The Pop Pod
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Your ultimate guide to the world of pop.
Hosted by music journalist and pop obsessive Sam Murphy (aka @PopSamCam), this podcast keeps you caught up on everything happening across the pop universe. From headline-making news and deep-dive album reviews to hot takes, artist interviews, and bold Grammy predictions, it’s all here.
New episodes on Thursdays.
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Talking Pop Classics With Danny L Harle: Dua Lipa, Caroline Polachek, Eiffel 65 & More
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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The Rise of the Niche Pop Star, The Resurrection Of The Album & More Pop Trends w/ Spotify’s Sam Duboff
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Two Very Different Records Reviewed: Raye's 'This Music May Contain Hope' & Robyn 'Sexistential' w/ HTHAZE
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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What Are The Best Album Openers In Pop Music?
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Lucy Dacus Joins The Pod To Talk Pop Classics and New Music
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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Ranking Our Top 10 Britney Spears Singles
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Our Verdict On Recent Albums By Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Charli XCX and More
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Retracing Rihanna's Career Through The Singles: From 'Pon De Replay' To 'Work'
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Ranking Every Harry Styles Single From 'Sign Of The Times' To 'Aperture'
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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2026 Grammys Recap: The Winner, The Snubs & The Surprises
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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2026 Grammy Winner Predictions + Harry Styles 'Aperture' Review
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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The Most Anticipated Albums of 2026 from Beyoncé to Harry Styles
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Best Songs & Albums of 2025
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Reacting To The Pop Albums Of The Year According To The Critics: Rosalía, Bad Bunny, Addison Rae + More
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Was 2025 Really A Bad Year For Pop Music? The Year In Review
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Reacting To The Grammy Nominations + Rosalía's 'Lux'
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Final Grammy Nomination Predictions: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny and More
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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New Music Bop Or Flop: The PinkPantheress Remixes, Demi Lovato, Haim and More
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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First Impressions Of Taylor Swift's 'The Life Of A Showgirl'
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Ranking The Best Taylor Swift & Max Martin Collaborations
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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New Music Bop Or Flop: Doja Cat, Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson + More
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Throwback Bop or Flop: Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, Rihanna + More
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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New Music Bop Or Flop: Miley Cyrus, RAYE, Lola Young + More
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Who Is Dominating The 2026 Grammys: Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter Or...
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Finding The Most Underrated Pop Artist (With Abby Butler & Nic Kelly)
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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New Music Bop or Flop: Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber + More (And An Interview With Mimi Webb!)
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Sabrina Carpenter - Man's Best Friend: Too Soon? Too Boring? Too Dirty?
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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New Music Bop or Flop: Sabrina Carpenter, CMAT, Blood Orange + More
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Responding To Controversial Opinions About Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Album Variations + More
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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New Music Bop or Flop: Doja Cat, Sombr, Laufey + More
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Best New Artist Grammy Predictions + My Best New Artists of 2025
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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New Music Bop or Flop: Conan Gray, Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson + More
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Ethel Cain Leads Us Down A Path To Devastation On 'Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You' + TS12 Reaction
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Every Taylor Swift Album Ranked From Worst To Best
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Did These Albums Turning 5 Age Well? Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa + More
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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New Music Bop or Flop: Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Demi Lovato + More
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Every Lana Del Rey Album Ranked
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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New Music Bop Or Flop: Lola Young, Tame Impala, Sombr + More
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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What Pop Albums Are There Still To Look Forward To In 2025?
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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New Music Bop or Flop: Justin Bieber, Conan Gray, FKA Twigs and More
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Do We Have A Song of the Summer Yet?
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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The Best Songs of 2025 So Far...
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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New Music Bop or Flop: Lorde's 'Virgin', Kesha, Reneé Rapp, Kim Petras & More
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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This Album Changed Pop: Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Emotion'
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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New Music Bop Or Flop: Haim, Lorde, Cardi B, Benson Boone & More
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Pop Music Has Gone Conservative. How Did We Get Here?
