Flopstars

Flopstars

By Sam Murphy + Nic KellyMusicMusic Commentary
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Flopstars episodes

  • Episode 1 - Mariah Carey's 'E=MC2'
    We're back for season 8 and we're tapping in with a legend. Mariah Carey's 'E=MC2' came after a massive return to form with 'The Emancipation Of Mimi'. The follow-up didn't achieve the same success but it did nab a huge record with 'Touch My Body' and it's become a late fan favourite. It's a freeing R&B record that has only gotten better with age. Dive in with us.
    59 min
  • The Pop In | The Idol Finale Unpacked, Is Zayn Or Niall Bigger, Olivia Rodrigo Breaks Records

    ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK!

    • (1.40) Nicki Minaj’s album has been pushed back for “some really exciting news” - what is the news?

    • (2.50) The Idol Season Finale reviewed and unpacked

    • (6.15) Troye Sivan’s Rush AND Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire makes us unpack the whole ‘teasing songs for ages’ thing

    • (13.58) Zayn Malik is on the comeback trail & who is the bigger 1D member - Zayn or Niall?

      • Bop or Flop

      Olivia Rodrigo - Vampire (18.40)

      Charli XCX - Speed Drive (23.35)

      Rita Ora - Don’t Think Twice (27.44)

      BENEE / Mallrat - Do It Again (30.11)

      Alok & Ava Max - Car Keys (Ayla) (32.33)

      Holly Humberstone - Antichrist (32.38)

      Mae Muller - Me, Myself & I (35.29)

      PANIA - BURNA FONE (37.28)

      Issey Cross - Bittersweet Goodbye (39.37)

      44 min
    • The Pop In | Is Kim Petras Ava Max? Olivia Rodrigo's Difficult Second Album & We Have Some News!

      What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up

      • Kim Petras gets a 4.1 from Pitchfork - why?

      • Olivia Rodrigo announces new album Guts - how does she follow up the first?

      • Taylor Swift tells the crowd not to bully John Mayer

      • Kylie's Vegas residency confirmed... by Kelly Clarkson

      • Glastonbury - Elton's special guests, Lewis Capaldi, and Rick Astley's most iconic moment

        • Bop or Flop

        Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj - Barbie World

        Carly Rae Jepsen - Shy Boy

        Kim Petras - King Of Hearts

        Coi Leray - Make My Day

        Diplo + Elle King - Without You

        Kelly Clarkson - lighthouse

        Anitta - Funk Rave

        Charley - Timebomb

        Maisie Peters - Run

        • + some news about an exciting new era for The Pop In!
          • 56 min
        • The Pop In | Is Taylor Heading For Overexposure? Who Is Doja Convincing? & Don't Throw Phones At Popstars!

          What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up

          • Bebe has phone thrown at her by fan

          • Why is Taylor Swift's Lover finally getting its flowers - and is Taylor headed for overexposure again?

          • The Idol - has it jumped the shark?

            • Bop or Flop

            Doja Cat - Attention

            Peggy Gou - It Goes Like (Nanana)

            Rosalia - TUYA

            PinkPantheress - Angel

            Leigh Anne - Don’t Say Love

            Dagny - Same Again (for love)

            Hemlocke Springs - Heavun

            Victoria Monet - On My Mama

            Coi Leray - Run it up


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            37 min
          • The Pop In | 'The Idol': Bad, Or Realistic & Nelly Furtado's Return - Yay Or Nay

            What’s been happening this week? / Coming Up

            • The Idol - our review

            • Padam Padam is doing the Padamn thing

            • Romy announces debut album

              • Bop or Flop

              • Popular - The Weeknd & Madonna

              • Madison Beer - Home To Another One

              • Bizarrap, Peso Pluma - Bzrp Music Sessions 55

              • Dom Dolla, Nelly Furtado - Eat Your Man

              • Ty Dolla $ign - Motion

              • Kelly Clarkson - i hate love

              • Rose Gray - Happiness

              • Ed Sheeran - A Beautiful Game

                • 45 min
              • The Pop In | The Idol Seems A Hot Mess, Karma Is My Bestie & Should We Even Talk About Matty Healy?

                We'll be back with a new season proper in mid June!

                In the meantime... Welcome to The Pop In the adjacent podcast to Flopstars where we run through the big new music releases and stories of the week!


                What’s been happening this week?

                • The whole Matty Healy drama unpacked

                • The Weeknd The Idol debuting this week and the critics despise it already - but we're very ready for it

                • Sam Smith x Madonna

                • Taylor Swift Cruel Summer and Miley Cyrus Angels Like You becoming hits

                  • Bop or Flop

                  • Dua Lipa - Dance The Night

                  • Taylor Swift - Karma (Feat. Ice Spice)

                  • Tove Lo - i like u

                  • Gretta Ray - Heartbreak Baby

                  • Needanamebro- Not a lot left to say

                  • Dominic Fike - Ant Pile

                  • One Republic - Runaway

                    • 35 min
                  • Episode 12 - Robyn's 'Honey'

                    Robyn's 'Honey' is our focus for the season finale and what a record to end on. 'Honey' came 8 years after the groundbreaking 'Body Talk' and after a tumultuous personal time for Robyn. It took time but she found joy in music once again and converted it into a tender, spacious record that walks a tightrope between pop and electronica. On this episode, we discuss the impact of the record, the commercial shortcomings and Robyn's overall influence on pop music.

                    1 hr
                  • The Pop In | Peso Pluma Breaks Every Mold, Does The Grimes AI Hit & Kendrick's Got A Problem

                    Welcome to The Pop In the adjacent podcast to Flopstars where we run through the big new music releases and stories of the week!

                    Coming Up:

                    • Sam saw Caroline Polachek

                    • America Has A Problem got a Kendrick remix

                    • Let’s talk about Peso Pluma - officially one of the biggest artists in the world right now

                      • Bop or Flop

                      • Bad Bunny - Where She Goes

                      • Zara Larsson - End Of Time

                      • Post Malone - Mourning

                      • Conan Gray - Never Ending Song

                      • Chappell Roan - Red Wine Supernova

                      • Kelly Clarkson - Favorite Kind Of High

                      • Anne-Marie - Unhealthy (Feat. Shania Twain)

                      • Kito & Grimes AI - Cold Touch

                        • 37 min
                      • The Pop In | Padam Padam, Beyoncé Renaissance Setlist & Kesha's Return

                        Hello and welcome to The Pop In the adjacent podcast to Flopstars where we run through the big music news stories & song releases of the week!


                        Coming Up:

                        • The Renaissance tour has started

                        • Lana Del Rey releases 10 year old song Say Yes To Heaven

                        • Kylie returns and announces new album Tension


                          • Bop or Flop:

                          • Jorja Smith - Little Things

                          • Janelle Monae - Lipstick Lover

                          • G Flip - Be Your Man

                          • Remi Wolf - Prescription

                          • PNAU, Bebe Rexha, Ozuna - Stars

                          • Kylie Minogue - Padam Padam

                          • Roisin Murphy - The Universe

                          • Kesha - Only Love Can Save Us Now



                            • 41 min
                          • Episode 11 - Ava Max's 'Diamonds & Dancefloors'

                            Ava Max has had an interesting run. She broke through with her single 'Sweet But Psycho' at a time when the charts were shunning pure pop. Now they're embracing it though, her star has faded somewhat. 'Diamonds & Dancefloors' was plagued by leaks and delays but despite that it presents as a pretty perfect pop record. It's bold, unapologetic, and escapist. On this episode, we talk all things Ava and give 'D&D' its flowers.

                            39 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…