This thread is meant to keep abreast of any changes in pop culture, music, etc as we close in on and eventually enter the potentially game-changing summer of 2017. What changes have you noticed since January? Continue posting about changes as we head into May, June and July.

This thread is meant to keep abreast of any changes in pop culture, music, etc as we close in on and eventually enter the potentially game-changing summer of 2017. What changes have you noticed since January? Continue posting about changes as we head into May, June and July.


The new MTV TRL springs to mind lol

https://www.bustle.com/p/trl-is-coming-back-to-mtv-so-90s-kids-can-rejoice-51907

I just hope the summer of 2017 puts in an actual end towards the mid 2010s, since it seems like one of the darkest times to live in recent history. Even when I didn't really have a good time in the early 2010s, at least it still had some brighter pop culture. Let's just hope somebody brings in a new genre that could easily bring in the 2020s with a lighter aspect.

I just hope the summer of 2017 puts in an actual end towards the mid 2010s, since it seems like one of the darkest times to live in recent history. Even when I didn't really have a good time in the early 2010s, at least it still had some brighter pop culture. Let's just hope somebody brings in a new genre that could easily bring in the 2020s with a lighter aspect.


I actually wish there was more topical and truly poignant music. The Top 100 has been so utterly tone deaf to current events.

I actually wish there was more topical and truly poignant music. The Top 100 has been so utterly tone deaf to current events.


We should have stuff like that.

I actually wish there was more topical and truly poignant music. The Top 100 has been so utterly tone deaf to current events.


All that could change in just a matter of months.

All that could change in just a matter of months.


we could have another teen pop boom thanks to the new TRL

we could have another teen pop boom thanks to the new TRL


We have been in a teen pop era since 2013....

We have been in a teen pop era since 2013....


ehh not really

We have been in a teen pop era since 2013....

Not really

I hope the new TRL is successful. That would be so awesome for it to be like 2000s again and you can tune into a live show of interviews and performances by celebrities. I miss that. I just don't know it it will be the same or if it will be successful. A comeback of traditional TV programming over YouTube would be pretty awesome!

Thus far the vibe in the air is that we are in a new era, things are changing slowly, but they are happening.
POP culture IS MILES ahead of 2015.


We have successfully escaped the bone chilling years of 2009-2016 and are back
to normal.

Thus far the vibe in the air is that we are in a new era, things are changing slowly, but they are happening.
POP culture IS MILES ahead of 2015.


We have successfully escaped the bone chilling years of 2009-2016 and are back
to normal.


I don't see a difference in the songs now compared to 2015/2016.

Thus far the vibe in the air is that we are in a new era, things are changing slowly, but they are happening.
POP culture IS MILES ahead of 2015.

Nah, pop culture in 2015 was WAY better than now. We still haven't fully escaped the disaster of 2016, but hopefully we will be out soon. But there are a couple okay songs that are out now.


I don't see a difference in the songs now compared to 2015/2016.

I see a very slight difference to 2015 because there is more edm and dancehall music now (which in my opinion is bad). It's for the most part still similar though because trap is still popular and never left since 2014 as well as some teen pop. But music and culture is pretty much exactly the same as 2016 right now.

Nah, pop culture in 2015 was WAY better than now. We still haven't fully escaped the disaster of 2016, but hopefully we will be out soon. But there are a couple okay songs that are out now.
I see a very slight difference to 2015 because there is more edm and dancehall music now (which in my opinion is bad). It's for the most part still similar though because trap is still popular and never left since 2014 as well as some teen pop. But music and culture is pretty much exactly the same as 2016 right now.


Did you hear Paramore's latest song, "Hard Times"? Allegedly, it's supposed to skyrocket up the charts. There's an 80s aura to it, almost like New Wave. I think the tides are about to turn soon enough, but we'll see....

I'm so sick of pop culture and music constantly referencing the 80s. I thought we were supposed to be in the 90s revival now; didn't the 80s revival already happen in the 2000s? Then why is it still going on even in 2017? ???

I'm so sick of pop culture and music constantly referencing the 80s. I thought we were supposed to be in the 90s revival now; didn't the 80s revival already happen in the 2000s? Then why is it still going on even in 2017? ???

Just think of the 50s nostalgia in the 70s, 80s & 90s.

80's nostalgia had crumbs, here and there, in 1997 and 1998. There were films like Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion (1997), and The Wedding Singer in 1998. But it didn't explode until 2000/2001, with the whole VH1 I Love The 80's series. That's when it all officially began.

