Beyoncé’s new album Renaissance is one of her most ambitious albums yet. On this week’s episode of Switched On Pop, we discuss Renaissance with beloved guest Sam Sanders, host of the new Vulture podcast Into It. In Sanders’ words: “it’s trying to do a lot” – but in the best way. The album incorporates seemingly every decade of contemporary popular dance musi ... 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
Apr 2016
Jackie Evancho Talks Going Pop; Plus Desiigner's No. 1 & Beyonce's 'Lemonade'
On our latest show, we welcome Jackie Evancho, the 16-year-old classical music prodigy who is dipping her toes in the top 40 waters with her debut pop single "Apocalypse." We talked about why she wanted to venture into pop music, which current pop star is her inspiration and what ... Show More
31m 34s
Mar 2024
Beyoncé and country’s Black roots
When Beyoncé took the stage at the 2016 Country Music Awards, alongside the Chicks, the racist backlash was immediate.
Eight years later, she alluded to that experience when she announced her new album, Cowboy Carter.
In recent years, we’ve seen some pushback against the genre’ ... Show More
23m 35s
Feb 2024
Feb 12 - Beyoncé Drops New Music & Announces New Album, Super Bowl LVIII W/ Kasake & More
Beyoncé announced a follow-up album to her hit ‘Renaissance’ during Super Bowl LVIII and dropped two new tracks for her fans to enjoy. For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music, and today we're celebrating Yve ... Show More
10m 3s
Jun 2022
June 21st - Beyoncé Releases Her New Single 'Break My Soul' Early, Kim Kardashian Insists She Didn't Damage Marilyn Monroe's Dress & BTS Continues to Top the Twitter Chart
Beyoncé releases a new single 'Break My Soul' off her highly anticipated upcoming album 'Renaissance', Kim Kardashian insists she didn't damage Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress in new interview and BTS' 'Yet to Come' tops the Hot Trending Songs chart. Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More
5m 20s
<p>Today on Post Reports, culture writer Helena Andrews-Dyer breaks down our current Beyoncé moment: After breaking the record for Grammy wins and ahead of her upcoming world tour, we talk about why Beyoncé is more relevant than ever.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p><br></p>< ... Show More