Sep 1

Did Dolly Parton Make Pop Music? Yes, But She Preferred to Call It ‘Dolly Parton Music’

While there’s no question Dolly Parton was popular, she had no intention of “going pop” throughout her 60-plus-year career. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the relationship Parton — who died on Aug. 25 at age 80 — had with pop music, from h ... Show More

43m 57s

Aug 25

Madonna Comes Full-Circle as the Leading Nominee at 2026 MTV VMAs

From performing onstage at the very first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 to being the leading nominee at the 2026 show, Madonna's history with the VMAs runs deep. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the M in MTV should probably stand for Mad ... Show More

37m 16s

Aug 18

Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests

Over the weekend, tens of thousands of fans got this experience at events across the globe, with Chappell Roan popping out with Noah Kahan at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for her song "California"; Cynthia Erivo reuniting with her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande at the O2 Arena in Lond ... Show More

34m 13s

Jun 2017

Prince's 'Purple Rain' Deluxe, Vince Staples & More

Billboard staffers discuss Prince's 'Purple Rain' deluxe edition, Vince Staples' 'Big Fish Theory,' Parcels' Daft Punk-produced "Overnight" and Verite's "Nothing." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m 2s

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ... Show More

27m 27s

Jul 2015

Drake's Meek Mill Diss Track, Sam Smith & Disclosure, Carly Rae Jepsen, Prince Royce & Tyga & More

Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss Drake's "Back to Back," Disclosure & Sam Smith's "Omen," Carly Rae Jepsen's "Run Away With Me," Prince Royce & Tyga's "Double Vision," Gallant's "Weight in Gold" (Ta-ku remix), Clairity's "Velcro" and more. Hosted on Acast. See ... Show More

47m 11s

Aug 2015

One Direction's 'Drag Me Down,' Danny Brown, Macklemore, FKA Twigs, Prince & More

Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss One Direction's 'Drag Me Down,' Danny Brown & Clams Casino's 'Worth It,' Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Growing Up' ft. Ed Sheeran, FKA Twigs' 'Figure 8,' Prince, VV Brown, State Champs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ... Show More

50m 59s

Nov 2015

Adele, Missy Elliott, Justin Bieber & Halsey, Pusha T & More

Must-Hear Music podcast: Adele's "When We Were Young," Missy Elliott's "WTF" ft. Pharrell, Justin Bieber & Halsey's "The Feeling," Pusha T's "Untouchable," One Direction's "Olivia," Pains of Being Pure at Heart's "Laid" cover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ... Show More

35m 45s

Mar 2017

Zayn, Kendrick Lamar, Local Natives & Mount Eerie: New Songs

On this week's Must-Hear Music podcast, Billboard staffers discuss Zayn's "Still Got Time" ft. PartyNextDoor, Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart Part 4," Local Natives "I Saw You Close Your Eyes" and Mount Eerie's "Real Death." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ... Show More

27m 28s

Aug 2017

Lana Del Rey, Mura Masa, Arcade Fire & Battle of the Boy Bands

On this week's Must-Hear Music podcast, Billboard staffers discuss Lana Del Rey's "Get Free," Mura Masa's "Love$ick" with A$AP Rocky, Arcade Fire's "Creature Comfort," Julia Michaels' "Worst of Me" and the 2017 Battle of the Boy Bands: PrettyMuch's "Would You Mind" and Why Don't ... Show More

39m 39s

Oct 2017

Khalid, Miley Cyrus, Anna of the North & More

Billboard staffers discuss Khalid's "Perfect (Rough Draft)," Miley Cyrus' "Week Without You," Anna of the North's "Always," Nora en Pure's "Fever," Whitney's "You and Me" and MUNA's "In My Way" on the Must-Hear Music podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform ... Show More

28m 20s

Dec 2015

Eleanor Friedberger Shares Music Recs, Plus Animal Collective, Chairlift & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast

Eleanor Friedberger stops by the Must-Hear Music podcast to provide some recent and classic music recommendations and talk 'New View.' Plus, Billboard staffers talk Animal Collective's 'FloriDada,' Chairlift's 'Romeo,' Darren Criss' 'Not Alone' and Troye Sivan's 'Talk Me Down.' H ... Show More

36m 43s

Oct 2014

Must-Hear Music Podcast 10/1/2014

Billboard staffers discuss Thom Yorke's BitTorrent album, One Direction's controversial new song, Lorde's 'Hunger Games' track and Gerard Way's solo album. Plus: Lucinda Williams, Iceage, Flight Facilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32m 55s

Must-Hear Music Podcast: Prince's 'Purpl...