The Popdust Podcast with Demi Ramos

Send us Fan Mail It's been a wild last few years for Welsh-born singer Jamie Miller. After finishing third on the UK of The Voice, he received an  endorsement from Khloe Kardashian . Then came the single  "Here's Your Perfect,"  which has racked more than 200 million streams and nearly 100 million YouTube views. Miller is carrying that momentum into the summer with the recent r...

Send us Fan Mail For nearly 30 years, G. Love (Garrett Dutton) has moved fluidly between the blues, hip-hop and alternative worlds. His last album, The Juice, received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. His latest single,  “Love from Philly”  pairs him with Philadelphia rap legend Schoolly D and Chuck Treece. The track is part of the upcoming album Philadelphia Mississippi, due...

Send us Fan Mail Following the overwhelming resurgence of their 2013 single “Freaks,” on TikTok, Surf Curse found themselves in the middle of the current rock renaissance. The streams and views soared and the band signed with Atlantic--a reward for nearly a decade of hard work. The question remained, what would Surf Curse sound like with more resources at their disposal? We got a taste on March 30...

Send us Fan Mail After years of wanting to collaborate, Yelawolf and Shooter Jennings have come together to form Sometimes Y. Their debut album as a duo features some of the hip-hop and country rock sounds they're known for, but it also dips into the '80s with Tangerine Dream-inspired synths. Jennings and Yelawolf spoke to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about what it was like to produce t...

Send us Fan Mail The last time we spoke with Shamir, he was prepping what would become his 2020 self-titled album. With the standout track “On My Own,” it became a critical success and showcased the singer-songwriter’s full rock form. Now Shamir is back is with a new album, Heterosexuality. The 10 tracks explore the steps someone might go through to find their true identity. Despite mixed reviews,...

Send us Fan Mail Since 2015, Alus has been releasing music on her own. Although record labels have expressed interest in signing her, she has chosen to stay independent. This has allowed her to explore several different styles, including pop, EDM, and reggaton. In this episode, Alus discusses how she uses her operatic background to compose songs, her elaborate music videos, and the effect of her r...

Send us Fan Mail Guitars from the '90s and early 2000s have returned to saturate the pop music landscape, from Machine Gun Kelly to Olivia Rodrigo and GAYLE. Brothers Christian and Louie Baello reached back even further for the sound of their project Dream, Ivory. Growing up in Southern California, the duo favored hip-hop. But they found themselves gravitating towards more of an '80s vib...

Send us Fan Mail Punk rock has always been about community. Whether it's bringing a young band on tour or offering them a place to stay, the older generation helps the next generation out. As the guitar sound of the early 2000s thrives on top 40 radio, a group of musicians seeks to carry on that DIY, sleep-on-the-floor spirit. GARZI is one of those performers, the kind of frontperson who’s co...

Send us Fan Mail Sky Katz is evolving. Known to many as Tess on the Disney Channel show “Raven’s Home,” the actress and musician is ready for more grownup roles. This starts soon with the Netflix original series “Surviving Summer,” in which plays a Brooklyn teenager sent to live in Australia. Her music career is changing too. Though she started as a rapper, Katz’s latest single “Breakup Song” has...

Send us Fan Mail There are several factors that make a global pop star—talent, style, drive, and of course, memorable songs. Already a huge star in her native Israel, Noa Kirel has all of those things, and she’s ready to break into the American market. Her anthemic singles and elaborate music videos, including the David LaChapelle-inspired “Bad Little Thing,” indicate she can hang with the likes o...

Send us Fan Mail GAYLE and her inescapable hit “abcdefu” may have seemed to come out of nowhere, but the 17-year-old has been making music for a decade. She moved to Nashville at age 12, and released a series of singles in 2020. Now signed to Atlantic, she’s one of the music industry’s biggest rising stars with a new single, “ur just horny,” already racking up millions of streams. The Texas-native...

Send us Fan Mail Samm Henshaw has been releasing music for more than six years, but he's just now releasing his debut album. What took so long? The Southeast Londoner talks to Jordan Edwards about his career so far and how he creates that vintage soul sound.

