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sanna wani chappell roan

Winter 2024

Star power

A case study on the paradox of privilege in pop

Sanna Wani

My friend Lou is visiting from Australia. We do silly things together, like watch Love Island and listen to music. Lou shows me the video for Chappell Roan’s “Casual,” which follows a girl and a mermaid in a situationship. I’m fascinated. The song is good, too: the slow pumping synth and zesty lyrics contrast with […] More »