Did Ed even know who Ellie Goulding is? Does he listen to the radio nowadays?

musicismylife78

My feeling is Ed isn't a fan of pop music. This is borne out by knowing his views on commercial music and that one RS interview a few years back where he laments letting his kids listen to the radio in the car and being sickened and disgusted at what he was hearing.

So Ellie Goulding is at Bonnaroo and a headliner. She posts this on Instagram of meeting Ed.

https://instagram.com/p/BGiXJ_hzfX_/embed/

Cant help but think she's like "Oh my God, Eddie, you and Pearl Jam are so amazing!".

And Ed;s like "thanks so much, but who are you? What kind of music do you make?"

Dr.Teeth and the Electric Mayh

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he was respectful to Ellie after she says hey you are one of my heroes.

RP112579

I think Ed is a lot more aware of other artists and types of music than you think.

BS44325

Ellie Goulding is on record as being a huge Pearl Jam fan. She has previously stated that Ten is her favourite album. I'm sure Eddie knows who she is.

F Me In The Brain

being that he has school aged daughters I am sure he hears more of this dreck than you might imagine. Also agree with Dr T -- you know he is going to be nice to her in that setting regardless.

cp3iverson

He hangs out with One Direction so pretty sure he knows. He has two young girls so im pretty sure the radio in the car isnt set to The Buzzcocks lol. Their twitter has followed Ellie for years now (doubt he reads it tho)

FR181798

Eddie looks like he is going in for the polite handshake first and she is going for a little hug. I'm sure Ellie is a Pearl Jam fan because I saw an interview once and the record she held up was redux Ten on vinyl. I can't remember the question she was asked. She seems nice and although not my type of music she may be a future princess here in the UK.

musicismylife78

Maybe I should have rephrased. Anyone who has listened to pop radio in the last 5 years has heard an Ellie song. She's one of the most popular pop artists in the world and headlines festivals.
And yes, he has kids. So the radio is most likely playing pop as he confirmed in that RS interview, and why PJ covered Frozen a few years back. So if he and his kids have listened to pop, yes, he's heard her songs.

But, yeah, I dont think Ed is a fan of the pop scene, nor does he actively listen to it. He wouldn't be listening to it if his kids didn't.

musicismylife78

RP112579 said:

I think Ed is a lot more aware of other artists and types of music than you think.

He's a music fan no doubt. But as far as CURRENT and POPULAR artists I dont think he has a clue to be honest. My mind wanders back to Monkeywrench radio, and Matt or someone comes on and says "The jam of the moment is Outkast's Rosa Parks". Ed said he had no idea who they were and what the song was. This was at the height of the songs popularity.

Maybe he changed since then and since the RS interview that I mentioned, but I tend to doubt it.

Force Of Nature

musicismylife78 said:

Maybe I should have rephrased. Anyone who has listened to pop radio in the last 5 years has heard an Ellie song. She's one of the most popular pop artists in the world and headlines festivals.
And yes, he has kids. So the radio is most likely playing pop as he confirmed in that RS interview, and why PJ covered Frozen a few years back. So if he and his kids have listened to pop, yes, he's heard her songs.

But, yeah, I dont think Ed is a fan of the pop scene, nor does he actively listen to it. He wouldn't be listening to it if his kids didn't.

Yeah thats probably true, but you have to look at who the target audience is. I imagine Ellies main target audience is completely different to Pearl Jam, thats why her music really shouldnt bother anyone here if you dont like it

PJ_Soul

RP112579 said:

I think Ed is a lot more aware of other artists and types of music than you think.

Me too. And he's got daughters. I figure he would be very open and aware about what his kids are into, since he is obsessed with music.
Hey, I know who she is, and I never ever listen to the radio, let alone pop on the radio.

FR181798

Here is a link. Apparently Ten is her favourite album
https://youtu.be/1yFnYtkW1KU

PJ_Soul

musicismylife78 said:

RP112579 said:

I think Ed is a lot more aware of other artists and types of music than you think.

He's a music fan no doubt. But as far as CURRENT and POPULAR artists I dont think he has a clue to be honest. My mind wanders back to Monkeywrench radio, and Matt or someone comes on and says "The jam of the moment is Outkast's Rosa Parks". Ed said he had no idea who they were and what the song was. This was at the height of the songs popularity.

