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Puerto Rican diva Ednita Nazario stopped by Billboard's New York offices and spoke about her current tour, her trajectory and the #Metoo movement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jain makes music that gets stuck in your head. Don’t worry, it’s for the best. The French alt-pop artist broke stateside with “Come,” an absurdly catchy single that broke Billboard’s Adult Alternative chart and went top five in her homeland. On her U.S. tour, she chats with host Chris Payne at Billboard's New York office about her worldly perspective on music... and the new tunes she has in store. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Pop-rockers Against the Current are proof that uploading some awesome songs to YouTube can have you headlining an international tour within a couple years. Members Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow and Will Ferri stopped by Billboard's New York office and explained to host Chris Payne exactly what it's like when you suddenly become a celebrity within your high school. Still in their early 20s, they've got good heads on their shoulders and they're about to take their 2016 debut album "In Our Bones" on a headlining tour. Listen up and get inspired. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Arizona rockers Jimmy Eat World broke big in 2002 and have since evolved into one of America's most consistently revered bands. The quartet stopped by Billboard's New York office for a chat with staff writer Chris Payne for the inaugural episode of Pop Shop's new weekly series, the Headliner Interview. Topics include their new album "Integrity Blues," how to cultivate a devoted fan base, and performing their signature song "The Middle" with Taylor Swift. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
A new album is on the way for L.A.'s Local Natives. "Sunlit Youth" drops Sept. 9, and the band stopped by Billboard's New York office to reflect on almost a decade of existence. How do you push your band to the next level when you've entered your early 30s? Kelcey Ayer and Matt Frazier discussed artistic reinventions, artistic goals (festival appearances, film soundtracks) and why they decided to get political and endorse Bernie Sanders this year. Now how do they feel about Hillary as the nominee? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If you just know them from "that whistle song," it's time to get your head in the game. Peter Bjorn and John are back with their first album in five years, and "Breakin' Point" is pure alt-pop fireworks. The Swedish trio stopped by Billboard's New York office to discuss how new attitudes in the indie rock game helped them get on board with superstar producers like Paul Epworth, Greg Kurstin, and Emile Haynie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are they reviving emo? Are they reviving pop-punk? Let's just agree that these Philly punks are ensuring sincere, life-altering music remains something we can all aspire to. On their 2016 album "Holy Ghost" Modern Baseball's songwriters took on heavy subjects -- Brendan Lukens tackled his triumph over addiction and self-harm, and Jake Ewald, his grandfather's death. The whole band stopped by Billboard's New York office for an occasionally somber -- but mostly lighthearted -- chat on all things MoBo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.