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Are soundtracks as powerful as they used to be? Ricky and Eric get into Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 song, GTA VI, Sunrise on the Reaping and the Saltburn and Heated Rivalry needle drops that sent old songs back up the charts. Plus the election's music connections, Kim Kardashian's kids' music taste and the Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees. Clap if you don't care. Check out our...

Ricky and Eric talk Mariah Carey’s official kickoff to Christmas and Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, “You Can See Everything.” Plus, Ricky walks Eric through what makes a deluxe album: bonus tracks, B-sides and demos. Clap if you don't care. Check out our website:  clapifyoudontcare.com Follow us on Instagram: @clappod On Repeat: Rio by Duran Duran Free Man in Paris by Joni Mitc...

Ricky and Eric break down lessons from songwriter Justin Tranter on who really shapes a pop song, from the song map behind Ed Sheeran’s “Happier” to the melodic math of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” Plus, Glee is officially getting a reboot, and they react to Apple Music’s new logo made with Fred again. Clap if you don't care. Episode Inspired by:  The Songwriting Math Behind “Good Luck,...

For a special birthday episode, Ricky and Eric ask whether AI belongs in music. Plus Kelly Clarkson and the $15 million bird (her run-in with a Brooklyn shop over a mechanical bird) and Britney Spears' latest industry targeted social media post. Clap if you don't care. Check out our website:  clapifyoudontcare.com Follow us on Instagram: @clappod On Repeat: thumbs, make believe & first...

Ricky breaks down how the Grammys work for Eric, from the Recording Academy and eligibility rules to how voting and nominations happen. Plus, we share our predictions for the 2027 nominations. Clap if you don’t care. Check out our website:  ⁠clapifyoudontcare.com⁠ Follow us on Instagram:  ⁠@clappod ⁠ Nomination Prediction Playlist On Repeat:  Compa Coleto (uy como) by Aria Vega Just To See You Smi...

Ricky and Eric break down major labels vs going independent — with an exclusive interview clip from country artist Laci Kaye Booth. Plus LimeWire’s comeback and Olivia Dean’s “I’ve Seen It” lawsuit. Clap if you don’t care. Check out our website: clapifyoudontcare.com Follow us on Instagram: @clappod On Repeat: Becky G — Un Puño de Tierra jigitz, okgiorgio, Tabi — 50 ballerinas Tinashe on Call Her...

Ricky and Eric unpack the Apple vs. Spotify App Store feud, then look at Austin City Limits Music Festival from the first weekend in 2002 to now. Clap if you don't care. On Repeat: I Want to Know What Love Is by Labrinth

Ricky presents this week's loaded new music drop for September 25, 2026. Clap if you don't care. Check out the blog on ⁠clapifyoudontcare.com⁠ and let us know in the comment section what you're listening to. Albums Tinashe — Popstar Leon Bridges — Happiness Anytime Rebecca Black — Age of the Exhibitionist  EPs Taylor Swift — The Life of a Showgirl: Encore Singles Madonna & Charli X...

In honor of National One-Hit Wonder Day (September 25), Eric and Ricky dig into the songs everyone knows by artists almost nobody can name, from "Tubthumping" to "Stacy's Mom" to "My Own Worst Enemy." Plus, why "one-hit wonder" shouldn't be an insult, and a better name for it. Clap if you don’t care. Follow  @clappod on IG Links Tubthumping by Chumba...

Ricky presents this week's loaded new music drop for September 18, 2026. Clap if you don't care. Check out the blog on clapifyoudontcare.com  and let us know in the comment section what you're listening to. Albums Riley Green — That's Just Me Laci Kaye Booth — Love Ain't For The Faint Of Heart Miley Cyrus — Bass Persuades beabadoobee — Pylon & Aron! — Too Close for Running...

This week Ricky and Eric talk about what’s trending in music: Beyoncé and Selena's remix sparks backlash, Stella Lefty's alleged plagiarism drama, and Celine Dion's long-awaited return to the stage. Plus Harry Styles' stacked list of tour openers, the Selena Quintanilla family lawsuit and Miley's new era. Clap if you don’t care. Irreemplazable (Como La Flor) by Beyoncé feat. Se...

Ricky traces his love of music back to his Pompa and discusses with Eric how music gets passed down. From the people who introduced us to it, to how we share it with others—and why none of it sticks without genuine interest. Clap if you don’t care. Music from our Family On Repeat:  heart again by Buttered  Baby Steps  |  The Harder They Come  (Cover) by Olivia Dean From Here To The Moon and Back b...

