Pop Shop Podcast

Billboard's Keith Caulfield (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations) and Katie Atkinson (Executive Digital Director, West Coast) offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year’s biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-hour discussion.

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Lukas Graham on New Album '3,' Not Trying to 'D...
A lot has changed for Lukas Forchhammer between the 2015 release of his band Lukas Graham's self-titled U.S. breakthrough album and the release of their brand-new third album 3 on Oct. 26. The Danish singer/songwriter's two biggest achievements over those three years were the runaway success of the global hit single "7 Years," which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016, and the birth of his first daughter that same year. But he made certain that those major life changes didn't change his instincts as a musician. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
42 min
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Dinah Jane on Stepping Into the Solo Spotlight ...
Fifth Harmony's Dinah Jane joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new single "Bottled Up," stepping into the solo spotlight, what it was like performing on "The Tonight Show," and why she'd like to collaborate with Carrie Underwood. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
36 min
328
Mike Posner on 'Imaginary' Genre Lines, Writing...
The singer/songwriter talks with the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast about his latest single "Song About You," his upcoming album inspired by his dad's death and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
38 min
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5 Seconds of Summer on Their No. 1 Hit "Youngbl...
5 Seconds of Summer joins the Pop Shop Podcast for an in-depth discussion about their first No. 1 Pop Songs chart hit “Youngblood,” their new single “Valentine,” and what it felt like going up against The Carters — Beyoncé and JAY-Z — for No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
57 min
330
Madison Beer Talks 'Home With You' Message, Dav...
Madison Beer joins the Billboard Pop Shop podcast to talk about her pop radio hit "Home With You," why her debut EP was worth the wait, and new music with David Guetta. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
331
Dua Lipa Talks 'Experimental' New Music, Grammy...
Long before she released her self-titled debut album, Dua Lipa began touring back in January 2016. Fast-forward nearly three years, and, by her math, the pop star has played 245 concerts and festival sets since then, with only one date remaining on her 2018 schedule. But she's definitely not complaining. The success of her album -- and especially its record-breaking single "New Rules," which has the longest run ever on Billboard's Pop Songs radio airplay chart, thanks to its 45 weeks on the tally -- has allowed her to "go around the world at least three times, doing what I love and performing," she tells Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
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Normani Talks "Love Lies" Succcess, Upcoming Al...
Normani joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about the chart-topping success of her single "Love Lies" with Khalid, her upcoming debut solo album project, how she's hoping to work with Ryan Tedder, and teases a "really huge" mystery collaboration. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
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Emily Warren Talks Debut Album, Making an 'Impa...
After cranking out hits for The Chainsmokers, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX and others, Emily Warren is finally ready to take center stage. The singer/songwriter, our latest guest on the Pop Shop Podcast, stopped by to talk all about her debut solo album, Quiet Your Mind, out Oct. 5. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
48 min
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Nile Rodgers Calls CHIC’s Two-Part ‘It’s About ...
Nile Rodgers joins the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss CHIC’s new two-part album “It’s About Time,” and how it’s the most “self-indulgent” project he’s ever done. The set, which features Lady Gaga and Elton John, among many others, is CHIC’s first album since 1992. The Pop Shop team also discusses news about Paul McCartney’s No. 1 album “Egypt Station” and Kanye West and Lil Pump’s viral hit “I Love It.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
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Lady Gaga's Oscar Buzz, John Legend's EGOT & *N...
The Pop Shop team discusses the Oscar buzz surrounding Lady Gaga’s performance in “A Star is Born,” how John Legend is now a member of the elite EGOT club following his first Emmy Award win, and how a trio of *NSYNC albums were released on vinyl for the first time — and debut on the Vinyl Albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
26 min
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Why BTS Became the Breakthrough K-Pop Act in Am...
BTS is the focus of the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, as the Pop Shop team dives into why the South Korean group became the breakout stars for the K-pop genre in the U.S. Billboard contributor and K-pop expert Jeff Benjamin joins the show to discuss all things BTS and K-pop with the Pop Shop team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
38 min
337
Ed Sheeran Talks 'Songwriter' Film, Recognizing...
We sit down with Ed Sheeran to talk all about the brand-new documentary Songwriter -- which premiered Tuesday on Apple Music -- recognizing when a song is a hit, and why any major-label artist should aspire to be as big as Adele. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
338
Why Don't We Promise Debut Album '8 Letters' Is...
