logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2017
49m 50s

The Puzzle of Ariana Grande's "Into You"...

Vulture
About this episode
"Into You" was one of the biggest hits of 2016, the stellar production of reclusive legend Max Martin combining with the acrobatic vocals of Ariana Grande to create an undeniable, ubiquitous earworm. With "Into You" still burning up the charts, we dive deep to uncover the insane puzzles, Trompe-l'oiel tricks and Baroque games that lie under the surface of th ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
The Benson Boone-Doggle
In which we explore the unlikely rise, and surprising backlash against, one Benson Boone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
34m 20s
Jul 1
Can Recession Pop predict the market?
Why does the economy look great on paper but feel terrible in your wallet? There might be a more revealing economic indicator hiding in your Spotify queue. "Recession Pop" first emerged during the Great Recession and exploded into playlists, radio formats, and DJ sets in 2024. Fr ... Show More
34m 8s
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
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2021
September 22nd – Megan Thee Stallion Shares Selfies With BTS, Ariana Grande Blown Away By ‘The Voice’ Contestant, BLACKPINK’s Lisa Talks Going Solo & Is Tory Lanez in Jail?
Megan Thee Stallion and BTS finally met for the first time since the release of their “Butter” remix, Ariana Grande was stunned after a contestant on ‘The Voice’ performed her song “POV,” BLACKPINK’s Lisa opens up about finding out it was her turn to go solo and is Tory Lanez in ... Show More
6m 24s
Apr 2017
Little Mix Talk 'Girl Power' Tour With Ariana Grande, 'Saucy' 'No More Sad Songs' Video & More; Plus Kendrick Lamar Returns to the Charts
On the latest episode, we're joined by British girl group Little Mix! The ladies sat down with us poolside on the rooftop of their Los Angeles hotel when they were in town last week for Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman tour stops in Anaheim and L.A. "She has the most incredible fa ... Show More
31m 49s
Sep 2019
Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey’s ‘Don’t Call Me Angel’ & the History of All-Female Multi-Act Hit Singles
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, the team dives into a discussion about the limited history of singles credited to at least three all-female acts that have charted in the top 40 of the Hot 100 -- including such mega-hits as “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, M ... Show More
25m 48s
Aug 2021
August 30th - Drake Confirms New Album Release Date, Kanye West Says 'Donda' Was Released Without His Approval & Ariana Grande Shuts Down 'Donda' Vocals Rumor
Drake's highly-anticipated album 'Certified Lover Boy' finally gets a release date, Kanye West says Universal Music Group released 'Donda' without his approval while Ariana Grande shuts down the rumor that her vocals are included on 'Donda.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visi ... Show More
2m 51s
Sep 2021
Tori Amos — “Cornflake Girl”
Rob explores singer-songwriter Tori Amos’s hit single “Cornflake Girl” by discussing her performing prowess, her unique artistry, and her tense relationship with the press.This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the ful ... Show More
59m 31s
May 2018
Ariana Grande, J. Cole, Kali Uchis & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast
Billboard staffers discuss Ariana Grande's "No Tears Left to Cry," J. Cole's "1985," Khalid and Billie Eilish's "Lovely," Kali Uchis' "Feel Like a Fool," and Lykke Li's new songs. Plus, Madrid rockers Hinds stop by to share some recommendations. For information regarding your dat ... Show More
43m 8s
Aug 2023
Fantano on His Daily Music Rotation
For this special episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the internet's busiest music nerd, Anthony Fantano and spoke about his music rotation. We also shared what we’ve been listening to and showed each other different songs for the very first time. - Watch our You ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2021
August 17th – Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande Get Honored by iHeartRadio, Ariana Get Reviewed By ‘The Voice’ Judges & Eminem to Star in 50 Cent’s New Series
Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and more to receive iHeartRadio Titanium Awards for reaching one billion audience spins, Ariana Grande gets reviewed by her fellow ‘The Voice’ judges and Eminem is set to star in 50 Cent’s new Starz series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone ... Show More
4m 46s
Nov 2018
Ariana Grande, Lil Peep, Imagine Dragons, The Beatles, Madison Beer & More
Billboard staffers discuss Ariana Grande's "Thank U Next," Lil Peep's "Sex With My Ex," Imagine Dragons' "Bad Liar," Madison Beer's "Hurts Like Hell" ft. Offset, Metro Boomin's "Don't Come Out the House" ft. 21 Savage, and the Beatles' unreleased "Helter Skelter" outtake.  See ac ... Show More
36m 35s