Music 101, now in its third season, presents From Love Songs to Lust Tracks: What Happened to Romance in Pop? – Valentine’s Day Part 1, a thoughtful exploration of how popular music’s portrayal of love has evolved over time. This episode traces the shift

Music 101 — Season Three presents a compelling Valentine’s Day special, From Love Songs to Lust Tracks: What Happened to Romance in Pop? (Part 1). This episode explores how pop music has evolved from poetic expressions of devotion, longing, and emotional vulnerability into a landscape increasingly shaped by instant gratification, bold sexuality, and transactional desire. Through cultural reflection and musical analysis, the conversation examines how shifts in technology, dating culture, social media, and commercial pressure have reshaped how love is written, marketed, and consumed. Rather than condemning modern music, the episode asks deeper questions about what we’ve gained, what we’ve lost, and why timeless love songs still resonate across generations. As a Valentine’s Day reflection, Part 1 invites listeners to reconsider romance not as something outdated, but as a powerful emotional language waiting to be reclaimed in contemporary pop.

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