I agree, we should have been in 90's nostalgia fully by around 2016, at the latest.

I'm not holding my breath for a pop cultural shift until 2018!

I'm not holding my breath for a pop cultural shift until 2018!

Yeah me neither. Or even 2019 possibly.

I'm so sick of pop culture and music constantly referencing the 80s. I thought we were supposed to be in the 90s revival now; didn't the 80s revival already happen in the 2000s? Then why is it still going on even in 2017? ???


We already had 90s nostalgia. Only it was completely kid focused instead of adult focused. 90s shows were brought back because of former 90s kids. 80s nostalgia was adult focused but 90s was completely child focused.

80's nostalgia had crumbs, here and there, in 1997 and 1998. There were films like Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion (1997), and The Wedding Singer in 1998. But it didn't explode until 2000/2001, with the whole VH1 I Love The 80's series. That's when it all officially began.

I agree, we should have been in 90's nostalgia fully by around 2016, at the latest.


Girls meets world
Fuller House
Flannel around waist 2013-2015
Nirvana T's everywhere
Power Rangers movie
Doc martens 2011-2014


Its started years ago

I've lived my teen years through all of the 10's and I can honestly it sucked. Wish it could've been more memorable but it was literally so boring. Gonna make my 20s good.

This year has been pretty good for me so far. I'm done with high school and will be traveling a lot during this summer.

Don't know if it's just me but I'm noticing more positive vibes coming through which is what we need.

I'm so sick of pop culture and music constantly referencing the 80s. I thought we were supposed to be in the 90s revival now; didn't the 80s revival already happen in the 2000s? Then why is it still going on even in 2017? ???


Yeah it's getting real tired now. I'm actually getting sick of this nostalgia fetishism we need to make our own identity!

Don't know if it's just me but I'm noticing more positive vibes coming through which is what we need.

I'm not noticing anything new, positive, or an improvement in any way in pop culture. I wouldn't be surprised if culture got worse. I am no longer feeling optomistic at all. A lot of these new songs people are claiming are good are just not doing it for me. The fact that there was another terrorist attack recently just doesn't give me hope for anything to be honest. Everybody on this forum seems to love 2017 already but I think it's a very boring year personally.

I'm not noticing anything new, positive, or an improvement in any way in pop culture. I wouldn't be surprised if culture got worse. I am no longer feeling optomistic at all. A lot of these new songs people are claiming are good are just not doing it for me. The fact that there was another terrorist attack recently just doesn't give me hope for anything to be honest. Everybody on this forum seems to love 2017 already but I think it's a very boring year personally.


That's very different from what you were saying a week ago. :o

That's very different from what you were saying a week ago. :o

I know and especially when the year first started. These final exams have really broken me.  :\'(

I'm so sick of pop culture and music constantly referencing the 80s. I thought we were supposed to be in the 90s revival now; didn't the 80s revival already happen in the 2000s? Then why is it still going on even in 2017? ???


Considering 80s revival is actually adult I welcome it. All I've seen of 90s revival is children's shows and kid culture nonstop since the late 2000s.

Thus far the vibe in the air is that we are in a new era, things are changing slowly, but they are happening.
POP culture IS MILES ahead of 2015.


We have successfully escaped the bone chilling years of 2009-2016 and are back
to normal.


It's the vibe of America becoming great again, lol. But pop culture still sucks. Other than Drake and Jamiroquai's new albums, there hasn't been a lot of good new music. With movies, the only one I watched in theaters this year is "Ghost in the Shell" and I regret spending money on that. I wanted to see Logan and King Kong, and Fast 8. This summer has a promising line up, but I'm most excited about the Blade Runner sequel in October. I still think the single best thing about 2017 so far is Zelda BotW.

I know and especially when the year first started. These final exams have really broken me.  :\'(


Oh man that sucks. :o

It's the vibe of America becoming great again, lol. But pop culture still sucks. Other than Drake and Jamiroquai's new albums, there hasn't been a lot of good new music. With movies, the only one I watched in theaters this year is "Ghost in the Shell" and I regret spending money on that. I wanted to see Logan and King Kong, and Fast 8. This summer has a promising line up, but I'm most excited about the Blade Runner sequel in October. I still think the single best thing about 2017 so far is Zelda BotW.


