TIME Magazine once said, “there are few figures more closely associated with religion in pop culture than Madonna.” And looking at her catalog, it’s hard to disagree. From cheeky double entendres on “Like A Prayer,” to explorations of alternative philosophies on Ray of Light, spiritual practice has always been a core aspect of Madonna’s work. And as she dips ... Show More
Oct 7
Taylor Swift’s Showgirl Sound: How to actually listen to the album
Taylor Swift's twelfth album has sparked endless speculation about who each song is "really about," but that might be the wrong question entirely. The Life of a Showgirl isn’t biography, it’s polyphonic auto-fiction, where Swift writes from multiple character perspectives while b ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 3
The Power of the Trio (ft. Trousdale live at USC)
There's no lead singer in Trousdale. The trio of Quinn D'Andrea, Georgia Greene, and Lauren Jones, has shared vocal duties equally since they started singing together as students at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Since then, they've touring the ... Show More
48m 39s
Sep 2024
Madonna attends NYFW 2024
This Week In Ciccone we discuss Madonna as she attended New York Fashion Week, have a great discussion about which Madonna VMA performances we think are the most iconic, plus we launch a new segment titled "Songs We Wish Madonna Would Have Done."
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1h 15m
Jul 2024
Madonna Summer Movie Series: EVITA
MLVC's Madonna Summer Movie Series continues with the pinnacle of Madonna's movie career - the 1996 musical EVITA! We discuss everything from performances, costuming, hairstyles/wigs, our favorite songs off the soundtrack and more! Time for your rainbow high...
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1h 7m
Aug 2024
Madonna Summer Movie Series: The Next Best Thing
MLVC's Madonna Summer Movie Series wraps up for 2024 with the 2000 film "The Next Best Thing" starring Madonna, Rupert Everett and Benjamin Bratt! We discuss the story, the lighting, the outfits, the accent and of course the soundtrack. WINDOW!!!
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1h 19m
May 2024
Madonna And The MTV Moment (Pt 1)
In 1984, a relatively unknown 26-year old Madonna appeared at the first MTV Video Music Awards. Dressed like a rock and roll bride, Madonna sang “Like a Virgin.” The performance was considered so risque, so scandalous that many – including her own manager – predicted it would end ... Show More
47m 39s