Switched on Pop
By Vulture
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 Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Latest episode
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Gastropod: Why are restaurants so loud? Plus the science behind the perfect playlist
Charlie and Nate join Gastropod to discuss the sonics of culinary acoustic bliss -
Is pop music just fast food? (with Gastropod)
Breaking down the most iconic fast food jingles -
Rosie Tucker's unending bliss
The indie rocker writes bangers that spell doom without despair -
Eurovision 2024: from Baby Lasagna to Windows95Man
This year, Eurovision has one rule: there are no rules! -
Justice is never-ending
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Best of 2024 so far: hip hop feuds, Hozier’s pop surprise and espresso shots
The past few months have brought everything from a nuclear hip-hop beef to existential power-pop. -
Taylor Swift's Literary Era
Taylor Swift's 11th studio album finds her in the world of literature -
Lost Notes: How Fela Kuti Found Afrobeat in LA
My Lady’s Frustration -
Berlin's Hottest Club is Rico Nasty & Boys Noize
Rico Nasty and Boys Noize are challenging the sounds of UNESCO-certified Berlin techno. -
Chasing old sounds: Djo's "End of Beginning" with Joe Keery
Joe Keery's unexpected pop stardom