Two artists who haven't released new music since 2013 recently remerged into the limelight: Katy Perry, with her dystopian disco banger "Chained to the Rhythm" and Lorde, with the melodramatic-yet-uplifting anthem "Green Light."
Listening carefully, a fact becomes apparent, despite Lorde's insistence that she "hears new sounds" in her mind: there's somethin ... Show More
Nov 18
Is there a Disney curse?: Demi, Selena, and Miley
This year, there were a few records that delivered less-than-optimal returns on either the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 – and they all came from former Disney pop stars.
Demi Lovato’s latest album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200, where it spent one week and then fell ... Show More
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Nov 11
Rosalía's 'LUX' brings the symphony to the club
Spanish pop star Rosalía is back with her new album, Lux. Over eighteen tracks, she trades in the dembow beats that filled her last record Motomami for maximalist orchestral sounds more in line with Björk than Bad Bunny. The album is dense: there's four movements, thirteen langua ... Show More
44m 2s
May 2020
Charli XCX Explains Why She's Loving Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa & the 'Happy' Pop Revival
Charli XCX joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new made-in-quarantine album "How I'm Feeling Now," and how "it felt like a very ripe time" for her to write new music. Plus, she discusses the upswing in popularity of disco-tinged "happy" pop music from the likes of ... Show More
25m 10s
Aug 2020
August 28th - New Music From Blackpink, Selena Gomez, The Weeknd, Katy Perry & Calvin Harris
Blackpink & Selena Gomez finally deliver their highly-anticipated collab "Ice Cream," Katy Perry drops her new album “Smile” and The Weeknd & Calvin Harris give fans a groovy new bop. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music drops for Friday, August 28th. Learn more ... Show More
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Feb 2021
Adele
This week, we’re talking about the biggest artist of the 21st Century, Adele! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this li ... Show More
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Jul 2020
July 10th - New Music Friday: Juice WRLD, Katy Perry, Halsey, Summer Walker, Kid Cudi & Eminem
The first posthumous album 'Legends Never Die' from Juice WRLD has arrived. Plus, Summer Walker is back with her sultry EP, 'Life on Earth,' and Katy Perry has gifted us with the title track to her upcoming album "Smile." This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music dro ... Show More
3m 10s
Jun 2020
June 23rd - Britney Spears' Quarantine Date, Katy Perry's New Track 'Teary Eyes' & More Black Eyed Peas Album Secrets Revealed
Britney Spears has a special quarantine date with her boyfriend, Katy Perry talks new track “Teary Eyes" and The Black Eyed Peas reveal more information on their latest album, 'Translation.' This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, June 23rd. Learn ... Show More
4m 35s
Sep 2023
Sept 1 - Miley Cyrus Reflects On Past, New Music From Nicki Minaj, SEVENTEEN & NKOTB & More
It’s Friday and we have a ton of new music picks for you today! Doja Cat’s new track “Demons,” Nicki Minaj dropped the lead single off of ‘Pink Friday 2,’ SEVENTEEN and NKOTB have come together for an iconic boy band collab and more! During Miley Cyrus’ “Used to Be Young” TikTok ... Show More
10m 24s
Apr 2023
April 21 - Did Latto Shade Coi Leray, New Music From Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj, Agust D, Jack Harlow Shows Off Acting Chops In New 'White Men Can't Jump' Trailer & More
Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj tell us when they're not better off 'Alone' and BTS' Suga releases his new project 'D-Day' under the moniker Agust. Jack Harlow shows off his acting skills in the first trailer for the reboot of 90's classic 'White Men Can't Jump'. Did Latto just shade ... Show More
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