2020/01/06: Our Favorite Albums of 2019
Caitlin and Tanner make their grand return with one more look back at some of their favorite albums of 2019--plus a special announcement about the future format of the show.
Jan 06, 2020•31 min
Chart Chat
Join Tanner Greene and Caitlin Flay every week as they discuss the latest songs hitting the US and UK pop charts. These University of Virginia music graduate students love pop and invite listeners to share in their enthusiasm!
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2020/01/02: Tanner's Albums of the Year, Part 4
As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return this month, Tanner brings you the final installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of 2019. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between October and December, he's boiled the field down to nine great albums--including his #1 album of 2019. Check them out!
Jan 03, 2020•15 min
2019/12/24: Tanner's Albums of the Year, Part 3
As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner brings you the third installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of the year. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between July and September, he's boiled the field down to nine great albums. Check them out!
Dec 24, 2019•15 min
2019/12/17: Tanner's Albums of the Year, Part 2
As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner offers the second installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of the year. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between April and June, he's boiled the field down to twelve excellent albums. Check them out!
Dec 17, 2019•19 min
2019/12/10: Tanner's Albums of the Year, Part 1
As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner offers the first installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of the year. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between January and March, he's boiled the field down to six excellent albums. Check them out!
Dec 10, 2019•13 min
2019/10/28: One Direction Solo Roundup
The show's back! Caitlin's still out for one more week, so Tanner consoles himself by giving an update on the solo careers of all five former members of One Direction.
Oct 29, 2019•16 min
2019/10/14: Baby on Baby on Baby on Baby
Everything's coming up DaBaby! Tanner grapples with the breakout star's second album KIRK , while Caitlin talks rap duo D-Block Europe and their new album PTSD . Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2IOv3Mv
Oct 14, 2019•28 min
2019/10/07: "Special Girl Fall"
This week, Caitlin flies solo to bring you the final single released from Summer Walker's full-length debut album, Over It. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2nW2dCw
Oct 07, 2019•14 min
2019/09/30: Wolfgang Amadeus Dave
Caitlin celebrates Dave's Mercury Prize win with a discussion of Top Boy : the Netflix grime series and accompanying album funded by Drake. Then Tanner delights in the rhythms of another excellent Halsey single and an unexpected turn from A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2nBVM7p
Sep 30, 2019•35 min
2019/09/23: Let's Shred!
Tanner and Caitlin go long on Post Malone's new album Hollywood's Bleeding and one of Camila Cabello's new singles. Plus, a discussion of UK rocker Sam Fender and a whole slew of dream collaborations. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2kI0JdI
Sep 23, 2019•40 min
2019/09/16: Like Herding Cats
Caitlin talks rapper Lil Tecca's rapid rise to fame and the bubbly Britpop of rock group Blossoms, while Tanner hones in on CCM duo For King & Country and their string of unexpected remixes. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2mcalh0
Sep 16, 2019•34 min
2019/09/12: NFR! Album Review
As promised, Caitlin reviews Lana Del Rey's new album with special guest Brigid Flay in this week's bonus episode! Musical omnivore and baller economist Brigid shares her top commuting songs (3:55) and the two provide a track-by-track analysis of the album (10:10). Episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/2m8t1OI
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 5 min
2019/09/09: Taylor Swift, Lover, and Jack Antonoff
Caitlin's out prepping a bonus episode on Lana Del Rey, so Tanner brings in punk and French horn expert Martha Pullen to talk about the biggest album of the year: Taylor Swift's Lover !
Sep 09, 2019•28 min
2019/09/02: CFlay's End of Summer Anthem
Caitlin provides a solo episode while Tanner travels to New York City for a vapor wave convention this week. This episode features Jorja Smith and Burna Boy's latest tracks "Gum Body" and "Be Honest" - tune in to find out which track is Caitlin's end-of-summer anthem!
Sep 02, 2019•19 min
2019/08/26: The Can of Worms
Caitlin returns triumphant, bringing along a GRM freestyle by Manchester rapper Aitch. Meanwhile, Tanner sings the praises of new country trio Runaway June. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MDgUW5
Aug 26, 2019•29 min
2019/08/19: Everything's Coming Up Disney!
Tanner helms just one more solo episode, this time with returning guest and newly-minted-PhD Dr. Stephanie Gunst! Together, the two tackle Disney's Descendants (a series of TV musicals), the dazzling career of Kenny Ortega, and the unending earnestness of High School Musical. Note: Please excuse the slight audio distortion; the microphones in the studio were acting up once again.
