The pace of new music releases these days is dizzying. Sometimes it’s like watching someone do a magic trick--we *swear* those songs weren’t there a second ago! But then, there they are, popping up in batches right out of thin air. Of course, behind each individual release sits months of decision-making by the artist: who to collaborate with and when, how to ... Show More
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
May 2020
Charli XCX Explains Why She's Loving Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa & the 'Happy' Pop Revival
Charli XCX joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new made-in-quarantine album "How I'm Feeling Now," and how "it felt like a very ripe time" for her to write new music. Plus, she discusses the upswing in popularity of disco-tinged "happy" pop music from the likes of ... Show More
25m 10s
Jun 2024
Brat | Every Single Album: Charli XCX
Nora and Nathan kick off their "brat summer" by talking about Charli XCX's sixth studio album. They talk about how this album differs from her past, more mainstream pop albums (1:00), the inner monologue that is running through many of the songs on this record (31:49), and the na ... Show More
1h 28m
Sep 2014
Pop Shop Podcast 9/25/14: iHeartRadio Fest Recap, Year of the Booty, Barbra Streisand Tops Chris Brown
On this week’s episode, Jason discusses his experience at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which included performances from Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Nicki Minaj, Usher, One Direction and more. Jason and Keith also chat about the Year of the Booty following the Top 20 debut of ... Show More
43m 55s
Sep 2019
Billboard's First Stream: New Music from Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey, Halsey & More (9/13/2019)
Billboard breaks down the biggest releases in the music world for the week of September 13th, 2019, including drops from Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey, Halsey, Charli XCX, and more. Plus, exclusive interviews with The Lumineers and Korn! For information regarding your ... Show More
24m 47s
Jun 2024
a talk with charli xcx [video]
[video available on spotify] today, i’m feeling a little more energized than usual because it's not often that i'm in the presence of a pop star - charli xcx aka charlotte atchison. are you kidding me? she runs her own label, directs music videos, co-manages developing artists, a ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2019
Behind The Song: Red Velvet's "Zimzalabim" w/ Caesar & Loui
We are so excited to introduce a brand-new segment called "Behind The Song". In this segment, we invite artists, songwriters, and producers to break down their songs and provide insight into the creative process behind the birth of a hit song. On the first "Behind The Song" episo ... Show More
16m 59s
Dec 2014
Pop Shop Podcast 12/18/14: Madonna Leaks, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX, J. Cole
On this week’s episode, Jason and (a fired-up) Keith discuss Madonna’s album leak: how something like this happens, why it’s such a bummer, and what will happen to the pop superstar’s next album. The guys then move on to new albums from J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX and D’Ange ... Show More
42m 55s
Feb 2022
Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez & More: A History of Female Pop Stars Overlooked by Oscars
On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we're taking a closer look at the pop divas who have been passed over by the Oscars throughout the years. Also on the show, we’ve got chart news about how the music of 'Encanto' continues to hold firm atop both the Billboard 200 albums chart and on ... Show More
36m 46s
Nov 2016
Alessia Cara on Staying ‘Authentic’ and Knowing When to Say Yes, Plus Chart Chat About Metallica & Fifth Harmony
Singer/songwriter Alessia Cara drops in to talk about her breakthrough year, knowing when to say yes to career opportunities, and how she's stayed "authentic," and her latest hit single "Scars to Your Beautiful." In addition to our chat with Cara, we've got chart chat about a roc ... Show More
28m 27s
Oct 2018
Dua Lipa Talks 'Experimental' New Music, Grammy Buzz & Steamy 'Electricity' Video
Long before she released her self-titled debut album, Dua Lipa began touring back in January 2016. Fast-forward nearly three years, and, by her math, the pop star has played 245 concerts and festival sets since then, with only one date remaining on her 2018 schedule. But she's de ... Show More
38m 31s