One of our favorites artists right now is Rina Sawayama. She works with her producer Clarence Clarity to make this mash up of sounds from the late 90s and early aughts. She in particular recasts Max Martin pop and Nu Metal — too styles that rarely converged — to make compelling songs with a strong anti-consumerist message. I spoke with Rina Sawayama last sum ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Nov 2023
Debating the Best Songs of 2023, Part Two
Puja Patel, Jeremy D. Larson, and Ryan Dombal battle it out over some of their favorite songs of the year in various genres. Matchups include Troye Sivan’s “Rush” vs. NewJeans’ “Super Shy,” Wednesday’s “Chosen to Deserve” vs. Big Thief’s “Vampire Empire,” and Tinashe’s “Needs” vs ... Show More
39m 35s
Jan 2021
Diane Warren: My Life in Songs
The legendary songwriter, who's releasing her debut album later this year, shares stories from songs spanning her entire career, from "Rhythm of the Night" to "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing," with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice ... Show More
46m 26s
Oct 2020
Amy’s Paint Story Is FINALLY Revealed + Bobby’s Favorite And Least Favorite Interviews Of All-Time + Famous First Lines Of 90’s Country Songs Game
Amy finally reveals a story she’s been holding onto for MONTHS. It involves paint, a vote, and some finagling! A listener asks Bobby what his favorite and least favorite artists interviews have been on the show. Plus, we play a famous first lines of 90’s country song game! Learn ... Show More
1h 37m
Jun 2024
Brat | Every Single Album: Charli XCX
Nora and Nathan kick off their "brat summer" by talking about Charli XCX's sixth studio album. They talk about how this album differs from her past, more mainstream pop albums (1:00), the inner monologue that is running through many of the songs on this record (31:49), and the na ... Show More
1h 28m