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Why bands give us purpose (ft. MUNA)
A culture that rewards easily consumable individual identities produces plenty of pop stars and almost no bands. A significant exception: MUNA, the trio of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson. MUNA treats th...
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Why bands give us purpose (ft. MUNA) is an episode from Switched On Pop by Vox Media Podcast Network. A culture that rewards easily consumable individual identities produces plenty of pop stars and almost no bands. A significant exception:...
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Published Jun 2, 2026, 52:19 long, audio available.
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