The Popdust Podcast with Demi Ramos

Send us Fan Mail Bankrol Hayden has continuously released memorable music since debuting in 2018. His quick, melodic flow is unique, and his hooks stay with you. Fans have taken notice. "Costa Rica," "Brothers," and "Come Through," have more than 400 million combined Spotify streams. He's versatile too. His latest single with charlieonnafriday and labelmate Arden...

Send us Fan Mail Many younger artists are embracing the music of previous decades. 2022 was full of Y2K rock and '80s pop. Few go back as far as Stephen Sanchez. Inspired by his grandparents' record collection, the 20-year-old has embraced the sound of artists like Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson , and Elvis. His love for the 1950s and early '60s paid off. "Until I Found...

Send us Fan Mail They've recorded a dozen albums and scored huge hits, but Switchfoot has never released a Christmas album. That changed this year with this is our Christmas album. The 12 tracks are split between classics like "Christmastime is Here" and "The Christmas Song," as well as new songs like the old school punk inspired-"Scrappy Little Christmas Tree."...

Send us Fan Mail Many fans, especially young ones, know Alison Sudol for her role as Queenie Goldstein in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Over three films, she's become part of one of the most beloved cinematic universes. But she's been a musician longer than she's been an actor. Recording as A Fine Frenzy, she built a devoted following and won over critics with releases like One Ce...

Send us Fan Mail Since the 2013 album Journals, Poo Bear and Justin Bieber have collaborated on hits including "Intentions," "What Do You Mean?" and "Yummy." Poo Bear even says that Bieber has picked up on his vocal style. You can hear those smooth, soaring vocals on his latest album The Book of Nabeel. It's his first LP since Bearthday Music in 2018. While that...

Send us Fan Mail Taylor Bennett loves music, and he's fascinated with the concept of genre. On Coming of Age, he creates an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, and rock. It includes guest spots from Jeremih, Matt and Kim, and Tom Higgenson of Plain White T's. But Bennett is more than a musician. He created Be Yourself, an activewear brand and collaboration with Champion. He's a dad, an LG...

Send us Fan Mail During her run as Adrianna Tate-Duncan on the reboot of 90210, Jessica Lowndes began recording singles. She explored pop, rock, and even Christmas music. In fact, producers originally cast her in a singing role. A decade later, music has become a big part of her career. The 33-year-old recently released Elemental, a visual album that includes a  music video  for each of the seven...

Send us Fan Mail As part of the Chicago collective Savemoney, Joey Purp has aligned himself with longtime friends like Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa. He's established his own identity as an MC who can quickly shift styles. His lyrics can be playful and fun, but also sharp and aggressive. His affinity for classic soul samples is reminiscent of fellow Chicagoan Kanye West. It's been four...

Send us Fan Mail A few years ago, Demi opened for The Snuts at a small club in New York. Now she interviews the band as they travel on a big fancy tour bus! Bassist Callum Wilson breaks down how the Scottish quartet came together, why they get along, and the energy they bring to their live shows.

Send us Fan Mail Each holiday season, we're bombarded with new Christmas albums. There's the country guy you forgot about, that one singer from the '80s your mom likes, and a Broadway person that no one really knows. The songs probably include a heartfelt "White Christmas" and an uninspired "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." For her upcoming holiday album...

Send us Fan Mail With hits like "Everything Zen" "Comedown," and "Swallowed," Bush has created some of the most recognizable songs in rock. After three decades, the band hasn't slowed down. With a message that addresses our polarized world and a massive chorus, the recent single "More Than Machines" has already become a fan favorite. Their ninth studio...

Send us Fan Mail Shinedown is one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century. Since their debut album Leave a Whisper in 2003, the band has notched 19 number one rock radio singles. They also hold the distinction of having the number one song on Casey Kasem's final broadcast of American Top 20 in 2009. Their latest, Planet Zero, is filled with the hard riffs and theatrical vocals t...

Send us Fan Mail For the last several years, Sunflower Bean's Julia Cumming has been one of the New York music scene's most visible figures. She's lived the double life of a rock 'n' roll star and fashion model, celebrated for both her style and songwriting. The latest Sunflower Bean album Headful of Sugar is the band's first LP in four years. The sound is raw and hea...

