The Popdust Podcast with Demi Ramos

Send us Fan Mail Since his 1984 debut album Valotte , Julian Lennon has maintained his own vision. Sure, he’s the son of John Lennon, but he’s a multidisciplinary artist who’s never pandered to Beatles fans. Lennon recently released his first book of photography, Life’s Fragile Moments , and he’s been making new music. His latest single is a collaboration with longtime friend Gregory Darling. “A N...

Send us Fan Mail After 20 years as a band, The Lumineers have become a fixture of pop culture. Their 2012 breakout hit "Ho Hey" is a millennial anthem that's been imitated and used in countless shows and commercials. Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites recently returned with their fifth studio album 'Automatic.' Across 11 songs, the band gives fans familiar sounds while ex...

Send us Fan Mail More than 20 years into their career, Shinedown show no sign of fading into a nostalgia act. Last month, the band released a pair of singles "Three Six Five" and "Dance, Kid, Dance." They'll hit the road this April for an arena tour with Bush, Beartooth, and Morgan Wade. Jordan and Demi welcome leader singer Brent Smith back to the show for a conversation...

Send us Fan Mail Sorry Millenials, but Ryan Cabrera’s “On The Way Down” is two decades old. To celebrate the iconic Y2K hit, Cabrera teamed up with other 2000s stars for a reimagined version. NSYNC’s Joey Fatone, A.J. McLean from the Backstreet Boys, Taylor Hanson, and Drake Bell are joined by WALK THE MOON and Nash Overstreet on the track. Watch Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos talk to Cabrera about...

Send us Fan Mail When K.Flay lost the hearing in her right ear in 2022, she could have kept the news private. Instead, she built an entire album around the experience. Released in the spring of 2023, MONO addressed her new reality head on. The opening track “Are You Serious?” details her frustration with the situation. In November, K.Flay dropped I’m Making Friends with the Silence , an EP with so...

Send us Fan Mail Our first show of 2025 features one of last year's breakout stars. Gigi Perez landed a top 40 hit with "Sailor Song," a song that first gained popularity on TikTok. The South Florida singer-songwriter has big plans for this year, including her first headline tour. Jordan and Demi talk to Perez about her recent success, the inspiration behind "Sailor Song,"...

Send us Fan Mail Kelsy Karter is a throwback to when rock 'n' roll was fun. Stylistically, her music is brash and anthemic, somewhere between '70s arena rock and '80s pop metal. Aesthetically, Karter and her band the Heroines fit the part. Long messy hair, tight pants, and black leather help create an experience that feels lifted from the Sunset Strip's heyday. As the band...

Send us Fan Mail During the holidays, it’s easy to forget the excitement and anticipation you experienced as a child. With “Kid at Christmas,” Calum Scott captures the magic of that feeling. A duet with Christina Perri, the single is a reminder to slow down and feel the joy of the season. Build around piano and strings, it evokes the classic Christmas pop era of the 1950s and ’60s. Jordan Edwards...

Send us Fan Mail It's Bootsy, baby! Jordan and Demi talk to legendary bassist Bootsy Collins about working with James Brown, George Clinton, Kali Uchis and more!

Send us Fan Mail What's that sound? It's the angelic voice of Clay Aiken. The 'American Idol' favorite has returned with a new Christmas album. 'Christmas Bells Are Ringing' is a collection of holiday standards inspired by the golden era that gave us classics by Perry Como, Brenda Lee, Andy Williams, and Darlene Love. Jordan and Demi talk to Aiken about recording the...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Demi talks to two of her favorite indie artists, re6ce and Max Fry. re6ce is a Liverpool-based musician. From a small home studio, re6ce creates trippy pop that meshes chillwave with Stone Roses-style psychedelia. Their latest single "SCREAMING ALONE" follows the EP grey europe from earlier this year. Max Fry is a songwriter and producer who calls his mix of d...

Send us Fan Mail Emi Grace can shred! The guitarist, producer, and songwriter has built a huge social media following thanks to her "Trashy Tone Thursday" videos. Inspired by rock legends from the '70s and '80s, she mixes complex guitar work with modern beats. She's always pushing the boundaries of what a guitar can sound like. Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos talk to Emi Gra...

