Pop Shop Podcast

Adam Lambert stops by the podcast to discuss his new “existential dance goth rave” single “Ghost Town,” contemplating (and ultimately rejecting) an 80’s covers album, finding his new sound in Sweden and why his new album will offer “something for everybody.” Jason and Keith also chat about Shawn Mendes scoring his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart; another week at “See You Again” atop the Hot 100 chart; Rihanna Watch on the Hot 100; and Ariana Grande’s breakup with Big Sean, with some (unsolicited) advice for her next album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Keith break down the rise of 'Furious 7' on the albums and singles charts, with “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth ending the Hot 100 reign of “Uptown Funk!” and the soundtrack hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The guys also discuss Drake’s controversial Madonna smooch at Coachella, Shawn Mendes’ album Handwritten, some highlights of this weekend’s Record Store Day, and Mariah Carey’s upcoming Las Vegas residency and charts-based greatest hits album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of the Pop Shop Podcast, Jason reports from Palm Springs, Calif. on the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival with special guest co-host Ryn Weaver! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessie Ware stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss her ongoing tour, blurring the lines between pop and indie, a crazy fan interaction and some of her favorite TV shows on the road. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss the 2015 Billboard Music Awards finalists; another record-setting week for Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk!" on the Hot 100 chart; the huge success of the Furious 7 soundtrack; and a check-in on the radio performance of Rihanna's new single. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie La Rose stops by to discuss her debut single “Somebody” featuring Jeremih, and before that, Jason and Keith discuss “Uptown Funk!” scoring its 13th week atop the Hot 100; Rihanna’s new single, “Bitch Better Have My Money”; the launch of TIDAL and how it will impact the Billboard charts; and Zayn Malik’s first solo music following his split from One Direction. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers stops by the Pop Shop Podcast to discuss his new single “Can’t Deny My Love,” his upcoming solo record and destructive approach to creating a new sound for himself. Before that, Jason and Keith pour one out for Zayn Malik, who officially left One Direction; the guys talk about why this was the right move for the group, other pop acts that have survived after losing one member, and whether or not this was due to band friction. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Keith discuss the showdown between the Empire season 1 soundtrack and Madonna’s Rebel Heart album on the Billboard 200 chart; Kendrick Lamar’s thrilling new album To Pimp A Butterfly; new Top 10 hits from Sam Smith and Fetty Wap; the Hot 100 debuts of new songs from Mumford & Sons and Jason Derulo; and the X Factor New Zealand debacle, starring Natalia Kills and Willy Moon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, the guys discuss Madonna’s just-released new album "Rebel Heart" — the best songs, the overall mood, the potential singles and possibility of going No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Jason and Keith also tackle the surprising verdict in the “Blurred Lines” trial, Iggy Azalea’s tour postponement, and chart hits from Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, Carly Rae Jepsen and the "Empire" cast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Carly Rae Jepsen stops by to discuss her new single “I Really Like You,” following up “Call Me Maybe” and more. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s new Top 10 single “Time Of Our Lives,” Selena Gomez and Zedd debuting in the Top 20 of the Hot 100 with “I Want You To Know,” the growing chart success of Fox’s hit drama "Empire," Big Sean’s first No. 1 album and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tori Kelly is this week’s Pop Shop Podcast guest, and the promising pop singer-songwriter discusses her new single “Nobody Love,” working with Max Martin and more. Before that, Jason and Keith discuss Lady Gaga’s buzzed-about performance at the Oscars, Imagine Dragons’ No. 1 album debut, the Weeknd crashing the Top 10 of the Hot 100 for the first time as a solo artist and “Uptown Funk’s” Hot 100 dominance. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices