Nora and Nathan try to figure out whether Tate McRae is so close to stardom on her new album, 'So Close to What.' They talk about the all-star production team behind this album, which included Ryan Tedder and Amy Allen (1:00); some of their favorite songs on this record, including "Greenlight" and "Sports Car" (22:55); and what sets McRae apart from other po ... Show More
Jul 3
'Virgin' | Every Single Album: Lorde
After a four-year break, Lorde is back, and so are the synths. Nora and Nathan talk about her newest album, 'Virgin'; the ways it's a departure from her previous album, 'Solar Power' (1:00); the themes of gender identity and body image that she's exploring throughout the lyrics ( ... Show More
58m 38s
Jun 19
How the 'Hit Girls' Shaped Our Current Pop Landscape. Plus, Where's Our Song of the Summer?
Nora discusses her new book, 'Hit Girls,' about how stars like Britney Spears and Beyoncé shaped our current pop landscape (1:00). Then she and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter's new single "Manchild" and her forthcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' (22:49), before previewing the ... Show More
59m 37s
Feb 2025
Learning to love: Tate McRae
Tate McRae's billions of streams and perfectly crafted hits can feel almost algorithmic, like an AI trained on 20 years of pop music. In anticipation of McRae’s third album So Close to What, out this Friday, we dissect McRae’s "SimplePop" formula, from her strategic, indescript v ... Show More
45m 59s
Feb 2025
Amazing Long Songs (7 Minutes +)
In this episode, we're reacting to each other’s picks for the best songs that are 7 minutes or longer. Some of the featured songs include Shot You Down by Isaiah Rashad, Let It Happen by Tame Impala, Layla by Derek & The Dominoes & more.
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List of Songs Discussed •Let It Happ ... Show More
44m 26s
Mar 2025
Who Will Drop Album of the Year in 2025?
In this episode, we're reacting to the community’s picks for which artists might drop the best album of the year in 2025. We also discuss our contenders, our power rankings and more. Some of the albums discussed include Hurry Up Tomorrow by The Weeknd, The Fall Off by J. Cole, JI ... Show More
45m 25s
Mar 2021
Jodie Devos on her English song album, 'And Love Said …'
Following her highly acclaimed debut album, a programme of Offenbach coloratura arias, for Alpha Classics – Gramophone's current Label of the Year – Jodie Devos turns to the English language for 'And Love Said …'. James Jolly caught up with her by video call at her home in Paris ... Show More
22m 2s
Sep 2024
Chicane Presents Sun:Sets Vol 504
Chicane returns with the usual eclectic selection of music.. from ambient and chill to soundtracks, house, early 90s classics, progressive house and trance, electronica, and everything in between. 1. Blood Groove & Kikis x Brandon Mignacca - Let Me Hold You (Cinematic Mix)
2. Ton ... Show More
59m 57s
Oct 2024
Billie Eilish, RAYE, Central Lee, Kaylar, Lennox Nova, RagnBone Man, D.O.D, Hs8, 3xzed, Nari, Steve Tosi, Nabuk, Alfie Cridland, Émilie Rachel, Alex Moretto, Melchi, Josiah1
Tracklist: Birds of a Feather - Billie Eilish Intoxicated - Hs8 Sun Is Shining - Nari, Steve Tosi, Nabuk Move (To The Beat) - Amaru Klein Spinnin With You - Alfie Cridland, Émilie Rachel, Alex Moretto Moi - RAYE, Central Lee, LATITUDE 59 Stay Here - Melchi, Josiah1 Vibrations - K ... Show More
29m 57s