This week, on the first new episode of 2017, our guest is James Vincent McMorrow! Whether you're already a fan of the Irish singer/songwriter or this is your first introduction, you'll enjoy our lovely chat with McMorrow, who made waves late last year with his third album, We Move, and the singles "Rising Water" and "Get Low." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the first Must-Hear Music podcast of 2017, the Billboard crew runs through the confirmed and rumored releases of 2017, from Sampha to Lorde to Niall Horan to Harry Styles to Little Big Town to Sam Hunt to Nicki Minaj. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Glass Animals' wonderfully wonky sophomore album "How To Be a Human Being" was a dramatic study in 11 different characters -- one for each song -- which found the indie pop band exploring the minds of a mayonnaise-eating stoner and a codeine-abusing, space-obsessed loner. The band described the zany project to host Chris Payne, while delving into its hip-hop influence and what it was like to collaborate with Joey Bada$$. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's the most wonderful Pop Shop Podcast of the year -- the holiday episode! And our very special guest is none other than legendary singer Darlene Love, whose song "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is a Christmas classic. We talked with Love about her holiday traditions, including getting her family all in one place and playing her annual string of Christmas shows, plus she shared some of her favorite Christmas carols. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer also chatted about how she got involved in the Oscar- and Grammy-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom and how E Street Band mainstay Steven Van Zandt helped bring her magnificent back to the forefront with her 2015 album Introducing Darlene Love. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On this edition of the Must-Hear Music podcast, Billboard staffers look back on the year's best albums, from Beyonce to The 1975 to ANOHNI to Maren Morris to Chance the Rapper. We also reveal which acclaimed albums we personally didn't feel in 2016. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

You know him as the dude with the beard and awesome Nets jerseys who drums in Vampire Weekend - but he's much more than that! Chris Tomson is making his own music now as Dams of the West and if you're a fan of VW -- especially its lyrics -- you're going to like Tomson's solo work. He sat down for an interview with host Chris Payne where he also touched on Vampire Weekend's plans for a fourth album, campaigning for Bernie Sanders and growing up in New Jersey. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This week on the show, we have U.K. singer Kyla, who is featured on Drake's megahit "One Dance." Kyla got the surprise of a lifetime back in the spring when Team Drake called out of the blue to ask to sample her 2009 track "Do You Mind" on a mystery song. Her life changed nearly overnight when the sample turned into a feature and the song became Drake's first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist -- and stayed at the top for 10 weeks. She tells us all about how the sample came to be, her interactions with Drake since, her "surreal" post-"One Dance" life (including a new collaboration with Naughty Boy), and her plans for a full-length album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest edition of the Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with DJ/producer Martin Garrix about his latest hit single, "In the Name of Love," with Bebe Rexha, how his music transcends language barriers and has taken him around the world, and more. Plus: We dive into the Grammy Award nominations, discuss The Weeknd's new No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, how "The Hamilton Mixtape" is set to debut at No. 1, and the return of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" to the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Metallica's new album "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" -- its first in eight years -- debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the third-largest opening week of 2016. How does it compare to past triumphs like "The Black Album" and "Ride the Lightning"? Metallica expert/Ringer NFL writer and podcaster Robert Mays broke it all down on this week's Headliner Interview. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Singer/songwriter Alessia Cara drops in to talk about her breakthrough year, knowing when to say yes to career opportunities, and how she's stayed "authentic," and her latest hit single "Scars to Your Beautiful." In addition to our chat with Cara, we've got chart chat about a rockin' new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart from Metallica, how The Weeknd should bow at No. 1 with his new "Starboy" set, and Billboard Hot 100 news about Fifth Harmony and one of its members, Camilla Cabello! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sarah McLachlan joins us on the latest show to discuss her new holiday album, “Wonderland!” The three-time Grammy Award-winner called in to talk about the set and how the Christmas season is her “favorite time of year.” Plus, we’ve got chart chat about a new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart from A Tribe Called Quest, and could “Side to Side” become the first No. 1 for both Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj on the Billboard Hot 100? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Chris Payne sits down with former Danity Kane member and current futuristic pop purveyor Dawn Richard, who now releases music under the moniker D∆WN. She discussed her new album "Redemption," and how discussions on race, gender and more can be held through art in today's post-Trump world. “Use your art to say how you feel, she says. "You never know who you touch when you do it.” Listen up and get creative. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sting is our very special guest on the latest show, as the superstar discusses his new album “57th & 9th” – his first pop/rock album in more than a decade. Plus, we’ve got chart chat about a new No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100: Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles,” a new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 from Bon Jovi, and how a certain “FLOTUS” debuts on the charts (but likely not the one you’re thinking of). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Pop-rockers Against the Current are proof that uploading some awesome songs to YouTube can have you headlining an international tour within a couple years. Members Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow and Will Ferri stopped by Billboard's New York office and explained to host Chris Payne exactly what it's like when you suddenly become a celebrity within your high school. Still in their early 20s, they've got good heads on their shoulders and they're about to take their 2016 debut album "In Our Bones" on a headlining tour. Listen up and get inspired. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sabrina Carpenter visited the Billboard office last month, just before the release of her sophomore album EVOLution. We talked all about her favorite tracks on the album, how it represents a real growth for her and her music and what she was most looking forward on her debut headlining tour, which is happening right now and wraps up next month. Plus: Stick around for chart chat about the #MannequinChallenge meme and The Chainsmokers' 12th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On this special installment of the show, we've got an interview with a favorite of the Pop Shop — Darren Criss! The singer/actor (and Emmy Award-nominated songwriter) returns to the podcast to talk about his role in the musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," which is playing through Nov. 27 the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

