Pop Shop Podcast

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Electric Guest on New Album 'Plural,' Haim's 'Dear to Me' Cameo & More; Plus, Ed Sheeran Makes Hot 100 History Jan 18, 2017

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On the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, we've got an interview with electro-pop duo Electric Guest! The pair (Asa Taccone -- brother of The Lonely Island's Jorma Taccone -- and drummer Matthew Compton) are prepping the release of their first album in five years, "Plural," which is due out on Feb. 17. Plus, we've got big chart news to dive into: Ed Sheeran debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Shape of You" and scores a second debut straight into the top 10 with "Castle on the Hill." In addition, we discuss the musical guests of Donald Trump's inauguration festivities, how the "La La Land" soundtrack is storming the Billboard 200 chart, and we have a fun Chart Stat of the Week about Bruce Willis and his top five Hot 100 hit, "Respect Yourself." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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James Vincent McMorrow on New Music, Ending Up on Drake's 'Views' & More Jan 10, 2017

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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

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Lorde, Little Big Town, Sampha & More: 2017 Preview Must-Hear Music Jan 06, 2017

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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

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Glass Animals: Headliner Interview Dec 22, 2016

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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

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Pop Shop Podcast: Darlene Love Gifts Us With a Christmas Chat, Plus Chart Moves for Taylor Swift & Zayn Dec 21, 2016

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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

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Pop Shop: Best Albums of 2016 - Must-Hear Music Podcast Dec 16, 2016

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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

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Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend, Dams of the West): Headliner Interview Dec 15, 2016

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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

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Kyla Talks Drake's 'One Dance' & Her 'Surreal' 2016, Plus Chart Chat on Zayn/Taylor Duet & More Dec 14, 2016

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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

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Martin Garrix on Music Taking Him Around the World, Plus: Grammy Nominations & More Dec 07, 2016

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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

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Metallica Talk With Robert Mays: Headliner Interview Dec 02, 2016

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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

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