

Every Single Album
The Ringer
Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 11min
New Music Corner: Rosalía, Katy Perry, Charli XCX, and Hillary Duff
Dive into the ambitious world of Rosalía's latest album 'Lux,' where multilingual artistry and orchestral production create a unique listening experience. Explore Katy Perry's new single 'Band-Aids,' which signals a potential reset in her career with heartfelt vulnerability. Discover Charli XCX’s experimental project 'House,' crafted as a film soundtrack, and the nostalgic charm of Hilary Duff's return with 'Mature,' which satisfies fans while evoking fond memories.

Nov 7, 2025 • 54min
Instant Reactions to the 2026 Grammy Nominations
Nora and Nathan dive into the exciting nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, highlighting the intriguing Best New Artist category featuring Olivia Dean and Addison Rae. They discuss the dynamics behind nominations, speculate on potential winners for Song of the Year and Album of the Year, and debate shocking omissions like Audrey Hobart and Lorde. The hosts also analyze the impact of campaigning and the ongoing genre tensions within the Grammys, offering insight into the awards' evolving landscape.

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Oct 30, 2025 • 51min
Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' and Grammy Nominations Predictions
Nora and Nathan dive into Lily Allen's surprise album, exploring its place in the world of divorce albums and its blend of music and personal revelations. They discuss standout tracks like 'Pussy Palace' and the album's potential as a theatrical piece. The conversation shifts to Grammy predictions, highlighting contenders for Best New Artist and Song of the Year. They ponder the buzz surrounding this year's nominations and whether it lives up to previous years, all while keeping an eye on big names like Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga.

Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 18min
'The Art of Loving' | Every Single Album: Olivia Dean
Nora and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter pulling double-duty as the host of 'SNL' last week (1:00) and on the other side of the coast, Charli XCX popping up at Lorde's show to perform "Girl, so confusing" (11:28). Then, they talk about the sophomore album from British pop star Olivia Dean, 'The Art of Loving.' They discuss how Dean is similar to Adele, both in origin and sound (20:57), her brand of easy-loving music (38:46), and where they envision Dean's career going from here (51:19).
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Oct 16, 2025 • 55min
We're Getting an Eras Tour Doc | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
Our clowning has finally been proved right: We're getting an Eras Tour docuseries. Nora and Nathan talk about the announcement that Taylor Swift will be releasing a six-episode docuseries about her record-breaking tour (1:00), do a very close reading of the trailer that was dropped along with the announcement (9:49), and make some predictions about what this series could cover (25:53).
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Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 19min
A Post–'The Life of a Showgirl' Mailbag | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
It's been a week since the release of 'The Life of a Showgirl,' and it's time for a debrief. First, Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift breaking Adele's record for first-week album sales (1:00), then they open up the mailbag to answer questions about favorite discoveries made since the album dropped (18:43), whether or not they think this album will get any Grammy nominations (38:21), and what they think the strongest lyrics on this album are (46:33).
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Oct 5, 2025 • 2h 27min
'The Life of a Showgirl' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
Dive into the playful world of Taylor Swift's latest album, where nostalgia meets fresh vibes! The hosts explore the album's fun and carefree nature, contrasting it with past serious works. They dissect Swift's collaborations with Max Martin and Shellback, and how her evolving life perspective colors her lyrics. Songs reflect themes of maturity and love, while conversations about social media dynamics reveal how fandom has changed. Get ready for insights on standout tracks, clever storytelling, and what this record means for her next chapter!

Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 10min
A Pre-'The Life of a Showgirl' Anxiety Dump
We're 8 days out from the release of Taylor Swift's newest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so it's time to work through some feelings. Nora and Nathan talk about all of the promo (or lack of) leading up to the release (1:00), how the success of this album might impact Swift's level of stardom (17:06), and all of their other final predictions for the record (46:56).
Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard
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Sep 18, 2025 • 41min
The 2026 Coachella Lineup, Charli XCX's Second Wedding, and Taylor at the Chiefs Game (Maybe?)
Nora and Nathan chat about some music and pop culture news from the week, like the 2026 Coachella lineup, which surprisingly features Justin Bieber as a headliner (1:00); Charli XCX's second wedding in Sicily, featuring Matty Healy (15:07); and whether or not Taylor Swift was really at the Chiefs game last Sunday (25:26).
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Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 31min
'Who's the Clown?' | Every Single Album: Audrey Hobert
Nora and Nathan briefly recap their favorite moments from the VMAs (1:00) before getting into the debut album from Audrey Hobert, 'Who's the Clown?' (12:22). They talk about Hobert's other job—writing songs with Gracie Abrams (17:47)—the ways in which this album is similar to and different from Abrams's 'The Secret of Us' (23:33), and the complex lyrics over simple chords that make this album one of the best debuts since Olivia Rodrigo's (44:01).
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