Don't Alert The Stans is a music and pop-culture podcast with a marked focus on stan culture. Join your hosts Nic (@IAmNtyrell), Sope (@SopeSoetan) and Eden (@EedsMcKenzie) as they examine the trending topics of the week, new releases and mercilessly debate your favourite artists. Controversial and wild options aplenty, no artist is safe. This isn't for the faint-hearted or easily triggered. Get involved in the conversation at #DATSPOD

Welcome back to Don't Alert The Stans!

For this week’s episode, a discussion on the erasure of European artists in the UK market sets things off in motion after Nic shares his love for French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura’s new album ‘AYA’.

The news section begins on a bleak note as the boys briefly summarise the domestic abuse allegations against Octavian who subsequently was dropped Black Butter Records.

#FreeBritney is in the headlines again as it has come out that the court of California has declined to remove Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship agreement.

The impact of COVID-19 on live events is beginning to rear its ugly head as Ticketmaster have announced that customers may need to have taken a vaccine before attending their future shows.

Rounding out the episode is the 2020 Soul Train Awards which unveiled their lengthy list of nominations. The boys share their thoughts on the artists nominated and predict who will win in particular categories.

Please Note: This content may include explicit language and references which may not be suitable for young listeners.

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