Flopstars

Flopstars

By Sam Murphy + Nic KellyMusicMusic Commentary
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Flopstars episodes

  • Final Grammy Nomination Predictions: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny and More

    The Grammys are almost here — so it's time for my final nomination predictions. In this episode, I break down who I think will land the biggest nods across the General Field and Pop categories, from Album of the Year to Best Pop Vocal Album.

    I dive into the artists shaping this year’s race — including Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and more — and talk surprises, snubs, and the momentum behind each contender. Who’s a lock, who’s fighting for a spot, and who might shock us when nominations drop?

    Come and chat with us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/QEw9se7yAm
    Send voicenotes or questions to: [email protected]
    PopSamCam's New Music Friday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FDLtpOHeFvrzesTKQ5Qhb?si=78c15e3dfa05462a.

    45 min
  • Flopstars Update + The Pop Pod Introduction

    Sam here! Dropping in to introduce my new daily podcast The Pop Pod, which covers all things pop music from artist interviews to album deep dives. Here is a quick preview.

    Fear not! This is not a Flopstars replacement. Flopstars is returning. Nic and I have been plotting the return and will hopefully have news for you within the month.

    Follow or Subscribe to The Pop Pod here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/popsamcampoppod

    23 min
  • The Pop In | Spotify Wrapped 2023 Unwrapped, Tate's Having A Moment & How's Houdini Sitting?

    WELCOME BACK TO THE POP IN!

    What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up

    • The rise and rise of Tate McRae - could she clinch a Billboard #1?

    • Spotify Wrapped is out - unpacking the global Top 5 songs and artists

    • Dua Lipa's Houdini - our 4 week late review

      • Nicki Minaj album next week same week as Tate McRae and SZA deluxe what a time

      Quick unpack of what the rest of the year looks like on the pod

      35 min
    • The Pop In | Dua Teases Her New Era, Charli's Back, Troye Previewed & WE HAVE A GAME!

      What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up

      • Dua Lipa wipes Instagram for new era - what do we know, who’s involved, and all that jazz

      • Charli's BACK BABY

      • Troye album's coming this week & Nic interviewed him - hear the full thing here

      • Sam saw RAYE live in New York and it was one of the most lucid shows he's ever seen

      • Tems is selling out huge venues & releases a triumphant single

      • Omar Apollo's new single

      • The Pop In now gets a game: YEAR OF THE SONG!

        • 33 min
      • Episode 7 - Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever'

        Billie Eilish's second album 'Happier Than Ever' was a big turning point for her. Her first album was a streaming giant but this album marked a pointed move to establish herself as an artist without worrying about the hits. The result was a cohesive, mature and startingly honest album that's both wildly experimental while also being classic.

        In this episode, we talk about how important this album was for positioning her as an artist and also why it perhaps didn't garner the same success as her debut.

        54 min
      • Episode 6 - Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener'

        Ariana Grande makes her Flopstars debut with her divisive fourth album which came after a traumatic time and signalled the start of a creatively fluid period for her. It's an important album in her discography, one that sees her stepping into her own and learning to react to very personal situations in real-time. It wasn't for everyone but it was for us and we explore that on this week's pod.

        59 min

      About Flopstars

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      Flopstars is a podcast presented by Sam Murphy and Nic Kelly, looking at our favourite popstars in our hearts who can’t quite compete on the charts. Together we’ll be going deep into projects that…