Send us Fan Mail Since ending a four-season run on the hit Nickelodeon show The Thundermans, Kira Kosarin has evolved. She's taken more grown-up roles on Light as a Feather and Good Trouble. Musically, she's shifted from R&B to a post-pandemic sound that's more in line with the singer-songwriters she admired as a child. Her new EP on Republic Records, Something New, is introspec...

Send us Fan Mail Real Housewives fans know Asher Monroe as the partner of Diana Jenkins, the recent addition to the Beverly Hills cast. To music fans, he's a versatile singer-songwriter who can shift between pop, R&B, and EDM. His new album, Windows of Time , is epic and theatrical. Over eight tracks, Monroe is accompanied by piano, strings, and even a choir. Jordan Edwards  and  Demi Ram...

Send us Fan Mail With a sound that's unpredictable and a daring personal style,  ko aka koala  stands out in a crowded pop field. The daughter of scientists, she's created a universe inspired by Y2K punk, genre films, and '80s animation. Her singles prior to 2022 were dark and dense. Recent releases, including her latest "hit & run," are more radio friendly, but the pr...

Send us Fan Mail The last time we spoke to payton, he was making the transition from TikTok star to full-fledged artist. With the new EP insomnia, the journey is complete. Over warm retro synths and inventive beats, the 19-year-old previews a bright future as a musician. Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos talk to payton about the making of insomnia, dating in the public eye, collecting tattoos, and lea...

Send us Fan Mail It's hard to believe that it's been almost a decade since Echosmith released "Cool Kids." The 2013 hit was huge on both alternative and top 40 radio, and the Spotify streams stand at nearly 450 million. The country-tinged "Bright" also proved popular with fans. Their debut album, Talking Dreams, showed a young band on the rise. The quartet became a tr...

Send us Fan Mail Calum Scott first gained fame as a favorite on  Britain's Got Talent . In the seven years since, he's become one of pop music's most respected vocalists. His latest album, Bridges, is the work of a mature artist who's in control of their soundIn addition to music, Scott has become an advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ rights. After years of personal...

Send us Fan Mail When he first gained fame a decade ago, Hoodie Allen was pretty much straight hip-hop. Anchored by songs like "No Interruption" and "No Faith in Brooklyn," his debut EP All American was praised by the music press and debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200. Over the years, he's collaborated with blackbear, Chance the Rapper, and G-Eazy. Lately, the Long...

Send us Fan Mail Since the release of their full-length debut Double Dare in 2016, Waterparks has constantly shifted. Each of their five albums has its own vibe and musical direction. Their first single on Fueled by Ramen,  "Funeral Gray"  is more organic than the top-heavy sound of their well-received 2021 album Greatest Hits. The song sounds like it could actually be from the late &apo...

Send us Fan Mail Simi started her career as gospel singer, but over the last decade, she's shifted styles and evolved into one of Nigeria's most popular performers. Rooted in traditional African music, she's recently embraced Afrobeat, working with some of the continent's most successful producers. The singer-songwriter's latest album, TBH (To Be Honest), is a collection o...

Send us Fan Mail With hits like "Santa Monica," "Father of Mine," and "Wonderful," Everclear was one of the most successful bands of the post-grunge era. Their ability to shift between raw, noisy rock to radio friendly pop made them stand out in a landscape of nu metal and pop punk. From his home in Pasadena, Calif., frontman Art Alexakis talks to Jordan and Edwards a...

Send us Fan Mail In late 2019, Surf Mesa (Powell Aguirre) released  "ily (i love you baby),"  an interpolation of Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," sung by  Emilee . The song spread quickly across TikTok, and by early 2020, it was a viral hit. The track landed on charts around the world, including the Billboard Hot 100.But Surf Mesa doesn't want to ma...

Send us Fan Mail For the first few years of her career, Leah Kate was on a steady rise. Her 2021 album What Just Happened? included fan favorites like "F U Anthem" and  "Fuck Up the Friendship." But recently, things have really taken off. She just finished a European tour with Madison Beer, and her latest single "10 Things I Hate About You" has quickly become a viral...