Divas With Day Jobs

In anticipation of her 10th studio album release ‘Spell My Name’, we dedicate this episode to a favourite diva of Joseph's: R&B living legend Toni Braxton. With fever-pitch 90’s nostalgia we discuss Braxton’s trademark lower register, exasperated power ballads and seductive ‘baby-making’ anthems that made her a cross-generational favourite. Listen as the two of us ‘Let It Flow’ as to ‘How Many Ways’ we admire Ms. Braxton still bringing ‘The Heat’ since ‘92’ - all despite a jagged personal trajectory in the ever changing world of music. We talk ‘Un-break My Heart’ dance remixes, ‘Braxton Family Values’, living with a heart condition, bad record deals and ‘Aunty Toni’s newfound gay icon status as the unlikely queen of Twitter shade.

It’s Leo season! A time in which so many legendary stars celebrate their birthdays - including the two of us!  All week, we’ve been sweating like the late, great Whitney Houston amid a historic British heatwave. Checked in to our own little ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, we ‘Queen(s) Of The Night’ get ‘So Emotional’ as we discuss the life and legacy of every singer’s all-time favourite singer.  There will never be another Whitney Houston, a magnificent talent with a deep personal complexity that translated into an unrivalled vocal signature. In this episode, we reflect on her personal troubles and musical triumphs - and beyond this - share what we hope she will be remembered for.

We love Ariana Grande so much, we wanna order an Ariana Venti...in this episode, we pay homage to the pint-sized ponytail Princess of Pop herself. We uncover what makes Ariana Grande the quintessential contemporary pop diva, why comparisons to other artists are unfair and unnecessary and the magic behind her track 'Into You'. 

For all the chicks and the fellas in the bars; this one's for you! In this episode, we 'Dip It Low' into early '000s pop R&B to celebrate a certain Christina Milian. We discuss little-known facts about this diva's discography, including her link to the UK Garage scene. We also talk Heaux Anthems - and we want to hear your submissions! Slide into our DMs @divaswithdayjobs on Instagram.

Australia - this week’s episode is hopelessly devoted to YOU! In this episode we discuss Sinéad’s recent trip to the sunburnt country, joining our perspectives on the country’s number one export: TALENT. We speak on Aussie slang, our favourite Kylie tracks, the best and worst of ‘000’s pop in the UK and Australia, and the definitive playlist that resident ‘Perth-onality’ Joseph made to accompany Sinéad’s trip (which you can find on your music streaming service - search Divas of Aussie Shit Pop).

In this bonus episode, we pay homage to the many layers of influence black artists have had on the music industry and pop culture at large. We discuss how as music fans we have a duty to acknowledge the exportation and appropriation of black music. Black Lives Matter, today and always. 

Who else would we choose to kickstart our icon-by-icon deep dive into the world of divas? Listen as we reflect on her inimitable Twitter presence, Cher CHERished memories of the songstress and even unpack what makes a great Cher impersonation. Support the Royal Vauxhall Tavern: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-rvt?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet 

In this intro episode, meet Divas With Day Jobs hosts Joseph & Sinéad - two Leos on a mission to examine the fine art of being a diva. Hear how they met on the dancefloor and have been united in their reverence of Queens of Pop ever since. Find out why they believe the term 'diva' needs a refresh and how we can all channel our inner cosmic spotlight.