theindiepopgirl
theindiepopgirl
My name is Rachel, a lifelong music lover and vinyl collector. I’m obsessed with all things indie pop and love talking about the music that means so much to me. Come and join me each episode as I talk about new releases, revisit the classics, obsess over my favourite artists — and so much more! Please like, share, and subscribe, and let me know what you’d love to hear in future episodes. I also have a public Spotify playlist called Favourite Tracks from Podcast Episodes. I update this playlist every time a new episode drops. Happy listening!
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Episodes
Non-Stop Pop - Mercurial World by Magdalena Bay 13.11.2026 41:07
I'm back with a brand new series! Non-Stop Pop will run over the next 6 weeks and features records personally curated from my own vinyl collection. To kick it all off I will be discussing the debut from Magdalena Bay , their Mercurial World album from 2021.
Album Review: Back to Black by Amy Winehouse 07.11.2026 35:03
In this bonus episode, I am celebrating one of the most beloved albums of all time. Back to Black by Amy Winehouse recently turned 20 years old, and it is the perfect opportunity to finally talk about it on the podcast!
My Perfect 10 - A Deeper Understanding by The War on Drugs 23.10.2026 57:19
We have reached the end of the My Perfect 10 series, and it has been an absolute blast talking about the records that I love so much! But I think I have saved the best for last! I am signing off the series with A Deeper Understanding by The War on Drugs from 2017. The project won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2018, and is simply one of my favourite albums of all time, full of gorgeous in...
My Perfect 10 - Titanic Rising by Weyes Blood 16.10.2026 46:52
We have reached the penultimate episode of the My Perfect 10 series! Titanic Rising by Weyes Blood is such a special album to me, it was a record that I discovered during the pandemic lockdown - and I now regard it as one of my favourite albums of all time!
My Perfect 10 - Hats by The Blue Nile 09.10.2026 41:21
My Perfect 10 series continues with one of my favourite albums of all time, Hats by The Blue Nile . I have wanted to talk about this since the podcast began, but I always knew that the best things come to those who wait! A cult classic or a forgotten gem of the 80s? Tune in and find out how I discovered this album and how much it means to me!
My Perfect 10 - Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins 02.10.2026 44:16
The My Perfect 10 series continues and I am taking it back to 1990! I am discussing the dream pop masterpiece, Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins . Highly influential, it set the template for the artists that followed ... tune in to find out why Prince loved them so much!
New Release - Bass Persuades by Miley 25.09.2026 39:50
I am back with another brand new release review! I wasn't expecting a new drop from Miley but here we are! Bass Persuades is the follow up to her 2025 release Something Beautiful which launched my podcast! Will this album hit the same way or will I have a more mixed opinion? You will have to tune in and find out!
My Perfect 10 - Dog Man Star by Suede 18.09.2026 54:14
When I started my podcast, I always knew that I wanted to cover Dog Man Star by Suede . But I was slightly nervous about approaching it. It is one of my all time favourite records, and I really hope that I have done it justice. It is the perfect candidate for the My Perfect 10 series, because that's exactly what it is.
My Perfect 10 - Ray of Light by Madonna 11.09.2026 1:05:14
Madonna is back on the pod baby! The Queen of Pop makes her 3rd podcast appearance in 2026, and there is no way that I couldn't leave her out of the My Perfect 10 series! Ray of Light was released in 1998 and is regarded as her magnum opus. Tune in and find out why this record is my pop bible! Just to note, this is a longer episode so make sure you get comfy, grab your favourite drink and snac...
My Perfect 10 - Songs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode 04.09.2026 52:06
It's time for the return of Depeche Mode ! I didn't want to make you wait for too long so here they are in all their glory! My Perfect 10 series continues with their iconic 1993 release, Songs of Faith and Devotion . How do you follow up an album like Violator? Well, the band did that and they served and delivered! Tune in and find out why it's a perfect 10 from me.
My Perfect 10 - Magdalene by FKA twigs 28.08.2026 53:10
My Perfect 10 series continues and FKA twigs makes her debut on the podcast! Magdalene was released in 2019 to widespread critical acclaim, and features innovative, forward-thinking production. Tune in to find out why this project still holds up and why I have chosen the record to feature in my series.
My Perfect 10 - I Disagree by Poppy 21.08.2026 46:01
My Perfect 10 series continues and do I have a banger for you! I Disagree by Poppy doesn't belong in the indie pop universe, but it is such a perfect album to me. Tune in and find out why I love this record so much, and how Poppy has become one of my all time favourite artists!
My Perfect 10 - Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves 14.08.2026 46:32
Welcome to the start of my new series, My Perfect 10! Over the next 10 weeks I will be bringing you some of my all time favourite albums, personally selected from my record collection! First up, I am discussing the Grammy Award winning release Golden Hour from country superstar, Kacey Musgraves .
New Release - Petal by Ariana Grande 07.08.2026 38:59
I am back with another brand new release review! This week, I will be discussing Petal by pop superstar Ariana Grande . This is one of my highly anticipated pop releases of the year and it's already stirred up some divided discourse online - but what did I think of the album? You will have to tune in to find out!
Throwback Friday - Violator by Depeche Mode 31.07.2026 44:48
We have reached the end of this current series of Throwback Friday! And I can't think of a better way to wrap things up. This week, I will be discussing Violator by Depeche Mode . Depeche Mode make their debut on the podcast, and I have wanted to cover this album for the longest time. Join me as I discuss the stunning production, lyrical themes and why it has stood the test of time over 35 yea...
Throwback Friday - New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) by Simple Minds 24.07.2026 38:09
The Throwbacks continue and for this week I will be diving into the 1982 pop masterpiece from Scottish rockers Simple Minds . New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) was their critical and commercial breakthrough, launching them onto Top of the Pops for the very first time! Does this record still hold up today? Tune in to find out!
New Release - Confessions II by Madonna 10.07.2026 48:34
The day has arrived! It's time to deliver my verdict on the highly anticipated release from the Queen of Pop Madonna . Confessions II is the sequel to Confessions on a Dance Floor from 2005 which was ahead of its time and oh so iconic. Madonna has reunited with Stuart Price for this new project, but does this album hold up? You will have to tune in to find out!
Throwback Friday - Confessions on a Dance Floor by Madonna 03.07.2026 41:59
To celebrate the release of Confessions II by the Queen of Pop Madonna , I am taking it way back to the first chapter. Confessions on a Dance Floor was released in 2005 to critical and commercial success. But does it still hold up just over 20 years later? You will have to tune in to find out!
Throwback Friday - Supernature by Goldfrapp 26.06.2026 36:18
The Throwbacks continues and this week I will be diving into Supernature by Goldfrapp . One of my favourite electronic albums, it is the first time that I am covering Goldfrapp on the podcast and it won't be last!
New Release - You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love by Olivia Rodrigo 19.06.2026 44:36
I am back with another brand new release review! This week I will be discussing the highly anticipated project from pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo . You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love sees Olivia expand her musical palette, with elevated songwriting and production from her longtime collaborator, Dan Nigro. Tune in to find out my verdict!
Throwback Friday - Actually by Pet Shop Boys 12.06.2026 49:04
I am back with another throwback, and I have a total banger of a record for this week. I will be discussing Actually , from pop legends, Pet Shop Boys . Can you believe that this album is nearly 40 years old?! It's one of my favourite pop projects from the 80's, and it's about time that I showed the Pet Shop Boys some love on the podcast!
Throwback Friday - Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears 05.06.2026 42:18
To celebrate the podcast's first birthday, I am bringing back the first series I ever introduced. To kick off this brand new series of Throwback Friday, I am bringing you a banger of a record. One of my all time favourite albums, Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears . This episode was an absolute joy to put together, and I had so much fun talking about it! Here's to another year of...
New Release - Middle of Nowhere by Kacey Musgraves 15.05.2026 38:11
It's time for a brand-new release review! For this week, I will be discussing the highly anticipated new project from country superstar, Kacey Musgraves . Middle of Nowhere sees Kacey ditch the pop experimentation, in favour of her country roots and where it all started. Listen to find out my verdict!
The Underrated Gems - Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande 08.05.2026 44:08
We have reached the end of The Underrated Gems series! And what a way to close it out! I will be discussing Ariana Grande 's 2024 pop masterpiece, Eternal Sunshine.
The Underrated Gems - Body Language by Kylie Minogue 01.05.2026 39:08
We have reached the penultimate episode in The Underrated Gems series, and for this week, Kylie makes her second appearance on the podcast! I will be talking about her underrated 2003 record, Body Language .
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