Join Tanner Greene and Caitlin Flay every week as they discuss the latest songs hitting the US and UK pop charts. These University of Virginia music graduate students love pop and invite listeners to share in their enthusiasm!
Tanner Greene and Caitlin Flay
Caitlin and Tanner make their grand return with one more look back at some of their favorite albums of 2019--plus a special announcement about the future format of the show.
As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return this month, Tanner brings you the final installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of 2019. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between October and December, he's boiled the field down to nine great albums--including his #1 album of 2019. Check them out!
As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner brings you the third installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of the year. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between July and September, he's boiled the field down to nine great albums. Check them out!
As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner offers the second installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of the year. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between April and June, he's boiled the field down to twelve excellent albums. Check them out!
As a lead-in to Chart Chat's full return next year, Tanner offers the first installment of a four-part series exploring his favorite albums of the year. From every single new album and EP that hit the Billboard 200 between January and March, he's boiled the field down to six excellent albums. Check them out!
The show's back! Caitlin's still out for one more week, so Tanner consoles himself by giving an update on the solo careers of all five former members of One Direction.
Everything's coming up DaBaby! Tanner grapples with the breakout star's second album KIRK, while Caitlin talks rap duo D-Block Europe and their new album PTSD. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2IOv3Mv
This week, Caitlin flies solo to bring you the final single released from Summer Walker's full-length debut album, Over It. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2nW2dCw
Caitlin celebrates Dave's Mercury Prize win with a discussion of Top Boy: the Netflix grime series and accompanying album funded by Drake. Then Tanner delights in the rhythms of another excellent Halsey single and an unexpected turn from A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2nBVM7p
Tanner and Caitlin go long on Post Malone's new album Hollywood's Bleeding and one of Camila Cabello's new singles. Plus, a discussion of UK rocker Sam Fender and a whole slew of dream collaborations. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2kI0JdI
Caitlin talks rapper Lil Tecca's rapid rise to fame and the bubbly Britpop of rock group Blossoms, while Tanner hones in on CCM duo For King & Country and their string of unexpected remixes. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2mcalh0
As promised, Caitlin reviews Lana Del Rey's new album with special guest Brigid Flay in this week's bonus episode! Musical omnivore and baller economist Brigid shares her top commuting songs (3:55) and the two provide a track-by-track analysis of the album (10:10). Episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/2m8t1OI
Caitlin's out prepping a bonus episode on Lana Del Rey, so Tanner brings in punk and French horn expert Martha Pullen to talk about the biggest album of the year: Taylor Swift's Lover!
Caitlin provides a solo episode while Tanner travels to New York City for a vapor wave convention this week. This episode features Jorja Smith and Burna Boy's latest tracks "Gum Body" and "Be Honest" - tune in to find out which track is Caitlin's end-of-summer anthem!
Caitlin returns triumphant, bringing along a GRM freestyle by Manchester rapper Aitch. Meanwhile, Tanner sings the praises of new country trio Runaway June. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MDgUW5
Tanner helms just one more solo episode, this time with returning guest and newly-minted-PhD Dr. Stephanie Gunst! Together, the two tackle Disney's Descendants (a series of TV musicals), the dazzling career of Kenny Ortega, and the unending earnestness of High School Musical. Note: Please excuse the slight audio distortion; the microphones in the studio were acting up once again.
While Caitlin is away moving and starting a new job, Tanner focuses on two rappers whose recent releases have often missed the Hot 100 altogether: Rick Ross and Blueface.
Y'all are in for some fun extra content as Caitlin invites country music fanatic Claudia back into the studio! In this bonus episode, Caitlin recalls with great detail her first country music concert experience at Jiffy Lube Live. The girls cover everything from tailgating and Morgan Wallen's mullet to navigating the space between country and pop music culture. Featured artists: Hardy, Canaan Smith, Morgan Wallen, Dan+Shay, and Florida Georgia Line Episode playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MBzM70
Tanner takes the solo-episode baton from Caitlin, who's out seeing Florida Georgia Line. Tanner thus brings on fellow graduate student (and returning guest) Tim Booth, and together the two (mostly) praise the latest songs from Sam Smith and Beyonce. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2ZwsXY0
This week, Caitlin and special guest Claudia discuss one of their favorite up-and-coming artists, Sasha Sloan! Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, fan-girling, and a fine selection of bops to get you through the rest of your #SadGirlSummer. *A note to listeners: the audio quality of this episode is slightly subpar. Two girls, one mic...we hope you understand
What's more exciting than Tanner's return? A special guest! Caitlin and Tanner welcome University of Virginia professor and Slate pop critic Jack Hamilton to the show, where the three banter about new songs from Dreamville Records, Post Malone, Joel Corry, and Mist! Audio note: We had some hiccups adjusting to new recording equipment, so please excuse the heavier-than-usual compression. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MdoYMj
Caitlin helms a solo episode about Ed Sheeran's latest album: No.6 Collaborations Project. You don't want to miss these hot takes! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xNvl0o
Caitlin's back! And with her she brings enthusiasm for new songs by NF and Ellie Goulding. Meanwhile, Tanner has more mixed feelings about Lil Nas X's new EP and a duet by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2L88Vzj
Caitlin's vacationing in Portugal, so join Tanner for the briefest of mini-sodes, where he mulls over Drake and the resurgent popularity of a mini-format: the EP.
Caitlin tracks the vocal development of British pop singer Mabel and wonders why the Jonas Brothers are dabbling in reggae. Meanwhile, Tanner dives into the fascinating career of Blanco Brown, a man whose fusion of country and hip-hop comes at a most opportune time. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2xa2zXt
An even more jam-packed episode than usual! Tanner mulls over the latest from Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, while Caitlin praises hits by One Acen and Mark Ronson. Plus, a new musical game and the most exciting E-natural in recent memory. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MR9orx
Caitlin introduces Afro-Bashment with NSG and sizes up Ed Sheeran's fighting ability, while Tanner demands more for Young Thug and marvels at Jason Aldean's chart dominance. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2wMdZQV
Lots in store this week! Tanner tries to parse the complexities of Tyler, The Creator's new album IGOR, while Caitlin brings the cream of the crop from this year's Eurovision. Plus, what may be the longest combined list of chart debuts in podcast history. Phew! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2Idgcdy
Caitlin pilots a solo episode this week - a traditional Indian instrument and a Travis Scott sound-alike lie ahead! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2wnypQ7
Join Tanner for another turn to the past, this time examining Spring 1991 and the array of music-industry responses to hip-hop's popularity. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2VXp80k
Caitlin explores her mixed feelings on Iggy Azalea, while Tanner basks in the latest tracks from Logic and Luke Combs. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2waXIo4
Tanner digs into the numbers behind P!nk's astonishing longevity, while Caitlin waxes effusive about Lizzo's dancehall connections and Stormzy's chart-topping debut. Plus, even more singing than usual. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2E6RMRo
Join Tanner for another trip to the Chart Archives! We start where the previous episode ended, with more reflections on soul, and then move to the wonderful world of girl groups! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2H9TBOf
Caitlin's back! Join her and Tanner for a discussion of the latest from pop greats like Beyonce, The Weeknd and SZA, Taylor Swift, and...Lil Dicky. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2VNXB0k Further Homecoming reading: https://bit.ly/2H1t2uF https://bit.ly/2qTLuyh
Tune in for a bite-sized episode covering Panic! At the Disco and the latest recordbreaker from BTS!