Pop Group Factory: Who's Really Behind Music's Biggest Groups From the Spice Girls to KATSEYE, behind some of pop’s biggest groups is someone or a team pulling the strings. This week Ricky and Eric break down the producers and executives who've shaped music's biggest groups, for better or worse. Clap if you don’t care. Check out clapifyoudontcare.com On Repeat:  Burnin’ Up by Jonas...

Ricky and Eric look back on the life and legacy of true music legend, Dolly Parton — from her authentic songwriting to the good heart that inspired others to be a light in this world. We love her, and we always will. 🦋 Clap if you love Dolly. On Repeat: Sent From Above by Dolly Parton

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for August 21, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Motivation by Carly Rae Jepsen Butterflies by Mac Miller  Good Girls & Cowgirls by Zach Top What Are The Odds by Jorja Smith Hazel Eyes by Sam Smith Young by Dan + Shay Flops: Long Way Home by Stella Lefty    Need Another Spin: Happiness Anytime: Part 2 by Leon Bridges  Gentlewoman by Cleo Sol New Musi...

Ricky and Eric tackle a listener question: how do artists power through a two- or three-hour show without their voices giving out? Is singing live a thing anymore? We break down vocal training as muscle conditioning, why live-pitch correction tools are used, the difference between lip-syncing and a backing track, and where fans should draw the line on authenticity. Clap if you don't care. On R...

Ricky and Eric talk about the 20-year evolution of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" — how a Joan Jett breakup song became the most-heard 90 seconds in American football. We get into the singers who have taken it on, Carrie Underwood's 14-year reign, and the absurd process of recording it for every possible matchup. Clap if you don't care. I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Je...

From yacht rock to dream pop, Ricky and Eric unpack what makes a music genre and whether genres still matter in the streaming era. Clap if you don’t care. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus On Repeat: oh well by Ariana Grande I wish you were here by Q

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for August 7, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: No Me Arrepiento De Sentir Tanto by Karol G Can’t Get Over Losing You by The Avalanches featuring Portraits of Tracy Jaded by Koe Wetzel ft. Ella Langley Therapy at the Club by FLO Flops: Sunset Marquis by Miranda Lambert Chuck Timely & The Hourglass by Role Model extra mentions: Got You by Noah Guy Pul...

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 31, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Petal (album) by Ariana Grande Sunburn Mixtape by Tucker Wetmore Coming Home by Odeal, Jorja Smith Facedown Kentucky by Evening Elephants Longing by Sam Gellaitry Trail Mix (3pm) by Cautious Clay Bullets & Blades by Shaboozey & Kehlani Te Olvido (La La) by Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez & Becky G

Ricky and Eric explore the shrinking runtime of modern hits versus the sprawling epics of yesteryear. We break down why streaming favors bite‑size tracks, how artists adapt their storytelling, and whether brevity is the new brilliance. Clap if you don’t care. Reference: Dai Dai by Shakira & Burna Boy Boston by Stella Lefty On Repeat:  Breathless by The Corrs Home Depot by Medium Build Sienna S...

Ricky reviews Charli XCX's new album  Music, Fashion, Film , breaking down the standout tracks, lyrics, production, and whether she's done it again. Clap if you don't care.

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 24, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: Music, Fashion, Film by Charli XCX  The Light in the Painting by Lizzy McAlpine The Thread by Willow  Been By Now by Morgan Wallen Better Late Than Never by Almost Monday Flops: A Pop by Tyla Little Miss Twain by Shania Twain Animal by KATSEYE 

Ricky introduces Eric to Mike Posner— from the unique way he kickstarted his career to why he walked away from fame and the long walk he took to find himself. It’s an inspiring story of reinvention that is rare among modern pop artists. Clap if you don’t care. We’re on  Youtube  Reference: This Is a Generic Brand Video, by Dissolve I Went Back to Ibiza by Mike Posner  Crazy Rainbow by Mike Posner...

New Music Friday - July 17, 2026 Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 17, 2026. Clap if you don’t care. Bops: What If It’s Right? By Gracie Abrams & Marcus Mumford the feeling by Steve Lacy I’d Be Lyin’ by Kelly Clarkson Recommend by Masego Pathetic by Laci Kaye Booth Other Bops: Happiness Anytime: Part I by Leon Bridges Crazy Rainbow by Mike Posner Flops:  Faded Blue Jeans by Sh...