"Make Me Feel," is the first hit from Janelle Monáe's 2018 album Dirty Computer, and a sensual song about the fluidity of desire. In the pre-chorus, the singer proudly expresses that she is a "sexual bender." Fans have embraced the song for breaking free of normative sexual expectations. But these non-binary statements aren't limited to the lyrics. The mess ... Show More
Oct 7
Taylor Swift’s Showgirl Sound: How to actually listen to the album
Taylor Swift's twelfth album has sparked endless speculation about who each song is "really about," but that might be the wrong question entirely. The Life of a Showgirl isn’t biography, it’s polyphonic auto-fiction, where Swift writes from multiple character perspectives while b ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 3
The Power of the Trio (ft. Trousdale live at USC)
There's no lead singer in Trousdale. The trio of Quinn D'Andrea, Georgia Greene, and Lauren Jones, has shared vocal duties equally since they started singing together as students at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Since then, they've touring the ... Show More
48m 39s
Aug 2019
'The Boy is Mine' by Brandy & Monica (w/ Naomi Ekperigin & Andy Beckerman)
Brandy and Monica, Miel and Demi, Naomi Ekperigin And Andy Beckerman (Couples Therapy podcast) OH MY!!!! The whole damn team assembles to dissect the 90's R&B classic two-chord love triangle anthem, "The Boy Is Mine". I LOVE YOU, THE GOOOOOOOD WIIIIIIIIIFEEEE (this joke will make ... Show More
1h 34m
Aug 2021
Lizzo's Got Nothin' but Love, Even for the Haters
Music star Lizzo's got a new hit with Cardi B. called "Rumors," but it's a hard fact she's facing some ugly comments since the song was released. Now, one of the true Queens of Clap-back -- Lizzo took to Insta Live with an emotional, honest and wise response to fat-shaming haters ... Show More
10m 3s
May 2019
Vampire Weekend, Shawn Mendes, Lizzo, Kylie Minogue & Kindness
Billboard staffers discuss Vampire Weekend's "Stranger," Shawn Mendes' "If I Can't Have You," Lizzo's "Juice," Kylie Minogue's "New York City" and Kindness ft. Seinabo Sey's "Lost Without." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25m 4s
Oct 2019
I'm Coming Out (Remix)
In honor of LGBTQ month and National Coming Out Day, Erica Kelley (Southern Fried True Crime), Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits), Tommy Estlund (The Curiosity Hour), and I discuss our favorite songs from LGBTQ artists. We laugh, we cry, we discuss puppy love, coming out, and trans an ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2021
August 31st - Lil Nas X and Lizzo Troll on Social Media, Kacey Musgraves Announces Tour & Camila Cabello Opens Up About Falling For Shawn Mendes
Lil Nas X trolls Drake on social media while Lizzo gets Madonna fans fired up over a Janet Jackson tweet. Plus, Kacey Musgraves announces her 2022 headlining tour and Camila Cabello talks about falling in love with Shawn Mendes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f ... Show More
4m 49s
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa ... Show More
35m 45s