Send us Fan Mail Following the success of her pandemic anthem "Overwhelmed," Royal & the Serpent (Ryan Santiago) has pushed herself as an artist. Her macabre style and cinematic aesthetics are a perfect match for her mix of early 2000s rock and caffeinated pop. This recent success has landed the New Jersey native collaborations with The Knocks and GAYLE. She talks to Jordan and Demi...

Send us Fan Mail For nearly two decades, Joss Stone has been one of pop music’s most distinctive voices. Hits like “Fell in Love with a Boy” and “You Had Me” have cemented her place alongside other British soul singers like Dusty Springfield, Amy Winehouse, and Sam Smith. For her upcoming new album (her first solo record since 2015), Stone teamed with legendary producer Dave Stewart (Eurythmics, A...

Send us Fan Mail With her incredible talent and high energy, Catie Turner quickly became an American Idol favorite. However, her voyage was just beginning. Now signed to Atlantic Records, Turner recalls the audition process, her experience on the show, and overcoming the stigma of being a reality competition contestant. Plus, she breaks down her favorite American Girl dolls and Disney movies!

Send us Fan Mail Since the mid-2000s, Amos Lee has been one of music's most consistent singer-songwriters. Effortlessly shifting between pop, folk, rock, and soul, the Philadelphia native has built a deep catalog and devoted fanbase. Lee talks to Jordan about his upcoming new album, confronting anxiety, and how he records his vocals. Plus, an appearance from Tony the puppet!

Send us Fan Mail With his timeless voice and heartbreaking lyrics, Camylio has quickly jumped from TikTok success to mainstream notoriety. He could have been a baseball player or reggaeton artist, but he chose to sing ballads. In a conversation with Jordan, the 20-year-old reflects on his career so far and the making of his debut EP "all the songs i used to love."

Send us Fan Mail Jordan and Demi celebrate 100 episodes with Beach Fossils' Dustin Payseur! Since starting the project in 2009, Payeaur has influenced countless acts with his brand of dreamy, lofi rock. He talks to Jordan and Demi about the new collection of Beach Fossils songs reinterpreted as piano ballads and why it takes so long for him to complete an album.

Send us Fan Mail New York duo The Knocks have worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Wyclef Jean, Method Man, and Carly Rae Jepson. JPatt and B-Roc talk to Jordan and Demi about the NYC music scene, their superstar collaborations, and what it's like to play a private island party with Richard Branson. 

Send us Fan Mail One of the most successful bands of the last 20 years, Seether has scored more than two dozen hit singles including "Remedy," "Fine Again," and "Country Song." Frontman Shaun Morgan talks to Jordan and Demi about the band's history, the state of rock radio, and his take on "poser" rockers like Machine Gun Kelly.

Send us Fan Mail After nearly breaking up in 2020, Oh Wonder’s Anthony and Josephine Vander West emerged with 22 Break, a somber, moving document of their relationship. With a make up album in the works, the couple talks to Jordan and Demi about how they compose their songs and why they’re such a great team.

Send us Fan Mail From a tour van in the Midwest, Weathers frontman Cameron Boyer talks about his band's new album and the state of rock radio. He also discusses their breakout single, "Happy Pills," a song they still play but no longer enjoy.

Send us Fan Mail Singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe gained a devoted following with moody, atmospheric songs like "Clementine" and "Swelling." However, more recent releases like "Frances McDormand, Catherine O'Hara" have been poppier and more upbeat. Jaffe talks to Jordan and Demi about her songwriting process, what it's like to hang out with Dr. Dre, and her sec...

Send us Fan Mail Sueco gained fame when the bass-heavy "fast" blew up on TikTok. Since then, the LA native has shifted more towards rock, including a collaboration with Travis Barker. He talks to Jordan and Demi about the evolution of his sound, his favorite music, and the inevitable Robots vs. Humans conflict.

Send us Fan Mail Porches' Aaron Maine goes in depth about his musical process, favorite gear, and the evolution of his sound. While the smooth, sunny vibes of the album Pool made him an indie rockstar, his latest, All Day Gentle Hold !, is harder and more abrasive. It's also his most critically acclaimed album in years.