Why does SZA's latest album SOS hit different? It's the way her melodies don't repeat where you expect them to, defying all the rules of pop songwriting. We break down how her endless melodies echo the intimate themes of her most recent release, and how they connect to genres ranging from gospel to Wagnerian opera.
Songs Discussed
SZA - Kill Bill, SOS, Shir ... 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
Dec 2022
SZA Speaks! Inside Her New Album and Much More
SZA talks about the battles behind her triumphant, chart-topping new album 'SOS,' previews her tour, and much, much more in an interview conducted by host Brian Hiatt and Mankaprr Conteh. "I think this album was partially inspired by love lost, but mostly inspired by my departure ... Show More
33m 29s
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
Apr 2021
Love Story (Taylor's Version)
Taylor Swift was a young girl that wrote this song in a matter of minutes... but there is a lot to discuss here! Who inspired it? And why did the Shakespeare stans get upset? Amy, Ana, Lacey and Nick dive deep into this classic song and find the real meaning behind it, and what " ... Show More
26m 52s
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