Pop Palace

Tommi Aura returns to Pop Palace Podcast!! Almost a year after she was last on Tommi returns to share some really exciting news about her latest collaboration! She has been working on an exciting song with the LEGEND Big Freedia! This is an episode you do not want to miss!

✨Toronto's Pink Pop Princess Carina is back on Pop Palace for our SEASON FINALE!! 💗 Her latest song "Instant Karma" is out now and we get to hear first hand all about it!! Carina also tells us how she prepares for a show, including her iconic choreography. She shares some of what goes into being self managed, and how she keeps up with all the moving parts of being an artist. This e...

💗Pop Palace welcomes Canadian pop artist Halle Ponton for a conversation with Jack about the stories behind her music, from the fantasy of “American Boy” to the spontaneous creation of “Burned Deep Kiss.” Halle shares how she builds songs with her band, what life on the road has taught her, and the close-knit music community that helped shape her sound. She also gives a glimpse of what’s next, in...

✨ Katya Coulton joins host Jack Blaylock on Pop Palace this week. They discuss Katya's creative process and journey, her live performance at North By North East Music Festival this June in Toronto🇨🇦, and so much more!! This is one of my favorite episodes; you do not want to miss out. Katya is a phenomenal artist who deserves the global spotlight! 💗

This episode of Pop Palace is extra special!! Pop Palace is branching out in genre with the AMAZING Maria of Thee Soreheads all the way from Montreal Quebec!! 🇨🇦 Maria is the lead singer of the punk rock feminist band. They are not afraid to confront heavy topics all while having some fun. ✨Maria shares her individual experience as an artists as well as working in the band. This is a super specia...

🌟Montreal-based singer and songwriter Avery Jane joins Jack on this week of Pop Palace Podcast! 💞 This is a super special episode. Avery shares how she finds inspiration for new music, overcoming creative block, and she talks about her wholesome event in the park for her song 'Chips'. ✨🇨🇦

🇨🇦 Quarterback Baby is this week's guest on Pop Palace Podcast! Host Jack talks with Quarterback Baby about his creative process and journey, the music scene in Canada, and discussing the intersection of queer identity and music. You don't want to miss this episode! 💗✨

✨Grae joins Jack at Pop Palace Podcast this week!🩷 Grae is an indie pop artist from Toronto, Canada! 🇨🇦 She shares her experiences in the music industry and the music scene in Canada, and we get a behind-the-scenes look at how her music and creative worlds are made. 🌟You don't want to miss this episode!💗

🇨🇦 The ✨AMAZING✨ Akeem Oh joined the pod this week!! 💗We talk about his newest project, the Canadian music scene and SO MUCH MORE!! 💕You don’t want to miss this episode! Watch or Listen now, 🔗Link in bio 💗💗💗

On the first episode of our exclusively Canadian season Jack is joining In conversation with Toronto artist Holly Clausius, queer authenticity and a glitter-soaked creative vision come together in a discussion about songwriting, performance, and building a world through music. You wont want to miss this!

✨💗Pop Palace Royalty Returns!! 💗✨On this very special episode, the one and only Lily Kincade is back. After a year since the release of her album Cinematic , Lily joins Jack to talk about the DELUXE version coming soon and reflect on how the project has evolved since its release. From the creative process behind the album to how the songs have grown with time, this conversation is a heartfelt...

 This episode of the Pop Palace Podcast features glitter pop icon Emily Sara joining host Jack! They discuss her newest single, "Kwik Trip," diving into the inspiration behind the track. Emily also offers insights into how she develops the complete creative and visual world that surrounds her music, plus many other exciting topics!

Welcome back to the  Pop Palace , your weekly home for the pop music aficionado! This week, host Jack sits down with the ethereal and enchanting  3lli3  to dive into her debut era and the magic behind the music. 3lli3 isn't just a rising star; she’s a whimsical pop girl on a mission. With her brand new EP,  "naked feelings,"  out now, she is proving that vulnerability is her superpow...