On this week's show, Why Don't We swung by the Billboard LA office! The five-member boy band formed almost exactly two years ago, and since then, they've released a fast-paced five EPs, all of which have hit the Billboard charts. But now it's time for their first full-length album: 8 Letters is due Aug. 31. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
34 min
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Troye Sivan on Finding the ‘Confidence’ to Grow...
Troye Sivan joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new album "Bloom," taking its songs on tour, working on new music for the film "Boy Erased" (in which he co-stars), songwriting, who is on his wish-list for future collaborators and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
7 min
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Bebe Rexha on Writing Her Emotional Hit Song 'I...
Bebe Rexha joins the Pop Shop Podcast to chat about her new hit single “I’m a Mess,” its emotional creation with songwriter Justin Tranter, the tune’s striking music video, her debut full-length album “Expectations” and more. Plus, the Pop Shop discusses news about DJ Khaled, Robyn, Demi Lovato and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
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Bazzi on His ‘Cosmic’ Journey, Connecting With ...
Bazzi joins the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast! The rising singer-songwriter called in to chat about his No. 1 Pop Songs hit “Mine,” his "Cosmic" album, connecting with Camila Cabello on tour (and in the studio) and a chance encounter with one of his “biggest inspirations,” Justin Timberlake. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
35 min
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Niall Horan on New Song 'Finally Free,' 'Disapp...
Niall Horan joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk about his new song “Finally Free,” from the film “Smallfoot,” how he’ll be “disappearing” after his tour to work on his next album, why we won’t be getting any club bangers from him, and eight years of One Direction. Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses chart new about Drake, Ariana Grande and ABBA. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
33 min
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Foster the People's Mark Foster on the Slow Cli...
Today on the show, we chat with Mark Foster of Foster the People! The frontman called in to the Pop Shop from the road to talk about the slow-burning success of the group's crossover hit "Sit Next to Me." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
53 min
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Greg Wells on Producing 'Greatest Showman' Musi...
Songwriter-producer Greg Wells joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast for a special edition of the show! Wells, who is one of the producers behind the smash soundtrack to "The Greatest Showman," discusses his career, working on "Showman," and tales from the studio with such A-listers as Adele, Katy Perry, Dua Lipa and Twenty One Pilots. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
62 min
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Kylie Minogue Talks Tour Plans, Being ‘Really M...
Kylie Minogue joins the Pop Shop Podcast for a special all-Kylie edition of the show! The pop princess calls in to chat about her new album, “Golden,” plans for her upcoming Golden Tour, memories of her Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour and more. Plus, the Pop Shop chats about essential starter albums and singles for listeners who are dipping into the world of Minogue for the first time. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
48 min
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Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds on Speaking His ‘...
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds joins the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new documentary film "Believer," which follows his journey to, as he describes it, “speak his truth” and “ignite conversation around what our LGBTQ youth are facing in the Mormon religion, on a daily basis, and on a wider note, within orthodox religion and how certain teachings are hurting our youth and even killing our youth.” In addition to the interview with Reynolds, the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast includes chart chat about 5 Seconds of Summer, Beyoncé and JAY-Z, Nas, Christina Aguilera and XXXTentacion. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
29 min
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Ella Mai Talks ‘Dream’ Success of ‘Boo’d Up’ & ...
Ella Mai joins the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss the chart success of her breakthrough single “Boo’d Up,” how she was discovered by producer Mustard, and freaking out after she heard Beyonce mentioned “Boo’d Up” at one of her recent concerts. Plus, the Pop Shop team discusses the death of XXXTentacion, Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s surprise collaborative album, Dave Matthews Band’s new No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and the return of Louis Prima and George Benson to the charts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
31 min
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Chromeo Talk 'Head Over Heels' Album, Recruitin...
This week on the show, we're joined by Chromeo! The dance-pop duo are back with their fifth studio album, Head Over Heels, out this Friday. Fans have already gotten a few tastes of the new project -- including "Must've Been," featuring DRAM, and "Bad Decision" -- but what ties the whole project together is the group's eternal love of funk music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
36 min
349
Tony Awards Preview & Chart Chat About Shawn Me...
The Pop Shop Podcast previews the 2018 Tony Awards with Billboard on Broadway podcast host Rebecca Milzoff! Plus, the Pop Shoppers discuss chart news about Kanye West, Shawn Mendes, Selena Gomez and Kim Wilde. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
32 min
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Must-Hear Music: Pusha T, J Balvin, Christina &...
Billboard staffers discuss new songs from Pusha T, Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Courtney Barnett, Maggie Rogers and NIKI. Also: Speedy Ortiz stops by to talk new album 'Twerp Verse' and share music recommendations. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
49 min