You've definitely heard the work of producer/DJ Matthew Koma before. He co-wrote Zedd's hit "Clarity," and has collaborated with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tiesto, the Knocks and many more. In this week's Headliner Interview, Koma takes us behind the scenes of working with these stars and previews the excellent new solo material he's working on. The first track -- "Kisses Back" -- drops today (Nov. 4)! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie joins the Pop Shop Podcast gang to talk about the act's new video for "L.A. Devotee," how he'd "love" to be a guest star on "Stranger Things," and that it would be "phenomenal" to base a movie around songs that he's written. Plus, we've got chart chat on Lady Gaga's new No. 1 album "Joanne," Drake's pair of new top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and the continuing climb of Ariana Grande's "Side to Side." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We've got an interview with the one and only Bette Midler! The Divine Miss M chats about the new reissue of her debut album, working on "The Voice" this past month with Blake Shelton, her upcoming return to Broadway in "Hello, Dolly!" and of course -- with Halloween around the corner -- we had to ask about the enduring appeal of her movie "Hocus Pocus." Plus, we've got chart chat about Kings of Leon's first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, Maroon 5's new top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, how Lady Gaga is aiming for her fourth No. 1 album and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

As Jason Lipshutz returns, we talk Bruno Mars, Niall Horan and new Lady Gaga on the Must-Hear Music podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Attention pop fans: get into Shura while she’s still under the radar. The rising U.K. synthpopper chatted with Billboard about her quick rise from making music in her bedroom to working with stars like Greg Kurstin and touring with inspirations like Tegan & Sara. She likens the songs on debut album "Nothing's Real" to queer love stories in the John Hughes coming-of-age tradition; in the podcast, you'll hear how she's working on turning that ambition into reality. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, it’s a special edition of the show featuring two superstar leading ladies of music: Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow! We caught up with both women, separately, via phone, to talk about their latest projects. Nicks previews her about-to-launch 24 Karat Gold Tour and the possibility of a new Fleetwood Mac album, while Crow discusses her two new albums that are in the works – including one with Nicks! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Pop Shop Podcast is excited to present the second episode of a new weekly segment: the Headliner Interview. Famed producer/songwriter Butch Walker discusses collaborations with Fall Out Boy, Taylor Swift, Elle King and others, in addition to his excellent new solo album "Stay Gold." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we've got interviews with two very special guests — the fabulous Kristin Chenoweth and Bright Light Bright Light! We chatted with the Tony and Emmy Award-winning Chenoweth about her new chart-topping jazzy pop album “The Art of Elegance,” while Bright Light Bright Light (aka indie singer/songwriter Rod Thomas) dropped by to discuss his new effort, “Choreography.” Plus, we’ve got chart chat about Solange debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with her new album and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sad13, Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis, talks about stepping back from the full-band for her solo, electronic-leaning 'Slugger' and shares what she's been listening to: Shamir, Nao, Dreezy, Jackal Onasis, Weaves, Sam Evian, Xenia Rubinos, Half Waif, Melkbelly and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy