In part two of our FOB subathon (sticking with it), we take a dive into their 8th and latest record, 'So Much (for) Stardust'! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the parallels from 'Save Rock & Roll', the departure of Joe Trohman, and just what the heck they mean when they say 'stardust'. ALSO discussed: FRANK OCEAN @ Coachella, the closing of Broadway's 'Phantom' & Hayden's 'Yellowjackets' journey. At the SPA: FLORENCE + THE MACHINE (Just a Girl), THE JAPANESE HOUSE (Boyhood), JE...
Apr 20, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 95
In the first half of our FALL OUT BOY subathon (we're workshopping it), we're taking a dive into 'Save Rock & Roll', the 5th studio album from the notorious boy band- their first post-hiatus- to celebrate its 10-year anniversary! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the aforementioned hiatus, what it took to get the boys back together, and how the album holds up 10 years later. ALSO discussed: MUNA's imminent return, DUA LIPA's 'One Kiss' turning 5, and the onslaught of new music this m...
Apr 13, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 94
This week, we're turning back time to submit to the will of living legend JANELLE MONÁE with a celebration of their album 'Dirty Computer' which was released 5 years ago this month. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss Janelle's influences, how her identity as a queer black woman has shaped her art, and how the album has stood the test of time over its lifespan. ALSO discussed: BETTY WHO's final stop on tour, Quincy's 'real voice' and BOYGENIUS, the new alt-pop supergroup from PHEOBE BRIDGE...
Apr 06, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 93
This week, we're submitting to dom diva MILEY CYRUS with a medium-sized dive into her new (and polarizing) album, 'Endless Summer Vacation'. Throughout the episode, we discuss our initial expectations for the project, the crazy success of 'Flowers' and how we hope Miley can continue to channel her insane talent. ALSO discussed: TAYLOR SWIFT's revisionist 'Speak Now' history, the spectacular new FALL OUT BOY album 'So Much (For) Stardust', BEYONCÉ's second acts, and imminent announcements from DA...
Mar 30, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 92
You wanted it, you got it. This week we're submitting to AVA MAX with a deep dive into her latest album 'Diamonds & Dancefloors'. Throughout our track-by-track, we talk Ava's breakout over the last few years, how her collaborations influence her songwriting process, and discuss which D&D track was written... *checks notes*... over text? ALSO discussed is the launch of TAYLOR SWIFT's Eras Tour, PANIC! AT THE DISCO's farewell (& what it means for a Brendon Urie solo career), and a TWIC...
Mar 23, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 91
This week, we're turning back the clock to submit ourselves to the will of country countess KACEY MUSGRAVES to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of her acclaimed 2017 album 'Golden Hour'! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the structure of the record, Kacey's adept lyricism, and why the album's message of love still feels magical despite the couple at the center of the narrative parting ways. ALSO discussed: MILEY CYRUS' new album 'Endless Summer Vacation', Oscar performances from LADY GAG...
Mar 16, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 90
This week it's business as usual at DP as we submit ourselves to the will of RAYE & her debut studio album (!!!) 'My 21st Century Blues'. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the long road to this record, Raye's contentious relationship with her label, and the way she discusses being a woman in the industry (and the world) on the album. ALSO discussed is last week's egregious omission of MILEY CYRUS and the 'Flowers' of it all, our expectations for ENDLESS SUMMER VACATION, FLORENCE + TH...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 89
HAPPY SEASON THREE!!! For our first episode of the year, we look no further than to one of Dom Pop's very favorite pop girlies, CAROLINE POLACHEK, and submit ourselves to her stunning 2nd LP 'Desire, I Want to Turn Into You'. We talk the looooooong album rollout that started in 2021, how the singles shaped our expectations of the full project, and- as always- dive into the specifics of each number during our track-by-track. ALSO discussed is 2023 so far, namely BEYONCÉ at the Grammy's and RIHANN...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 88
This week is the one we wait for all year- when we submit to our inner-most stans and host our very own "Best Of" awards show to celebrate the most dominant pop music 2022 had to offer! Throughout the show, we recap this year in music while awarding recognition to songs, albums & artists that showcased pop excellence in categories honoring Opening Tracks, Closing Tracks, Ballads, Bridges, Late-Album Smashes, Collaborations, 3-Track-Runs, Deep Cuts, Bangers, Ad-libs & of course we tackle ...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 87
For our penultimate episode of the year (and the last before the 2nd Annual DOMMY Awards), we take a dive into one of pop music's most influential projects as we celebrate 5 years of 'Pop 2', the now-iconic mixtape from CHARLI XCX. Throughout our track-by-track, we talk how the album- er, mixtape- came to be, what Charli set out to do with her collaborations, how those actually came to fruition, and of course, we narrow down our Dom Pop to determine our favorite tracks. ALSO discussed are our Xm...
Dec 15, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 86
As the year winds down to a close, we take one last dip into the pond of albums we got in 2022 - this week by submitting to the 10th studio album 'Midnights' from industry icon TAYLOR SWIFT! We talk through a handful of the 20 (!) tracks she released for the project, why maybe it's time for her to part ways with Jack Antonoff, the legendary rollout, and how we think it will stand the test of time in years to come. ALSO discussed is CAROLINE POLACHEK's new album 'Desire, I Want to Turn Into You' ...
