Boyband Banter

For our first episode of 2018 we recap the last couple months of 2017 for the 1D boys (Harry's Kiwi video, Niall's win at the AMAs, Liam's new music, Louis's EPIC song Miss You), gripe about the Grammy's, talk about Justin Timberlake's new music and most importantly - discuss what we hope to see from 1D in 2018. It's an hour of boyband fun! 

This week Steph and Jess take on Niall Horan's debut solo album Flicker track by track! Now that everything is out in the world, was This Town the right song to lead with? Does Slow Hands hold up? (Spoiler alert: obviously). What're all the metaphors in Paper Houses all about anyway? PLUS they dive into more discussion on boyband/country music collaborations, Harry Styles' kiwi music video theories and a continued frustration that there is still no new music from the Backstreet Boys. Contact us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

This week we've got a whole bunch of new content from everyone in One Direction! Harry Styles has blessed us with a cover of Girl Crush and he's been rocking the custom Gucci suits on tour. Niall Horan has just released his new album Flicker and he's also released a new single and video called Too Much to Ask! Liam Payne also released new music - Bedroom Floor written by Charlie Puth. And where would the band be without Louis Tomlinson? Yep, he's given us a new song too, the relateable Just Like You. Contact Us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess and Steph break down the Backstreet Boys 2007 album Unbreakable with a track by track analysis and how this album stacks up against their more well known releases. Contact Us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com 

It's been a long and busy summer but Steph and Jess are back to discuss all things In Real Life - the newest boyband on the block (see what we did there?) who were formed on ABC's reality show Boy Band. PLUS! Lance Bass' thoughts on a potential JT and Britney collaboration, Niall Horan's new album (which he's only played live so far) and have the Backstreet Boys been teasing new music?  Contact us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Steph and Jess discuss Louis Tomlinson's new single Back to You. But first there is yet another discourse on ABC's BoyBand as well as Nick Carter and the Backstreet Boys long-awaited new album. Plus, Harry Styles in Dunkirk and Niall Horan's announcement of his Flicker Sessions tour! Contact Us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess and Steph spend an hour discussing everything but the main discussion topic! Jess headed to New York City and talked about that. Nick Carter is on ABC's Boy Band and his interviews and comments about other boybands are discussed. The Backstreet Boys took over Fenway Park and are going to be back with a world tour in 2018! Harry Styles is gearing up to start Dunkirk promo, Niall Horan continues to promote Slow Hands worldwide and oh yeah, Liam Payne released a new song.  Contact Us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess and Steph talk about Louis Tomlinson's recent interview with The Guardian in depth. There's a lot of content to cover - Louis' thought's that he's the "forgettable one" in One Direction, as well as theories and facts about the band's hiatus and what this means for the future (and the past) of One Direction. Plus, Steph took a trip to Chicago to see Liam and Niall perform their solo music at the B96 Summer Bash in Chicago. Contact us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess and Steph discuss boybands of the past who may or may not have faded into obscurity. From O-Town to Dream Street to B44, no boyband is left behind! (Unless they were completely forgotten about... hence the title of today's episode.) Plus, there's a quick update on boybands that are still at the forefront of our minds - NKOTB, Backstreet Boys and as always, the solo careers of the 1D boys. Contact Us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess and Steph take a walk (a loooong walk) down memory lane as they breakdown Justin Timberlake's solo career. Star Search, Nsync, solo albums, SNL and everything in between is discussed. Plus - 1D is still killing the solo game with a whole bunch of updates from Harry Styles and Niall Horan.  Contact Us! Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

It's finally here! After a month of sitting with it Jess and Steph are finally ready to talk about Harry Styles self-titled debut solo album. Additionally, the rest of 1D have been busy with their own projects, which are discussed as well.  Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess and Steph take a journey through the music of Hanson! Mmmbop and I Was Born are discussed at length as well as everything in between (it's a lot.) Plus, when are the Backstreet Boys releasing a new album? What have the boys of 1D been up to? (Also a lot!)  Twitter: @BoybandBanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess & Steph discuss Liam Payne's debut solo single - Strip That Down! What musical style has he gone for and what artists is he paying homage to? Plus what's up with that weird 1D lyric? Harry Styles and Niall Horan's solo career updates are also discussed, as well as a quick throwback to the Backstreet Boys Millennium days. Contact us! Twitter: @boybandbanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess and Steph take a trip down memory lane as they review their favourite Harry Styles moments throughout his career. Of course there is also discussion about the other 1D boys (Niall continues to kill it with his solo career and Liam's new song is coming out May 19!) as well as talk about NKOTB's new EP and Backstreet Boys forthcoming album. Questions/comments? Twitter: @boybandbanter Email: boybandbanter@gmail.com

Jess and Steph dig into the plethora of One Direction solo news this week - Harry's new song Sweet Creature, the buzz around Louis and Liam's upcoming projects and an in-depth discussion regarding Niall's return to the scene with Slow Hands. Contact us on twitter at @BoybandBanter

Steph and Jess discuss their favourite boyband lyrics of all time. Narrowing it down was rough but something from all of their old standbys made the cut - including One Direction (obviously), Backstreet Boys, Nsync, Hanson and maybe a couple others!

One Direction, Backstreet Boys, Nsync, O-Town and even 5ive cannot escape Jess and Steph's wrath as they count down 5 boyband songs that they each hate. But it's not all doom and gloom - Harry Styles still continues to impress with his performance on Graham Norton and gem of a Rolling Stone interview.

It's all things Harry Styles again this week! Jess and Steph review the finer points of his SNL performances. The new song "Ever Since New York" is dissected in great detail and what can we expect from his album?! Plus, when are the other boys from One Direction going to make a splash like this, or is that even a possibility for them?

Jess and Steph unsurprisingly spend the entire episode discussing the brand new song from Harry Styles - Sign of the Times. Lyrics are analysed! Production is discussed! Interviews are dissected! Why does the media insist on comparing him to David Bowie? Also, let's not forget about the other 1D boys - when are we getting new music from them? And why are we will talking about Zayn?

Jess & Steph are back and there is a lot to discuss. First up - One Direction has been busy! Liam is a dad?!?! Harry has a new single???!!! Louis is working on a new collaboration? Oh and Niall still has one song. Then - Steph has returned from the Pacset Animated Spring 2017 tour of Japan and has all sorts of observations and stories.