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May 26

Hardy

Before Hardy was known as the breakout artist who pushed country music into hard rock territory, he was a self-proclaimed redneck from Philadelphia, Mississippi who studied songwriting at Middle Tennessee State University. Since moving to Nashville in 2013, he's written 22 number ... Show More

45m 27s

May 21

From Robert Margouleff | Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, the Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music

Recently, we had visionary music producer Robert Margouleff on the show and today we're sharing an excerpt from his new audiobook, Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, the Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music. In legendary studios like Electric Lady and the Record Plant, ... Show More

12m 15s

May 19

Robert Margouleff and Mark Mothersbaugh

Robert Margouleff is one of the most quietly consequential figures in modern music — a sonic architect who helped build some of the most innovative and enduring sounds of the last half century. Together with his partner Malcolm Cecil, Robert created TONTO, the world's largest ana ... Show More

1h 4m

Oct 2020

Brandy Clark's Life Is A Record

There is a type of country song that loves flawed characters lost on a winding journey ... likely down a dit road. One of the best songwriters in this style is acclaimed artist Brandy Clark. Her credits include a whose-who of country music—Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Darius R ... Show More

30m 48s

Apr 2020

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Singer and Songwriter Jessi Alexander

She sings in the shower and in the car, and loves to watch, “The Bachelor.” She also wrote Miley Cyrus’ hit song, “The Climb.” This isn’t your best friend’s Tindr profile. We’re talking about Jessi Alexander, the prolific singer and songwriter who just released her latest album, ... Show More

34m 27s

Mar 2021

'Lover' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has emerged from the darkness of 'Reputation' and into the light and happy phase of 'Lover.' This is Taylor in love. Nathan and Nora talk about the singles that lead this album, some of the music that potentially inspired songs like "Paper Rings" and "Death by a Thou ... Show More

1h 21m

Feb 2019

Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots Drop New Song + Dierks Bentley Stops By

Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots just dropped "The Emoji Love Song," a catchy song about using love songs when it comes to relationships. Also, Dierks Bentley stops by to talk about his new single “Living” and talks about losing an engine while flying a plane. Learn more about you ... Show More

1h 31m

Aug 2020

Lianne La Havas's Bittersweet Memories

British singer/songwriter Lianne La Havas recently released her third album, a self-titled collection of songs about love, heartbreak, and independence. Pitchfork editor Puja Patel recently spoke with Lianne at home in London over video chat for Pitchfork’s Listening Club. They t ... Show More

21 m

Aug 2023

The Music that Shaped Us with Renee Rapp

<p>There is something so special about the art form of music, don’t you think? Music helps document big and small moments of our lives, whether it’s blasting a break up song to heal your broken heart, or slow dancing to a love song at your wedding. But what about the process of m ... Show More

54m 29s

Mar 2019

Lost & Found: The Drama of Pop Form with Emily King

Live from SXSW: Grammy nominee songwriter Emily King didn’t set out to write a perfect pop song with “Remind Me.” Instead, she bent the rules of song structure to fit her message: the magical feeling when you find something you’ve been long missing. Mirroring this theme, the chor ... Show More

30m 42s

Jun 2014

Pop Shop Podcast 6/19/14: Lana Del Rey, Jack White, The Vamps Interview, Jennifer Lopez

Jason and Keith discuss Jack White's No. 1 debut and record-setting vinyl sales; Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" run at No. 1, and if there's a song coming that could knock it out of the top spot; the projected sales successes of Lana Del Rey's "Ultraviolence" and Sam Smith's "In The Lonel ... Show More

39m 38s

Apr 2021

'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's version of her album 'Fearless' is here and it's everything we could want it to be. Nora and Nathan talk about some highlights from the rerecorded album and compare it to the first version of 'Fearless,' discuss how the reception of these rerecorded songs will impa ... Show More

1h 9m

May 2021

American Music

President Obama and Bruce sit down to talk popular music, their early musical influences and memories, and the inspiration behind Springsteen’s Broadway show. They share some of their favorite artists (think: Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, and more).--Archival clips c ... Show More

41m 16s

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