Lil Yachty's psychedelic-rock experiment 'Let's Start Here' isn't the first album to stun fans – we look back at the history of artists taking wild left turns, from Queen getting funky with 'Hot Space' to Taylor Swift shape-shifting on '1989' and much, much more
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Jul 29
Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young: Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Life in Music
With his new album, Belladonna Nocturne, out now, legendary producer Daniel Lanois looks back at his entire career. He reflects on his work with Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, D'Angelo, and more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad c ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2024
Still Freaky After All These Years: Gaga, Tyler, The Cure
A musical "freak," to us here at Switched On Pop, is an artist who is unique, non-conforming, and always manages to surprise. We're living in some freaky times right now, so there's no better way to honor that than to listen to pop's freakiest artists. The past few weeks have see ... Show More
33m 38s
Aug 2022
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’: The Speed Round
The conversation continues about one of the year’s most ideologically provocative pop albums, its queer inspirations and its credits. Guests: Naima Cochrane, Vulture's Jason P. Frank, Resident Advisor's Kiana Mickles and Patrik Sandberg. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2015
Must-Hear Music Podcast: 5SOS, YG, Chvrches, Young Thug, Tame Impala & More
Billboard staffers discuss 5 Seconds of Summer's "She's Kinda Hot," Chvrches' "Leave a Trace," YG's "Twist My Fingaz," Young Thug's "Pacifier," Tame Impala's "The Moment" and Wilco's "Taste the Ceiling." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42m 48s
May 2016
Radiohead, RHCP, Ariana, Anohni & Cyndi Lauper: Must-Hear Music Podcast
Billboard staffers discuss Radiohead's surprise-ish album, Ariana Grande's dance bop "Into You," Red Hot Chili Peppers' new single, Cyndi Lauper's country covers and Anohni's haunting "Hopelessness." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42m 15s
Aug 2019
Taylor Swift, Brockhampton, Sleater-Kinney, Jorja Smith, Miley & More
Billboard staffers discuss Taylor Swift's "Lover," Brockhampton's "Boy Bye," Sleater-Kinney's "Reach Out," Miley Cyrus' "Slide Away" and Jorja Smith's "Be Honest" ft. Burna Boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41m 59s
Aug 2016
Pop Drops and Chipmunk Soul
A strange syndrome is wreaking havoc on the voices of our biggest pop stars. From Rihanna to Justin Bieber, no one is safe from having their beautiful vocals chopped up, screwed down, repitched and repurposed. As dance music takes over the charts and new software grants vocal man ... Show More
40m 39s
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
Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers and guest John Norris talk Father John Misty singing Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' in the style of Lou Reed, One Direction's 'Infinity,' Lana Del Rey's 'Terrence Loves You,' Troye Sivan's 'Wild,' Girl Band's 'Pears for Lunch,' Autre Ne V ... Show More
