Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more
'The Life of a Showgirl' isn't over yet. Nora and Nathan break down the four bonus tracks we got in 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' and talk about why Taylor might have chosen to release the songs now (1:00), the highs and lows of these bonus tracks (13:42), and what could come next for Taylor now that this era is officially over (45:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have been cl0wned. After dropping a series of obscure clues, Taylor Swift revealed that she is releasing an expanded edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl' on Friday called 'Encore,' featuring four bonus tracks. Nora and Nathan speculate as to why she's deciding to release bonus tracks after saying that 'Life of a Showgirl' would only be 12 songs (1:00), and talk about some of their favorite bonus tracks that Swift has released in the past (30:58). Then they talk about the latest album from Miley Cyrus, 'Bass Persuades,' and the two sold-out shows she'll be playing at the Hollywood Bowl…
Nora and Nathan discuss Macklemore getting removed as an opener from Ed Sheeran's tour after the rapper said "free Palestine" during his set and the fallout that has happened since (1:00). Then they try to decode Taylor Swift's appearance in an 'SVU' Emmys sketch with Mariska Hargitay and what it may mean for new music from her (33:08) before talking about Harry Styles announcing that he's extending his Together, Together tour and also maybe announcing his retirement (46:23).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Let's go back to 2006. A time of flip phones and 'The Hills'—and when Justin Timberlake was at the pinnacle of his powers. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Nora and Nathan revisit Timberlake's hit album, 'FutureSex/LoveSounds.' They talk about how the pop star has evolved over the past two decades (1:00), the monster hits Timberlake had in "SexyBack" and "What Goes Around" (25:16), and why Timberlake is one of the few artists who could pull off this album (40:02). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Nora and Nathan check in with some of the major summer concert moments happening right now, including Olivia Rodrigo at Daisy Chain Fields (1:00) and Harry Styles beginning his 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden (21:44). Then they break down recent releases from the rest of the One Direction boys: Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn (52:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan hit on a grab-bag of summer pop news, including Ella Langley's continued domination of the charts with her song "Choosing Texas" (1:45), Taylor Swift's Q&A and performance at the Grammy Museum (35:43), and Noah Kahan receiving a retroactive writing credit on the Stella Lefty song "Boston" after his team called out the similarities to his song "Stick Season" (52:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a six-year hiatus from solo music, Phoebe Bridgers is back with her third studio album, 'Lost Weekend.' Nora and Nathan talk about the raw and honest themes explored on this album, including mortality and fame (1:00); the who's who of the indie music scene that Bridgers pulled in to help her make this record (39:58); and why this album is in the running for their favorite new release of the year (54:10). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time to talk about Role Model, one of the newest pop boys on the scene. Nora and Nathan break down the second studio album from Mr. Role (Mr. Model? Tucker Pillsbury?) and talk about the easy listening and familiar sounds on 'Chuck Timely & The Hourglass' (1:00), the ’70s rock references throughout the record (16:52), an, of course, the Dakota Johnson cameo (37:36). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about 'petal,' the eighth studio album from Ariana Grande. They discuss the recent public discourse surrounding the singer's body and her decision to step away from public life after her tour ends (1:00), how this album is really about her relationship with fame and fans (25:41), and the highlights from this album, including "stay," "oh well," and "big feelings" (31:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Charli xcx is back with her first studio album post-'Brat.' Nora and Nathan break down 'Music, Fashion, Film' and talk about how the success of the brat era shaped this record (1:00), the more experimental moments on this album in songs like "Card Declined" and "No One Lasts Forever" (27:43), and the themes of fame and insecurity that this album touches on (42:46).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan break down the third studio album from Gracie Abrams. They talk about how the singles—"Hit the Wall" and "Look at My Life"—differ sonically from the rest of the album (1:00), the obvious Aaron Dessner and "folklore" sound on many of the tracks (22:22), and whether or not this album is missing Abrams's past writing partner Audrey Hobert (44:30).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everyone get to the dance floor—Nathan and Nora are breaking down 'Confessions II,' Madonna's follow-up to her iconic 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor.' They talk about whether this album is a nostalgia play or something fresh (1:00), how the dance-heavy first half of the album differs from the more introspective second half (23:42), and some of their favorite Madonna songs of all time (42:54).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a love story baby, just say yes! Taylor Swift is married (and Travis Kelce was there too). Nora and Nathan break down all of the details that have trickled out from the last weekend's wedding. They talk about who made the guest list from Fergie to NFL commentator Dean Blandino (1:00), the news that Jonathan Anderson of Christian Dior designed Swift's wedding dress (19:47), and how Swift and Kelce managed to pull of an event that was private, but not secret (31:09).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Nora and Nathan talk about all of the rumors swirling around Taylor Swift's impending wedding, including how many people are on the guest list (1:00) and whether or not there is a castle being built inside Madison Square Garden for the event (7:54). Then they talk about some new releases from Gracie Abrams (28:29), Phoebe Bridgers (41:20), and Charli XCX (51:40).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We think MUNA should be a bigger artist. Nora and Nathan break down the fourth album from the indie pop band MUNA. They talk about songs where artists like The 1975, Stevie Nicks, and Don Henley are present (15:42), the breakout hit of "Eastside Girls" (25:38), and where the first half of the album differs from the second (39:45). