The Bop Bible

EAT, SLEEP, SLAY!!! Today we are chatting with electronic music's favorite half-horse icon, horsegiirL. We talk about life on Sunshine Farms, taking over festival stages from Coachella to Lollapalooza, and the making of her debut album Nature Is Healing. She also breaks down hits like "eat, sleep, slay” and "that's my beach!" Make sure to stream her new EP ‘HARDCORE HEALING’!

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In this episode, we sit down with global pop star, producer, and U.S. Navy veteran Bella Poarch for a deeply honest conversation about her incredible journey.

Bella opens up about her early life in the Philippines, her four years serving on aircraft flight lines in the Navy, and how she navigated the surreal explosion of internet fame during quarantine. We also dive deep into the creative process behind her long-awaited debut album, Picnic at the Cemetery, co-producing her own tracks, building her dark-pop fairytale universe with The Bigheads, and collaborating with artists like Melanie Martinez.

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Susannah Joffe joins us to talk about her journey from Texas to New York, going viral with “Die Your Daughter,” and what it’s really like building a career as an independent artist.

We get into the story behind some of her biggest songs, including “Die Your Daughter,” “Happiness Is Just a Myth,” “Texas Baby,” and “You Ruined Paris,” as well as the highs, pressures, and realities of making music and chasing a creative career.

Susannah also tells us about her debut album, Dust Settles and So Will I, and how the record brings together her Texas roots, New York influences, heartbreak, ambition, vulnerability, and everything she’s experienced as an artist.

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From Stan Twitter to pop stardom! Chase Icon joins me to talk about her journey from internet personality to music artist, Icon Baby, her first headlining tour, signing to a label, and her new single “Better Luck Next Time.”

We also get into viral moments, CupcakKe, stan culture, and what’s next for Chase Icon.

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Olivia O'Brien is back with her sophomore album 'PIXIE', which arrives 7 years after her debut, and she's opening up about everything that led to this moment. We talk about her experience with her former label, why she decided to go independent, the long wait between albums, and the themes that shaped her new album.

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Sorana joins us to talk about writing some of pop’s biggest songs, including KATSEYE’s “Pinky Up,” Little Mix’s “Heartbreak Anthem,” and music for JENNIE. We discuss her songwriting process, her journey from Romania to Los Angeles, and the new era of music she’s creating as an artist.

Listen now for an inside look at the stories behind the hits and what’s next for Sorana.

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On this episode, HAYLA joins the podcast to talk about her rise as one of dance music’s most recognizable voices. We discuss the success of “Escape”with Kx5, collaborating with John Summit on “Where You Are” and “Shiver”, performing at Coachella, and how those records helped launch her first solo album era ‘DUSK.’ We also talk about her latest single “Heal”, the start of a new album era, and what’s next for her as an artist.

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For her biggest rollout yet, Slayyyter joins us to break down how this new era came together, from shaping the sound to directing the visual world around the project. We talk about crafting a rollout, stepping into her first major label album, and how she approaches building a cohesive pop universe. Plus, preparing for Coachella and what this chapter represents creatively.

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Spotify paid out $11 billion to the music industry in 2025... but what does this actually mean, and how do the payouts work? And how much is going to independent artists? In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Jacobsen, who leads East Coast Label Partnerships at Spotify, to break down how streaming royalties really work. We talk through Spotify’s latest Loud & Clear report and get into how artists generate revenue on the platform, and why the system can be misunderstood.

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In this episode, we talk about how Zara Larsson revived her career by just being extremely online, and how a behind-the-scenes change that would have hurt most artists ended up helping her.

Instead of playing it safe, she leaned into chaotic, unfiltered posting and rebuilt her connection with fans. We break down why it worked, how it shifted the narrative around her, and what other pop girls trying to escape the Khia Asylum can learn from her playbook.

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Britney Spears is the latest pop star to sell her catalog.

She now joins Justin Bieber and Katy Perry in making massive deals to hand over the rights to their music. But why are so many major artists selling the songs that built their careers?

In this episode, I sit down with music lawyer Ryan Schmidt to break down what is really happening behind the scenes. We talk about why artists sell, how these deals are structured, what they give up, and what they keep. We also get into contracts, record deals, ownership, and how the business side of the industry shapes an artist’s career.

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Why are mid-2010s hits like "Lush Life," "One Dance," and "Let Me Love You" climbing the charts again in 2026? In this episode, we hear from Sulinna Ong, Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial, about the return of these songs and what’s driving the resurgence of 2016 songs.

We also dig into the 2026 Grammy Best New Artist nominees and how today’s breakout artists build longevity.

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Addison Rae’s album ‘Addison’ might be one of the most surprising pop releases in recent years. It is polished, emotional, and packed with songs that feel like hit singles.

In this episode, I am joined by pop culture creator @PattyPopCulture to talk through Addison’s album rollout, how this era is changing the way people see her, and whether she could actually be a serious contender for Best New Artist at the Grammys.

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Katseye’s rise feels perfectly timed for today’s music industry. They move fast, dominate short form platforms, and seem built for the algorithm, with every clip pulling in attention.

In this episode, I talk about how Katseye turned online momentum into real buzz, why going viral is only the first step, and what it will take to turn internet success into a lasting career. After winning over the algorithm, what should Katseye do next if they want to become the biggest girl group of their generation?

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Sabrina Carpenter and Gracie Abrams weren’t considered main pop girls before the Eras Tour , but opening for Taylor Swift changed everything. In this episode, we break down how the world tour became a launchpad for two artists who had the talent, but not yet the mainstream grip. From Sabrina’s pop star energy to Gracie’s emotional songwriting, we dive into the moves they made during and after the tour that pushed them into the spotlight

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In this episode, I cover the new Grammy nominations and share my predictions for the Big Four categories, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. I also take a look at the pop categories and talk about the races that feel close and the ones that seem more certain. I highlight a few nominations that truly surprised me and discuss two artists who continue to get snubbed every year.

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In this episode of The Bop Bible, I dive into how Charli XCX set out to make Crash her big mainstream pop era and the album that would finally cement her as a chart-topping superstar. But despite the glossy visuals, radio-friendly sound, and major label push, none of the singles from Crash truly broke through. I talk about why the album didn’t hit the way it was supposed to, and how the real mainstream moment came later with Brat,

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Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, and Madison Beer are right on the edge of main pop girl status — but they’re not quite there yet. In this episode, I dive into why these artists feel so close to breaking into that top tier of pop, what’s holding them back, and what exactly it would take to push them over the line. From their visuals and branding to their sound and release strategies, I break down how each of them is building their own lane — and what’s missing for them to finally become household names.

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When Lover dropped in 2019, it seemed like Taylor Swift was on the verge of losing her grip as a main pop girl. But what looked like a decline was actually a turning point. In this episode, we break down how Taylor used that moment to quietly rebuild her career on her own terms. From reclaiming her masters to the creative freedom of Folklore and Evermore, we explore how she turned a supposed “flop era” into the foundation for the most powerful chapter of her career.

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The Droplet Era (2016–2019) is one of the most beloved chapters in Selena Gomez’s career. Instead of an album, she gave us a string of unforgettable singles — from the playful genius of “Bad Liar” to the sultry beauty of “Fetish” and the global EDM smash “It Ain’t Me.” For many fans, this was the era that defined her artistry and gifted us some of her most timeless songs. In this episode, we look back on why these tracks still hold such a special place in the hearts of Selenators.

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