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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New Music Bop Or Flop: Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, RAYE and More
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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This Album Changed Pop: Paramore's 'RIOT!' With HTHAZE
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Ranking The Top 5 Most Important Pop Stars Right Now
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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This Album Changed Pop: Solange - 'True' + An Interview With Maren Morris
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Reviewing Miley Cyrus' 'Something Beautiful' Track-By-Track
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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New Music Bop or Flop: Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Addison Rae and More
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May 30, 2025 |
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This Album Changed Pop: Lorde - 'Melodrama'
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May 29, 2025 |
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Where Is The Song of the Summer? Plus, Songs That Almost Ruin Classic Pop Albums
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May 27, 2025 |
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This Album Changed Pop: Taylor Swift - 'Reputation'
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May 22, 2025 |
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Who’s Taking Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys? Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar Or...?
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May 20, 2025 |
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New Music Bop Or Flop: Tate McRae, Kesha, Laufey and More
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May 16, 2025 |
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This Album Changed Pop: Charli XCX - 'how i'm feeling now'
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May 15, 2025 |
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Hits That Shouldn’t Have Been and the Songs That Deserved Better: Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and More
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May 13, 2025 |
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Bop or Flop: Miley Cyrus, Kali Uchis, Tyla and More
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May 09, 2025 |
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I Heard The New Miley Cyrus Album 'Something Beautiful (First Impressions)
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May 08, 2025 |
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Did 2024 Pop Albums By Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Charli XCX and More Age Well?
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May 06, 2025 |
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New Music Friday Bop or Flop: Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran, Katseye & More
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May 02, 2025 |
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Bonnie McKee Talks Writing Recession Pop Classics For Katy Perry, Britney Spears & More
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May 01, 2025 |
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Ranking Every Beyoncé Album From Worst to Best
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Bop or Flop: Lorde, Benson Boone, Kali Uchis & More
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Is the Lana Del Rey Sound Stale?
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Bop Or Flop: Addison Rae, Lana Del Rey and More
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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How Lorde Turned Her Stocks Around After 'Solar Power'
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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My Review of Coachella 2025: Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Jennie and More
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Bop Or Flop: New Lana Del Rey, Marina and More
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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How Ariana Grande’s Classic ‘Into You’ Was Made + Is The Brat Era Over For Charli XCX?
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Do These Artists Have a Classic Album? Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Tate McRae and more
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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A Year on was Cowboy Carter a Successful Era? + New Music Friday Bop or Flop: Miley Cyrus, Haim and more
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Reacting to Pop Albums You Think are a 10/10 (Again!): Lorde, Madonna, Gwen Stefani + More
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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I Talk To Lizzo + Ariana Grande Has A 'Brighter Days' Hit Emerging
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Does Miley Cyrus Have A Perfect Album In Her Discography?
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Did Ariana Grande Make 'Eternal Sunshine' Better with the Deluxe?
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Only The Good Stuff: The Everlasting Influence of Lana Del Rey, Ariana Grande Moving From Pop Star To Movie Star + More
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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Is The 'Eternal Sunshine' Deluxe Ariana Grande's Swan Song For Now?
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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5 Years Ago Dua Lipa Turned Disaster Into A Dancefloor With 'Future Nostalgia'
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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How Lana Del Rey Went From Outcast To The Most Influential In Pop Music
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Ranking The Top 5 Albums of 2025 So Far...
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Is Sabrina Carpenter 'Short N' Sweet' The Best Pop Era Since '1989'?
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Only The Good Stuff: Lady Gaga Album Ranking, The 5 Best Pop Stars Right Now + More
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Ranking Lady Gaga Albums + New Music Friday: Selena Gomez, MARINA, Doja Cat + More
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Reacting To Pop Albums You Think Are A 10/10
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Ranking The 5 Most Important Pop Stars Right Now
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Does Selena Gomez Care About Being a Pop Star Anymore + Miley Cyrus Kickstarts New Era
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Should Chappell Roan Drop an Album This Year + 'We Belong Together' Turns 20
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Responding To Controversial Pop Opinions + New Music Bop or Flop: Chappell Roan, JADE, Selena Gomez
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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MARINA's 'Froot' Turns 10 and Lady Gaga Reveals the Song She Almost Cut From 'Mayhem'
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Ranking the BLACKPINK Solo Albums and an Interview with Ravyn Lenae
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Lady Gaga Creates 'Mayhem' and BANKS Reveals Her Perfect Pop Song
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Brat Overrated? TTPD Over-hated? Responding to Your 2024 Controversial Music Opinions
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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The Best Albums of 2024
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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Best & Worst Songs of 2024
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Dec 14, 2024 |