The Ringer
Every Single Album
Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more.
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Coachella Weekend 2, Olivia Rodrigo's New Single, and Holly Humberstone's 'Cruel World' 23.04.2026 1:24:01
Nora and Nathan talk about some of the last bits of news out of Coachella Weekend 2 including Justin Bieber bringing up Billie Eilish as his "One Less Lonely Girl" (1:00) and Sabrina Carpenter bringing up Madonna to perform "Like A Prayer" (15:54). Then they talk about Olivia Rodrigo's new single "Drop Dead" and what it tells us about her forthcoming album (23:48). Finally, they cover Holly Humber...
Favorite Moments From Coachella Weekend 1 16.04.2026 59:39
Nora and Nathan break down all of their favorite (and least favorite) moments from the first weekend of Coachella, from Geese covering "Baby" by Justin Bieber (3:38) to Justin Bieber (sort of) performing "Baby" (15:45). And of course, they get into Sabrina Carpenter's maximalist headlining performance, which was basically a stage play (32:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kay...
'Sexistential' | Every Single Album: Robyn 09.04.2026 1:02:05
Nora and Nathan take a surprisingly delightful journey through Robyn's first album in 8 years, 'Sexistential.' They talk about the record's short, but efficient runtime of just 29 minutes (1:00), some of the wackier lyrics from the title track (16:17), and her specific brand of auteur-pop (32:42). Before they go, they quickly talk about the news that Olivia Rodrigo will be releasing her third albu...
'This Music May Contain Hope' | Every Single Album: RAYE 03.04.2026 1:14:21
Nora and Nathan break down 'This Music May Contain Hope,' the second album from British breakout star RAYE. They talk about the frequent comparisons she gets to fellow British pop singer Olivia Dean and if they're fair (1:00), the many genres she explores throughout this record, from jazz to house music (9:58), and how throughout it all her music is powered by her incredible voice (33:48). Hosts:...
Album Swap: 'The Spirit Room' by Michelle Branch vs. 'So' by Peter Gabriel 27.03.2026 1:10:18
It's time for some listening homework. Nora and Nathan each gave each other an album that has been meaningful to them in developing their musical taste. First up, Michelle Branch's 2001 album 'The Spirit Room,' an alt-rock album important to Zillenial women everywhere (1:00). Next, Peter Gabriel's 1986 album 'So', an album that soundtracked the '80s (38:42).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbar...
Harry Styles on ‘SNL,’ New Music From Kacey Musgraves, and New Music Rumors From Olivia Rodrigo 20.03.2026 50:42
Nora and Nathan talk about Harry's double-duty performance as both host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last week (1:00) and how they're feeling about his latest album, being two weeks removed (16:25). Then they talk about the new single "Dry Spell" from Kacey Musgraves and what could be to come on her next album (33:40), before decoding all of the rumors we have gotten about Olivia Rod...
A Post–'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' Mailbag 13.03.2026 57:28
We're not ready to stop discoing. Nora and Nathan open the mailbag and answer your lingering questions about Harry Styles's new album, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.' They talk about their favorite songs a week from release (1:00), who would have made the most sense as a feature on this record (33:09), and whether or not they've figured out what "baby sleeping upon a candy bar" means (40...
‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ | Every Single Album: Harry Styles 08.03.2026 1:25:53
Today, Nora and Nathan break down the long awaited album return of Harry Styles- ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ They decide whether there is a “Watermelon Sugar” on the album, and they predict which songs will be the hits of the summer. They choose their favorite lyrics from the album and share what each song reminded them of before finally revealing their grade. Hosts: Nora Princiotti...
'luck... or something' | Every Single Album: Hilary Duff 05.03.2026 1:03:06
For the first time in over a decade, Hilary Duff is back with new music. Nora and Nathan talk about Duff's early career on Disney and how this new album reflects the life stage she is in now (1:00), the songs that grab from other pop acts like Taylor Swift and The 1975 (22:48), and some of their favorite tracks off of this album including "Mature" and "Weather For Tennis" (39:32). Hosts: Nora Prin...
Marcus Mumford on the Making of 'Prizefighter' 26.02.2026 1:02:56
Nora and Nathan sit down with Marcus Mumford, the lead singer of Mumford & Sons, to talk about why their latest album, 'Prizefighter,' is his favorite thing that he's ever done (1:00); working with Aaron Dessner on this record (18:10); and how he came to work on several songs on Taylor Swift's 'Evermore,' including "Cowboy Like Me" (41:21). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya M...
New Music Roundup: Charli xcx, Noah Kahan, Bleachers, and Lana Del Rey 19.02.2026 1:05:46
Nora and Nathan go through some new music releases from the past couple of weeks. They cover Charli xcx's first new music post-'Brat,' the 'Wuthering Heights' soundtrack album (7:40); "The Great Divide," Noah Kahan's lead single off of his forthcoming album (27:45); a new Bleachers release (36:02); and the long-awaited new single from Lana Del Rey, "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter" (41:33).Hos...
Breaking Down the 2026 Bunny Bowl 12.02.2026 1:04:52
Nora and Nathan recap all of their favorite moments from the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show. They talk about their overall feelings on the show and the Easter eggs throughout the performance (12:19), the inclusion of Lady Gaga (28:23), and who they think might be on deck to perform at Super Bowl LXI (50:51).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your...
