The band 5 Seconds Of Summer have just released their fourth studio album, Calm. Lead vocalist Luke Hemmings and bassist Calum Hood join us to talk about some of Australia’s biggest hits. In the first half of our conversation we discuss the catchy rhythms and vocals in Tame Impala’s song “Borderline,” a song driven more by vibe than conventional structures. ... Show More
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Has Taylor Swift jumped the shark?
One year after the release of her twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift is back with an encore. Specifically, The Encore, four tracks that have polarized critics and Swifties alike, from the country-esque number one hit “Patient Zero” to her ode to married Ohi ... Show More
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Sep 29
Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop pedagogy
Five years after her first appearance on Switched on Pop, Carly Rae Jepsen returns to the podcast to talk all things Day and Night, her latest album. Born out of Swedish disco, big emotion, and substantive life change – including becoming a wife and a mother – the double album is ... Show More
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May 2022
5 Seconds of Summer on Major Chords, Solo Albums, and the Upcoming 5SOS5
5 Seconds of Summer drop into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about their latest singles and upcoming album, 5SOS5.Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, and Michael Clifford tell us about being a newly independent band, how the single "Complete Mess" directed the sound for the rest of the album ... Show More
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Jul 2015
Must-Hear Music Podcast: 5SOS, YG, Chvrches, Young Thug, Tame Impala & More
Billboard staffers discuss 5 Seconds of Summer's "She's Kinda Hot," Chvrches' "Leave a Trace," YG's "Twist My Fingaz," Young Thug's "Pacifier," Tame Impala's "The Moment" and Wilco's "Taste the Ceiling." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'Forever Is a Feeling' | Every Single Album: Lucy Dacus
Nora and Nathan break down Lucy Dacus's fourth album, 'Forever Is a Feeling.' They discuss how the fame of boygenius affected the rollout of and expectations for this record (1:00), fellow boygenius member Julien Baker's influence on these songs (36:21), and the mix of grunge and ... Show More
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