Whether you’re a TikTok fanatic, or the app’s K-hole-inducing stream of content has forced you to delete it from your phone, its influence on music is undeniable. In 2020 the platform bragged that over 70 artists on the platform signed with major labels. TikTok’s success was linked to pandemic-related stay-at-home orders -- people were stuck at home and musi ... Show More
Yesterday
The classical rebel who infiltrated pop music
You've heard those shimmering disco strings in Miley Cyrus's "Flowers," the cinematic arrangements on Phoebe Bridgers' Punisher, and the orchestral flourishes across Taylor Swift's catalog, but you probably didn't know they're all the work of one person: Rob Moose. The violinist ... Show More
51m 35s
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
May 2023
May 2 - Best Dressed At the 2023 Met Gala, SEVENTEEN’s Chart Takeover, ENHYPEN on TikToks w/ BTS, & More
Jennie of BLACKPINK, Doja Cat, and Rihanna were just some of the few artists that stepped out for fashion’s biggest night out at the 2023 Met Gala. Seventeen charts five songs on Hot Trending Songs and are taking over the top spot. The guys of ENHYPEN chatted with Billboard News’ ... Show More
7m 43s
Feb 2023
2AM The Night Still Young
TikTok music has undeniably become a cultural phenomenon, transforming the way we discover, enjoy, and interact with music. With its vast user base and viral nature, TikTok has become a breeding ground for musical trends and breakthrough artists. The platform's unique algorithm a ... Show More
8m 48s
Apr 2022
How Did Tyler, the Creator Get Back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200? Your Vinyl Questions Answered
Nearly 10 months after it debuted atop the Billboard 200 albums chart, Tyler, the Creator's Call Me If You Get Lost is back at No. 1. So how did he do it? The answer is all about vinyl. On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie is picking Keith's brain about why some artist ... Show More
43m 21s