Aug 19, 2019•28 min
2019/08/12: A Guest on His Own Track
While Caitlin is away moving and starting a new job, Tanner focuses on two rappers whose recent releases have often missed the Hot 100 altogether: Rick Ross and Blueface.
Aug 12, 2019•12 min
2019/08/07: "The Bigger the Truck, the Closer to Jesus"
Y'all are in for some fun extra content as Caitlin invites country music fanatic Claudia back into the studio! In this bonus episode, Caitlin recalls with great detail her first country music concert experience at Jiffy Lube Live. The girls cover everything from tailgating and Morgan Wallen's mullet to navigating the space between country and pop music culture. Featured artists: Hardy, Canaan Smith, Morgan Wallen, Dan+Shay, and Florida Georgia Line Episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MBzM70...
Aug 07, 2019•49 min
2019/08/05: Hints of Cheesiness
Tanner takes the solo-episode baton from Caitlin, who's out seeing Florida Georgia Line. Tanner thus brings on fellow graduate student (and returning guest) Tim Booth, and together the two (mostly) praise the latest songs from Sam Smith and Beyonce. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2ZwsXY0
Aug 05, 2019•23 min
2019/07/29: #SadGirlSummer
This week, Caitlin and special guest Claudia discuss one of their favorite up-and-coming artists, Sasha Sloan! Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, fan-girling, and a fine selection of bops to get you through the rest of your #SadGirlSummer. *A note to listeners: the audio quality of this episode is slightly subpar. Two girls, one mic...we hope you understand <3* Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2yj9P3J
Jul 29, 2019•37 min
2019/07/22: The Post Malone Simulation
What's more exciting than Tanner's return? A special guest! Caitlin and Tanner welcome University of Virginia professor and Slate pop critic Jack Hamilton to the show, where the three banter about new songs from Dreamville Records, Post Malone, Joel Corry, and Mist! Audio note: We had some hiccups adjusting to new recording equipment, so please excuse the heavier-than-usual compression. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MdoYMj
Jul 22, 2019•45 min
2019/07/15: Third Verse Curse
Caitlin helms a solo episode about Ed Sheeran's latest album: No.6 Collaborations Project. You don't want to miss these hot takes! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xNvl0o
Jul 15, 2019•23 min
2019/07/08: Always Go Ham
Caitlin's back! And with her she brings enthusiasm for new songs by NF and Ellie Goulding. Meanwhile, Tanner has more mixed feelings about Lil Nas X's new EP and a duet by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2L88Vzj
Jul 08, 2019•45 min
2019/07/01: As the Prophecy Foretold
Caitlin's vacationing in Portugal, so join Tanner for the briefest of mini-sodes, where he mulls over Drake and the resurgent popularity of a mini-format: the EP.
Jul 01, 2019•8 min
2019/06/24: Red Dress!
Caitlin tracks the vocal development of British pop singer Mabel and wonders why the Jonas Brothers are dabbling in reggae. Meanwhile, Tanner dives into the fascinating career of Blanco Brown, a man whose fusion of country and hip-hop comes at a most opportune time. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2xa2zXt
Jun 24, 2019•38 min
2019/06/17: Katy Perry Hot Takes
An even more jam-packed episode than usual! Tanner mulls over the latest from Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, while Caitlin praises hits by One Acen and Mark Ronson. Plus, a new musical game and the most exciting E-natural in recent memory. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MR9orx
Jun 17, 2019•47 min
2019/06/10: Capital-T Travesty
Caitlin introduces Afro-Bashment with NSG and sizes up Ed Sheeran's fighting ability, while Tanner demands more for Young Thug and marvels at Jason Aldean's chart dominance. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2wMdZQV
Jun 10, 2019•37 min
2019/06/03: All This Freshness
Lots in store this week! Tanner tries to parse the complexities of Tyler, The Creator's new album IGOR , while Caitlin brings the cream of the crop from this year's Eurovision. Plus, what may be the longest combined list of chart debuts in podcast history. Phew! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2Idgcdy
Jun 03, 2019•35 min
2019/05/28: Lackluster Surprises
Caitlin pilots a solo episode this week - a traditional Indian instrument and a Travis Scott sound-alike lie ahead! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2wnypQ7
May 28, 2019•19 min
Chart Archives: 1991/03/16
Join Tanner for another turn to the past, this time examining Spring 1991 and the array of music-industry responses to hip-hop's popularity. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2VXp80k
May 24, 2019•28 min
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