Why People Hate Benson Boone

Disney's Forgotten High School Musical

Despite not really being a Disney movie, Bandslam has the trappings of a musical film made by the mouse machine, with two of its stars as leads (Vanessa Hudgens and Aly Michalka). Marketed as the "Next High School " by Summit Entertainment, Bandslam underperformed at the box office but was praised by critics and audiences alike. In this video, I review the film and try to figure out why it missed the mark and how I feel about 16 years later...

The Album Apple Spent $100 Million On...Then FORCED on Their Customers

In 2014 Irish rockers U2 released their 13th studio album Songs of Innocence, an album that cost Apple Inc. an estimated $100 Million. Most people know it for the disastrous fall out post release, including a very iconic tweet from Tyler The Creator, but how did we get from a band unhappy with their place in the industry to the equivalent of as someone put it so eloquently, musical junk mail?

Beyoncè, Remix Culture and Death of The Author (Artist)?

Welcome to another episode of It's Just Music! Today we are discussing the hate for a popular All Night/Tyrant Beyoncè mashup on Tiktok, remix culture on the app and how audience's engage with music one an artist releases it to the public.

Why People Hate Benson Boone

Do you ever wonder why people hate Benson Boone so much? The recent "Beautiful Things" and "Mystical Magical" hitmaker has been hit with the backlash of the internet for his seemingly inauthentic music and cringey persona. Is the Benson Boone hate necessary?

Duncan Sheik - Barely Breathing (1996)

Welcome back to Just One Hit! In this episode, we discuss Duncan Sheik, the multi-talented singer-songwriter whose seminal 90s hit "Barely Breathing" captivated audiences. Join us as we explore the story behind the song, its emotional resonance, and the artistic journey that led Duncan to create this iconic track.