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Pop Shop Podcast

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Billboard's Keith Caulfield (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations) and Katie Atkinson (Executive Digital Director, West Coast) offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year’s biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-hour discussion.

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Dean Lewis on 'Amazing' U.S. Success of 'Be Alright,' Upcoming Album & Learning Guitar While Pretending to Be George Harrison 20.02.2019 40:02

Dean Lewis joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss the "amazing" U.S. success of his breakthrough single "Be Alright," his upcoming debut full-length album, how he learned guitar as a child while pretending to be George Harrison, his continued surprise at selling out shows on the road, and how Oasis inspired him as a musician. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/pr...

Ally Brooke On New Single 'Low Key,' Finding Her 'Identity' & How She's a 'New Woman' 13.02.2019 40:38

Ally Brooke joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new single "Low Key," featuring Tyga, how she wants her music to make people feel "positive and confident" and how she's "in the happiest space ever." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kacey Musgraves Talks Four Grammy Nominations, 'Zen' New Tour & Why 'Women Are Making Better Music' 06.02.2019 42:29

When Kacey Musgraves set out to make her third studio album, Golden Hour, she knew she wanted to "play with some different colors" this time around, but she never could have imagined that her creative turn would lead to her first-ever nomination for the Grammys' top prize: album of the year. As the guest on Billboard Pop Shop Podcast's special Grammy preview episode, Musgraves talks about her four...

Zara Larsson Talks 'Ruin My Life' & Taking Her Pop Career to the Next Level: 'I Want People to Know Who I Am' 29.01.2019 38:10

Zara Larsson joins Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast to talk about her buzzy top 20 Pop Songs hit "Ruin My Life," the song's ultra-glam video, working on her new album and whether she was invited to join "America's Got Talent: The Champions." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar & More: Reviewing the Best Song Oscar Nominees 23.01.2019 30:24

Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Diane Warren are among the music stars nominated for an Academy Award for best original song this year -- who could win? Will Gaga walk home with the award for "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born?" Could 10-time nominee Warren finally snag her first win for "I'll Fight," from "RBG?" The Pop Shop team discusses the Oscar nominations and reviews some fun facts about the...

Grey Talks 'Future Pop' of New Single 'Want You Back,' Taking Singing Lessons & Grammy Noms for 'The Middle' 16.01.2019 44:35

On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, pop duo Grey discuss their new single "Want You Back" and how they describe it as "future pop," plus, their thoughts on their three Grammy Award nominations for "The Middle," and how they are now doing something they've never really done before professionally: sing. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi...

Why Ariana Grande Is a New Kind of Pop Star for Coachella 08.01.2019 33:03

On the latest Billboard Pop Shop podcast, the team discusses Ariana Grande's booking as a headliner at the upcoming Coachella Festival, and why she's a new kind of pop star for the long-running fest, plus news about the Golden Globe Awards, Halsey hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Justin Timberlake returning to the road. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privac...

Bastille's Dan Smith on the Phenomenon of 'Happier' With Marshmello 18.12.2018 44:38

The singer/songwriter also talks to Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast about Bastille's latest "Other People's Heartache" mixtape, "Grip" with Seeb & 2019 "Doom Days" album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Ronson Talks 'Shallow' Grammy & Globe Nominations, Forgetting Just How Famous Lady Gaga & Miley Cyrus Are 11.12.2018 41:30

The songwriter/producer also details how his new Miley collaboration "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" came together. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gwen Stefani Talks Deluxe Edition of 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas' & 'Magical' Art of Holiday Songwriting 04.12.2018 36:10

"Honestly, songwriting is so magical, but to do Christmas songwriting was another level for me," Stefani tells Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019 Grammy Nominations Predictions: Ariana Grande, Drake, Shawn Mendes & More 28.11.2018 55:33

Who will earn 2019 Grammy Award nominations? We break down the Grammy buzz around Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Drake and more in a special edition of the Pop Shop Podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katy Perry, John Legend & More Get Us in the Christmas Spirit With New Holiday Hits 20.11.2018 43:42

The Pop Shop team reviews new holiday music offerings from Katy Perry, John Legend, RuPaul and more. Plus, news about Taylor Swift signing a new record deal with Republic Records, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and chart chat about Kane Brown, The Beatles and Panic! at the Disco. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Lukas Graham on New Album '3,' Not Trying to 'Duplicate the Success' of '7 Years' & More 13.11.2018 43:34

A lot has changed for Lukas Forchhammer between the 2015 release of his band Lukas Graham's self-titled U.S. breakthrough album and the release of their brand-new third album 3 on Oct. 26. The Danish singer/songwriter's two biggest achievements over those three years were the runaway success of the global hit single "7 Years," which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016, and the birth o...

