The Pop Pod

• This Album Changed Pop: Solange - 'True' + An Interview With Maren Morris

  In this episode, we dive deep into Solange’s True EP—an indie pop and R&B hybrid that quietly shifted the pop landscape in 2012. Created in close collaboration with Dev Hynes (Blood Orange), True wasn’t a chart hit, but it became a style and sound guide for a new wave of alt-pop artists.We explore how Solange and Dev built the record across five cities, blending emotional honesty with infectious grooves. You’ll hear about the 1980s new wave and Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis-inspired sounds that shaped the EP, why “Losing You” was a pivotal moment in pop, and how Solange’s refusal to conform laid the groundwork for artists like FKA twigs, Kelela, and Christine and the Queens.Plus, I had the pleasure of talking to Maren Morris off the back of her 'Dreamsicle' album. You can hear that chat right here.Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]

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• Reviewing Miley Cyrus' 'Something Beautiful' Track-By-Track

  On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by producer Jono as we dive deep into Something Beautiful, Miley Cyrus’ latest album that’s already being tipped as a potential Album of the Year contender. We go track by track, unpacking the sonic shifts, lyrical honesty, and vocal powerhouse moments that define the record. Is this her most complete body of work yet? Has Miley finally found her sound? And where does it sit in the pop landscape of 2025?Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]

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• New Music Bop or Flop: Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Addison Rae and More

  Today on The Pop Pod, we're back with another Bop or Flop episode and—as always—Producer Jono is here to break down the biggest new releases. We're discussing fresh drops from Miley Cyrus, Addison Rae, Lorde and more, as we decide what's a certified bop and what… isn’t.Songs discussed this week:Addison Rae – Fame Is A GunMiley Cyrus – Easy LoverLorde – Man Of The YearTate McRae – Just Keep WatchingAva Max – Lovin MyselfConan Gray – This SongEli – MarianneOlivia Dean – Nice To Each OtherCome and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]

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• This Album Changed Pop: Lorde - 'Melodrama'

  In 2017, Lorde released Melodrama — a breakup album, a coming-of-age story, and a night at a house party all rolled into one. It marked a major turning point for her: a bold reinvention that swapped minimalism for emotional maximalism. In this episode, I dive into how Melodrama was made, what it meant emotionally and artistically, and why it’s one of the most influential pop records of the 21st century. From her collaboration with Jack Antonoff to the album’s chart performance and lyrical brilliance, we unpack how Lorde turned heartbreak into high art — and how Melodrama reshaped the emotional blueprint of modern pop.

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• Where Is The Song of the Summer? Plus, Songs That Almost Ruin Classic Pop Albums

  This week on The Pop Pod, I’m on the hunt for the elusive Song of the Summer — but where is it? From Alex Warren’s viral heat to Lady Gaga’s reanissance, Ravyn Lenae’s breakout to Bad Bunny’s latest drop, there are a few contenders, but it’s shaping up to be a much more melancholic summer than usual. I dive into why 2025 hasn't delivered an obvious contender yet and what that says about the pop landscape. Plus: I review Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour, and react to your picks for the biggest skips on classic pop albums.Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected] @the.poppod on Instagram

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