Podcast
Pop Fuss
Hosted by popfuss · EN
Music interviews that shine a spotlight on indie pop, alt pop, and power pop artists that deserve to be heard!
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Donnie Vie
Mar 400:40:34Tap to summarizeSome chapters don’t close — they fight for one more verse. Donnie Vie joins us at a pivotal crossroads: a new deal with Wicked Cool Records — and what he calls his last real shot. We talk legacy. The music still waiting to be made. And the years that nearly pushed him away from it all. Donnie opens up about the battles he’s faced, the moments he thought he was done for good — and how this unexpected opportunity pulled him back from closing the door on music entirely. We also revisit the induction of Enuff Z'Nuff into the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum — and what it was like reuniting with Chip for the first time in years. As the unmistakable voice behind Enuff Z'Nuff, Donnie helped define an era of glam-tinged power pop, earning heavy MTV rotation and a fiercely loyal cult following. Grab the 45 vinyl single of “Plain Jane” and look out for the full release of Beautiful Things — available through Wicked Cool Records or at donnievie.com. Follow Donnie on Insta @donnievieofficial1 Follow @popfusspod on Instagram for today’s edgiest pop acts!
Transcribe →TORTURETWINN
Feb 2500:46:32Tap to summarizeAndrew Devin — aka TORTURETWINN — joins the show! We talk obsession, atmosphere, and the pull of music that refuses to let go — including his decision to leave the corporate world behind and fully embrace the art. Many first discovered TORTURETWINN through his striking covers of classic alternative and goth icons like The Cure, which quickly earned him thousands of followers. But it’s his original music where everything locks into place — brooding, melodic, and unmistakably his own. Follow @torturetwinn and visit torturetwinn.com for vinyl, merch, and more. Follow @popfusspod for today’s coolest emerging artists — and a few beloved veterans along the way.
Transcribe →Alt-pop duo PONY
Feb 1900:33:58Tap to summarizeNEW EPISODE and GIVEAWAY! Alt pop duo Pony joins the show to discuss their brilliant new LP "Clearly Cursed!" And you can win a vinyl copy! Toronto's Pony have been churning out infectious indie pop with grungy guitars for several years, and now they return with their best album yet! Matty and Sam discuss the origins of the album title, several real life paranormal experiences they have had, their songwriting process, and songs they've already written for the next album. It's a fun conversation with this engaging duo. ** RULES FOR ENTRY** You can win a vinyl copy of the new album courtesy of @takethistoheartrecords (domestic US only) 1) Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod 2) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate on Spotify 3) screenshot that and DM Pop Fuss on Instagram That's it! A winner will drawn a week from the day this episode has dropped. Follow the band @ponytheband and order merch at takethistoheartrecords.store Follow Pop Fuss across social media for today's raddest bands!
Transcribe →Banda AL9
Feb 1600:25:47Tap to summarize🎙️ Brazilian pop sensations Banda AL9 join the show! After racking up 2.5 million followers with their stunning harmonies, these brothers are bringing classic pop back in a big way. Inspired by The Beatles and the golden era of melody-driven songwriting, Banda AL9 are proof that timeless hooks never go out of style. Fresh off signing their first label deal, they’re now setting their sights on America. We talk Beatles influence, praise from legends like Stevie Van Zandt, Justin Hawkins (The Darkness), and Steve Aoki, and their first live U.S. appearance! Follow the brothers @bandaal9official and their label @wickedcoolrecords Check out @popfusspod for today's best emerging artists!
Transcribe →Ridel High
Feb 1300:28:52Tap to summarizeIt’s a class reunion! 🎓 For Episode 114, we’re joined by the guys from Ridel High! The band signed to A&M Records in 1998, and now they’ve unearthed a collection of demos and unreleased songs from that era. We dig into those rediscovered tracks, revisit the band’s history, and talk about what the L.A. scene was really like back then. Kevin Ridel is the voice and songwriter behind ’90s power-pop favorites Ridel High and later AM Radio. He got his start in the ’80s fronting Avant Garde alongside a pre-Weezer Rivers Cuomo and has remained a fixture of the L.A. music scene ever since. Steve Coulter, drummer for Ridel High, is also an author and editor under the name S.W. Lauden. Beyond playing in the scene, he’s helped document it—co-editing the power-pop anthology Go All the Way, curating the Generation Blue oral history project, and writing the must-read Substack Remember the Lightning. 📲 Follow the band @ridel_high on Insta 🎶 Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today’s coolest power-pop heroes—both new and classic
Transcribe →Round table: Pop Songs in Metal Clothing!
Feb 900:49:04Tap to summarizeSpandex and sugar hooks! In this round table, Linus of Hollywood and comedian/writer Courtney Cronin join us to nerd out on the glam rock era ('85 to '92) and the hooks under the hairspray! It's a fun conversation that will keep your head bangin' and toes tappin'! Find our chat wherever you get your favorite podcasts, just search "Pop Fuss." Follow @linusdotson - solo artist, and member of Able Machines and Nerf Herder Check out @courtcrodold - comedian and writer Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's best in alt pop, indie rock and power pop artists!
Transcribe →The Book Club
Aug 17Tap to summarizeThe Book Club joins Pop Fuss to talk about their brilliant new EP, Time Lapse. Bristol, UK-based indie/alt-pop artist Em is the creative force behind these stunning songs—pairing heartfelt, vulnerable lyrics with soaring melodies and a gorgeous, classically trained voice. On this record, Em writes with honesty about coming out, self-discovery, and embracing one’s true identity. The result is a collection of songs as personal as they are powerful. Be sure to follow the band on Instagram and TikTok @thebookclubuk Check out Pop Fuss for today's best emerging indie artists @popfusspod
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