On this very special episode, we join forces with the hilarious podcast OFF BOOK. When our powers combine, Zach and Jess of Off Book, plus their killer backing band of Scott, Dana and Brett create an improvised musical, while Nate and Charlie break down the sound and structure of a Broadway show. Stay tuned for deep thoughts about what separates pop music fr ... 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
48m 6s
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
Nov 4
Lily Allen and Tate McRae revive the revenge anthem
They say the best revenge is living well, but if you’re a pop star going through a break up, that’s false. The best revenge is releasing a searing scorched-earth revenge banger that calls out your ex and, ideally, rides that vengeance to the top of the Billboard charts. That’s ex ... Show More
33m 50s
May 2018
Questlove's Secrets of Musical Creation
The Roots' Questlove, author of the new book Creative Quest, breaks down a dazzling list of musical influences, from Michael Jackson to Meg White, in a wide-ranging interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40m 25s
May 2016
"03 Bonnie & Clyde" (w/ Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin)
Sorry for the realness. In the ninth installment, the Book of Ye boys are joined by Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin (The Warm Up). They discuss Kanyes epic interview on Ellen, porn, and banana pudding -- plus the Kanye produced 03 Bonnie & Clyde! —— CONNECT with THE BOOK OF Y ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2019
Ep. #2 | BOL4, BLACKPINK, and BTS
Eric shares his thoughts on BOL4's (볼빨간사춘기) "BOM (나만, 봄)", BLACKPINK’s new track "Kill This Love”, and the new release of BTS' "Boy With Love ft. Halsey", and some extra personal recs. Listen to Eric talk about writing songs and what influences different artists! As always, if yo ... Show More
37m 4s
Oct 2020
Chris Stapleton Made Bobby Cry + Garth And Trisha Reveal Injury Details + Chuck Wicks Makes A Big Announcement
Bobby talks to Chris Stapleton about his new song “Arkansas” and writing songs for his new album. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood come on to talk about his injury, their cover of Shallow and his new album FUN. Our friend, Chuck Wicks stops by to perform a couple songs and makes ... Show More
1h 22m