Today on One Song the ultimate pop music dichotomy: It’s a record that is simultaneously huge. But also very niche. The chances are you know the breezy synth pop masterpiece, Walking on a Dream. But how much do you know about Empire of the Sun, the duo who made that song? Probably not a lot. Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are here to right that wrong. The duo wil ... Show More
Jul 3
Madonna's "Into the Groove" with Guillermo Díaz
This week on One Song, we're re-sharing another favorite from our archives, “Into the Groove”. Hosts Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are joined by Madonna superfan — and star of hit show, Scandal — Guillermo Díaz to discuss the iconic dancefloor-filler. Come for the isolated Madonna vo ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2022
'Thinking Out Loud' by Ed Sheeran
You want romance? How about a list of geriatric ailments? Oh, swoon! Yep, this song is probably the front runner for "most played as a wedding first dance", and it's in serious need of a punch up. Evan & Andrew, first of all, solve the mystery of 17 vs 70, and then go on to break ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2018
'You Make My Dreams' by Hall & Oates
For the first episode in 2018, Miel and Demi tackle false conspiracy theories, children's swearing protocol, nightmares, John Oates not getting enough credit, and eventually, the amazing 80's pop wonder-song that is Hall & Oates's "You Make My Dreams!" UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Game of ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2022
'We Built This City' by Starship
This song was slandered as “The Worst Song of the 80s”. Why?? It rocks! But as Andrew and Evan get way way into, it also sucks in unique and exciting and dumb ways. An absolutely devastating ep, with crucial insights into: what is hoopla; pre-boomer boomer attitudes, why you alwa ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2022
“Hey Ya” by Outkast: Everything You Didn't Know
Alex and Jordan go deep on the idiosyncratic hip hop mainstay, often cited as one of the best songs of the 21st century. They get into the deceptively heartbreaking lyrics, the unexpected musical inspirations, the brain-crushingly complex music video, and the science of why it’s ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2018
'Your Song' by Elton John (w/ Jake Hurwitz & Amir Blumenfeld)
On a special Valentine's Day episode, Jake Hurwitz & Amir Blumenfeld (@jakehurwitz, @jakeandamir – If I Were You, Lonely & Horny, Headgum) stop by the Cool House (a fun nickname Demi just made up right now!) to talk about hemorrhoid pillows, Moulin Rouge!, Harry Potter, and event ... Show More
59m 16s
Apr 2022
'Levitating' by Dua Lipa (w/ Connor Ratliff)
It's the hit of the century! It sounds like it's from the 1980s and the 2080s at the same time! Everyone and their pet alien loves this song, and that's why, to punch it up, we knew we had to enlist the help of Connor Ratliff, a legend in the podcastiverse for his dedication to d ... Show More
1h 43m
<p>"Like the sun needs its stars, you make my world shine bright."</p> <p>1. [00:00] intro</p> <p>2. [00:38] cannons & tiesto- fire for you (tiesto remix) {columbia}</p> <p>3. [04:00] vintage & morelli & arielle maren- the light {monstercat}</p> <p>4. [09:37] patrik humann & gid ... Show More
