The Pop Pod

• New Music Bop or Flop: Lorde's 'Virgin', Kesha, Reneé Rapp, Kim Petras & More

  This week on Bop or Flop, we’re diving into Lorde’s new album Virgin and sharing our thoughts on the full project — with a spotlight on the track “Shapeshifter.”We’re also reviewing new music from across the pop world, including:Lorde – “Shapeshifter”Renee Rapp – “Mad”Kim Petras – “Polo”Kesha – “The One”Katseye – “Gameboy”Dove Cameron – “Romeo”Barbra Streisand – “One Heart One Voice”Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]'s New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa05462a

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• This Album Changed Pop: Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Emotion'

  In this episode, we’re diving deep into Carly Rae Jepsen’s E·MO·TION — the shimmering, synth-soaked album that redefined her career and helped reshape modern pop. Released in 2015 to modest commercial success but massive critical acclaim, E·MO·TION became a slow-burn cult favorite, influencing a generation of pop artists and listeners alike.We unpack the album’s legacy:✨ How it moved beyond Call Me Maybe and proved Carly as a master of pop craft🪩 Why it resonated so deeply with pop fans and music nerds🎛️ The production dream team (Dev Hynes, Ariel Rechtshaid, Rostam, etc.)💖 And why Run Away with Me still has the best sax riff of the decadeFrom the highs of Gimmie Love to the bonus track deep cuts, we’re celebrating one of the most beloved pop records of the 2010s — and asking the question: what makes E·MO·TION so timeless?Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]'s New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa054

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• New Music Bop Or Flop: Haim, Lorde, Cardi B, Benson Boone & More

  This week on The Pop Pod, we’re digging into a huge Friday drop led by Haim’s return, another track from Lorde, and a fiery new single from Cardi B. Plus, we’re talking SOPHIE’s posthumous release, a bold statement from Kesha, and plenty of exciting newcomers.Songs discussed:Haim – All Over MeLorde – HammerCardi B – Enough (Miami)Benson Boone – Mr Electric BlueJADE – Plastic BoxLola Young – Not Like That AnymoreCMAT – The Jamie Oliver Petrol StationKesha – ATTENTION!SOPHIE – OOHKATSEYE – GabrielaSombr – we never datedSam Fender – Rein Me InCome and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]'s New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa05462a

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• Pop Music Has Gone Conservative. How Did We Get Here?

  On this episode, we're asking a big question: Why does pop music sound so safe right now? With artists like Alex Warren, Benson Boone, and Teddy Swims dominating the charts with piano ballads and stripped-back sincerity, it feels like we’ve shifted away from the chaotic brilliance of 2024 — Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter — and into a new era of emotional conservatism.So what happened? Is it industry fatigue? TikTok trends? Or does pop always swing back to something more familiar after a burst of innovation?We look back at the last time this happened (The Lumineers era, anyone?), explore how the cultural mood shapes what rises on the charts, and make the case that the game changers aren’t gone — they’re just waiting for the next wave.

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• New Music Bop Or Flop: Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, RAYE and More

  We missed last week—but we’re making up for it with a double dose of new music on this week’s Bop or Flop. We’re catching up on all the standout (and questionable) releases from the past two Fridays, including Sabrina Carpenter’s biting new track "Manchild" and Mariah Carey’s dramatic return with "Type Dangerous." Plus, we break down Addison Rae’s emotional "Times Like These," RAYE’s cinematic "Suzanne," Ethel Cain’s haunting "Nettles," and Zara Larsson’s shimmering "Midnight Sun." Two weeks of music. Six tracks. One verdict: bop or flop?Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]

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