Mike Posner has written hits for himself like "I Took a Pill in Ibiza," and for stars from Justin Bieber ("Boyfriend") to Maroon 5 ("Sugar"), so he has insights for days on what makes a pop song work.
We dig into Mike's excellent new track "Song About You," which leads to an exploration of songs that reuse the same melody for verse and chorus—from Prince to ... Show More
Yesterday
A unified popstar theory from Tinashe
On her eighth studio album Popstar, the criminally underrated multihyphenate Tinashe finally asserts herself as a Main Pop Girl, crafting a record about what it means to be a celebrity in the modern era. For her, it’s about grinding for years, living in the fantasy, and connectin ... Show More
46m 44s
Oct 27
The 'bummer hope' of midwest emo (ft. Yvette Young and Mike Kinsella)
A few months ago, Nate came across a glittering guitar riff unlike anything he had ever heard before; it managed to perfectly balance careful optimism with plaintive melancholy, stirring the spirit. That melody, played by guitarist Yvette Young, was a shining example of the “midw ... Show More
30m 20s
Jun 2021
Watt Takes Us Inside Justin Bieber's 'Peaches,' Miley Cyrus' Stevie Nicks Remix & More of His Collabs
Producer/songwriter Andrew Watt joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his work with chart-topping artists like Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Post Malone. Plus, he shares the story of how Bieber’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Peaches” (which he co-wrote) came togethe ... Show More
35m 19s
Mar 2021
Justin Bieber Shares the Spotlight on 'Peaches' -- Just Like He Always Has
On the Pop Shop Podcast, we talk about Justin Bieber's collaborative history on the Hot 100, from landing big features early in his career to putting the spotlight on newer artists now, like he did for Daniel Caesar and Giveon on "Peaches." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
26m 23s
Oct 2024
“I Took A Pill in Ibiza”: How Mike Posner Transformed Struggle Into Song
Vic is joined by renowned musician Mike Posner, who is celebrated for his chart-topping hits like "Cooler Than Me" and "I Took a Pill in Ibiza." In this episode, Posner shares his journey from shy basement musician to international pop star, giving us an intimate look at his pers ... Show More
56m 14s
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