Practically Pop

The Beginning, The Middle, & The End | S3E19

On BANKS’ critically-acclaimed third record, III, growth is not an option. It is the ONLY way out of the messiness explored on the album. Between learning to reclaim her fierceness and hitting rock bottom in love, BANKS’ versatility and known insightful perspective was more powerful than ever. As one of the most intelligent, psychologically deep musicians of this generation, BANKS has never had a problem with making records that mixes deep thinking with relatability, backed by her signature catchy, glitchy sound. On III, there’s a certain level of realness encompassing it that very few artists can do.

The Song Highlights: “lie to me” by HRVY | S3E18

For our last Song Highlights episode of season 3, we’re diving into “lie to me” by HRVY!!! You don't wanna miss this!

The Redemption of Skylar Simone | S3E17

When people have preconceived notions of who you are as a person, it’s a tough thing to break. Other times, people just count you out. Well, for Skylar Simone (then Skylar Stecker), she takes back all her power and makes herself a force to be reckoned with in her ultra-powerful second record, Redemption. Just a year shy then of becoming an adult, her redemption journey was riddled with control and repressed feelings from people who were supposed to be in her corner, and she doesn’t hold back anything—everything was on the table.

met gala monday!!! (on a tuesday)

On today's bonus episode, I'm doing my rundown of favorite looks from last night's "Costume Art" Met Gala. Plus, find out which stars I hope to see grace the Met steps next year!

silver deliverer: a classic beach rock album | S3E16

Once again, Aly & AJ have knocked it out of the park with another stellar record: Silver Deliverer. Recorded and created amidst their With Love From tour and Aly’s then-pregnancy, you could truly feel all the feels from the eleven-track effort. Surrounded by coastal sounds and free-spirited energy, with some heavier topics weaved in (loss of a personal friend and a tour tragedy), it was the most intricate, emotional, and rawest form of the sister-duo yet.