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Oct 14
Why we need bad music
For the 500th(!) episode of Switched on Pop, Charlie and Nate try to answer the question that has stumped critics and philosophers since the dawn of sound: does bad music exist? Their quest to answer something so nebulous leads them through the annals of taste, and in the process ... Show More
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Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop pedagogy
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Adele
This week, we’re talking about the biggest artist of the 21st Century, Adele! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this li ... Show More
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<p>Tracklist:</p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">Cold Heart (PS1 Remix) - Elton John & Dua Lipa</li> <li class="li1">Desire - Years & Years, Tove Lo</li> <li class="li1">I Don't Care (Loud Luxury Remix) - Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber</li> <li class="li1">Turn Back Time - Diplo, So ... Show More
Billboard staffers discuss Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling," Chance the Rapper's Lil Wayne/2 Chainz collab, Brand New's "I Am a Nightmare," ScHoolboy Q's "That Part" ft. Kanye, Maren Morris' "Rich" and the new Adele single. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m ... Show More
Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake's CMAs performance, Eric Church's 'Mr. Misunderstood,' Justin Bieber's 'I'll Show You,' Gwen Stefani's 'Used to Love You,' Little Mix's 'Grown,' and Blood Orange's 'Sandra's Smile.' Hosted on ... Show More