The Winners and Losers of the 2026 Grammys 03.02.2026 1:18:05
No matter what, Cher is a winner in our eyes. Nora and Nathan recap the 2026 Grammy ceremony by naming the biggest winners and losers from the event, with winners including Bad Bunny (1:00) and Lauryn Hill’s surprise performance (22:55) and losers including some of the Best New Artist performances (43:06) and Billie Eilish’s “Wildflower” winning Song of the Year (54:20). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and...
Previewing the 2026 Grammys 29.01.2026 59:50
Nora and Nathan are previewing the Grammys ahead of Sunday's ceremony. They talk about why there seems to be a lack of buzz around this year's awards compared to prior years (1:00), who they think is favored in the big categories like Album of the Year and Record of the Year (28:55), and what categories they think the most competitive races are in (44:44). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard...
Harry Styles is Back 23.01.2026 47:05
Harry Styles has come home. Nora and Nathan briefly talk about the Taylor Swift texts that were released this week as part of the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni and what they revealed about the pop star (1:00). Then they talk about "Aperture," the lead single from Harry Styles's forthcoming album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,' how it feels to have Styles ba...
Building Our Perfect Justin Bieber Album 15.01.2026 1:34:42
Ahead of the Grammys and Justin Bieber's nomination for Album of the Year, Nora and Nathan take a journey through his discography by building their perfect Bieber album. They each select three lead singles, an underrated deep cut, a collab or guest feature, a cover song, a title track, an album opener or closer, and a wild-card pick. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen...
New Music Rumblings from Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, and Robyn. Plus, Our Vacation Playlists 08.01.2026 1:07:47
Nora and Nathan talk about Olivia Rodrigo seemingly teasing a new album (1:00) and a few other artists that also may be teasing new music coming in 2026 (25:42). Then, they each build a 10-song playlist of stuff they were listening to during their time off, including "reincarnated" by Kendrick Lamar, "Die Happy" by Holly Humberstone, "Bottoms Up" by Keke Palmer, and "One Less Lonely Girl" by Justi...
'The End of an Era' Episodes 5 and 6 | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift 23.12.2025 1:07:09
It is now officially the end of an era ... but maybe also the beginning of a new age? Nora and Nathan break down the final two episodes of the Eras Tour docuseries. They talk about how Taylor's relationship with her mom is depicted in the fifth episode (1:00), reflect on how they felt about the series as a whole (32:37), and go way too deep on those last 20 seconds of Episode 6 (43:02). Hosts: Nor...
‘The End of an Era’ Episodes 3 & 4 | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift 19.12.2025 1:17:51
Let the clowning commence (or end?). Nora and Nathan break down the third and fourth episodes of ‘The End of an Era.’ They talk of all the little tidbits of information about the tour that were revealed in Episode 3, including how she did the outfit changes (1:00) and how she dove into the stage (16:09). Then they talk about the fourth episode and the context it gives to the making of albums like...
‘The End of an Era’ Episodes 1 & 2 | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift 13.12.2025 1:24:56
It’s been a long time coming. Nora and Nathan break down the first two episodes of the Eras Tour docuseries, ‘The End of an Era.’ They talk about how the series opened with her cancelling the Vienna shows due to terrorist threats (15:25), the biggest revelations about Taylor Swift and her tour in these first two episodes (46:22), and what they think is on deck for the rest of the series (1:04:35)....
This Year in Pop Music (and Some Bold Predictions for 2026) 04.12.2025 1:26:58
Nora and Nathan give their five biggest takeaways from this year in pop music, including why it's harder than ever to break through as an artist (1:00) and how 2025 may have been a comeback year for a few pop stars (44:24). Then they make some bold predictions for what the music landscape will look like in 2026 (57:42). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more ab...
Our Taylor Swift Songwriting Hall of Fame 20.11.2025 1:15:14
Last week it was announced that Taylor Swift has been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Nora and Nathan talk about the nomination and the five songs she selected to represent herself as a songwriter (9:11). Then, they each pick their own five Taylor Swift songs that they would submit to the Songwriters Hall of Fame (37:08). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen...
New Music Corner: Rosalía, Katy Perry, Charli XCX, and Hillary Duff 13.11.2025 1:10:34
Nora and Nathan talk about the groundbreaking new album 'Lux' from Rosalía (1:00) and why the obvious effort that went into this album is what makes it cool and interesting (20:16). Then they hit a few other new releases from Katy Perry (42:10), Charli XCX (55:23), and Hillary Duff (1:02:13). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Instant Reactions to the 2026 Grammy Nominations 07.11.2025 53:44
Nora and Nathan react to the 2026 Grammy nominations, which were announced today. They talk about the very interesting Best New Artist category, which features artists like Olivia Dean, Addison Rae, and Alex Warren (1:00). Then run through a few other categories, like Song of the Year (13:24), Album of the Year (23:18), and Best Pop Vocal Album (30:23), before talking about the surprising people w...
Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' and Grammy Nominations Predictions 30.10.2025 51:28
Nora and Nathan talk about the revelatory new album from Lily Allen, 'West End Girl' (1:00), and where it fits within the canon of divorce albums (18:30). Then they make some predictions for the Grammy nominations, which will be announced next week—including who might be nominated for Best New Artist and Song of the Year (35:47). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Lea...
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