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
Mar 10
Harry Styles loses himself to dance
The dance floor is where Harry Styles does his therapy, and this album is the session notes. Four years after Harry's House, Styles returns with Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally, a record built from minimal ingredients: live drums, Moog bass, nylon guitar, and synth sequence ... Show More
43m 38s
Mar 3
Can Bruno Mars counterprogram his way to another hit album?
Bruno Mars is back with a new album called The Romantic, his first solo release since 2016’s 24k Magic. At first listen, the lead single, “I Just Might,” sounds like an outtake from 2021’s collaborative album with Anderson Paak, the Philly soul-inspired An Evening with Silk Sonic ... Show More
44m 52s
Feb 24
Charli XCX’s "Wuthering Heights" fever dream
Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 gothic romance "Wuthering Heights" is the most talked-about film of the year. But for pop lovers, the soundtrack is the real event: Charli xcx, asked to write one song, ended up recording an entire album for the movie while ... Show More
48m 13s
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 YE ... Show More
1h 7m
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