Send us Fan Mail The megahit "Sail," made Aaron Bruno famous, but he spent more than a decade performing in different bands before creating AWOLNATION. Since then, his music has become the soundtrack for countless commercials, TV Shows, and sporting events. Bruno continues to try different sounds and instruments as AWOLNATION evolves. In this episode, Bruno talks to Jordan and Demi about...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with two of our good friends from the LA music scene! Chloe Chaidez is known to for fronting the band Kitten. Recently she's focused on PSY Sound, a record label, production studio, and artist development company. One of Chaidez's frequent collaborators is Kian Stevens-Winston AKA Sugar Pit. The viral musician/producer, known for his high energy and bizar...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been on social media in the last few months, you've probably come across "Dirt Man." The funny little song has changed Carter Vail's life. There's merch, sold out live shows, and even an official Bob's Burgers tribute. Vail talks to Jordan and Demi about the making of "Dirt Man," his favorite music gear, and his love for mixed...

Send us Fan Mail Dun-dun! Jordan and Demi talk to legendary TV composer Mike Post. His iconic themes include Law & Order, NYPD Blue, The A-Team, and Hill Street Blues. Post breaks down a few of his most well-known songs, as well as the recording of his new album Message from the Mountains & Echoes of the Delta .

Send us Fan Mail Washed Out (Ernest Greene) recently released his fifth studio album Notes From A Quiet Place. It's a lush collection of sunny pop songs perfect for a summer drive. Tracks like "Running Away" drip with nostalgia and the optimism of young love. Riding the wave of Hype Machine and the music blog boom of the late 2000s, Greene rose to become of one electronic music&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last few years, Danae Hays has become one of TikTok's biggest comedy stars. With characters that poke fun at her Southern roots, the Alabama native can hardly go anywhere without being recognized. Recently, Hays has been making a push to expand her audience beyond social media. She's embarking on a 28-city standup tour starting July 19, and she's beginning...

Send us Fan Mail It feels like Lindsey Stirling is living her dream. From an audience favorite on America's Got Talent to filling large Las Vegas theaters, she's at the top of her game. She's admired by adults and small children, and her social media following totals more than 20 million. Her latest album, Duality is cinematic and a little dark, the kind of album that needs to be li...

Send us Fan Mail Although she's only 22, Skylar Simone has been recording music for a decade. She made a name for herself with tracks like "How Did We" and a cover of Pharrell's "Happy," as well as appearances on Austin & Ally and Super Fun Night. Skylar recently signed to Def Jam, joining one of music's most prestigious legacies and signaling a new era in he...

Send us Fan Mail For the last few years, AleXa has ascended through the world of K-Pop. Adopting a cyberpunk aesthetic with hypnotic choreography, she's racked up more than 160 million views on her YouTube channel. American audiences got to know AleXa two years ago when she won the first and only season of American Song Contest. She formed a bond with cohost Kelly Clarkson, appearing as a gue...

Send us Fan Mail Since the release of her massive debut album Innocent Eyes in 2003, Delta Goodrem has remained one of Australia's most popular entertainers. She's scored several number one hits in her home country, starred in popular shows, and served as a coach on the Australian version of The Voice. American audiences may recognize Goodrem from the 2023 Netflix movie Love Is in the Ai...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last few years, HAUSER has become one of the world's most popular classical performers. His shows are spectacles that thrill thousands of fans for up to three hours. With dozens of musicians on stage, the Croation cellist covers well known orchestral themes as well as new arrangements of modern hits. Although his previous album focused on Latin pop songs like "L...

Send us Fan Mail Eight years after the viral success of "Sweatshirt," Jacob Sartorius has evolved into a contemplative singer-songwriter. Recent tracks like "homebody" and "luv" reveal a more mature musician facing grownup issues. His latest single, "Lonely," is a duet with friend Audrey Mika. The piano-driven song explores the fallout of a failed relationsh...

Send us Fan Mail On March 1, Paula Cole released her latest album, Lo. It's her first collection of original new music in nearly a decade. Singles like "Green Eyes Crying" are earthy and organic, the result of recording with longtime collaborators like drummer Jay Bellerose. Known for hits like "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" and "I Don't Want to Wait," C...