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan discuss Taylor Swift's induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and what the speech she gave during the ceremony reveals about her songwriting process (1:00). Then they answer some lingering questions about Olivia Rodrigo's album 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,' including where this lands her in the Grammy contention conversation (27:54) and if "expectations" could be the song of the summer (43:21).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan break down the third studio album from Olivia Rodrigo, 'You Seem Prrety Sad for a Girl So in Love.' They talk about why this record represents such a pivotal moment in her career (1:00), the heavy 80's and 90's rock influences that are present throughout (33:36), and what songs represent evolvement for Rodrigo versus ones that feel like a retrace of her older catalog (59:39). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan catch up on some of the new music that was released while they were out. Including: the song Taylor Swift did for 'Toy Story 5' (22:25), the latest single off of Olivia Rodrigo's forthcoming album 'You Look Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' (39:33), the first single off of Gracie Abrams' new album (43:37), Charli XCX teasing her "rock" era (51:54), and MUNA's newest album, 'Dancing on the Wall' (1:00:50). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan are back with another album swap. First up, 'Autobiography' by Ashlee Simpson, an album defined by her hit "Pieces of Me" and a lot of aughts-era angst (1:00). Then, Ani DiFranco's 'Not A Pretty Girl,' a '90s feminist icon who used her press-on nails to create the record's unique percussive sound (49:24).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag and answer questions about why so many artists are now selling tickets for their tours before their albums are out (1:00), whether or not Harry Styles will get an invite to Taylor Swift's wedding (23:03), and what songs have stuck with them throughout the year (39:37).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about some of the pop music news that came out of this week's Met Gala (1:00) and Olivia Rodrigo's appearance on 'SNL' (8:20). Then they talk about the newest album from Kacey Musgraves, 'Middle of Nowhere,' and where she fits in amongst other female country artists like Megan Moroney and Ella Langley right now (13:25).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift being selected by the New York Times as one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters and the interview she gave on her songwriting to accompany the feature (1:00). Then they talk about Noah Kahan's second studio album, 'The Great Divide', and how the singer continues to represent his home state of Vermont in his music (34:33) and where he has grown as a singer-songwriter compared to his first album (53:48).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about some of the last bits of news out of Coachella Weekend 2 including Justin Bieber bringing up Billie Eilish as his "One Less Lonely Girl" (1:00) and Sabrina Carpenter bringing up Madonna to perform "Like A Prayer" (15:54). Then they talk about Olivia Rodrigo's new single "Drop Dead" and what it tells us about her forthcoming album (23:48). Finally, they cover Holly Humberstone's second album 'Cruel World' (48:37). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan break down all of their favorite (and least favorite) moments from the first weekend of Coachella, from Geese covering "Baby" by Justin Bieber (3:38) to Justin Bieber (sort of) performing "Baby" (15:45). And of course, they get into Sabrina Carpenter's maximalist headlining performance, which was basically a stage play (32:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan take a surprisingly delightful journey through Robyn's first album in 8 years, 'Sexistential.' They talk about the record's short, but efficient runtime of just 29 minutes (1:00), some of the wackier lyrics from the title track (16:17), and her specific brand of auteur-pop (32:42). Before they go, they quickly talk about the news that Olivia Rodrigo will be releasing her third album in a couple weeks (46:41). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan break down 'This Music May Contain Hope,' the second album from British breakout star RAYE. They talk about the frequent comparisons she gets to fellow British pop singer Olivia Dean and if they're fair (1:00), the many genres she explores throughout this record, from jazz to house music (9:58), and how throughout it all her music is powered by her incredible voice (33:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for some listening homework. Nora and Nathan each gave each other an album that has been meaningful to them in developing their musical taste. First up, Michelle Branch's 2001 album 'The Spirit Room,' an alt-rock album important to Zillenial women everywhere (1:00). Next, Peter Gabriel's 1986 album 'So', an album that soundtracked the '80s (38:42).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about Harry's double-duty performance as both host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last week (1:00) and how they're feeling about his latest album, being two weeks removed (16:25). Then they talk about the new single "Dry Spell" from Kacey Musgraves and what could be to come on her next album (33:40), before decoding all of the rumors we have gotten about Olivia Rodrigo's soon-to-be–announced third album (41:42). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're not ready to stop discoing. Nora and Nathan open the mailbag and answer your lingering questions about Harry Styles's new album, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.' They talk about their favorite songs a week from release (1:00), who would have made the most sense as a feature on this record (33:09), and whether or not they've figured out what "baby sleeping upon a candy bar" means (40:58).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today, Nora and Nathan break down the long awaited album return of Harry Styles- ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ They decide whether there is a “Watermelon Sugar” on the album, and they predict which songs will be the hits of the summer. They choose their favorite lyrics from the album and share what each song reminded them of before finally revealing their grade. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producers: Olivia Crerie and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
About Every Single Album
Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more.
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