Tegan & Sara and King Princess have found themselves placed under the banner, "sapphic pop," a term recently coined referring to music by and/or for sapphics (a.k.a. women or femme folks attracted to other femme folks). Journalist Emma Madden defines the folk-inspired sound as having a “soft tactile approach” that’s “more sensual than it is sexual.” This umb ... Show More
Nov 18
Is there a Disney curse?: Demi, Selena, and Miley
This year, there were a few records that delivered less-than-optimal returns on either the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 – and they all came from former Disney pop stars.
Demi Lovato’s latest album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200, where it spent one week and then fell ... Show More
48m 6s
Nov 11
Rosalía's 'LUX' brings the symphony to the club
Spanish pop star Rosalía is back with her new album, Lux. Over eighteen tracks, she trades in the dembow beats that filled her last record Motomami for maximalist orchestral sounds more in line with Björk than Bad Bunny. The album is dense: there's four movements, thirteen langua ... Show More
44m 2s
Oct 2019
I'm Coming Out (Remix)
In honor of LGBTQ month and National Coming Out Day, Erica Kelley (Southern Fried True Crime), Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits), Tommy Estlund (The Curiosity Hour), and I discuss our favorite songs from LGBTQ artists. We laugh, we cry, we discuss puppy love, coming out, and trans an ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 2015
Adele, Missy Elliott, Justin Bieber & Halsey, Pusha T & More
Must-Hear Music podcast: Adele's "When We Were Young," Missy Elliott's "WTF" ft. Pharrell, Justin Bieber & Halsey's "The Feeling," Pusha T's "Untouchable," One Direction's "Olivia," Pains of Being Pure at Heart's "Laid" cover. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa ... Show More
35m 45s
Aug 2020
Lianne La Havas's Bittersweet Memories
British singer/songwriter Lianne La Havas recently released her third album, a self-titled collection of songs about love, heartbreak, and independence. Pitchfork editor Puja Patel recently spoke with Lianne at home in London over video chat for Pitchfork’s Listening Club. They t ... Show More
21 m
Sep 2023
The Nostalgic, Messy Fun of Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS
Puja Patel, Jeremy Larson, and Cat Zhang talk about the pop darling’s highly anticipated sophomore album, which is packed with hilarious one-liners, cross-generational music references, and the spectacular drama of being a girl in the world. Read Cat’s review here. Learn more abo ... Show More
37m 55s
Sep 2018
Unreleased Prince, Avril Lavigne Returns, Brockhampton, Dinah Jane & More
Billboard staffers discuss Prince's "Cold Coffee and Cocaine," Avril Lavigne's "Head Above Water," Brockhampton's "Honey," Dinah Jane's "Bottled Up" ft. Ty Dolla Sign and Marc E. Bassy, Rita Ora's "Let You Love Me," and Gallant, Sufjan Stevens and Rebecca Sugar's "TOOGOODTOBETRUE ... Show More
36m 4s