Pop Shop Podcast

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Must-Hear Music: Niall Horan, Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga Oct 21, 2016

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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

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Shura: Headliner Interview Oct 20, 2016

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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

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Stevie Nicks Previews 24 Karat Gold Tour, Sheryl Crow Teases Two New Albums Oct 18, 2016

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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

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Butch Walker: Headliner Interview Oct 13, 2016

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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

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Catching Up With Kristin Chenoweth & Bright Light Bright Light, Plus Solange Chart Chat & More Oct 11, 2016

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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

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Must-Hear Music: Sad13 Shares Music Recs Oct 07, 2016

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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

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Jimmy Eat World: Headliner Interview Oct 06, 2016

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Arizona rockers Jimmy Eat World broke big in 2002 and have since evolved into one of America's most consistently revered bands. The quartet stopped by Billboard's New York office for a chat with staff writer Chris Payne for the inaugural episode of Pop Shop's new weekly series, the Headliner Interview. Topics include their new album "Integrity Blues," how to cultivate a devoted fan base, and performing their signature song "The Middle" with Taylor Swift. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Chord Overstreet On Debut Single, Demi Lovato & DNCE Joint Interview, Plus Chart Chat Oct 04, 2016

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We've got three, count 'em three, very special guests! Chord Overstreet, Demi Lovato and DNCE! Overstreet (of Fox TV's "Glee" fame) dropped by the office recently to chat about his autobiographical debut single, "Homeland," how he's been writing and working on his own music for the past few years, and that an EP release is in the works. We also have a joint interview with Demi Lovato and DNCE, where they talked about the possibility of new music from Lovato, and DNCE's upcoming debut full-length album, due out in November. Plus, we've got chart chat about Niall Horan's Billboard Hot 100 debut with "This Town," The Weeknd's big jump into the top 10 with "Starboy" and Shawn Mendes' second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Shawn Mendes On ‘Growing Up’ and His ‘Mature’ New Album ‘Illuminate’ Sep 28, 2016

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On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we've got an interview with Shawn Mendes! We caught up with the singer/songwriter backstage at his intimate Grammy Museum concert to talk about his new album, "Illuminate," songwriting, his upcoming tour, and much more. Plus, we've also got oodles of chart chat, as usual! Drake is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Views, the all-star "Forever Country" single makes a smashing debut at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and The Weeknd’s new single with Daft Punk is making chart waves. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Backstreet Boys Talk New Music (With a Possible Country Vibe), Drag Diva Bianca Del Rio Chats 'Hurricane Bianca' Sep 20, 2016

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On this week's show, we've got two interviews with two wildly different artists -- Backstreet Boys and Bianca Del Rio! Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys talk to us about recording new music and reflect on the staying power of the group over the last 20-plus years. Plus, Bianca Del Rio, the winner of the sixth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," stops by to talk about her new film "Hurricane Bianca," stand-up comedy tour and the possibility of releasing a comedy album. In addition we've got chart chat about Lady Gaga's debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Perfect Illusion," Jason Aldean's new No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, and The Beatles' 32nd top 10 album with "Live at the Hollywood Bowl." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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