Brittany Luse chats with Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding, co-hosts of Switched on Pop, to break down the rise of Mexican Regional music, the emergence of AI artists, the dominance of country music, and the challenges faced by independent artists in the evolving music industry of 2023.
The dominance of Taylor Swift and Beyonce in the music industry in 2023 overshadowed other artists and cultural moments, leading to the comeback of older songs on the charts.
The rising popularity of Mexican regional music in 2023 challenged the mainstream dominance of Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and other artists, reflecting changing demographics and global listenership.
Deep dives
The Importance of Celebrity in the Music Industry in 2023
The podcast discusses the dominance of Taylor Swift and Beyonce in the music industry in 2023, highlighting how their celebrity status eclipsed other artists and cultural moments. It also mentions the comeback of older songs on the charts, influenced by their fame and power.
The Rise of Mexican Regional Music
The podcast explores the growing popularity of Mexican regional music in 2023 and its surprising appearance on the global charts. It emphasizes how this trend challenges the dominance of Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and mainstream artists, and reflects the changing demographics of music listenership.
The Influence and Controversy of Country Music in 2023
The podcast discusses the divisive yet popular nature of country music in 2023. It highlights the cultural and social divisions reflected in the genre and the support fans show for controversial artists like Morgan Wallen. It also mentions the blending of hip-hop elements in country music and the resonance of country with urban and rural audiences.
It's been an eventful year for music; we saw the rise of Mexican Regional music on the charts, the emergence of AI artists, and the dominance of country music to boot. Host Brittany Luse chats with Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding, co-hosts of the podcast Switched on Pop, to break down what's behind the latest pop music trends — and to share some of their 2023 favorites.