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
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
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