Switched on Pop
Listen closer to pop music — hear how it moves us. Hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Song of Summer 2020: TikTok Jams, Protest Anthe...
Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, HAIM, Anderson .Paak, Chloe x Halle et al.
38 min
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The Many Colors of Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’
Breaking down Gaga's 6th album
32 min
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I Am America (w Shea Diamond and Justin Tranter)
How Shea Diamond turned her experiences as a black trans woman in America into a bop about belonging
20 min
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Baz Luhrmann’s “Sunscreen Song” — The 90s’ Most...
How a 7m graduation speech made it on Billboard
49 min
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Jacob Collier on staying creative and his 646 t...
34 min
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What it means to make music in 2020
Featuring Ricky Reed, John-Robert, Jacob Collier & Dua Saleh
32 min
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Big Floyd And The Influence Of Houston Chopped ...
Unpacking DJ Screw, chopped and screwed, and George Floyd’s involvement with the Screwed Up Click.
29 min
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Carly Rae Jepsen: Meeting The Muse
"I’m a bit of an over-writer:” How Carly Rae Jepsen whittled 200 songs down to 12
39 min
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Why lo-fi is the perfect background music
A chill Lo-Fi beats podcast to relax/study to
34 min
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Eurovision Lives! (with Netta)
Celebrating all the beauty, funk, and absurdity of the international song contest that never was
39 min
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How To Soundtrack A Villain: Killing Eve
A no spoilers look at the music of Killing Eve
36 min
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Did Fiona Apple Just Release a Perfect Album?
32 min
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Doja Cat’s “Say So” is a Masterclass in Good Times
27 min
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Were We Wrong About Kanye West?
A lot of people miss the old Kanye. But what about the new Kanye?
46 min
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Aussie2Aussie: 5SOS on Tame Impala (with Luke H...
5SOS Break Down Tame Impala's "Borderline" and their song "Wildflower"
34 min
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The (murder) Ballad of Joe Exotic “Tiger King” ...
Who Really Wrote Joe Exotic's Country Music?
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D’Angelo and the Legacy of Voodoo (with Faith P...
20 years ago, D'Angelo stripped down the sound of soul
41 min
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"Happy Birthday" is the Worst (with Anne-Marie)
The case against the most popular song in the world and its possible alternatives.
31 min
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Bad Bunny Has A Message For Your Mom
Album review of YHLQMDLG (EN: "I do what I like")
33 min
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The Fire & Fury Of Overcoats
Interview with JJ Mitchell and Hana Elion
35 min
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Can't Help Falling in Lauv (the interview)
Lauv’s a master at making the sad feel fun
31 min
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What Happens When Justin Bieber Samples Your Music
Justin Bieber's album "Changes"
32 min
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Return Of The Guitar: Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summ...
In 2019 guitar made a comeback in the top 10. According to analysis from Hit Songs Deconstructed, about a third of all songs featured the electric guitar. In 2020 this trend isn’t stopping.
24 min
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Look At Selena Gomez Now with Justin Tranter & ...
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Five Directions: How do the solo efforts of One...
After a five year hiatus, all of the members of the group released a solo album. Which stands out?
33 min