Yesterday
Taylor Swift Is Ready for an 'Encore.' Plus, Miley Cyrus's 'Bass Persuades'
We have been cl0wned. After dropping a series of obscure clues, Taylor Swift revealed that she is releasing an expanded edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl' on Friday called 'Encore,' featuring four bonus tracks. Nora and Nathan speculate as to why she's deciding to release bonus ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 17
The Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Situation, Taylor Swift at the Emmys, and Harry Styles Extends Together, Together
Nora and Nathan discuss Macklemore getting removed as an opener from Ed Sheeran's tour after the rapper said "free Palestine" during his set and the fallout that has happened since (1:00). Then they try to decode Taylor Swift's appearance in an 'SVU' Emmys sketch with Mariska Har ... Show More
59m 46s
Feb 2020
Five Directions: How do the solo efforts of One Direction stack up?
The boy band One Direction has been on hiatus for nearly five years, yet only now have all of the members of the group released a solo album. But how do these efforts from Niall, Liam, Harry, Louis and Zayn stack up? Vox Writer (and One Direction fan) Alexa Lee compares albums as ... Show More
35m 40s
Oct 2014
Must-Hear Music Podcast 10/1/2014
Billboard staffers discuss Thom Yorke's BitTorrent album, One Direction's controversial new song, Lorde's 'Hunger Games' track and Gerard Way's solo album. Plus: Lucinda Williams, Iceage, Flight Facilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32m 55s
Nov 2014
Must-Hear Music: One Direction, Azealia Banks, TV on the Radio & More
Billboard staffers discuss the best song on the new 1D album, Azealea Banks' long-delayed debut, plus new TV on the Radio, Kevin Gates, Ty Dolla Sign and Ariel Pink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24m 3s
Aug 2015
Icona Pop Talks Opening For One Direction & New Music, Weeknd Hits No. 1, 'Drag Me Down' Debuts
Icona Pop is on this week’s Pop Shop Podcast to discuss their new single “Emergency,” opening for One Direction on their current stadium run and trying to avoid duplicating “I Love It.” There’s a lot of chart action this week, too, as the Weeknd finally hits No. 1 with “Can’t Fee ... Show More
48m 31s
Mar 2015
Pop Shop Podcast 3/26/15: Brandon Flowers Interview & Zayn Malik Leaves One Direction
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new single “Can’t Deny My Love,” his upcoming solo record and destructive approach to creating a new sound for himself. Before that, Jason and Keith pour one out for Zayn Malik, who officially left ... Show More
38m 2s
Jul 2018
Niall Horan on New Song 'Finally Free,' 'Disappearing' After Tour to Work on Next Album & Eight Years of One Direction
Niall Horan joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk about his new song “Finally Free,” from the film “Smallfoot,” how he’ll be “disappearing” after his tour to work on his next album, why we won’t be getting any club bangers from him, and eight years of One Direction. Plus, ... Show More
34m 40s
Apr 2017
Harry Styles, Eschatology and Teen Girl Fandom
One Direction wunderkind Harry Styles has just released his first ever single, "Sign of the Times," and it's a doozy. Strap in for a discussion of the apocalypse, late Beatles, teen wisdom, and the amen cadence—among other demons exorcised in this most peculiar pop tune. Featurin ... Show More
43m 47s
They're down one member, but they're still rocking. Nora and Nathan talk about One Direction's bittersweet final album as a band. They discuss "Drag Me Down," the defiant lead single they released (1:00), their sophistication as songwriters showing through in songs like "Olivia" and "Hey Angel" (17:40), and how this album telegraphs what comes next for the m ... Show More
Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss One Direction's 'Drag Me Down,' Danny Brown & Clams Casino's 'Worth It,' Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Growing Up' ft. Ed Sheeran, FKA Twigs' 'Figure 8,' Prince, VV Brown, State Champs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ... Show More
