DOM POP

This week, Dom Pop's submitting to the second LP from Australian shoegazer extraordinaire HATCHIE: 'Giving the World Away'. We talk Hatchie's history including the winding road that got her to this album and how it almost never came to fruition. ALSO discussed is SIGRID's new album 'How to Let Go' and super-smash 'A Driver Saved My Night', Hayden's upcoming Rina concert & his SAWAYAMA renaissa...

This week, Dom Pop is dipping its toes in the luscious synth scape of Lucius' brand new LP 'Second Nature'! We talk band lore including how they almost didn't survive an internal divorce between members, Brandi Carlile's glistening production, and how the heck Sheryl Crow ended up here, not that we're complaining! ALSO discussed is LET'S EAT GRANDMA's new record 'Two Ribbons' and the onslaught of...

This week, Dom Pop is submitting to one of Canada's biggest pop idols: LIGHTS & specifically, her long-awaited 5th LP: PEP! We talk our individual journeys with Lights and what our expectations were leading up to the album including our favorite tracks, and which one of those might have been a better closer than the one we got. ALSO discussed is HATCHIE's new album 'Giving the World Away', the...

This week, Dom Pop's going on a journey to 2012 to witness the birth of a cultural icon: Electra Heart. In our celebration of the second LP from Marina (formerly of '& and the Diamonds' fame), we discuss the era's infamous collabs that put Marina on the map, as well as her original intentions for a double album under a different pseudonym - all before we attempt to pick our favorite tracks! AL...

This week we're emptying our pockets looking for COIN and submitting ourselves to the second LP from the alt-pop group 'How Will You Know If You Never Try' released 5 years ago this month in 2017! We talk about our histories with the band, our favorite tracks, and how we can't shake comparisons to other alt-boy bands Bad Suns & Smallpools. ALSO discussed is LUCIUS' stellar new album 'Second Na...

Introducing 'Let's Make a STAN Out of You', Our new series where we tackle the greatest hits from some of our favorite childhood pop girls! Up first is the one and only Hilary Duff! In addition to talking through hits (and misses) on Metamorphosis, Dignity, Most Wanted, & Self-titled, we also discuss the impact Hilary had on our formative years and why we're most upset about the scrapped Lizzi...

This week is one we've talked about since last year: our deep dive into Charli XCX's 5th and final album through her major label deal 'CRASH'! We talk our individual histories with Charli, album lore, and of course attempt to narrow down our favorite tracks. ALSO discussed is Beyonce, Billie Eilish, & Lady Gaga at the Oscars and Harry Styles' new album 'HARRY'S HOUSE' (which we personally mani...

This week, we're dipping our toes into some French Finesse with the 3rd LP (and first to be independently released) from Josef Salvat, ISLANDS! We discuss his label troubles, why he loves being indie, and of course, we narrow down our favorite tracks! ALSO discussed are upcoming concerts, the state of Normani's career, and... Drag Race? AT THE SPA: NORMANI (Fair), LIGHTS (In My Head ft. Josh Dun),...

This week we're celebrating our national heritage by throwing it back to 2017 and submitting ourselves to the album that led to it all: Betty Who's infamous second LP 'The Valley'! We discuss album lore, the massive conflict Who faced within her label, her new music, and of course we attempt to pick our favorite tracks. ALSO discussed are album announcements from Sigrid (How to Let Go) and MUNA (M...

This week, we’re submitting ourselves to our favorite kink (Scandinavian Pop Excellence) as we dive head first into AURORA’s stellar new album “The Gods We Can Touch”.  Also discussed is Sigrid’s brand new album ‘How to Let Go’, Lady Gaga’s return to CHROMATICA with the ball announcement, and Charli XCX’s SNL performance!  AT THE SPA: 5SOS (Complete Mess), CAMILLA CABELLO (Bam Bam ft. Ed Sheeran),...

This week, we're diving headfirst into Foxes' brand new record 'The Kick' tackling album lore, best tracks, and the song that was almost the title of the project... Also discussed is MARINA's Ancient Dreams tour and Avril Lavigne's return to the scene with 'Love Sux'! At the SPA : FLORENCE & THE MACHINE (King), LITTLE BOOTS (Crying on the Inside), CHELSEA JADE (Good Taste), BÜLOW (Don't Break...

This week, we're giving in to our alt-pop kink and submitting to Bad Suns' 4th LP 'Apocalypse Whenever' which saw a return to form for the 'Cardiac Arrest' foursome. Also discussed is Josef Salvat's new album 'Islands'! AT THE SPA: TROYE SIVAN (Trouble ft. Jay Som), CHAPPELL ROAN (Naked in Manhattan), COIN (I Think I Met You In A Dream), SABRINA CARPENTER (Fast Times), MAUDE LATOUR (Headphones), a...

This week, we're submitting to one of the year's biggest synth-pop surprises - The Weeknd's 5th studio album 'Dawn FM'! Also discussed is Foxes' new album THE KICK including its ability to evoke familiar e·mo·tions, and leak culture surrounding some of our favorite girls like Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepsen, Dagny, Betty Who, Dua Lipa, MARINA, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry! AT THE SPA: DOJA CAT (Celebrit...

