Charli XCX and Troye Sivan conjure late 90s nostalgia in their latest banger. "1999" drips with lyrical nostalgia for the last decade of the millennium — but does the music follow suit? We think the pair are missing prime opportunities to bring back some neglected musical tricks from the early oeuvre of Britney Spears.
The 90s bug goes beyond Charli and Troy ... Show More
Nov 18
Is there a Disney curse?: Demi, Selena, and Miley
This year, there were a few records that delivered less-than-optimal returns on either the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 – and they all came from former Disney pop stars.
Demi Lovato’s latest album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200, where it spent one week and then fell ... Show More
48m 6s
Nov 11
Rosalía's 'LUX' brings the symphony to the club
Spanish pop star Rosalía is back with her new album, Lux. Over eighteen tracks, she trades in the dembow beats that filled her last record Motomami for maximalist orchestral sounds more in line with Björk than Bad Bunny. The album is dense: there's four movements, thirteen langua ... Show More
44m 2s
Apr 2016
Jackie Evancho Talks Going Pop; Plus Desiigner's No. 1 & Beyonce's 'Lemonade'
On our latest show, we welcome Jackie Evancho, the 16-year-old classical music prodigy who is dipping her toes in the top 40 waters with her debut pop single "Apocalypse." We talked about why she wanted to venture into pop music, which current pop star is her inspiration and what ... Show More
31m 34s
Jun 2021
Dannic presents Fonk Radio 247
There’s summer sounds aplenty on this week’s Fonk Radio, as Dannic returns with his usual selection of incredible new music. Expect material from Chuckie, Mark Knight, Dragonette, Purple Disco Machine, and loads more, plus a couple of huge mashups. 01. Antonio Giacca - She’s The ... Show More
59m 17s
Mar 2022
Dannic presents Fonk Radio 286
After his unmissable ‘Front of House’ radio show and podcast, Dannic takes his radio talents in a new, exciting direction with his fresh listening concept of Fonk Radio - continuing the groove with the funk-infused house music that Fonk Recordings is already admired for, as well ... Show More
59m 27s
Oct 2018
Twenty One Pilots, 'A Star Is Born' Soundtrack, Troye Sivan, Sheck Wes & More
Billboard staffers discuss Twenty One Pilots' "Leave the City," Lady Gaga's "I'll Never Love Again" from the 'A Star Is Born' soundtrack, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan's "1999," AlunaGeorge's "Superior Emotion" ft. Cautious Clay, Sheck Wes' "Kyrie," and Ariana and the Rose's "Lonely ... Show More
30m 44s
Jan 2021
Dannic presents Fonk Radio 228
It’s Fonk Radio time once again, and Dannic’s put together another awesome selection of tunes to Fonk up your day. Expect to hear music from Jack Wins, Merk & Kremont, Vintage Culture, Thomas Newson, Afrojack, plus many more. And there’s also a brand new 2021 rework of a Dannic c ... Show More
59m 57s
Jan 2021
Dannic presents Fonk Radio 229
Fonk Radio is upon us once more, and it’s another killer show from Dannic. On this week’s edition, you’re gonna be able to hear music from Teamworx, Mosimann, Loopers, DOD, Dave202, Redondo, and more. 01. Redondo & Ruben Golde - OOALH
02. B-15 Project feat. Crissy D & Lady G - Gi ... Show More
59m 43s
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
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