Rod Kim's Millennial Sleepover

Stacie Orrico's breakthrough pop anthem "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life" was released in the summer of 2003 and has stuck in the hearts of millennial ever since. But did you know that this song was originally meant for Atlantic Records recording artist Lucy Woodward? In this episode of Millennial Sleepover, I sit down with Lucy to talk about writing the song for herself and givi...

It’s the 40th anniversary of the brand and for the first time ever, the original music from the iconic 1980s series Jem and the Holograms is making its long-awaited debut on streaming platforms—fully remastered for a new generation. With its blend of synth-pop, glam rock, and girl-power anthems, this release taps into the current wave of 80s nostalgia and brings one of pop culture’s most beloved a...

Rozes got her first big hit working with electronic dance stars the Chainsmokers, their 2015 track -- aptly titled "Roses" -- was a global pop hit, certified 6 times platinum in the US. Her first recorded appearance, in 2014, was as featured vocalist on the song "Limelight" by Australian electronic producer Just a Gent. The track was popular, going on to rack up over 2.5 million streams. Rozes was...

Hinder’s story begins in 2001, when Cody Hanson (drums), Joe “Blower” Garvey (lead guitar), and Mike Rodden (bass) met and activated their musical chemistry. The 2005 hit “Lips of an Angel” from the band’s debut album Extreme Behavior, since certified 3x Platinum, topped the charts and remains a radio mainstay. Powerful lead vocalist Marshal Dutton joined them in 2015. Throughout their discography...

With the rich, bluesy vocals of Darius Rucker and gleeful harmonies of guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber and drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, Hootie & the Blowfish sold over 25 million records worldwide after their infectious melodies hit the airwaves in 1994 with hits such as “Hold My Hand”, “Let Her Cry” and “Only Wanna Be With You.” Their debut album Cracked Rear View, moved over 22 mil...

From Greenville, South Carolina, Edwin McCain is going on over 30 years of hits and worldwide touring. He has been called a “street corner prophet” by the  USA Today , an “aching tenor” by  Slate Magazine , and a “great American romantic” by the  New York Times , but Edwin is much more than those things. After a long ride on a wave created by recording two of the biggest love songs in the history...

Rock/emo icons All-American Rejects have surprised fans with their high-energy reimagination of Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta,” available now on all DSPs worldwide via Virgin/SPIN. The four-piece cornerstone of 2000s alternative is officially having fun again, as fully evident in their latest offering. The track was birthed from late-night bus lounge hangs on 2023’s Wet Hot All-American Summer T...

EP 1 debuts Sept 13, 2024! What started as an elder millennial sharing random 90s and Y2K music pop culture on TikTok is now a podcast where Rod gets to sit down and talk to the actual songwriters and artists about their hit nostalgic songs. Get in the mood by burning some CDs, collecting cassingles and dialing up a transparent neon cordless phone...