This week, we're submitting ourselves to the eternal queer longing of MUNA's debut project 'About U' which turns 5 this month! Also discussed is Lady Gaga's House of Gucci Oscar campaign the cancelation of Kesha's tour and cruise. AT THE SPA: LIGHTS (Salt & Vinegar), BASTILLE (Back to The Future), JENNIFER LOPEZ (Marry Me ft. Maluma), MITSKI (Should've Been Me), and CAROLINE POLACHEK (Billions...

Dom Pop is back, back, back AGAIN baby! For our second season premiere, we dive headfirst into the biggest album of 2021: 30 by Adele. Also discussed is music that soundtracked our break, Mitski's new album & hypnotizing single "Love Me More", and some expectations for the coming year in pop music. AT THE SPA: ALESSO & KATY PERRY (When I'm Gone), MARINA (Free Woman), CHARLIE PUTH (Light Sw...

This week, we're submitting to our inner stans and hosting our very own "Best Of" awards show to celebrate the most dominant pop music 2021 had to offer. We give awards in categories honoring Opening Tracks, Closing Tracks, Ballads, Bridges, Late Album Smashes, Collabs, Throwback Albums, Best Song & Best Album. We also highlight some records we didn't get to throughout the year, our wrapped &a...

This week we're submitting ourselves to WALK THE MOON's brand new 4th LP 'Heights'! We discuss the band's recent shakeup and how it changed their album creation process over the pandemic. Also discussed are end-of-year traditions like best-of lists & Spotify wrapped, Kelly Clarkson's performance of Ariana Grande's '7 Rings', shakeups at the Grammy's, and the first-ever DOMMY AWARDS! At the SPA...

We are never ever getting back together with the original version of Red, as we submit ourselves this week to Taylor's Version of her acclaimed 2012 LP. Joining us to unpack some tracks is self-diagnosed super swiftie Kathleen Duke! We talk fandom lore, changes in updated versions, vault tracks, and... Taylor's secret sexual awakening? Also discussed is ALLIE X's Cape God Deluxe and Betty Who's ne...

This week, we're diving headfirst into ABBA's return to music with their #1 UK album 'Voyage'! Also discussed are some Grammy nominations & rule intricacies as well as immediate reactions to ADELE's splashy '30' rollout and release. At the SPA: ALLIE X (Anchor), FICKLE FRIENDS (Yeah Yeah Yeah), INES RAE (Don't Say It) and... HOT CHELLE RAE (Heart and Mine)?

This week, we're submitting ourselves to AGNES' stellar spiritual disco comeback album, ' Magic Still Exists'! Also discussed are first reactions to Red (Taylor's Version), ADELE's One Night Only TV Special, WALK THE MOON's new LP 'HEIGHTS' and tea on the street for 'Happy Loner' - the alleged lead single from Marina's deluxe release of 'Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land'. AT THE SPA: AVRIL LAVIGNE...

This week, we're celebrating the release of the deluxe edition of The Aces' stellar sophomore LP 'Under My Influence'! We talk band history, top tracks, how the pandemic affected the album's initial rollout & the kismet of meeting the lead singer days before recording this episode! ALSO DISCUSSED is ABBA's new album Voyage with surprise Christmas song 'Little Things', BETTY WHO's new writing c...

This week, we’re celebrating 20 years of P!nk’s iconic second album ‘M!ssundaztood’. We talk album lore, P!nk’s early childhood struggles that influenced so much of the record, and of course our top tracks.  ALSO discussed is MARINA’s ‘Ancient Dreams’ Deluxe, updates on Betty Who’s 4th album, and excitement surrounding upcoming projects from Charli XCX, Adele & Taylor Swift.  AT THE SPA: CHVRC...

This week we're submitting ourselves to the very-online and very sensational hit-makers Magdalena Bay with the release of their debut album 'Mercurial World'! Also discussed is Qveen Herby's Halloqveen EP release party, Lana's Blue Banisters, and Agnes' brand new album 'Magic Still Exists'! AT THE SPA: ABBA (Just A Notion), JOSEF SALVAT (The Drum), ALY & AJ (Am I Alright), TOVE STYRKE (Start W...

This week, we're journeying way WAY back to celebrate 20 years of Kylie Minogue's iconic 8th studio album 'Fever'! Also discussed is Coldplay's new album 'Music of the Spheres', Remi Wolf's EP 'I'm Allergic to Dogs!', upcoming Q1 releases, and Aly & AJ's deluxe record. AT THE SPA: ADELE (Easy On Me), The Wanted (Rule The World), FOXES (Dance Magic), VERA BLUE (Temper), AURORA (Giving In To The...

This week, we're diving into the acclaimed 4th LP from Halsey, 'If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power'. Also discussed are spooky playlists, Adele's return, and Jesy Nelson's solo debut. AT THE SPA: Kylie Minogue & Years & Years (A Second to Midnight), COIN (Chapstick), JESY NELSON (Boyz feat. Nicki Minaj), CXLOE (Close), FLETCHER (Girls Girls Girls), and JOAN (So Done).