Maybe he changed since then and since the RS interview that I mentioned, but I tend to doubt it.

Him not knowing who one band was years and years ago means nothing.

musicismylife78

Force Of Nature said:

musicismylife78 said:

Maybe I should have rephrased. Anyone who has listened to pop radio in the last 5 years has heard an Ellie song. She's one of the most popular pop artists in the world and headlines festivals.
And yes, he has kids. So the radio is most likely playing pop as he confirmed in that RS interview, and why PJ covered Frozen a few years back. So if he and his kids have listened to pop, yes, he's heard her songs.

But, yeah, I dont think Ed is a fan of the pop scene, nor does he actively listen to it. He wouldn't be listening to it if his kids didn't.

Yeah thats probably true, but you have to look at who the target audience is. I imagine Ellies main target audience are teens and children and completely different to Pearl Jam, thats why her music really doesnt (or shouldnt) bother anyone here.

true

Dr. Delight

I know nothing about this girl, but good for her.
Is she 18?

PJ_Soul

Dr. Delight said:

I know nothing about this girl, but good for her.
Is she 18?

She's 29.
She's very talented. Not my style really, but she does have some very nice songs.

musicismylife78

PJ_Soul said:

musicismylife78 said:

RP112579 said:

I think Ed is a lot more aware of other artists and types of music than you think.

He's a music fan no doubt. But as far as CURRENT and POPULAR artists I dont think he has a clue to be honest. My mind wanders back to Monkeywrench radio, and Matt or someone comes on and says "The jam of the moment is Outkast's Rosa Parks". Ed said he had no idea who they were and what the song was. This was at the height of the songs popularity.

Maybe he changed since then and since the RS interview that I mentioned, but I tend to doubt it.

Him not knowing who one band was years and years ago means nothing.

yep

cp3iverson

You almost cant avoid hearing her talk about PJ so thats cool that she got to meet them

musicismylife78

Dr. Delight said:

I know nothing about this girl, but good for her.
Is she 18?

Wow, really? She's a HUGE artist. One of the biggest in the world. This isn't some small tiny artist. Headlined Coachella several times. Now Bonaroo. Will headline Glastonbury this month. Has had number 1 albums and songs. Had a song on the 50 Shades soundtrack. And dated Calvin Harris and Skrillex.

ryph raph

?

PJ_Soul

musicismylife78 said:

PJ_Soul said:

musicismylife78 said:

RP112579 said:

I think Ed is a lot more aware of other artists and types of music than you think.

He's a music fan no doubt. But as far as CURRENT and POPULAR artists I dont think he has a clue to be honest. My mind wanders back to Monkeywrench radio, and Matt or someone comes on and says "The jam of the moment is Outkast's Rosa Parks". Ed said he had no idea who they were and what the song was. This was at the height of the songs popularity.

Maybe he changed since then and since the RS interview that I mentioned, but I tend to doubt it.

Him not knowing who one band was years and years ago means nothing.

It doesn't now because Outkast isn't in the spotlight anymore since they are on hiatus. But Rosa Parks was one of the biggest songs of the 90's. Outkast one of hip hops biggest and most popular groups. I think Ed even admitted on Monkeywrench, "nah man, I dont listen to hip hop".

I think its silly to think he is keeping up with the latest bands of the moment, because thats never really been his MO.

Theres nothing wrong with that. And I think to suggest he does is sort of silly.

Here it is from 2013, just 3 years ago...

RS:I take it you're not into much new pop music, then.

ED: These pop songs almost feel like tabloid journalism, in a way. It's crap that people seem to like. And I don't know if it has meaning. I don't know if one of the pop songs of the summer has any fiber in it. People are consuming it, and is it healthy? I don't know. Maybe it's some kind of way of taking themselves away from their problems. Maybe there's some healthy property or some restorative property that I'm not receiving. It seems like it has a really high fructose content.

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Prior to this question he rails against the VMA's.

I posted about the interview 3 years ago when it happened, and 3 years later my view on it has not changed. Ed sounds like an old man telling kids to get off his lawn. VMA's and pop music? Really?

Chill. We're just saying that Eddie probably knew who Ellie Goulding is, likely because he has daughters and doesn't live under a rock.