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Switched on Pop
@SwitchedOnPop
A podcast about the making & meaning of popular music hosted by @NeatSloan @CharlieHarding & @bippburger, from @Vulture.
Los Angeles, CA + New York, NY
Joined October 2014
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    We broke down @5SOS’s new track Wildflower with @Calum5SOS and @Luke5SOS. We said their poppy guitars reminded us of Cyndi Lauper, but turns out they were inspired by Oasis! Take a listen here.
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    NEW EPISODE! We’re kicking off a new summer series by talking Butter, the megahit by BTS with songwriter @TheJennaAndrews and prominent BTS translator @modooborahae! 🧈
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    With the help of “On BTS” author @lenikacruz, we listen to a song from each BTS member’s solo efforts to explore this new era of BTS. Link in bio to listen.
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    “Rather than trying to be boxed off into A or B, I’m going to make C and that is being third culture” — @ericnamofficial explaining to @SwitchedOnPop his decision to take charge of his music
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    It’s time to take Britney seriously as one of the most influential pop artists of the 21st century, a vocal innovator, and someone who has shaped the sound of our modern soundtrack through hit after hit. ✨ Our four-part miniseries on Britney Spears begins this Tuesday!
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    Heads up with the long weekend, we'll be posting our weekly episode tomorrow. Great chat with Eric Nam.
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    We'll be chatting with @5SOS about Wildflower in a few hours. Do you have any questions for them?
    As wildflower is slowing being released all over the world, man.... all we can say is this song is a Frankenstein of everything we love about music, we really hope you dig this one 🌸
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    .@selenagomez is back and better than ever, and we're breaking down her new album Rare with her collaborators @justtranter and @iek! Take a listen to our new ep here:
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    Replying to @nypost
    We don't like when people treat artists as just popular commodities. Both artists are fabulous. But this statement is blatantly false and the streaming numbers prove it.
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    NEW EPISODE! We get to chat with the amazing @blobyblo of Epik High and ethnomusicologist @toojazzy25 about Korean Hip hop!
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    In this clip, Charlie and Nate explain how @billieeilish’s brother, producer ⁦@finneas⁩ edits and manipulates Billie’s voice to convey her complicated feelings! Take a listen:
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    The brilliant folks at @puddingviz made a proprietary AI that perfectly mocks your taste in music. They totally nailed us. pudding.cool/2020/12/judge-…
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    NEW EPISODE: @AJRBrothers show how they combine broadway bombast with modern pop on "Bang" and "Way Less Sad" off of their new album 'OK Orchestra'
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    When Nate taught “Call Me Maybe” as a case study in music theory, it inspired us to start this very podcast. Six years later, we finally talk to our muse @carlyraejepsen about Dedicated: Side B! Take a listen: