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Oct 27
The 'bummer hope' of midwest emo (ft. Yvette Young and Mike Kinsella)
A few months ago, Nate came across a glittering guitar riff unlike anything he had ever heard before; it managed to perfectly balance careful optimism with plaintive melancholy, stirring the spirit. That melody, played by guitarist Yvette Young, was a shining example of the “midw ... Show More
30m 20s
Oct 20
The rise of surrealist pop: KATSEYE and ADÉLA
The music of global girl group KATSEYE might be confusing on first listen. A less-generous read might consider their songs to be rudimentary: the lyrics are mostly nonsense, the instrumentals evoke lesser 2010s pop songs, and the aesthetic can’t decide whether it’s targeted to ch ... Show More
48m 36s
Oct 14
Why we need bad music
For the 500th(!) episode of Switched on Pop, Charlie and Nate try to answer the question that has stumped critics and philosophers since the dawn of sound: does bad music exist? Their quest to answer something so nebulous leads them through the annals of taste, and in the process ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2016
Justin Timberlake, Chance the Rapper, Brand New, Adele & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast
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Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Justin Bieber, Eric Church, Little Mix & More
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Jun 2025
Songs for Summer 2025
In this episode, we brought in different hip-hop, dance & R&B songs that are perfect to play this summer. Our lists include songs such as Can’t Get Enough by J. Cole, Favorite Lie by Lil Tecca, Banana Clip by Miguel and more.-List of Songs Discussed •Can’t Get Enough by J. Cole•F ... Show More
34m 42s
Jun 2016
Must-Hear Music Podcast: 2016 Songs of the Summer Edition
Billboard staffers discuss which songs will dominate the summer of 2016, from Drake to Justin Timberlake to Fifth Harmony to Ariana Grande to Desiigner and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29m 55s
Jul 2022
Smashing Pop Music Pool Party Dance Mix (Electro, House)
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Jun 2017
Summer Showdown: Justin Bieber's 2017 vs. Pharrell's 2013
Bieber is featured on what should be two of this summer's biggest songs, just like Pharrell in 2013. Plus, ABC Radio's Andrea Dresdale recaps covering the Billboard Music Awards and previews more summer hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48m 56s
Aug 2014
Songs of the Summer
Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss some of the most popular songs of the summer. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher ... Show More
29m 9s
Mar 2022
'Sexy Bitch' by David Guetta ft. Akon (w/ Justin Richmond)
You know that feeling when you wanna say something really respectful, that recognizes someone’s personhood and beauty both inner and outer? Akon had that feeling, and it ended badly. Andrew and Evan bring in Actual Music Podcaster Justin Richmond to help figure out this completel ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2015
Must-Hear Music Song of the Summer Edition: Nick Jonas, Kendrick, Elliphant & More
38m 14s
Summer heat is upon us and so are the jams. Our ears are hooked on Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop The Feeling." What you may not know is that this song leans on the success of mononymous giants: Pharrell, Michael and Handel. If you think that pop is a modern phenomenon, you may be surprised by medieval references and techniques comped by JT. Join us as we b ... Show More
Billboard staffers discuss Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling," Chance the Rapper's Lil Wayne/2 Chainz collab, Brand New's "I Am a Nightmare," ScHoolboy Q's "That Part" ft. Kanye, Maren Morris' "Rich" and the new Adele single. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m ... Show More
Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake's CMAs performance, Eric Church's 'Mr. Misunderstood,' Justin Bieber's 'I'll Show You,' Gwen Stefani's 'Used to Love You,' Little Mix's 'Grown,' and Blood Orange's 'Sandra's Smile.' Hosted on ... Show More
<p class="p1">Tracklist:</p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">Break My Soul - Beyoncé<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">About Damn Time - Lizzo</li> <li class="li1">Why Does It Hurt - Will Young<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li ... Show More
Moving past obvious choices, Billboard staffers discuss potential Song of the Summer contenders: Nick Jonas & Sage the Gemini's "Good Thing," Kendrick's "Alright," Jamie xx ft. Young Thug's "Good Times," Elliphant's "Love Me Badder," Destroyer's "Dream Lover," Sam Bruno's "Search ... Show More