Another solo episode, this time focusing on The Jonas Brothers' comeback hits "Sucker" and "Cool". Tanner walks through the sources of each song's inspiration and even tries his hand at a tiny bit of music theory! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2UspmXC
At long last, here it is! Tanner turns the clock back to the chart week of November 27, 1971 for the first historical episode of Chart Chat. Tune in for discussions of folk icon Buffy Sainte-Marie and soul luminaries Betty Wright and Joe Simon! Chart Debuts: https://spoti.fi/2PgE7Mf
After several smashing birth-week celebrations, Caitlin takes a brief tour of the UK Official Singles Chart in this solo episode. Don't worry - despite the title, there's no singing involved on her part. Special thanks to Chart Chat's inspiration this week: Dr. Karl Miller. He creates perhaps the raddest classes and assignments in academia. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2KBbcnf
Caitlin contextualizes Tame Impala's new song within a broader history of psychedelic ebb and flow, while Tanner struggles to articulate why new tracks from NAV and Bebe Rexha are so frustrating. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2CZk2VG
Tanner battles a creaky voice to bring you another bite-sized solo episode, this time focusing on Joji's woozy ballad "Slow Dancing in the Dark". It's not just a good song, it's also an excuse for Tanner to bring up his dissertation topic: vaporwave!
Sorry we're late!! We promise it's worth the wait. That's right, folks - Dave's debut album finally hit the charts last week! Before Tanner and Caitlin get to that, they discuss Lee Brice, Khalid, and a recent collaboration between Marshmello and CVRCHES. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2JykSOL
Tanner helms a solo episode covering two country tracks: one traditional and one at the genre's increasingly fluid border with hip-hop. Plus, more memes, this time courtesy of TikTok. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2T9VoXz
Caitlin and Tanner bring you the best of the UK and US Charts this week including a brief Jorja Smith resurgence, new music from veteran rapper Giggs, and a Summer Walker/Drake remix. This week, Caitlin's music taste converts, but to what you ask? Tune in to Chart Chat this week to find out! Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2Ci9aC6
This week, Caitlin and Tanner take on new music from Offset, Florida Georgia Line, Picture This, and MCs Digdat and Loski. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2EtBRMz Sound of the Center: https://spoti.fi/2EksDST
This week, Tanner and Caitlin explore a wider range of artists and genres than usual. The particularly sentimental lineup features Jack Savoretti's comeback single and the latest from AJ Tracey, Ariana Grande, and our beloved Kacey Musgraves. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2NuZnNq
Tanner helms a quick solo episode where he covers the latest single from Kelsea Ballerini and attempts to connect Gunna's new song with a long-running horror video game franchise. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2BE7zGo
Good News: Friend of the podcast Stephanie Gunst joins Caitlin and Tanner to talk the latest tracks from Billie Eilish, Daddy Yankee, Bring Me the Horizon, and The Chainsmokers! Bad News: The technology gods decided to prevent Stephanie's microphone from recording properly, so all of her audio comes from whatever Tanner's microphone picked up. This means a moderate level of background hiss and a few uncomfortable instances of Tanner breathing, mostly near the start of the episode. Consider it an unintentional layer of irony to the episode title. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2RVlEEq
Tanner and Caitlin welcome special guest, Tim Booth, on this week's episode. Tune in to hear the trio's thoughts on the latest from Sigrid, James Blake, Ariana Grande, and new kid on the block YNW Melly! Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MUdMCB
Caitlin's out sick, so Tanner runs through the latest single from Kehlani and the Hot 100 arrival of singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin. Note: Tanner's audio problems are ongoing. We apologize for the slightly watery nature of his audio track. Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2DE0Ux8
Tanner and Caitlin wade through mediocre entries this week to find diamonds in the rough. You won't want to miss this week's discussion of the UK's highest charting drill artist ever, and the latest from Catfish and the Bottlemen, Future, and Lil Pump - complete with a few Michael Jackson references for pick of the week! Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2FOwoSJ
Reunited, and it feels so good! In this week's episode, Tanner and Caitlin excitedly discuss the latest from Bad Bunny, Old Dominion, Sam Smith, and new producer on the block Paul Fisher. Note: Tanner had some technical issues on his half of the recording this week. We apologize for the distorted audio.
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