Podcast
Every Single Album
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Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more.
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Album Swap: 'Autobiography' by Ashlee Simpson and 'Not a Pretty Girl' by Ani DiFranco
2w ago01:28:34Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan are back with another album swap. First up, 'Autobiography' by Ashlee Simpson, an album defined by her hit "Pieces of Me" and a lot of aughts-era angst (1:00). Then, Ani DiFranco's 'Not A Pretty Girl,' a '90s feminist icon who used her press-on nails to create the record's unique percussive sound (49:24).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Mailbag: The Summer Touring Landscape, Taylor Swift Wedding Watch, and What's on Our Summer Playlist
3w ago01:12:03Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan open up the mailbag and answer questions about why so many artists are now selling tickets for their tours before their albums are out (1:00), whether or not Harry Styles will get an invite to Taylor Swift's wedding (23:03), and what songs have stuck with them throughout the year (39:37).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Kacey Musgraves's 'Middle of Nowhere' and the State of Country Pop Girls
4w ago01:00:34Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan talk about some of the pop music news that came out of this week's Met Gala (1:00) and Olivia Rodrigo's appearance on 'SNL' (8:20). Then they talk about the newest album from Kacey Musgraves, 'Middle of Nowhere,' and where she fits in amongst other female country artists like Megan Moroney and Ella Langley right now (13:25).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Taylor Swift's Songwriting and Noah Kahan's 'The Great Divide'
Apr 3001:20:18Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift being selected by the New York Times as one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters and the interview she gave on her songwriting to accompany the feature (1:00). Then they talk about Noah Kahan's second studio album, 'The Great Divide', and how the singer continues to represent his home state of Vermont in his music (34:33) and where he has grown as a singer-songwriter compared to his first album (53:48).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Coachella Weekend 2, Olivia Rodrigo's New Single, and Holly Humberstone's 'Cruel World'
Apr 2301:24:01Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan talk about some of the last bits of news out of Coachella Weekend 2 including Justin Bieber bringing up Billie Eilish as his "One Less Lonely Girl" (1:00) and Sabrina Carpenter bringing up Madonna to perform "Like A Prayer" (15:54). Then they talk about Olivia Rodrigo's new single "Drop Dead" and what it tells us about her forthcoming album (23:48). Finally, they cover Holly Humberstone's second album 'Cruel World' (48:37). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Favorite Moments From Coachella Weekend 1
Apr 1600:59:39Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan break down all of their favorite (and least favorite) moments from the first weekend of Coachella, from Geese covering "Baby" by Justin Bieber (3:38) to Justin Bieber (sort of) performing "Baby" (15:45). And of course, they get into Sabrina Carpenter's maximalist headlining performance, which was basically a stage play (32:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →'Sexistential' | Every Single Album: Robyn
Apr 901:02:05Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan take a surprisingly delightful journey through Robyn's first album in 8 years, 'Sexistential.' They talk about the record's short, but efficient runtime of just 29 minutes (1:00), some of the wackier lyrics from the title track (16:17), and her specific brand of auteur-pop (32:42). Before they go, they quickly talk about the news that Olivia Rodrigo will be releasing her third album in a couple weeks (46:41). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →'This Music May Contain Hope' | Every Single Album: RAYE
Apr 301:14:21Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan break down 'This Music May Contain Hope,' the second album from British breakout star RAYE. They talk about the frequent comparisons she gets to fellow British pop singer Olivia Dean and if they're fair (1:00), the many genres she explores throughout this record, from jazz to house music (9:58), and how throughout it all her music is powered by her incredible voice (33:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Album Swap: 'The Spirit Room' by Michelle Branch vs. 'So' by Peter Gabriel
Mar 2701:10:18Tap to summarizeIt's time for some listening homework. Nora and Nathan each gave each other an album that has been meaningful to them in developing their musical taste. First up, Michelle Branch's 2001 album 'The Spirit Room,' an alt-rock album important to Zillenial women everywhere (1:00). Next, Peter Gabriel's 1986 album 'So', an album that soundtracked the '80s (38:42).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Harry Styles on ‘SNL,’ New Music From Kacey Musgraves, and New Music Rumors From Olivia Rodrigo
Mar 2000:50:42Tap to summarizeNora and Nathan talk about Harry's double-duty performance as both host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last week (1:00) and how they're feeling about his latest album, being two weeks removed (16:25). Then they talk about the new single "Dry Spell" from Kacey Musgraves and what could be to come on her next album (33:40), before decoding all of the rumors we have gotten about Olivia Rodrigo's soon-to-be–announced third album (41:42). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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