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808: The drum machine that changed music forever (Twenty Thousand Hertz)
The 808 is arguably the most iconic drum machine ever made. Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve definitely heard it. It’s in dozens of hit songs…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Chartbreakers: Lorde & Drake reboot, Worship Pop, and the shortest song ever
What happens when worship anthems climb the charts alongside soul revivals and nostalgia-driven comebacks? The May 2025 Billboard charts reveal a fas…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
‘Sinners’ summons the demons of American music
We rarely cover movies here at Switched On Pop. But after seeing Ryan Coogler's new vampire musical Sinners, we knew we had to make an exception.
Th…
10 months ago
Eurovision feast: Poison Cake, Milkshake Man, and Espresso Macchiato (featuring Tommy Cash)
It's that time of year again: Eurovision Song Contest is upon us. And with the competition comes a tradition at Switched On Pop, where Charlie and Na…
10 months, 1 week ago
Put your headphones on for TikTok's Addison Rae
Despite TikTok defining this decade's music landscape, the app hasn't spawned a bonafide pop superstar – yet. 24-year-old Addison Rae is trying to be…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Generation Taylor: Gracie, Maisie, Phoebe (with Jensen McRae)
Taylor Swift isn't just a world-conquering pop star at the top of her game, her approach to songwriting has also proven massively influential for an …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Music's New Success Model
Specialized platforms and social media have empowered musicians to tap into niche audiences, igniting a quiet revolution in the music industry. Despi…
11 months ago
Miley Cyrus goes avant-garde
Miley Cyrus just released three singles from her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful. Inspired by Pink Floyd's The Wall—specifically the 1982 fea…
11 months, 1 week ago
Chappell Roan is giving country... and hair metal?
Why was Chappell Roan's band dressed like an 80s hair metal act during her Grammy performance? The answer unlocks the surprising secret behind her #1…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Writing The Who’s ‘My Generation' With Pete Townshend
The Who's "My Generation" wasn't born from inspiration—it was commissioned. In a rare interview, Pete Townshend reveals how six fans at London's Gold…
11 months, 2 weeks ago