Dec 08, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 85
As we begin our initial decent into end-of-the-year chaos, we take time to discuss & submit ourselves to the latest studio album (and first independently released) from TOVE LO, 'Dirt Femme'. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss album lore, Tove's writing process, her creative rut in 2020, and how she reckons with things like relationships, body dysmorphia & her pansexual identity across the record. ALSO discussed is Spotify Wrapped & why we won't be letting our Apple Music Repl...
Dec 01, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 84
This week, we're taking a trip back to 2002, when SHANIA TWAIN released her critically and commercially acclaimed album- UP! Quincy is fairly new to the Shania-verse but with resident Twainiac Hayden at the helm, we dig into the album's intense lore, background & tracklisting, including all three album versions produced at the time! ALSO DISCUSSED is Ticketmaster's Midnights nightmare & TAYLOR SWIFT's not-so-swift response. AT THE SPA: NIGHTLY (I Wish You Loved Me), LAGOONA BLOO (Say It ...
Nov 28, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 83
This week, we're bending the rules because well, we love to have fun! Specifically when that fun comes in the form of synth-pop excellence from Disney Duo ALY & AJ! This week we dive into the compilation project that preceded their recent album 'A Touch Of The Beat...' including songs from '10 Years' 'Sanctuary', and 'We Don't Stop'. ALSO discussed are the GRAMMY nominees and how they simply don't matter with the DOMMYs right around the corner! AT THE SPA: AVA MAX (Weapons), HATCHIE (Nosediv...
Nov 17, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 82
The long(ish) history of Dom Pop has led to this episode: our deep dive into the 4th LP from our favorite songstress BETTY WHO. On 'BIG!', Betty dials up the synths and breaks down her walls to deliver what could be one of her best projects yet. Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss Betty's road to Big, including the lost-album-turned-musical, Betty's journey with gender expression, and of course, we make the tough calls to determine the best songs on the record. ALSO discussed is MEGHAN TRA...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 81
In the second half of our 2-part Carly extravaganza, we talk through every track on the more experimental side of Carly's 5th studio album with discussions on 'Disco Sweat's return from the grave, the upcoming SIDE B, and the strongest songs from the entire project. ALSO discussed: TAYLOR SWIFT's domination of The Hot 100 (& that massive ticket queue), MUNA's sold-out shows at The Wiltern, RINA SAWAYAMA's Brooklyn show cancellation, and CHAPPELL ROAN's forthcoming debut album. AT THE SPA: RI...
Nov 03, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 80
This week we're celebrating gay rights and taking a dive into the first half of CARLY RAE JEPSEN's 5th official studio album: 'The Loneliest Time'. We talk all things Carly including her impact on queer culture, what makes this album stand out from her others, favorite tracks on the first half, and THAT list of Variety's best CRJ songs. ALSO discussed is the release & immediate impact of TAYLOR SWIFT's 10th LP 'Midnights', SAM SMITH & KIM PETRAS' #1 smash 'Unholy', and the upcoming 2nd A...
Oct 27, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 79
This week is a big one as Dom Pop bends over backwards, sideways and any which ways the pop princess demands while we submit ourselves to BRITNEY SPEARS' 5th studio album 'Blackout'. We talk about everything that made this album a staple of pop music including lore, collaborators, favorite & least favorite tracks, and of course touch on the media frenzy surrounding Britney at the time. ALSO DISCUSSED: music videos and expectations from CARLY RAE JEPSEN's upcoming album 'The Loneliest Time', ...
Oct 20, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 78
This week's episode feels years in the making as we submit ourselves to rising pop icon RINA SAWAYAMA and bend to the will of her second studio album 'Hold The Girl'. We talk through every single track, the mixed reception from 'SAWAYAMA' stans, the heavy trauma Rina deals with throughout the record, and in the end, we try our best to narrow down our favorite tracks. ALSO DISCUSSED is Hayden's ABBA-inspired Grecian Getaway™ and one final dive into BETTY WHO's 'BIG' tracklist before the album fin...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 77
This week Dom Pop's back in session after an illness-induced hiatus to submit ourselves to the 3rd LP from indie poppers PALE WAVES: 'Unwanted'! We talk through our long history with the band, how our expectations hindered our enjoyment of their last record, the band's journey to sobriety for this era and more! ALSO discussed is RIHANNA's epic super bowl announcement, BEYONCÉ's continued 'Renaissance' rollout (where is Act 2?? Bueller??), and Hayden's experience on Ty Sunderland's Bey Boat! AT T...
Oct 06, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 76
This week, technical difficulties aside, Dom Pop finds a way to submit to the will of indie trio TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB and their newest offering, 'Keep On Smiling'! We talk band history, greatest hits, and just how the heck Hayden has managed to avoid them until now. ALSO discussed is BETTY WHO's potential BIG setback and RINA SAWAYAMA's new album 'Hold The Girl'. AT THE SPA: CARLY RAE JEPSEN (Talking to Yourself), SAM CREIGHTON (Wannabe), TILLIE (Realitie Bites), VERA BLUE (Mermaid Avenue), MAGD...