I don't know it just feels like something is different , I am not just saying that because of the new TRL and playing VR lol
I noticed the vibe from people arent as high strung as 2015 2016, it seems then people were on edge 24/7, things seem
more relaxing, it seems like people are actually being social again.

And music is as horrible as ever

And music is as horrible as ever



I don't blame you.  ::)

The Late Spring right now has some serious 2000's vibes, I do indeed see people talking in person now instead
of being glued to their phone (People still are obsessed with their phones but there seems to be some dropoff)


The whole Trump 100 days so far has changed the paradigm from mid 2010s to late 2010s, things seem lighter
and more poppier in a 2000s sense.

The Late Spring right now has some serious 2000's vibes, I do indeed see people talking in person now instead
of being glued to their phone (People still are obsessed with their phones but there seems to be some dropoff)

Where do you live? Does make a slight difference.
The whole Trump 100 days so far has changed the paradigm from mid 2010s to late 2010s, things seem lighter
and more poppier in a 2000s sense.

The Late Spring right now has some serious 2000's vibes, I do indeed see people talking in person now instead
of being glued to their phone (People still are obsessed with their phones but there seems to be some dropoff)


The whole Trump 100 days so far has changed the paradigm from mid 2010s to late 2010s, things seem lighter
and more poppier in a 2000s sense.


Where do you reside? Does make a slight difference.

Where do you reside? Does make a slight difference.


new jersey

new jersey


OK. New Jersey doesn't really have a reputation for "hospitality", but I've met some really personable people up from there. I'm from Sc originally, but I know enough New Yorkers (residing in South Florida now) to affirm that the "New York hostility" stigma floating around is just that, a stigma.

This summer has def been better than 2015 so far

Nothing is changing, everything is the same right now.

By the looks of it, Wonder Woman may turn out to be the film that finally gets the DC Cinematic Universe to get up off the ground, as its critical reception so far is extremely positive. I'm not totally confident about Justice League, since as an ensemble film, it looks much more likely to fall into the same pitfalls that ruined the first three DC Cinematic Universe movies.

Captain Underpants is the first new DreamWorks movie I've had real interest in watching in several years. I loved the books growing up and always wished they could be brought transcribed into animation, so if the upcoming film has even a lukewarm reception, I'll probably go see it.

The Late Spring right now has some serious 2000's vibes, I do indeed see people talking in person now instead
of being glued to their phone (People still are obsessed with their phones but there seems to be some dropoff)


The whole Trump 100 days so far has changed the paradigm from mid 2010s to late 2010s, things seem lighter
and more poppier in a 2000s sense.


I don't see a return to the '00s, but I think I can see things starting to get lighter, especially in terms of music.  There are some good things happening right now across the major genres and I think music will go back in a more positive direction if any of it sticks.  For whatever reason, the music pendulum seems to swing the opposite of the mood of the country.

OK. New Jersey doesn't really have a reputation for "hospitality", but I've met some really personable people up from there. I'm from Sc originally, but I know enough New Yorkers (residing in South Florida now) to affirm that the "New York hostility" stigma floating around is just that, a stigma.


I'm also from New Jersey.

For my own selfish wants, I just want this summer to be over. I'm tired of 'mental health'. Blech! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png

For my own selfish wants, I just want this summer to be over. I'm tired of 'mental health'. Blech! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png


You don't like summer? :o Blasphemy.

I don't know it just feels like something is different , I am not just saying that because of the new TRL and playing VR lol
I noticed the vibe from people arent as high strung as 2015 2016, it seems then people were on edge 24/7, things seem
more relaxing, it seems like people are actually being social again.


I feel people's mindsets are like "Trump is president now, whether you like it or not you'll just have to accept it." The elections and all those political debates had people very divided.

For my own selfish wants, I just want this summer to be over. I'm tired of 'mental health'. Blech! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png


summer didn't start yet, not until June 21st.

Just saw Wonder Woman, it was amazing!  8)  8)  8)

Katy Perry's new album is a disaster. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png


Thankfully Nintendo is doing well or else all my faves would be gone. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png

Katy Perry's new album is a disaster. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png

Katy Perry's music has always sucked.  ;D

Katy Perry's new album is a disaster. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png


Thankfully Nintendo is doing well or else all my faves would be gone. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png


Hopefully, it doesn't slip a lot the second week! Estimates are between 200,000 and 225,000 copies for first week sales.

Katy Perry's music has always sucked.  ;D


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Hopefully, it doesn't slip a lot the second week! Estimates are between 200,000 and 225,000 copies for first week sales.



