Introducing: Switched On Pop

Why does “N.Y. State of Mind” still feel like the gold standard for hip-hop lyricism three decades later? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into Nas’ landmark track, tracing its origins from Queensbridge to Columbia Records, unpacking DJ Premier’s haunting piano sample, and exploring ...  Show more

How did one of rock’s most successful bands of all time accidentally create one of the darkest hits in pop history? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” unpacking the band’s complicated legacy and tracing the blend of American blues, surf rock, ...  Show more

Icelandic singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has carved out a singular space between jazz bossanova and Gen Z pop sensibility, and she’s back on the couch to talk about her new, third solo LP A Matter of Time. It’s the next chapter in her coming of age, still ...

This week, we discuss a slightly edgy subject... lip syncing!

Join us as we chat about the history of lip-syncing throughout pop culture and attempt to understand why this topic gets folks so riled up!

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Little Mix - Not a Pop Song (MUSIC REVIEW) Ty and Katie share their thoughts on the #LittleMix song, Not a Pop Song!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tktoptunes/support 

On June 17 the pop world was rocked by three letters: LOL. Kesha tweeted the acronym immediately after Katy Perry announced her new single "Woman's World," which was co-written by Dr. Luke. Since Kesha had accused Dr. Luke of sexual assault a decade earlier, many read her "LOL" a ...  Show more