Sorana is your new favorite glow in the dark pop star #402

Sorana is your new favorite glow in the dark pop star #402

This week, Ryan is joined by singer-songwriter Sorana for a chaotic, honest, and surprisingly inspiring conversation about surviving the music industry without completely losing your mind. They talk about her upcoming debut album, the stories behind her singles "these corporate bitches trynna kill me!!!" and "skincase," and what really happened after signing to, and eventually walking away from, a major label deal. Sorana shares how she became one of pop's secret weapons, writing for K-pop acts and co-writing songs like KATSEYE's "PINKY UP" and Charli XCX's "Beg For You." Plus, they get into her iconic light-up hair, personal style, creative identity, and what it means to bet on yourself when nobody else does.

KINGS wants to podcast now, talk later #401

This week, Ryan sits down with KINGS to talk about her new single, “Talk Later,” the music she's been working on lately, and what fans can expect from this next era. They chat about her last album, how her perspective has changed over the years, and the ups and downs of making music. KINGS shares stories from her career, lessons she's learned along the way, and some behind-the-scenes moments from the creative process!

Ella Collier is Dangerous-lulu #310

Ella Collier is a pop artist on the rise, stepping into her moment with her debut album Dangerous. Her music blends polished pop with real, unfiltered emotion, pulling from her own experiences as she chases her pop star dreams. There’s an honesty to her work that makes it hit deeper... it’s not just about the fantasy, it’s about everything it takes to get there. In this episode, Ella and I get into the making of Dangerous, from the creative process to what was happening in her life while she was building the album. We also talk about her sobriety and how it’s shaped her as an artist and a person. It’s a really open, personal conversation between friends, and a deep dive into the stories behind the music. Pre-Save Ella’s “DANGEROUS [https://ffm.to/ellacollier_dangerous_album]” Album out May 15th!

Slush Puppy is the solulu behind your fav delulu songs #309

This week on Delulu with Ryan Lu, Ryan sits down with SLUSH PUPPY, an iconic producer-songwriter whose work spans from K-pop to internet pop moments you’ve been obsessed with. He get into working with CORTIS and why that experience felt “like the least K-pop thing” they’ve done—fully hands-on, collaborative, and creatively involved. He also talks about producing early records like “Fashion” and “What You Want,” the latter becoming the group’s first Spotify single, and what it means to actually build records from the ground up instead of just chasing placements. The conversation dives into spontaneous, high-impact moments too like linking with Lara Raj from KATSEYE to create the “Gnarly” remix in a single night, turning a text into a finished record the team immediately loved. Ryan and his guest also unpack their close creative relationship with Snow Wife, from naming the project to organically building Bodyology II together, and the full-circle journey of meeting Magdalene and creating “DJesus,” which led to a year-long collaboration and even a Joshua Tree writing camp. It’s an inside look at building artist worlds, trusting creative chemistry, and why the best work happens when you go all in with the right people.

Ellise is back with her Delulu Confessional #308

Ellise is back on the pod and it honestly feels like catching up with a friend who has a lot to say. We get into her delulu mindset (the good, the bad, the slightly unhinged), what being on tour actually felt like behind the scenes, and how all of it fed into her new EP Bedroom Confessional. It’s raw, it’s intimate, and it feels like flipping through her diary at 2am. She opens up about growth, spirals, and what it means to turn your real life into art without holding back. We also get into the conversation everyone’s been having: the Melanie Martinez comparison allegations. Ellise addresses it head-on, clears the air, and talks about originality & her inspiration. It’s honest, a little chaotic, and exactly the kind of episode you don’t want to miss! duh