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Line 20: + + + − + + + − − The Barlow family played ''The Beatles: Rock Band'' during Christmastime in 2009.<ref>[https://twitter.com/laurenbarlow/status/7051336898 Lauren Barlow's tweet]. December 25, 2009. Retrieved November 26, 2017.</ref> Despite being a rated T for Teen game, with mild sexually suggestive lyrics and tobacco references, the Barlow sisters' five-year-old niece was allowed to play.<ref>[https://twitter.com/laurenbarlow/status/7103833296 Lauren Barlow's tweet]. December 27, 2009. Retrieved November 26, 2017.</ref>
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=== Disbanding, "Hope Will Lead Us On" and BarlowGirl Merch (2012—2014) ===
=== Disbanding, "Hope Will Lead Us On" and BarlowGirl Merch (2012—2014) ===
BarlowGirl announced its disbanding on October 24, 2012. "Hope Will Lead Us On" was released as the band's final single on October 29, 2012. This also marked BarlowGirl's final concert, performed as an online event on Ustream. BarlowGirl and Beka Hardt teamed up to launch BarlowGirl Merch, an online store designed to clear out older merch in Hardt's then-residence and also sell new merch designed by the sisters. The store was active from October 2012 to January 2014, after which it was discontinued.
BarlowGirl announced its disbanding on October 24, 2012. "Hope Will Lead Us On" was released as the band's final single on October 29, 2012. This also marked BarlowGirl's final concert, performed as an online event on Ustream. BarlowGirl and Beka Hardt teamed up to launch BarlowGirl Merch, an online store designed to clear out older merch in Hardt's then-residence and also sell new merch designed by the sisters. The store was active from October 2012 to January 2014, after which it was discontinued.
=== ''Somewhere in the In-Between'' (2020) ===
Alyssa, Lauren and Sarah Barlow announced the launch of a podcast, ''Somewhere in the In-Between'', on October 19, 2020. A teaser trailer was released on October 23, 2020. It currently consists of seven episodes, the first airing on October 27, 2020 and the latest airing on December 10, 2020. The podcast recommends [[New age movement|New Age]] teachers such as [[Oprah Winfrey]], recommended by the band for over 15 years, and former [[United States presidential election, 2020|presidential candidate]] [[Marianne Williamson]].
== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==
The album "Love & War" features zero mention of Jesus' name in the lyrics, including variants such as "Christ", "Messiah", "Lamb" and more.
The album "Love & War" features no mention of Jesus' name in the lyrics, including variants such as Christ, Messiah, and Lamb.
The Barlow family played ''The Beatles: Rock Band'' during Christmastime in 2009.<ref name="LaurenWii">[https://twitter.com/laurenbarlow/status/7051336898 Lauren Barlow's tweet]. December 25, 2009. Retrieved November 26, 2017.</ref> Despite being a rated T for Teen game, with mild sexually suggestive lyrics and tobacco references, the Barlow sisters' five-year-old niece was allowed to play.<ref name="LaurenWii" />
Since disbanding in October 2012, the band has been accused of compromising on its previous stances of purity, anti-abortion and anticonformity.
Since disbanding in October 2012, the band has been accused of compromising on its previous stances of purity, anti-abortion and anticonformity.
In 2013, while the band was operating a BarlowGirl Merch liquidation sale, two band members gave accolades to Beyoncé. Lauren expressed her approval for the solo singer in January 2013 after hearing her perform at [[Barack Obama]]'s second inauguration. In addition to approving of the pro-abortion president's second term under the claims that she wants "to be nice to anyone that has different views than us", and in addition to idolizing Kelly Clarkson,<ref>[https://twitter.com/laurenbarlow/status/293407443210358784 Lauren Barlow's tweet]. January 21, 2013 at 9:19 AM. Retrieved December 16, 2016.</ref> she also tweeted: "If Beyonce [sic] runs for president in 4 years, I'm totally voting for her...." Some fans disapproved of this, with responses such as "WHY?!?!?!?!", "I do hope you are kidding" and "popularity votes are what got this late term baby killer elected".<ref>[https://twitter.com/laurenbarlow/status/293410641417490432 Lauren Barlow's tweet]. January 21, 2013 at 9:32 AM. Retrieved December 16, 2016.</ref> It was later revealed that Beyoncé lip-synced this performance. Later in October 2013, Alyssa complimented that artist's song "Run The World", calling it "the appropriate song for the moment" while watching her "5 year old niece get a trophy for most touchdowns."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140711110303/https://twitter.com/alyssabarlow/status/391648657591648256 Alyssa Barlow's tweet]. October 19, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2016.</ref> Beyoncé has partnered with Planned Parenthood, Victoria's Secret, the NFL and the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise.
In 2013, while the band was operating a BarlowGirl Merch liquidation sale, two band members gave accolades to Beyoncé. Lauren expressed her approval for the solo singer in January 2013 after hearing her perform at [[Barack Obama]]'s second inauguration. In addition to approving of the pro-abortion president's second term under the claims that she wants "to be nice to anyone that has different views than us", and in addition to idolizing Kelly Clarkson,<ref>[https://twitter.com/laurenbarlow/status/293407443210358784 Lauren Barlow's tweet]. January 21, 2013 at 9:19 AM. Retrieved December 16, 2016.</ref> she also tweeted: "If Beyonce [sic] runs for president in 4 years, I'm totally voting for her...." Some fans disapproved of this, with responses such as "WHY?!?!?!?!", "I do hope you are kidding" and "popularity votes are what got this late term baby killer elected".<ref>[https://twitter.com/laurenbarlow/status/293410641417490432 Lauren Barlow's tweet]. January 21, 2013 at 9:32 AM. Retrieved December 16, 2016.</ref> It was later revealed that Beyoncé lip-synced this performance. Later in October 2013, Alyssa complimented that artist's song "Run The World", calling it "the appropriate song for the moment" while watching her "5 year old niece get a trophy for most touchdowns."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140711110303/https://twitter.com/alyssabarlow/status/391648657591648256 Alyssa Barlow's tweet]. October 19, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2016.</ref> Beyoncé has partnered with Planned Parenthood, Victoria's Secret, the NFL and the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise.
== Discography ==
== Discography ==