People are upset that Gen Z just discovered Kate Bush after watching ‘Stranger Things’
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After the fourth season release of Stranger Things, Gen Z is obsessed with singer Kate Bush — and older generations aren’t happy.
With the return of the hit Netflix show, young fans are once again discovering key aspects of ‘80s pop culture. This time around, Gen Z has discovered the song “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush, which the show featured during a pivotal moment of the new season.
Many Gen Zs are taking to social media to express their newfound appreciation for Kate Bush’s discography.
@lyam_bee Had to be my fav episode … and Max is now my fav tbh 👽 #strangerthings #strangerthings4 #st4 #maxmayfield #katebush #runningupthathill #fypシ #fyp #foryou #slaying #max #viral
♬ Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
On the other hand, older generations are predictably outraged by some of Gen Z’s language when describing their new obsession with Kate Bush.
This TikTok posted by user @poisonivyreal reads, “Me OMW to gatekeep Kate Bush from literally anyone and everyone after Stranger Things 4.”
@poisonivyreal U don’t know her like I do🙄
♬ Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) [2018 Remaster] – Kate Bush
The statements made in the previous TikTok understandably created some controversy in the comments.
“Gatekeeping a song from the ‘80s?” A TikToker commented.
“It’s great introducing an icon to a younger audience. Music is immortalized. There’s no need to gatekeep anyone from its beauty,” another TikToker chimed in.
Similarly, some members of older generations took to Twitter to express their feelings over Stranger Things making the ‘80s singer ‘mainstream.’
If y’all start calling Kate Bush’s music the stranger things songs I’m gonna kill you
— Evan (@_evanbaranowski) May 27, 2022
Cant wait to harass people by telling them i listened to Kate Bush before she was Stranger Things mainstream
— Alec (@killtheirpast) June 2, 2022
However, other long-time Kate Bush fans are confused about why people seem to be so furious about Gen Z discovering her music. It’s ironic to them that both sides of the timeline are attempting to gatekeep the singer when Bush was already “mainstream” at the peak of her career.
@hellsantics not people trying to gatekeep one of the most popular artists in the world
♬ Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
all this talk about kate bush becoming “mainstream” as if running up that hill wasn’t #3 in the UK and a top 40 in the US
— gabri (@djgabriii) May 28, 2022
Bush released her single “Running Up That Hill” in 1985 with great success; during its initial release, the song peaked at number three on the UK singles chart and reached the Top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. According to NBC News, the song skyrocketed to number one on iTunes this past week – all thanks to the virality of Stranger Things.
Amid all the online arguments, loyal Kate Bush fans are simply happy to see their favorite artist receiving well-deserved recognition in today’s day and age.
@emillyy.di love kate bush so much
♬ Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
“Me welcoming all the new Kate Bush fans after hearing ‘Running Up That Hill’ in Stranger Things,” wrote TikTok user @emillyy.di.
“Seeing so many people trying to gatekeep here – and for what? She’s been around for so long, and I’m just happy she’s getting more exposure,” a TikToker commented.
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