok clips of fans sprinting to the rail, to stories of pit girl glory and pain, we’re talking what it actually takes to get barricade at a massive music festival, how to do it right without passing out, and whether sacrificing your bladder and personal space is worth the viral moment. 

If you’ve ever dreamed of being front row for your fave artist or just want to know what the pit life is really like, this one’s for you. Whether you’re team barricade or team chill-in-the-back-with-a-beer, this episode has all the festival tea you need.

✨ Don’t forget to follow Educate Your Earbuds for more music festival tips, TikTok trends, and everything happening in the world of pop and live music!

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• https://madsounds.home.blog/2019/06/06/how-to-get-barricade-and-survive-at-a-festival/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1h93bll/railing_at_mainstage_for_a_day_tips/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1ctb5sb/what_is_the_least_rude_way_to_get_barricade/

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Concerts/comments/1esf8ck/what_are_some_pros_and_cons_of_getting_barricade/

• https://hiseye.org/2062/uncategorized/a-concert-goers-conflict-is-general-admission-worth-it/