Even though 2025 gave us big albums from artists like Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny, did pop music fall short overall?
Sam breaks down the yearās hits and misses with Reanna Cruz, music journalist and producer at Switched on Pop. Why does everything sound like itās stuck in the 2000s? Who are the artists actually pushing boundaries? And is there anything to look forward to in the new year?
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