The nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Nov. 28 and included nods for several of the biggest acts of 2017, from Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars to Kesha and The National. Like many music and…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 12: Steely Dan
On Sept 3, 2017, the music world mourned the loss of Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker, who had died that morning at his home in Maui, Hawaii. Steely Dan were one of the greatest bands of 1970s, issuing a string…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 11: Sia
Australian singer and songwriter Sia has been in the music business for nearly 20 years, starting with her debut album OnlySee in 1997 and continuing with a respected career as an indie and acid jazz artist through the 2000s. However, when…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 10: Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber has been a household name since he released his debut single “One Time” in 2009. Starting out as a teen heart-throb famous for his hair fringe and bubblegum pop singles, he’s since transitioned into a major star in…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 9: Shania Twain
In the 1990s, Shania Twain wasn’t just one of the biggest stars in country music, but music in general. Her 1997 album Come On Over has sold 20 million copies in the United States and remains the best-selling album of all…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 8: Prefab Sprout
Prefab Sprout were one of the leading lights of the British “sophisti-pop” genre popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The genre – which also included artists like The Blue Nile, Swing Out Sister, Everything but the Girl and…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 7: Beach House
Over the course of 11 years and six albums, Beach House has become one of the biggest names in indie music, with their lush, reverb-seeped sound garnering them critical acclaim and a cult following. For the seventh episode of our…