Pop Palace

Welcome back to the Pop Palace, your weekly home for the pop music aficionado! This week, host Jack sits down with the ethereal and enchanting 3lli3 to dive into her debut era and the magic behind the music.

3lli3 isn't just a rising star; she’s a whimsical pop girl on a mission. With her brand new EP, "naked feelings," out now, she is proving that vulnerability is her superpower. We discuss the journey of creating this project, from the "magical music" that defines her sound to the personal battles she’s overcome to share her art with the world.

From her breakout years in a global girl group to her current status as a solo ICON, Makhyli is redefining what it means to be a powerhouse in the modern music scene. This week on Pop Palace, she joins our host Jack for an unfiltered deep dive into her evolution since Boys World. We explore the emotional and artistic transition of finding her own signature sound, the raw realities of being a woman navigating today's industry, and the unique ways she taps into her purest creative expression.

Jenna Doe is here to steal your girlfriend, and your favorite playlist spot. This week on Pop Palace, the Canadian queer pop-punk powerhouse joins Jack to chat! They talk about her creative process, performing live, the state of music, and what's coming next! 

💗✨THIS WEEK ON POP PALACE THE ICON MEG SMITH JOINS US✨💗 We talk with Meg about all things touring, a deep dive into her latest album of pop perfection "Disco Dystopia" and so much more!! You DON'T want to miss this. ✨

This week at the Pop Palace, Jack is pulling up a chair for the ultimate royal sit-down with the one and only Thot Squad. In this high-energy episode, Thot Squad pulls back the curtain on their creative process, discussing how they’ve managed to carve out a unique sonic identity in a crowded music industry. They talk about their contribution to the iconic video game 'Dispatch', their live performance debut opening for the icon Cupcakke, and so much more!!

In this episode of the Pop Palace Podcast, host Jack sits down with the incomparable Valencia Grace. We dive deep into Valencia’s unique creative process, exploring how synesthesia shapes their songwriting and the profound impact of queer identity on their music.

Plus, get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the upcoming Super Elastic: A Pop Opera Tour. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering their sound for the first time, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

We are kicking off Season 6 with the ultimate "Disco Daddy"—the one and only Disco Shrine! In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiration behind her latest single "Heart Eyez" and what it’s really like life on tour. Plus, we geek out over our shared obsession with the Queen of Pop, Madonna. Whether you're a longtime fan or looking for your next favorite artist, you won’t want to miss this season's premiere!

 In a world where music often serves as a refuge, singer-songwriter Christina Kennedy shares her journey of self-discovery through her latest single, "Quit My Life." This engaging conversation highlights the emotional depths of her songwriting process and the vibrant music scene in Toronto, showcasing how artistry can emerge from personal struggles.

Hailing from Cincinnati and forged in the grit and glamour of New York City, Madison Rose is an independent powerhouse redefining what it means to be a pop star. After a decade in the industry, Madison's artistry blossomed through her queer identity and her commitment to "not suffering in silence." Whether she's exploring the complexities of bipolar disorder on MONOCHROME or building a "rainbow universe" in her debut album TECHNICOLOR, Madison uses her music to combat the grey of the world. She's an artist who owns her masters, her narrative, and her "muchness," inspiring a new generation to take up space and turn every concrete sidewalk into a runway.

In this episode of Pop Palace, host Jack sits down with Chrys Cross, the bold voice behind The Monthly and the co-founder of Inkk Advocates of Oklahoma. As a 6th-grade educator and reproductive health advocate living with PCOS and endometriosis, Chrys is on a mission to dismantle the taboos surrounding menstrual health, from a person's first period all the way to menopause.