Nora and Nathan talk about a mix of pop music news from the week, including the end of the U.S. leg of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour (1:00), the news that Beyoncé will perform at the halftime show during a Christmas Day NFL game and whether this is the start of her Grammy campaign (25:44), and Gracie Abrams's first top 10 song on the Billboard Hot ... Show More
Yesterday
'luck... or something' | Every Single Album: Hilary Duff
For the first time in over a decade, Hilary Duff is back with new music. Nora and Nathan talk about Duff's early career on Disney and how this new album reflects the life stage she is in now (1:00), the songs that grab from other pop acts like Taylor Swift and The 1975 (22:48), a ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 26
Marcus Mumford on the Making of 'Prizefighter'
Nora and Nathan sit down with Marcus Mumford, the lead singer of Mumford & Sons, to talk about why their latest album, 'Prizefighter,' is his favorite thing that he's ever done (1:00); working with Aaron Dessner on this record (18:10); and how he came to work on several songs on ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 19
New Music Roundup: Charli xcx, Noah Kahan, Bleachers, and Lana Del Rey
Nora and Nathan go through some new music releases from the past couple of weeks. They cover Charli xcx's first new music post-'Brat,' the 'Wuthering Heights' soundtrack album (7:40); "The Great Divide," Noah Kahan's lead single off of his forthcoming album (27:45); a new Bleache ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2018
"Single Ladies" by Beyoncé
<p>On this episode, Kirk dives into one of the greatest pop songs of all time.</p><p>Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" is arguably the defining song of the last decade, but it's far from your average pop tune. With its unusual tensions and unstoppable groove, it defies ... Show More
26m 22s
Feb 2025
Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show Was the Pop Peak of Rapper’s Most Mainstream Year Yet
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, including guest appearances from SZA and Serena Williams, and chatting about some other moments at the Big Game, including the stadium crowd seemingly booing Taylor S ... Show More
42m 28s
Sep 2019
"Like a Prayer" by Madonna
<p>Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone... except for everyone listening to this episode, because we're traveling together through doubt and deliverance with Madonna's "Like a Prayer." Kirk takes a look at the high-contrast drama of the megastar's 1989 megahit, with its c ... Show More
44m 50s
Mar 2025
Inside the 2025 Oscars: Our View From the Crowd for 007 Music Tribute, 'Wicked' Show Opener & More
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith all about her night inside the Dolby Theatre for the 97th Academy Awards, where the Wicked duo of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the show; LISA, Doja Cat and RAYE teamed up for a three-part tribute to the music of J ... Show More
50m 48s
Feb 2025
Dance Anthems 256 - [David Penn Guest Mix] - 1st March 2025
<p>Dance Anthems with Sean Maynard is back this week with a Hottest Vibe from Sonny Fodera & Clementine Douglas. New beats land from Alok & Kylie Minogue, Noizu & Annaca, James Hurr, Azzeca, Morten & David Guetta, Hannah Laing and more! Catch the Vibe Dance Chart ... Show More
1h 49m
Sep 2019
"Think" by Aretha Franklin
<p>Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back to that time Aretha Franklin recorded one of her best songs.</p><p>On this episode, Kirk dives into two different versions of Franklin's classic tune "Think." First it's the laid back groove and roomy mix of the 1968 original, ... Show More
50m 50s
Jun 2025
“Since U Been Gone”— Kelly Clarkson
Rob contemplates the art of making an ironic cover song sincere as he enters the dark realm of the 2000s hit TV show, ‘American Idol’. He follows the inevitable success of Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, who proves with her impossible-to-sing hit song, “Since U Been Gone,” that s ... Show More
1h 36m
Feb 2025
Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now
Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on App ... Show More
50m 45s