Three artists quietly reshaped pop music in 2024, though you might not know it from your Spotify Wrapped. As listeners question the accuracy of their year-end streaming stats, we explore the innovative sounds bubbling up just below the algorithmic radar. Tampa's "Swamp Princess" Doechii brings narrative depth back to hip-hop through her chameleonic vocal app ... 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 2024
The Bridge: Slate Music Club 2024
The Slate Music Club is back, in a special edition of Hit Parade – “The Bridge”! Our year-end panel of critics—NPR Music’s Ann Powers, Hearing Things’ Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, Slate’s own Carl Wilson and Hit Parade host Chris Molanphy—discuss their favorite albums and singles ... Show More
35m 12s
Aug 2024
But What About Pop Boy Summer? | Every Single Album
In a spring and summer that has been dominated by female artists, Nora and Nathan talk about some of the male artists that have managed to break through on the charts: Post Malone, Zach Bryan, and Eminem. They discuss Post Malone's forthcoming country album and what it tells us a ... Show More
1h 20m
Dec 2024
Don Diablo Hexagon Radio Episode 517
Hexagon Year Mix 2024 2elements - The Boy Is MineJLV Ft. Oscar Duke - MagnetsBCMP, Ampersand, Eplor - I Don’t WannaWATEVA Ft. Nola - Close To MeSUNGYOO, HANHEE - Sugar (ft. J.O.Y)Disco Fries & Merger - HypnotizedMOKABY - Music In MeRobin Aristo - For LifeWhy So Low, Talking Body ... Show More
58m 10s
Apr 2022
Doja Cat - ’Planet Her,’ Natural Chemistry with Ariana Grande and the Power of ”Woman” | The Interview
Doja Cat - ’Planet Her,’ Natural Chemistry with Ariana Grande and the Power of ”Woman” | The Interview
Doja Cat sits down with Ebro Darden to discuss her new album, ‘Planet Her’ and talk about the influences in her life that have shaped her musical career. Starting out on Sound ... Show More
24m 49s
Feb 2025
PTSD ENERGY Pop Debut: The Hidden Set featuring Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, Spice Girls, Kim Petra, LISA & Machine Gun Kelly
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30m 8s
Apr 2021
Dannic presents Fonk Radio 241
Dannic’s back this week with another firing episode of Fonk Radio, featuring his favourite tracks from the last few days. Expect music from SWACQ, Joel Corry, Angelo Sika, Sansixto, DubVision, and loads more. There’s also an exclusive ID, plus Dannic’s brand new single on Hexagon ... Show More
59m 49s