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From "Blurred Lines" to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Bitch," we look at some of the worst songs ever - while also questioning whether we can really be sur…
4 years, 2 months ago
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': The Controversies and Triumphs of a Blockbuster Album
Producer Hit-Boy discusses making "Thique" and much more. Plus, how does one song end up with 24 writers? And what are the consequences of changing a…
4 years, 2 months ago
How Joni Mitchell Became a Millennial and Gen-Z Hero
We celebrate the work of Joni Mitchell, with Cameron Crowe discussing his legendary 1979 Mitchell interview, and guitarist Larry Carlton talking abou…
4 years, 2 months ago
Beyoncé's Studio Secrets: Inside the Making of Her Best Songs
Legendary producers Rodney Jerkins and Scott Storch share behind-the-scenes tales of classic Beyoncé hits, from "Deja Vu" to "Baby Boy" to Destiny's …
4 years, 2 months ago
Best Indie-Rock of 2022 So Far, The State of Justin Bieber's Career, and Wolfgang Van Halen Speaks Out
We run through the best indie albums of the year so far, look at the state of Justin Bieber's career, and play an excerpt of our new Wolfgang Van Hal…
4 years, 2 months ago
Best Pop of 2022 So Far – and the Metal Side of "Stranger Things"
From The Weeknd to Bad Bunny to Sky Ferreira, we look at the best pop of 2022 so far, with Tomás Mier joining host Brian Hiatt – plus, a look at the …
4 years, 3 months ago
Phoebe Bridgers Looks Back on Making 'Punisher.' Plus: Her Musical Heroes, Her Songwriting Process and Much More
Phoebe Bridgers goes song-by-song on 'Punisher,' goes deep on her songwriting process and musical heroes, talks about her friendship with Conor Obers…
4 years, 3 months ago
Did Elvis Steal From Big Mama Thornton? The Real "Hound Dog" Story
Legendary songwriter Mike Stoller joins host Brian Hiatt to explain how he and Jerry Leiber wrote "Hound Dog" for Big Mama Thornton – and what happen…
4 years, 3 months ago
Drake, Beyoncé, and the Dance-Music Vibe Shift. Plus: Paul McCartney at 80
Drake and Beyoncé's house-influenced new releases want to make you dance; Jeff Ihaza and Mankaprr Conteh join host Brian Hiatt to discuss. Plus: Rob …
4 years, 3 months ago
The Confessions of Megan Thee Stallion – and Kate Bush's "Stranger Things" Moment
We explore how "Stranger Things" revived Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt – and go inside the reportin…
4 years, 4 months ago