Modern Classics is the new series where Charlie and Nate invite their favorite musicians, journalists, and friends of the show to wax lyrical about a song that's important in their life. In the first installment of Modern Classics, Nate and Charlie sit down with the host of NPR’s hit news and culture program It’s Been a Minute, Sam Sanders. Sam is one of the ... Show More
Feb 24
Charli XCX’s "Wuthering Heights" fever dream
Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 gothic romance "Wuthering Heights" is the most talked-about film of the year. But for pop lovers, the soundtrack is the real event: Charli xcx, asked to write one song, ended up recording an entire album for the movie while ... Show More
48m 13s
Feb 10
Jazz is A$AP Rocky’s secret weapon
A$AP Rocky’s latest album, Don’t Be Dumb, is a wild ride through a cacophony of sounds — punk, industrial, drum ‘n’ bass, indie rock, and of course, hip hop. But on one track, “Robbery,” he and the rising superstar Doechii sample the world of jazz, specifically Thelonious Monk’s ... Show More
35m 54s
Nov 2021
We Talk To Adele About Her New Album and Chris Stapleton Collab + Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson on their New Duet + Bobby’s Mailbag: Is It Breaking Bro Code???
We are so excited to welcome Adele on the show for the first time! We talk about her new album, collaboration with Chris Stapleton and more! Bobby talks to Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson about their new duet “Never Say Never”, how Lainey celebrated her first No. 1 and what song ... Show More
45m 6s
Jun 2015
Jess Glynne Discusses Debut Album, "See You Again" Tops "Bad Blood," Florence vs. Jason Derulo & More
Jess Glynne, the Grammy-winning voice of Clean Bandit’s “Rather Be,” stops by the Pop Shop Podcast this week to discuss her debut album, overcoming heartbreak and her love of soccer and horseback riding. Before that, Jason and Keith talk about “See You Again” bumping “Bad Blood” ... Show More
52m 23s
Mar 2017
Why James Blunt 'Had to Get Over' Chasing a Hit; Plus Nicki Minaj Makes Chart History
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, James Blunt stops by to talk about his new album “The Afterlove,” working with Ed Sheeran and Ryan Tedder on the project, and how he felt a new “confidence” going into the album. Plus, we’ve got news on Drake’s “More Life” album, the bloc ... Show More
32m 56s
Jun 2024
Ep 134: Lynks on ditching earnest music for the life of a masked entertainer and new queer icon
South Londoner Lynks used to make the type of straight-faced, emotional music that all of his friends were making, until one day, for a bit of fun, he decided to adopt a masked drag persona and lean into being an entertainer. His thumping alt. pop songs since have centred around ... Show More
41m 9s
Jun 2024
Missy Elliott's "Work It" with Punkie Johnson
On this special re-run, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined this week by comedian and friend of the pod, Punkie Johnson. Together, they go on a quest to flip it and reverse it and unpack the many layers of samples and interpolations that went into Missy Elliott’s 2002 banger, Work It. ... Show More
1h 1m
Billboard staffers discuss Sam Smiths' James Bond song "Writing's on the Wall," Sia's "Alive," Disclosure's Lorde collbo "Magnets," Ryan Adams' cover of Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams," Fetty Wap ft. Monty's "Jugg" and Little Mix's "Love Me Like You." See acast.com/privacy for pr ... Show More
