Season 1: The music of the French #MeToo Movement
Season 1 of Society of Sound explores the French #MeToo movement through Francophone popular music — tracing the voices, stories, and cultural tensions that shaped a pivotal moment. What began as an academic thesis evolved into a listening experience.
Start with the first five episodes and follow the story from the beginning. Because the season covers sensitive topics, support resources are available here. For those interested in the research behind the season, sources can be found here. Listen to the full season on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Start from the beginning
Episode 01: Where the Journey Began
In the first episode, Marianna takes you through her journey learning about the music of the French #MeToo movement in France.
Episode 02: #MeToo in the United States
A closer look at the #MeToo movement in the United States, tracing the origins and momentum that shaped its global reach.
Episode 03: #BalanceTonPorc in France
A deep dive into France’s #BalanceTonPorc movement, highlighting the voices, stories, and public officials’ responses that shaped this pivotal cultural moment.
Episode 04: Music in the Movement
Explore more of the music inspired by the #MeToo movement, connecting artistic expression to feminist ideas and cultural change.
Episode 05: Angele, the humorous pop queen
A look at Angèle’s “Balance ton quoi” and its role in shaping and reflecting France’s #BalanceTonPorc conversation.