Practically Pop

After the international, chart-topping success of 2023's THINK LATER, Tate McRae kicked off 2025 with the release of her 2000s-inspired hit, "Sports car", signifying an era full of pure superstar energy found on her recent third record, So Close To What.

2007. 2021. 2023. The most definitive years of indie pop sister-duo, as well as Disney alums, Aly & AJ. Moving from their early years in the rock ‘n' roll space to their amazing indie-folk vibe, Aly & AJ's music is very much a hidden gem but also widely appreciated at the same time. This week, Naomi is breaking down the Insomniatic, a touch of the beat, and With Love From eras and answering the pressing question: why oh why has she never listened to Aly & AJ's most iconic hit, "Potential Breakup Song"?

"all-american b----" is probably one of the coolest titles I've ever heard a song titled, and I don't even curse. Thank you, Olivia Rodrigo!

I know, I know, #Scandoval was so 2023...and part 2024, but I've been wanting to make an episode dedicated to my thoughts about how everything went down that dreadful day and afterwards, including the crazy, shocking season 10 VPR reunion. This is the only time I'll ever talk about this, so buckle up for a MAJOR drama overload.

There's always a record that brings so much comfort and positivity in most-needed moments. For me, that's Ariana Grande's 2018 album, sweetener. Full of light moments, sprinkled in with some reflections on tough moments, this record should be the staple example on how to pick yourself up from those heart wrenching moments and look towards the light.

It's finally Summer House season, and Naomi is breaking down all the deets from last week's premiere, including the episode-ending bombshell she didn't see coming. At all.

Well, it's almost Valentine's Day and I could've very easily shared one amazing, lovey-dovey song to celebrate the day, but I decided to share two because why not? So for today's episode, we are celebrating Valentine's diving into the special meanings behind two of my favorite love songs: "El Amor de Mi Vida" by CNCO and "Honeymoon Fades" by Sabrina Carpenter (my all-time favorite Sabs song).

This week, Naomi is recapping the #GRAMMYS2025, sharing her favorite highlights from the ceremony!

Thank you to the Recording Academy, all the first responders, and everyone who has been helping with the wildfire relief efforts in LA!

Even though it had only been four years between the release of her albums, Mad Love. and good to know, music veteran JoJo's 2020 album was like a major overhaul for the singer, marking a new era at the start of the new decade.

Silver Nights. Christmas The Whole Year Round. These two early holiday hits by Sabrina Carpenter provided only a sliver of what magic she could bring to a full body of Christmas work, and 2023's fruitcake didn't disappoint. It turned out to be the most spectacular, perfect Christmas present everyone needs for every holiday season.