Loviet joins the show!

We also talk about life on the road, Lollapalooza, and navigating the music industry as everything starts moving faster.

Future Teens join the show!

For the past decade, Future Teens have been crafting what they call “bummer pop” — emotionally raw songs packed with hooks, heart, humor, and hard truths about grief, relationships, identity, and growing older.

We dive deep into their powerful new album "Still Life," while talking about therapy, vulnerability, and what it’s like watching crowds scream along to songs born from very real pain.

We also get into the album artwork, the fun of creating merch, the upcoming tour, and the incredible sense of community the band has built around honesty and friendship over the years.

Follow the band @futureteensusa and pick up the new record and merch from takethistoheartrecords.store

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Rising pop artist Berenice joins the show!

Born and raised in Italy and now based in London, Berenice took a one-year shot at pursuing music full-time… and it’s paying off in a big way.

We talk about her journey from playing her first shows, to landing multiple features on BBC Radio, being named a Rolling Stone UK Artist to Watch, and the crown jewel so far — getting featured on Elton John’s radio show, where he said, “She’s gonna have a big career!”

We also dive into her debut EP, her songwriting process, and what’s ahead with new music and festival season. 

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Brad Marino joins the show!

Fresh off the release of "Agent of Chaos" (via Spaghetty Town Records), Brad stops by to talk about his latest — a punchy, all-killer-no-filler blast of power poppin' rock ’n’ roll!

We dig into some standout tracks, the themes behind the album, his hook-heavy songwriting process, and what it’s like navigating the music world today as an independent artist.

Plus — we talk about his return to Spain, a longtime haven for power pop fans.

Follow Brad on Instagram @brad_marino and pick up a copy of "Agent of Chaos" now from @spaghettytownrecords

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The Greenberry Woods are back!

After 30 years, the band returns with an incredible new album that longtime fans are sure to love. "It’s All Good, Sugar" finds them staying true to their signature sound — packed with ringing melodies, lush harmonies, and timeless pop hooks.

We catch up with the guys, break down several new tracks, and share Pop Fuss’ Top 3 GBW songs!

LA-based alt-pop provocateur Chloe Star joins the show!

Chloe has this mix of raw honesty and full-on rockstar energy that really stands out. She’s part of that next wave of artists doing things on her own terms—pulling from rock, pop, and wherever else the song needs to go.

Her background plays a big role in that. She’s of Indigenous and Persian heritage, grew up between LA and her family’s reservation in San Bernardino, and you can really hear that layered identity in her music. She’s also outspoken about representation and queer visibility, and that perspective comes through naturally in everything she creates.

We get into her latest singles, her new video, and some heavy, real-life experiences behind the music—she’s got great insight and it’s a really great conversation!

Silvie returns to the show!

After a period of major life changes, Silvie catches us up on her new music — often a private dialogue made public — the creative spark expanding her sound, her move to NYC, and what we'd call a sense of unapologetic sovereignty.

Silvie is always a standout interview: insightful, introspective, and emotionally sharp.

Follow Silvie @silvie.music and subscribe to her YouTube channel.

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Spencer Grammer and Davis IL of Belle & Chain stop by to discuss their debut single “Don’t You Worry Babe,” how the project came to life during a deeply transformative chapter for Spencer — and how that eventually grew into something worth sharing with the world.

We also get into the duo’s collaborative songwriting process, the cinematic gothic Americana sound they’re crafting, and what it’s been like taking these songs on the road for their very first tour.

Be sure to follow the band @belleandchain and its members @spencergrammer and @davis.il

Visit their website belleandchain.com for tour dates, substack info and more!

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Blending Western-tinged rock with haunting folk and nostalgic Americana, Belle and Chain craft songs layered with shimmering textures, breathy vocals, and stoic lyricism. The project began as the musical alias of actor, filmmaker, and musician Spencer Grammer and has since evolved into a full band featuring multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Davis IL. Raised between New York City and Los Angeles in a deeply artistic family—her father a celebrated TV actor and her mother a Broadway dancer— Grammer was immersed in the performing arts from an early age. She went on to build a career as an actress, director, and voice performer, becoming widely known as the voice of Summer Smith on the Adult Swim hit Rick and Morty. Music became a central focus of Grammer’s life during her recovery from a violent attack in 2020, when she was stabbed in the right forearm, severing her median nerve and two tendons and leaving lasting damage to her hand. As part of her rehabilitation, she was encouraged to pick up the guitar, and in 2024 she began writing songs, discovering that playing and singing offered a powerful outlet for processing trauma and rebuilding confidence.

Quickly rising indie band Meldrop join us for a fun conversation! 

We talk about how the band came together in Tacoma, their rapid ascension, their upcoming release, life on tour in their refurbished school bus, and the business side of navigating momentum as things keep getting bigger.

Follow the guys @meldrop_official and snag merch and LP's from their website meldropband.com

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