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Frank Sinatra's influence on modern pop runs deeper than you think, from inventing the concept album to bridging jazz and rock, to leaving behind 1200 boxes of arrangements, the inspiration for Seth M...

Frank Sinatra's influence on modern pop runs deeper than you think, from inventing the concept album to bridging jazz and rock, to leaving behind 1200 boxes of arrangements, the inspiration for Seth M...

Switched on Pop · Episode

Alt: a white man in a blue shirt and tie is screaming with his hands in the air.

A tour through Lady Gaga's inspiration, imitation, and self references on Mayhem’s Museum of Brutality

Switched on Pop · Episode

Beyoncé's foray into country music isn't what you expect

A podcast all about the making and meaning of popular music. Musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding pull back the curtain on how pop hits work magic on our ears & our culture. From Vultu...

Who controls the playlists?

Episodio de podcast · Switched on Pop · 14/01/2025 · 42 min

Switched on Pop · Episode

As listeners question the accuracy of their Spotify Wrapped data, we explore three innovative artists reshaping pop music in 2024: Doechii's shape-shifting approach to hip-hop narrative, Mk.gee's revo...

Doling out sleigh bells and coal to pop stars’ seasonal offerings

On GNX, Kendrick Lamar balances artistic complexity with mainstream accessibility.

Defying gravity, one riff at a time

Defying gravity, one riff at a time

Why ‘Defying Gravity’ Is More Prog Rock than Musical Number

The third essential aspect of Madonna's holy trinity is her ever-shifting spirituality.

To understand Madonna is to see her music as a cultural melting pot.

The way Madonna communicates gender is integral to understanding her and her music.