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• New Music Bop or Flop: Sabrina Carpenter, CMAT, Blood Orange + More

  Sabrina Carpenter is back with her new album Man’s Best Friend. Can she strike gold twice in just over a year following Short N’ Sweet? We get into “Tears” and the rest of this week’s big releases, plus an interview with Audrey Hobert, who’s behind one of the best debut albums of the year.Also on the playlist this week:Florence + The Machine — “Everybody Scream”CMAT — “When a Good Man Cries”Hayley Williams — “Parachute”Blood Orange & Caroline Polachek — “The Train (King’s Cross)”The Kid LAROI, Hannah Jadagu, Eli, Medium Build, Skepta & Fred again..Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]’s New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa05462a

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• Responding To Controversial Opinions About Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Album Variations + More

  This week, you sent in some spicy takes — and we’re diving right in. From questioning whether Taylor Swift would’ve hit the same heights without the pandemic, to calling Lana Del Rey boring, we’re tackling your most controversial opinions. We also debate the aesthetics of alternate album covers and discuss whether Britney Spears should ever release another album.Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]'s New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa05462a

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• New Music Bop or Flop: Doja Cat, Sombr, Laufey + More

  This week on Bop or Flop, I'm getting into the new music drops and deciding what’s worth your streams. We’re talking sombr, Laufey, Wolf Alice, Mariah the Scientist, Royel Otis, Ava Max, Kid Cudi, ADÉLA, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Doja Cat’s brand-new track "Jealous Type."Here’s the full list of songs discussed:sombr – i wish i knew how to quit youLaufey – Mr. EclecticWolf Alice – Just Two GirlsMariah the Scientist – SacrificeRoyel Otis – who’s your boyfriendAva Max – Don’t Click PlayKid Cudi – Mr. MiracleADÉLA – SexOnTheBeatCarly Rae Jepsen – MoreDoja Cat – Jealous TypeCome and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions: [email protected]'s New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa05462a

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• Best New Artist Grammy Predictions + My Best New Artists of 2025

  On this episode of The Pop Pod, I gaze ahead to the 2026 Grammys and try to predict who might land a Best New Artist nomination. Could it be Sombr, Addison Rae, Alex Warren, or Ravyn Lenae? I break down their chances and unpack what might make—or break—each contender.Later in the episode, I spotlight my personal favorite new artists right now and sit down with Audrey Hobert, Natanya, and Iyla for candid chats about their journeys, creative inspirations, and next moves.Artists featured in this episode:Audrey HobertRose GrayNatanyaEliIylaAlemedaHaute & FreddyChloe QishaRoniaEddie Benjamin🎧 Listen to the playlist: PopSamCam’s New Artist PicksCome and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]'s New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa05462a

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• New Music Bop or Flop: Conan Gray, Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson + More

  It’s a stacked week of new music, and we’re putting it all to the Bop or Flop test. We discuss Conan Gray’s “Caramel,” Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need,” and Zara Larsson’s “Crush,” plus I speak with Audrey Hobert about her new single “Thirst Trap.” We also check out tracks from Wolf Alice, Khalid, Steve Lacy, Maroon 5 with Lil Wayne, Amaarae, and Jenevieve.This is the full list discussed:Wolf Alice – White HorsesOlivia Dean – Man I NeedConan Gray – CaramelKhalid – in plain sightSteve Lacy – Nice ShoesZara Larsson – CrushAudrey Hobert – Thirst TrapMaroon 5 feat. Lil Wayne – Love Is LikeAmaarae – FineshytJenevieve – Hvn HighCome and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAmSend voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]’s New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa05462a

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