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• This Album Changed Pop: Taylor Swift - 'Reputation'

  In 2017, Taylor Swift didn’t just release an album—she orchestrated a full-scale reinvention. Reputation arrived in the wake of public backlash, celebrity feuds, and snake emojis, marking a bold pivot from polished pop princess to calculated antihero.In this episode, we break down how Reputation reshaped the pop landscape—from its icy, industrial sound to the unprecedented social media blackout. We explore the context behind the chaos, the record-breaking numbers, and the album’s lasting influence on image, identity, and reinvention in pop music.Plus, we cover the biggest pop headlines:- Lorde previews new single Man of the Year- Renée Rapp announces her next album- Kendrick Lamar breaks a major chart record- Addison Rae unveils the tracklist for her debut albumCome and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]

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• Who’s Taking Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys? Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar Or...?

  It’s (probably) way too early—but that’s never stopped us before. In this episode, I’m breaking down the frontrunners, dark horses, and long shots for the 2026 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. From Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and SZA’s LANA, to Lady Gaga’s chaotic Mayhem, Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, and the unexpected power duo of Elton John and Brandi Carlile, I’m diving into who’s got the momentum—and who might get snubbed. I also look at whether Charli’s remix album can break through, if Wicked could pull a Black Panther, and how artists like The Weeknd, Haim, and Lorde are staging their Grammy comebacks. Plus, I touch on potential releases from Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, and more.Also in this episode: I cover some of the week’s biggest music headlines, including the newly revealed tracklist for Miley Cyrus’ Something Beautiful (dropping May 30), the Eurovision 2025 winner, and the viral chart takeover from Charli XCX and Ariana Grande.Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]

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• New Music Bop Or Flop: Tate McRae, Kesha, Laufey and More

  We're digging into a big week of pop news: Lorde teases her upcoming "feral" album, Laufey announces her sophomore project A Matter of Time (produced by Spencer Stewart and Aaron Dessner), and Charli XCX gives fans the party 4 u video and a vinyl restock. Plus, Ravyn Lenae is climbing the global charts, and Calvin Harris scores a big gainer with “Blessings.”Then it’s onto the New Music Friday lineup—did these tracks slay or flop? We’re rating:- Lola Young – One Thing- Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae – What I Want- Laufey – Tough Luck- Kesha – Boy Crazy- Little Simz – Young- MØ – Heartbreak- Chlose Qisha – The Boys- Noah Cyrus – I Saw The MountainsPlus, throwbacks from Rihanna and Charli XCX.Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAm

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• This Album Changed Pop: Charli XCX - 'how i'm feeling now'

  In 2020, Charli XCX gave herself just four weeks in lockdown to make a full album — and somehow created one of the most important pop records of the 21st century. how i’m feeling now is euphoric and sad, raw and ravey, intimate yet made for a crowd we couldn’t be in.In this episode, I unpack the album’s strange magic — the glitchy production, the club beats we danced to alone, and the heartbreak that hit even harder with distance. I talk about the producers who helped shape it (A.G. Cook, BJ Burton, Danny L Harle), how it quietly reshaped pop music, and why “party 4 u” feels even more devastating now than it did in lockdown.I also cover the news headlines in pop:JADE announces her debut albumRihanna has new music comingA 'party 4 u' music video is on the way.Email voicenotes to [email protected] and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAm

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• Hits That Shouldn’t Have Been and the Songs That Deserved Better: Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and More

  On this episode, I’m diving into the pop singles that shouldn’t have been hits — and the deep cuts that deserved the spotlight instead. From Beyoncé to Lana Del Rey, Lady Gaga to SZA, I'm calling out the pop crimes and imagining alternate timelines where justice was served. Why did “Halo” blow up but a song like "Boydguard" never got off the ground? Plus, I’m giving some love to the songs that could still bee hits if the stars align just right.In music news: Charli XCX reportedly shot a video for fan favourite “Party 4 U,” Lola Young is dropping “One Thing” this Friday, and "Supernatural" by Ariana Grande is having a surprise chart moment. Lorde’s “Ribs” is back on the Global Spotify chart (justice!), and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has broken another chart record.Come and chat with us in the Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAm⁠

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