The Popdust Podcast with Demi Ramos

Send us Fan Mail Ultra Q frontman Jakob Armstrong (son of Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong) has carved his own identity with a sound influenced by old school punk and bands like Interpol and The Strokes. He talks to Jordan about growing up in a famous musical family and how he recorded the band's excellent new EP.

Send us Fan Mail After a long hiatus, Belgian singer-songwriter Selah Sue is back with a new EP inspired by motherhood. In this episode, she reflects on the music that made her a star, including a collaboration with Childish Gambino.

Send us Fan Mail Following the surprise success of "Cheapest Flight," Tom Havelock and Llywelyn ap Myrddin from PREP share how to turn '70s smooth rock into something new.

Send us Fan Mail The duo of Alex Luciano (vocals/guitar) and Noah Bowman (drums) have built a devout following with their clever songwriting and energetic live shows. Their new album, Do You Wonder About Me?, combines Luciano's personal lyrics with a variety of rock sounds. In this episode, Jordan talks to the band about making music and gets some hot takes on famous musical duos.

Send us Fan Mail Multicultural Virginia band RDGLDGRN has worked with Dave Grohl and Pharrell, and now they're making the music they want as independent artists.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jamie Stewart from Xiu Xiu discusses his early days making music in the Bay Area, how he pieced together a Twin Peaks tribute, and creating the sounds that made his band so influential.

Send us Fan Mail Sloan Struble aka Dayglow talks to Jordan about producing "Can I Call You Tonight?," his love of the '80s, and how he's helping fellow musicians during the coronavirus pandemic.

Send us Fan Mail New York via Réunion Island musician Natie got her break playing violin for Beyoncé and Jay-Z, including Queen Bey's legendary Coachella performance. Now, she's finding success as a solo artist. Her new EP In the Key of Fall combines the rhythms of her homeland with American hip-hop and soul.

Send us Fan Mail Originally from Paris, Adeline moved to New York in 2004 and eventually became the frontwoman for the band Escort. She has since established her own sound steeped in '70s soul and funky basslines.

Send us Fan Mail Five years removed from "On The Regular" and the album that made him a popstar, Shamir is now making guitar-heavy music on his own terms. In this episode, the Las Vegas native opens up about his depression, his adoration of country music, and the new album Cataclysm.

Send us Fan Mail From Iceland, singer-songwriter snny reflects on growing up the child of Ivorian immigrants, his admiration for Bob Dylan, and recording his new EP Otitọ.

Send us Fan Mail Actress and musician Katelyn Tarver rose to stardom with roles on shows like Big Time Rush and The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Over the last few years, her music career has blossomed thanks to songs like "You Don't Know" and an appearance on the NBC series Songland. From her home in LA, she talks about her new single and the thrill of acting on HBO's...

Send us Fan Mail From his home in Los Angeles, musician Aaron Taos talks to Jordan about the unexpected success of his single "Control," his songwriting process, and the inspiration behind his visual style.

Send us Fan Mail With a festival season disrupted by COVID-19, Miami DJ/producer Alyx Ander discusses making new music from home and remixing his heroes Armin van Buuren and Kaskade.

Send us Fan Mail From her home in Los Angeles, comedian Emilie Hagen explains how she got a part in Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park and her strange connection to the Buffalo Bills.

Send us Fan Mail From his childhood bedroom in Knoxville, Tenn., Briston Maroney discusses his upcoming debut LP, his love for the late John Prine, and the bizarre experience of performing in front of American Idol judges.

Send us Fan Mail With the UFC pushing to stage fights during the coronavirus pandemic, featherweight Julio Arce says competing in a secret location isn’t worth the risk. The NYC native also breaks down Ferguson vs. Gaethje and imagines fighting without fans in attendance.

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of the Popdust Podcast, Brooklyn Chop House director of operations Stratis Morfogen talks about preparing gourmet meals for New York City healthcare workers battling COVID-19. The veteran restauranteur also discusses his hopes for a strong economy and his business partnership with singer Patti LaBelle.