Dinah Jane on Stepping Into the Solo Spotlight & New Single "Bottled Up" 06.11.2018 37:55

Fifth Harmony's Dinah Jane joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her new single "Bottled Up," stepping into the solo spotlight, what it was like performing on "The Tonight Show," and why she'd like to collaborate with Carrie Underwood. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Posner on 'Imaginary' Genre Lines, Writing About His Dad's Death & Why It 'Feels Good' to Cry 30.10.2018 39:34

The singer/songwriter talks with the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast about his latest single "Song About You," his upcoming album inspired by his dad's death and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Seconds of Summer on Their No. 1 Hit "Youngblood" & How It Opened a 'Thousand Doors' for Them 24.10.2018 58:38

5 Seconds of Summer joins the Pop Shop Podcast for an in-depth discussion about their first No. 1 Pop Songs chart hit “Youngblood,” their new single “Valentine,” and what it felt like going up against The Carters — Beyoncé and JAY-Z — for No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Madison Beer Talks 'Home With You' Message, David Guetta Collab & Taking 'Control' on Debut EP 16.10.2018 41:03

Madison Beer joins the Billboard Pop Shop podcast to talk about her pop radio hit "Home With You," why her debut EP was worth the wait, and new music with David Guetta. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dua Lipa Talks 'Experimental' New Music, Grammy Buzz & Steamy 'Electricity' Video 09.10.2018 38:31

Long before she released her self-titled debut album, Dua Lipa began touring back in January 2016. Fast-forward nearly three years, and, by her math, the pop star has played 245 concerts and festival sets since then, with only one date remaining on her 2018 schedule. But she's definitely not complaining. The success of her album -- and especially its record-breaking single "New Rules," which has t...

Normani Talks "Love Lies" Succcess, Upcoming Album, Teases "Really Huge" Mystery Collaboration 02.10.2018 40:43

Normani joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about the chart-topping success of her single "Love Lies" with Khalid, her upcoming debut solo album project, how she's hoping to work with Ryan Tedder, and teases a "really huge" mystery collaboration. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Warren Talks Debut Album, Making an 'Impact' With 'New Rules' & Clicking With The Chainsmokers 25.09.2018 49:33

After cranking out hits for The Chainsmokers, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX and others, Emily Warren is finally ready to take center stage. The singer/songwriter, our latest guest on the Pop Shop Podcast, stopped by to talk all about her debut solo album, Quiet Your Mind, out Oct. 5. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Nile Rodgers Calls CHIC’s Two-Part ‘It’s About Time’ Album His Most ‘Self-Indulgent’ Project 19.09.2018 45:01

Nile Rodgers joins the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss CHIC’s new two-part album “It’s About Time,” and how it’s the most “self-indulgent” project he’s ever done. The set, which features Lady Gaga and Elton John, among many others, is CHIC’s first album since 1992. The Pop Shop team also discusses news about Paul McCartney’s No. 1 album “Egypt Station” and Kanye West and Lil Pump’s viral hit “I Love I...

Lady Gaga's Oscar Buzz, John Legend's EGOT & *NSYNC's Vinyl Arrival 11.09.2018 27:19

The Pop Shop team discusses the Oscar buzz surrounding Lady Gaga’s performance in “A Star is Born,” how John Legend is now a member of the elite EGOT club following his first Emmy Award win, and how a trio of *NSYNC albums were released on vinyl for the first time — and debut on the Vinyl Albums chart. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch...

Why BTS Became the Breakthrough K-Pop Act in America 04.09.2018 39:15

BTS is the focus of the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, as the Pop Shop team dives into why the South Korean group became the breakout stars for the K-pop genre in the U.S. Billboard contributor and K-pop expert Jeff Benjamin joins the show to discuss all things BTS and K-pop with the Pop Shop team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your...

Ed Sheeran Talks 'Songwriter' Film, Recognizing a Hit & Why Every Major-Label Artist Should Want to Be Adele 28.08.2018 38:35

We sit down with Ed Sheeran to talk all about the brand-new documentary Songwriter -- which premiered Tuesday on Apple Music -- recognizing when a song is a hit, and why any major-label artist should aspire to be as big as Adele. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Don't We Promise Debut Album '8 Letters' Is 'Worth the Wait' 22.08.2018 36:13

On this week's show, Why Don't We swung by the Billboard LA office! The five-member boy band formed almost exactly two years ago, and since then, they've released a fast-paced five EPs, all of which have hit the Billboard charts. But now it's time for their first full-length album: 8 Letters is due Aug. 31. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your...