Pop music surrounds us, but how often do we really listen to what we’re hearing? Switched on Pop is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on pop music. Each episode, join musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding as they reveal the secret formulas that make pop songs so infectious. By figuring out how pop hits work their magic, you’ll fall in love with songs you didn’t even know you liked.

The start of the year is a time where artists have the opportunity to frame the musical narrative.

Coming out of the holiday season, it's been weeks since there's been a major new release. Getting out the gate early can give an artist a real competitive advantage.

So today, we have two established artists who are trying to seize the moment with attention seeking new work that both builds off of their celebrity narrative as well as pop music history: Lil Nas X with "J. Christ" and Ariana Grande with "Yes, And?".

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