Could’ve Been A Joke…But Wasn’t

Interview: Christian Pan + 90s Music Videos

[https://musicvideosareart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/screenshot-2024-04-18-at-2.07.16e280afpm.png?w=1024] “There’s a lot goin’ on!” In this very special episode, Lisa interviews writer Christian Pan [http://www.christianpanerotica.com] about his latest collection of erotic short stories titled Unknown Pleasures [https://www.amazon.com/Pleasures-East-Village-Erotica-ebook/dp/B0CRK3CPDW?ref_=ast_author_mpb]. We then chat about classic 90’s music videos related to the stories. We deep dive into the wild journey that is Guns N’ Roses [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRIbf6JqkNc]‘s Don’t Cry; we find Nirvana [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg] with Smells Like Teen Spirit; we pledge our allegiance to Janet Jackson [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAwaNWGLM0c]‘s Rhythm Nation; and lastly, we lose our minds to NIN [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao-Sahfy7Hg]‘s Head Like A Hole. Join us for this very fun chat! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicvideosareart/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/musicvideosrart], and email [musicvideosarehighart@gmail.com] us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists] channel. * Music videos from the episode: * Guns N’ Roses – Don’t Cry [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRIbf6JqkNc] * Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg] * Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAwaNWGLM0c] * NIN – Head Like A Hole [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao-Sahfy7Hg] * Recommended videos: * Childish Gambino – This is America [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY] * Be Your Own Pet – Hand Grenade [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMcyPQ5tFys] * Referenced: * Christian’s Unknown Pleasure full playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4R4nf3xUq887K23wMXiu6t] (story companion) * Tim Cummings writing workshop [https://www.timcummings.ink/about] * Follow Christian on all the things: * Website – www.christianpanerotica.com [http://www.christianpanerotica.com/]  * Linktree – https://linktr.ee/christianpan [https://linktr.ee/christianpan] * Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/christianpanerotica/ [https://www.instagram.com/christianpanerotica/] * Twitter –  https://twitter.com/Christian_Pan_ [https://twitter.com/Christian_Pan_] * Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/christianpanerotica?view_as=patron [https://www.patreon.com/christianpanerotica?view_as=patron] * ARTWORK is by Brandon W Vernon [https://www.instagram.com/bwvernon/] * THEME MUSIC is by Not a Moment Too Soon [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHjqzipQL6BeM2jAGlU2gQ] Free to listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-videos-are-art/id1676546926] + Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GTlatFXGNb4fKBTWyspfN] + Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tdXNpY3ZpZGVvc2FyZWFydC5jb20vZmVlZC8] Playlists for each episode are on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists]

Funny Music Videos

[https://musicvideosareart.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/chi-in-car.png?w=1024] The Knocks [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bugt8LiuKjo&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=1]; Big Data [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8b4xYbEugo&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=2]; Laura Jane Grace [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LMcZRL1Pfs&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=3]. We love you, Baby! These charming and legitimately hilarious music videos bring us laughter, joy, and even some thoughtful social commentary. Join us as we discuss why we love them. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicvideosareart/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/musicvideosrart], and email [musicvideosarehighart@gmail.com] us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists] channel. * Music videos from the episode: * Bedroom Eyes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bugt8LiuKjo&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=1] (The Knocks ft. Studio Killers) * Dangerous [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8b4xYbEugo&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=2] (Big Data ft. Joywave) * I Hate Chicago [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LMcZRL1Pfs&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=3] (Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers) * Recommended videos: * Good Days [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p3zZoraK9g&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=4] (SZA) * Control [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C_tFlCkWVM&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=5] (Mannequin Pussy) * I Was a Teenage Anarchist [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7RUeMCZL3Q&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG3cqGYQRmmbLpNJvw9dYcB&index=6] (Against Me!) * Media referenced: * Friends [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgVjlc9WSN4] (Liquid Feet) * Air Sex Championship [https://www.salon.com/2014/08/11/pelvic_thrusts_are_always_good_my_crazy_night_at_the_air_sex_world_championship/] (Salon) * Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/29467305] (Laura Jane Grace) * Laura Jane Grace interview [https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ott-laura-jane-grace-interview-1102-story.html] (Chicago Tribune) * Artwork is by Brandon W Vernon [https://www.instagram.com/bwvernon/] * Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHjqzipQL6BeM2jAGlU2gQ] Free to listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-videos-are-art/id1676546926] + Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GTlatFXGNb4fKBTWyspfN] + Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tdXNpY3ZpZGVvc2FyZWFydC5jb20vZmVlZC8] Playlists for each episode are on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists]

Could’ve Been A Joke…But Wasn’t

[https://musicvideosareart.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/screenshot-2023-08-01-at-4.44.45-pm.png?w=1024] The Wombats [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8GRiiaef3s&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLGc-3p4AYK2bsoqHqNFLsCg&index=1]; Lewis Capaldi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rM7Tox1HE&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLGc-3p4AYK2bsoqHqNFLsCg&index=2]. This week we find a little humanity and vulnerability in unlikely spaces — dating apps and strip clubs. Join us as we chat about why we love these sweet, funny, clever music videos. And if you’ve never heard of us – give us a try! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicvideosareart/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/musicvideosrart], and email [musicvideosarehighart@gmail.com] us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists] channel. * Music videos from the episode: * Give Me A Try [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8GRiiaef3s&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLGc-3p4AYK2bsoqHqNFLsCg&index=1] (The Wombats) * Grace [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rM7Tox1HE&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLGc-3p4AYK2bsoqHqNFLsCg&index=2] (Lewis Capaldi) * Recommended videos: * Trouble [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bunJBFtlt-I&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLGc-3p4AYK2bsoqHqNFLsCg&index=3] (TV On The Radio) * Under the Graveyard [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuzyA5gDa4E&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLGc-3p4AYK2bsoqHqNFLsCg&index=4] (Ozzy Osbourne) * Media referenced: * Lewis Capaldi quote [https://genius.com/Lewis-capaldi-grace-lyrics] (Genius Lyrics) * Black Sabbath’s Master of Reality [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2286938.Master_of_Reality] (33 1/3 by John Darnielle) * Money [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJjn03K0JsQ&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLGc-3p4AYK2bsoqHqNFLsCg&index=6] (Michael Kiwanuka, Tom Misch) * Artwork is by Brandon W Vernon [https://www.instagram.com/bwvernon/] * Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHjqzipQL6BeM2jAGlU2gQ] Free to listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-videos-are-art/id1676546926] + Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GTlatFXGNb4fKBTWyspfN] + Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tdXNpY3ZpZGVvc2FyZWFydC5jb20vZmVlZC8] Playlists for each episode are on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists]