Woah, really? That's actually pretty good.  :o I don't think it will have any legs though, the word of mouth will be bad.

https://media1.giphy.com/media/jQpiHBz05NgA0/giphy.gif

Woah, really? That's actually pretty good.  :o I don't think it will have any legs though, the word of mouth will be bad.


Yeah, it's good.

I like her Chained To The Rhythm song, and Bon Appetite song is okay. But yeah, her album is probably very lackluster and stale, like my cooking.

Yeah, it's good.

I like her Chained To The Rhythm song, and Bon Appetite song is okay. But yeah, her album is probably very lackluster and stale, like my cooking.


Pendulum is my favourite, it sounds very '80s but also very upbeat and cheery which is what I need ;D

dOBDODcmfs0

I hope she releases it as a single, and not with a rent-a-rapper attached to it, which I'm 90% sure will happen. ;D

Chained to the Rhythm is my second favourite. Bon Appétit isn't bad, but what I don't like is that it sounds like every other song on the radio. On its own it would probably be good.  :-X

Pendulum is my favourite, it sounds very '80s but also very upbeat and cheery which is what I need ;D

dOBDODcmfs0

I hope she releases it as a single, and not with a rent-a-rapper attached to it, which I'm 90% sure will happen. ;D

Chained to the Rhythm is my second favourite. Bon Appétit isn't bad, but what I don't like is that it sounds like every other song on the radio. On its own it would probably be good.  :-X


Taylor Petty Swift released her back five album catalog the day that Katy released her album!  :(  :(  ;D

Taylor Petty Swift released her back five album catalog the day that Katy released her album!  :(  :(  ;D


I respecT the Taylord. She releases classic after classic. She has a lot of h8ers but I'm here for her.  :-X

I respecT the Taylord. She releases classic after classic. She has a lot of h8ers but I'm here for her.  :-X


I like her too. But I'm sure Katy did something to her. If she didn't, why did she apologize??  :o

I like her too. But I'm sure Katy did something to her. If she didn't, why did she apologize??  :o


Oh yeah, Katy hired Taylor's backup dancers while they were on tour and that pissed her off. ;D

From that feud were born two terrible songs: Bad Blood and Swish Swish  8-P

Oh yeah, Katy hired Taylor's backup dancers while they were on tour and that pissed her off. ;D

From that feud were born two terrible songs: Bad Blood and Swish Swish  8-P

;D  ;D  ;D

Oh no, the Perry girl didn't do so good in the UK.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7825951/katy-perry-witness-uk-midweek-chart-london-grammar

Music is absolute garbage, movies suck, TV sucks, and the fads that are popular now such as fidget spinners are lame.  ::)

Music is absolute garbage, movies suck, TV sucks, and the fads that are popular now such as fidget spinners are lame.  ::)


Yep, I couldn't agree more. I honestly don't understand the appeal of fidget spinners. Why are they even popular?  8-P

Yep, I couldn't agree more. I honestly don't understand the appeal of fidget spinners. Why are they even popular?  8-P



They look like pieces of crap people will play with when someone has ADHD. ::)

Katy Perry's new album is a disaster.


Nothing like Teenage Dream or Prism. A complete disappointment.

Movies in 2017 have been decent though.

Get Out, Logan, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. II, The Fate of the Furious, etc.

Yep, I couldn't agree more. I honestly don't understand the appeal of fidget spinners. Why are they even popular?  8-P


Fidget spinners would have been crazy had it been an early 2000's fad.

Fidget spinners would have been crazy had it been an early 2000's fad.


They don't excite me at all.

I bought a fidget spinner  :D


Fidget spinners would have been crazy had it been an early 2000's fad.


You mean Beyblades? :D

I bought a fidget spinner  :D

You mean Beyblades? :D


Did you like them?

Did you like them?


It was fun for like an hour.

It's more of a social status item, since we live in a very image conscious society. The fidget spinner is essential in maintaining your respect and social status among the under 18 crowd. Don't you want to be a cool kid, Howard?

It was fun for like an hour.

It's more of a social status item, since we live in a very image conscious society. The fidget spinner is essential in maintaining your respect and social status among the under 18 crowd. Don't you want to be a cool kid, Howard?


I don't really think so, I got over that stage, I'm almost in my mid 40's for crying out loud.  ::)

The best thing to happen this summer was Taylor Swift releasing her discography on Spotify. Queen!