Every Single Album

They check the surprisingly muted Grammy buzz this year and debate why energy feels low. They run through frontrunners for Album and Record of the Year and flag the most competitive races. They discuss campaign tactics, cultural moments like Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico run, K-pop’s push, and which performances or surprises could shake up the night.

They dig into released Taylor Swift texts and what they reveal about celebrity privacy and PR. They react to Harry Styles' new five-minute single 'Aperture' and how it signals a dance-club direction. They discuss his songwriting approach, no-collab stance, and European influences. They unpack his touring plan of multi-city residencies and the impact on fans and sustainability.

Join Nora and Nathan as they embark on a creative journey to craft the ultimate Justin Bieber album! They explore Bieber's diverse discography, debating iconic singles like 'Baby' and 'Sorry.' The hosts dive into underrated gems from the Journals era and reveal their wild-card choices, including the crossover hit 'Despacito.' Discussions heat up over the absence of title tracks in his albums and essential collaborations. They even speculate on Bieber's future at Coachella, making for a lively and engaging music discussion!

Nora and Nathan dive into the buzz around Olivia Rodrigo's potential new album, analyzing playful social media hints. They tackle the implications of her management change and the sound of her upcoming work. The duo shares their personal playlists from time off, featuring tracks from Kendrick Lamar and Justin Bieber. They also discuss Bruno Mars finishing his new album and react to Harry Styles' recent performance clip. Plus, they explore Robyn's relevance in today's music scene and Geese's expanding fanbase.

It is now officially the end of an era ... but maybe also the beginning of a new age? Nora and Nathan break down the final two episodes of the Eras Tour docuseries. They talk about how Taylor's relationship with her mom is depicted in the fifth episode (1:00), reflect on how they felt about the series as a whole (32:37), and go way too deep on those last 20 seconds of Episode 6 (43:02). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let the clowning commence (or end?). Nora and Nathan break down the third and fourth episodes of ‘The End of an Era.’ They talk of all the little tidbits of information about the tour that were revealed in Episode 3, including how she did the outfit changes (1:00) and how she dove into the stage (16:09). Then they talk about the fourth episode and the context it gives to the making of albums like ‘Midnights’ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ (44:04). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a long time coming. Nora and Nathan break down the first two episodes of the Eras Tour docuseries, ‘The End of an Era.’ They talk about how the series opened with her cancelling the Vienna shows due to terrorist threats (15:25), the biggest revelations about Taylor Swift and her tour in these first two episodes (46:22), and what they think is on deck for the rest of the series (1:04:35). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Nathan give their five biggest takeaways from this year in pop music, including why it's harder than ever to break through as an artist (1:00) and how 2025 may have been a comeback year for a few pop stars (44:24). Then they make some bold predictions for what the music landscape will look like in 2026 (57:42). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week it was announced that Taylor Swift has been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Nora and Nathan talk about the nomination and the five songs she selected to represent herself as a songwriter (9:11). Then, they each pick their own five Taylor Swift songs that they would submit to the Songwriters Hall of Fame (37:08). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the ambitious world of Rosalía's latest album 'Lux,' where multilingual artistry and orchestral production create a unique listening experience. Explore Katy Perry's new single 'Band-Aids,' which signals a potential reset in her career with heartfelt vulnerability. Discover Charli XCX’s experimental project 'House,' crafted as a film soundtrack, and the nostalgic charm of Hilary Duff's return with 'Mature,' which satisfies fans while evoking fond memories.