Practically Pop

Seriously, how is this Nightride by Tinashe already 10 years old?! Whatevs! It's the best Tinashe album ever and no one can tell me anything different! Chapters: 00:00 Why Nightride’s 10th anniversary deserves a celebration 02:27 Why I believe Nightride was overlooked 04:05 Celebrating the record without letting criticism define it 05:47 High school memories: “C'est La Vie,” and “Sacrifice...

It’s almost Halloween people and that means we have another spooky szn-themed, Song Highlights mini-sode for ya! And this week, it’s all about “Monster In Me”!

On Demi Lovato’s 2025 record, It’s Not That Deep, time truly flies when you’re having fun! With a sound reminiscent of the vibes found on her 2013 hit single, “Neon Lights”, there was no slowing down, no shortage of fun - just a record made out of pure love and high energy, making it one of the most memorable albums in Lovato’s discography.

EVOLution by Sabrina Carpenter is many things to me. My favorite Sabrina Carpenter album. My second favorite album ever. My rainy day album. It’s just so perfect ,and for it to be 10 year anniversary today is absolutely so crazy!

A lot of fake kicking, fake shaking the TV Tuesday night during and after the elimination. And If if you how depressed I sound on the episode, know that I'm not over it yet.

Almost twenty years ago, Selena Gomez became a Disney icon. Eleven years ago this week, she released a record amidst personal turmoil that became an instant hit, an inspirational album, and was truly the rebirth of Sel. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: GYTOHJFT35XQWVYI, SCJGCKTGQVPWEJZP

If I had to choose which song perfectly encapsulated the hit F1: The Movie film, it would be Tate McRae’s “Just Keep Watching”! Full of adrenaline and escapism, this song was a bona fide home run for McRae - kind of a bonus feat to her already incredible 2025! This was such a fun episode to make, and I hope you enjoy!

How was the part two reunion more annoying than part one?!

All good things begin with a little trust. To be trusting, but not too trusting, of people. To be trusting of the positive things of the world. But most importantly, to be trusting of yourself. Welcome to part two!

I've somewhat recovered from last week's finale, but...

Anyone who says music is a “dying art” clearly hasn’t listened to Meg Donnelly’s effortlessly cool EP. Full of 90s hip-hop influences, exciting energy, and NYC vibes, Meg really struck gold with this record. Arriving six years after her debut album, Meg’s debut EP dying art is more than just an extroverted work of art: it’s about finally taking ownership of yourself. Not conforming to the outside...

After watching *that* scene on the Next Gen NYC season 2 finale, in the words of Ariana Madix, "My stomach dropped to my f**king a**." Which scene? Well, you gotta tune in!

A baddie EP decked in red. The Masked Singer. The newest Descendants lead. Kylie Cantrall's 2025 was one of the highest points of her career. And then...the personal life went to s**t. So, what was supposed to be an album extension of Kylie's B.O.Y turned into her most emotional project to date, Valley Girl Problems.

Dancing With The Stars' Season 35 announcement is FINALLY here, and I've got quite a lot to say about this year's stellar cast!!! (well, maybe not a lot, but I'm really excited) 🤗

You know, it was pretty crazy that last year, out of everything having to do with Sabrina Carpenter's Man’s Best Friend, people had a gripe with the album cover?! I mean, come on! The album was absolutely amazing and so much fun, and yet, the cover was still at the forefront weeks after its release. Hmm. LOTS to cover in our season 5 premiere.

Tune in to celebrate the eight-year anniversary of Why Don't We's debut album, 8 Letters!!!

To the first song that ever made me cry. Happy 10 years of Primera Cita by CNCO (song + album), and I hope you all enjoy today's season finale mini-sode!!!

That's right! This week, we're diving into Disney Channel's best summer movie EVER, High School Musical 2 (aka my second favorite movie from the HSM franchise)!

Introducing my most unhinged, confessional-style rant of the most iconic summer camp ever known to television: Total Drama Island! Let's just say, there was a LOT to talk about. Hope you enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Opening thoughts on rewatching Total Drama Island 00:48 - Why Cartoon Network shows still matter to me 01:27 - Why season one is the most iconic and unhinged camp season 02:17 - Heather an...

There’s this sense of wonderment and realness on Freya Skye’s debut EP, stardust, that really just draws you in. Just having listened to it the first time two months prior, I was in awe of how purely magical it is! There are so many big feelings presented on this six-track effort that perfectly balance being young with such a mature outlook on relationships and friendships at just 16. Chapters: 00...

Another Friday, another mini-sode! This week, it's all about "Coast" by Hailee Steinfeld!

Exactly eleven years ago today, Bea Miller graced the world with her bold, unapologetic debut album, Not An Apology. Full of rebellion, freedom, and self-expression, everything about this record had all the makings of an outspoken, confident rock star that Bea became in this era and we’re celebrating its anniversary today! Enjoy!

It's finally here. Our Pop Girl Summer essential episode: MIDNIGHT SUN BY ZARA LARSSON!!! On this special episode, we are getting into the album, what role Midnight Sun had into the creation of this season, why I thought the record was a sleeper hit, why "Girl's Girl" has such a weird connection to the Summer House scandal, and which other artist Zara should make another iconic summer anthem with!

We got another mini-sode this week, diving into Bridgit Mendler's 2016 hit '"Atlantis"' with Kaiydo, its unique experimental pop sound, the emotional themes behind the song, and the music video. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the episode and Bridgit Mendler’s career background 00:24 - Bridgit Mendler’s journey from Disney star to music artist 00:35 - Overview of Mendler&#3...

Enjoy today's mini-sode and happy Independence Day!!!