Sep 23, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 75
This week is a weird one, as we submit ourselves to the leaked / scrapped album 'Problématique' by KIM PETRAS (with her full blessing and permission). Of course, it wouldn't be a fair shake if we didn't get into the label drama, what led to the album being scrapped, and Kim's apparent continued working relationship with Dr. Puke - so we talk about all of those things! ALSO discussed is BETTY WHO's not-so-big BIG promo, LIL NAS X's concert, and how BEYONCÉ's 'Renaissance' continues to dominate so...
Sep 15, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 74
This week we're bending over backwards to submit ourselves to MAGGIE ROGERS and her stellar sophomore effort 'Surrender'. We talk about the album's creation, creative process, and a surprising cameo from FLORENCE + THE MACHINE. ALSO DISCUSSED is the tracklist for BETTY WHO's upcoming album 'BIG!' and Dom Pop's official position on CARLY RAE JEPSEN touring her new album before it releases. AT THE SPA: AVA MAX (Million Dollar Baby), THE 1975 (I'm In Love With You), FLETCHER (Sting), MAUDE LATOUR (...
Sep 09, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In our first-ever three-peat, we submit ourselves once again to the woman, the myth, the legend: CARLY RAE JEPSEN, and her 2nd official studio album - 'Kiss'. Home of the infamous 'Call Me Maybe', this era follows the path of an overnight superstar who needed to churn out a full-length project in under 3 months. We talk hits, misses, and get into a heated debate about OWL CITY collab 'Good Time'. ALSO DISCUSSED is Taylor Swift's MIDNIGHTS announcement and the continued speculation surrounding it...
Sep 01, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 72
This week is the culmination of our two-part, epic BEYONCÉ special ( Pt. 1 Here ) talking all things 'Renaissance Act I' - specifically diving into each track on the second half of the album before we answer pressing questions like: Which half of the album is stronger? What would these DRAKE co-writes have sounded like on 'Honestly, Nevermind'? and ultimately... What are the best songs across the entire project? ALSO DISCUSSED is Hayden & Quincy's trip to church last week for CHAPPELL ROAN's...
Aug 25, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 71
This week, Dom Pop bends over backwards, sideways, and any which ways the queen wants us to as we submit to the first half of BEYONCÉ's brand new album 'Renaissance: Part I"! We talk album lore, favorite tracks, favorite transitions, and of course we dive into THOSE controversies. ALSO DISCUSSED is Hayden's trip to LADY GAGA's Chromatica Ball in NYC and those pesky, pesky flames of hers. AT THE SPA: YEARS & YEARS (American Boy), MAUDE LATOUR (Probabilities), SMALLPOOLS (Cameras & Coastli...
Aug 19, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 70
This week, Dom Pop submits itself to the official second LP from trailblazing superstar LIZZO! We talk all things 'Special' including the scrapped era and original title for the project before narrowing down our favorite tracks. ALSO discussed is ALLIE X's unfortunate run-in with the Twitter gays, JANETTE McCURDY's new book details surrounding her relationship with ARIANA GRANDE, and more questions emerge in the saga over the pronunciation of 'Tove Lo'. AT THE SPA: CARLY RAE JEPSEN (Beach House)...
Aug 11, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 69
This week we're submitting to the will of pop icon KESHA and her 3rd official LP 'Rainbow' which marked a stark turn for the electropop songstress. Of course, we get into the album lore, the Dr. Puke of it all, what this album did for Kesha's career at the time, and how well it stacks up against her other works. ALSO discussed is Carly Rae Jepsen's upcoming album 'The Loneliest Time', the tracks from its leaked list we are most excited about, and how it adds to October's jam-packed releases- all...
Aug 04, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 68
This week, we're back on our Greatest Hits BS as Hayden makes Quincy submit to a selection of MIKA's songs from across his career in our second 'Let's Make a Stan Out of You' episode of the year! ALSO discussed is SHANIA TWAIN's new Netflix Documentary 'Not Just a Girl', RINA SAWAYAMA's 'Hold the Girl' tour, and AURORA's stability on the Dom Pop 2022 charts with 'The Gods We Can Touch'! AT THE SPA: MAGGIE ROGERS (Horses), 5SOS (Blender), P!NK (Irrelevant), PALE WAVES (The Hard Way), FLETCHER (Be...
Jul 28, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 67
This week, Dom Pop submits itself to the will of alt-pop songstress VERA BLUE and her debut (and so far only) LP - 'Perennial'. We talk our long histories with the album (including which track made our Best Breakup Songs playlist in 2018) and what we hope to see from Vera in the future. ALSO discussed is GAGA's long-awaited Chromatica Ball (with its peculiar setlist choices), BEYONCÉ's Renaissance tracklist, THE CHAINSMOKERS heading for outer space, and Billboard's official ranking of break-up s...
Jul 21, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 66
