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
May 8
Samara Cyn is rap's best new writer
How do you write a rap verse that's clever without saying so? Samara Cyn, one of the sharpest young writers in hip-hop, joins us to talk about Detour, her new EP about going analog. We get into wordplay versus narrative, the Missy Elliott blueprint behind "oooshxt!", and why she ... Show More
37m 34s
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. Anton ... 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
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 fe ... 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
21 m
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