Devils

[https://musicvideosareart.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/banks-dance-red.png?w=1024] BANKS [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHC6jDBhqV8&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=1]; Inhaler [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijRRdjp_6N0&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=2]; Yves Tumor [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-9QCsH3OQM&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=3]; Lil Nas X [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6swmTBVI83k&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=4]. We know all the best bands are affiliated with Satan, but are all the best music videos? Join us for a little sinful fun as we chat about these (unexpected) representations of the Devil and enjoy some pop music along the way! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicvideosareart/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/musicvideosrart], and email [musicvideosarehighart@gmail.com] us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists] channel. * Music videos from the episode: * The Devil [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHC6jDBhqV8&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=1] (BANKS) * Ice Cream Sundae [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijRRdjp_6N0&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=2] (Inhaler) * Gospel For A New Century [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-9QCsH3OQM&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=3] (Yves Tumor) * MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6swmTBVI83k&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=4] (Lil Nas X) * Recommended video: * Scratchcard Lanyard [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PuqlOTyJt0&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLFXUIABD_7b1plT5v4r3Ng0&index=5] (Dry Cleaning) * Media referenced: * Banks Shares Hellish Music Video for ‘The Devil’ [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/banks-the-devil-1185669/] (Rolling Stone) * INHALER HAVE SHARED A NEW VIDEO FOR ‘ICE CREAM SUNDAE’ [https://readdork.com/news/inhaler-have-shared-a-new-video-for-ice-cream-sundae/] (Dork) * Call Me By Your Name book [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36336078-call-me-by-your-name] & movie [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5726616/]https://www.youtube.com/@kendjiofficiel * Artwork is by Brandon W Vernon [https://www.instagram.com/bwvernon/] * Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHjqzipQL6BeM2jAGlU2gQ] Free to listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-videos-are-art/id1676546926] + Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GTlatFXGNb4fKBTWyspfN] + Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tdXNpY3ZpZGVvc2FyZWFydC5jb20vZmVlZC8] Playlists for each episode are on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists]

Father’s Day Special: Generations

[https://musicvideosareart.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/papa-kid-dance.png?w=1024] Purple Disco Machine [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tcYQEk1EVQ&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=1]; Pulp [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMDfMaKDa0&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=2]; Daði Freyr [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFZNvj-HfBU&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=3]; Stromae [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiKj0Z_Xnjc&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=4]; Melanie Martinez [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcVv9R1ZR84&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=5]; Phoebe Bridgers [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw0zYd0eIlk&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=6]. Whooie, we’ve got a LOT of thoughts and feelings about this incredible list of Music Videos. There’s a generational dance-off (Boomers v. GenZ), a doll sharing family secrets, and looots of complicated feelings about dads! Join us for a little Music Video therapy and enjoy these banger songs and videos. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicvideosareart/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/musicvideosrart], and email [musicvideosarehighart@gmail.com] us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists] channel. * Music videos from the episode: * Fireworks [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tcYQEk1EVQ&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=1] (Purple Disco Machine ft. Moss Kena & The Knocks) * A Little Soul [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMDfMaKDa0&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=2] (Pulp) * Think About Things [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFZNvj-HfBU&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=3] (Daði Freyr & Gagnamagnið) * Papaoutai [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiKj0Z_Xnjc&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=4] (Stromae) * Dollhouse [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcVv9R1ZR84&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=5] (Melanie Martinez) * Kyoto [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw0zYd0eIlk&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=6] (Phoebe Bridgers) * Recommended videos: * Come Closer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P7VgqaFJxI&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=7] (Boy Harsher) * Fate [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbbbark8k7w&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=8] (Boy Harsher) * The Lovecats [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcUza_wWCfA&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=9] (The Cure) * Double Negative [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9VrYQHkSUg&list=PLMqFEdsx7sLG6NQAr47o5_6MrWt9efZQi&index=10] (Second Still) * Media referenced: * Rize [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436724/] (LA Clowning & Krumping documentary) * Papaoutai – English translation lyrics [https://genius.com/Genius-english-translations-stromae-papaoutai-english-translation-lyrics] (Stromae, Genius) * Les yeux de la mama [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgP2whwA2Wg] (Kendji Girac)https://www.youtube.com/@kendjiofficiel * Artwork is by Brandon W Vernon [https://www.instagram.com/bwvernon/] * Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHjqzipQL6BeM2jAGlU2gQ] Free to listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-videos-are-art/id1676546926] + Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GTlatFXGNb4fKBTWyspfN] + Google [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tdXNpY3ZpZGVvc2FyZWFydC5jb20vZmVlZC8] Playlists for each episode are on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@musicvideosareart/playlists]