From her breakout years in a global girl group to her current status as a solo  ICON , Makhyli is redefining what it means to be a powerhouse in the modern music scene. This week on  Pop Palace , she joins our host Jack for an unfiltered deep dive into her evolution since Boys World. We explore the emotional and artistic transition of finding her own signature sound, the raw realities of being a w...

Jenna Doe  is here to steal your girlfriend, and your favorite playlist spot. This week on  Pop Palace , the Canadian queer pop-punk powerhouse joins Jack to chat! They talk about her creative process, performing live, the state of music, and what's coming next! 

💗✨THIS WEEK ON POP PALACE THE ICON MEG SMITH JOINS US✨💗 We talk with Meg about all things touring, a deep dive into her latest album of pop perfection "Disco Dystopia" and so much more!! You DON'T want to miss this. ✨

This week at the  Pop Palace , Jack is pulling up a chair for the ultimate royal sit-down with the one and only  Thot Squad . In this high-energy episode, Thot Squad pulls back the curtain on their creative process, discussing how they’ve managed to carve out a unique sonic identity in a crowded music industry. They talk about their contribution to the iconic video game 'Dispatch', their l...

In this episode of the Pop Palace Podcast, host Jack sits down with the incomparable Valencia Grace. We dive deep into Valencia’s unique creative process, exploring how synesthesia shapes their songwriting and the profound impact of queer identity on their music. Plus, get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the upcoming Super Elastic: A Pop Opera Tour. Whether you're a long-time fan or dis...

We are kicking off Season 6 with the ultimate "Disco Daddy"—the one and only Disco Shrine! In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiration behind her latest single "Heart Eyez" and what it’s really like life on tour. Plus, we geek out over our shared obsession with the Queen of Pop, Madonna. Whether you're a longtime fan or looking for your next favorite artist, you won’...

 In a world where music often serves as a refuge, singer-songwriter Christina Kennedy shares her journey of self-discovery through her latest single, "Quit My Life." This engaging conversation highlights the emotional depths of her songwriting process and the vibrant music scene in Toronto, showcasing how artistry can emerge from personal struggles.

Hailing from Cincinnati and forged in the grit and glamour of New York City, Madison Rose is an independent powerhouse redefining what it means to be a pop star. After a decade in the industry, Madison's artistry blossomed through her queer identity and her commitment to "not suffering in silence." Whether she's exploring the complexities of bipolar disorder on MONOCHROME or building a "rainbow un...

In this episode of  Pop Palace , host Jack sits down with Chrys Cross , the bold voice behind The Monthly and the co-founder of Inkk Advocates of Oklahoma . As a 6th-grade educator and reproductive health advocate living with PCOS and endometriosis, Chrys is on a mission to dismantle the taboos surrounding menstrual health, from a person's first period all the way to menopause .  

Joining Pop Palace is a genre-bending artist who is injecting a bold new voice into the international dance scene. Originally hailing from Detroit and now a staple of the Berlin club circuit, Shaw Cain—the 'Black Popstar'—crafts a sound that is as much about the dance floor as it is about identity and empowerment. After the success of her debut EP and a high-energy tour alongside Big Freedia, Shaw...

In this week's episode of Pop Palace, we are joined by the ICONIC RYL0. The journey from her childhood memories of music to her current projects illustrates the power of creativity and collaboration in the pop music landscape. Her insights into the importance of visual storytelling and personal expression provide valuable lessons for aspiring artists. As she continues to evolve as a musician, fans...

Don't miss this incredibly powerful episode of Pop Palace Podcast as we talk to rising pop singer-songwriter Riese about her new single, "I'd Rather Be Boring," and her upcoming debut EP, "9th Life," releasing on November 21st. Riese shares the deeply personal story behind the five-track project, explaining how she transformed her journey with cancer and years of treatment into art, setting her em...