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Jul 8

The Benson Boone-Doggle

In which we explore the unlikely rise, and surprising backlash against, one Benson Boone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

34m 20s

Jul 1

Can Recession Pop predict the market?

Why does the economy look great on paper but feel terrible in your wallet? There might be a more revealing economic indicator hiding in your Spotify queue. "Recession Pop" first emerged during the Great Recession and exploded into playlists, radio formats, and DJ sets in 2024. Fr ... Show More

34m 8s

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

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

Aug 2023

'All The Things She Said': queer anthem or problematic queerbait?

In September 2002, the Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. released their smash single "All The Things She Said." The song is a grungy euro-dance track, and the video features the lead singers Lena Katina and Julia Volkova dressed in schoolgirl uniforms and making out in the rain. The video ... Show More

18m 43s

Jun 2021

We Hope You Think of Pride

Did you listen to last week’s episode and think “ok, I’m intrigued — tell me more” because if so, it’s your lucky day! Here is more! Our gay series continues! We are getting into Taylor’s queerest moments, from early MySpace posts to the era of rainbow dresses and Stonewall perfo ... Show More

47m 57s

Sep 2011

Let's Face the Music and Dance

Irving Berlin’s enduring classic, Let's Face the Music and Dance is celebrated by those for whom it has a special significance. It was written in 1932 as a dance number for the film ‘Follow the Fleet’ starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.Since then it has taken on a life of it ... Show More

27m 44s

May 2020

Lady Gaga

Ahead of the release of Chromatica, Lady Gaga sat down for a socially distanced chat with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discussed making music as a form of therapy (“my way of dealing with pain is that I write songs”), working with collaborators li ... Show More

1h 3m

Apr 2017

Paramore, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Luis Fonsi & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast

Billboard staffers discuss Paramore's "Hard Times," Lady Gaga's "The Cure," Lana Del Rey's "Lust for Life" ft. the Weeknd, Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" remix ft. Justin Bieber and Shamir's "I Fucking Hate You" on the Must-Hear Music podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt- ... Show More

27m 27s

Oct 2018

Twenty One Pilots, 'A Star Is Born' Soundtrack, Troye Sivan, Sheck Wes & More

Billboard staffers discuss Twenty One Pilots' "Leave the City," Lady Gaga's "I'll Never Love Again" from the 'A Star Is Born' soundtrack, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan's "1999," AlunaGeorge's "Superior Emotion" ft. Cautious Clay, Sheck Wes' "Kyrie," and Ariana and the Rose's "Lonely ... Show More

30m 44s

Aug 2023

Kylie Minogue: 3. She Can’t Get You Out of Her Head

Join Scott Mills for the ultimate celebration of the UK’s best-loved pop star, who this year headlines Radio 2 in the Park on Sunday 17th September.Australia rings in the New Year first. But as a new millennium dawns, one of her favourite daughters is relaxing in LA. She won’t be ... Show More

25m 43s