EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 13 MIN
Educate Your Earbuds MINI: Olympics, Breakups, Festival Chaos & Avicii History
from Educate Your Earbuds · host Educate Your Earbuds
I’m setting the stage for tomorrow’s deep dive into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance (because yes, I have thoughts), but first I’m unpacking the music moments everyone’s been texting about. From the unexpected soundtrack of the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony to the devastating news out of Dreamstate Festival in Australia, this episode moves through the highs and lows of global music culture in real time.I’m also getting into the relationship discourse surrounding Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes, why Noah Kahan’s return to tour has folk-pop fans spiraling (again), and the major anniversary milestone for Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” — a track that shaped EDM.If you’re obsessed with music news, pop culture commentary, festival updates, and the stories behind the songs, this mini episode is your midweek reset. Quick, opinionated, and globally tuned-in — just how I like it.Hit follow, share with your group chat, and get ready for Thursday’s full-length breakdown. 🎧Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us! Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.PodThreads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.PodTikTok: Educate.Your.EarbudsEmail: [email protected]:https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/winter-olympics-2026-opening-ceremony-highlights-milan-1236175577/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/dreamstate-festival-australia-one-dead-six-hospitalized-1236175844/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kelsea-ballerini-chase-stokes-break-up-again-1236176893/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/noah-kahan-tour-dates-2026-1236170801/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/avicii-wake-me-up-three-billion-spotify-streams-1236176618/
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I’m setting the stage for tomorrow’s deep dive into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance (because yes, I have thoughts), but first I’m unpacking the music moments everyone’s been texting about. From the unexpected soundtrack of the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony to the devastating news out of Dreamstate Festival in Australia, this episode moves through the highs and lows of global music culture in real time.I’m also getting into the relationship discourse surrounding Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes, why Noah Kahan’s return to tour has folk-pop fans spiraling (again), and the major anniversary milestone for Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” — a track that shaped EDM.If you’re obsessed with music news, pop culture commentary, festival updates, and the stories behind the songs, this mini episode is your midweek reset. Quick, opinionated, and globally tuned-in — just how I like it.Hit follow, share with your group chat, and get ready for Thursday’s full-length breakdown. 🎧Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us! Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.PodThreads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.PodTikTok: Educate.Your.EarbudsEmail: [email protected]:https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/winter-olympics-2026-opening-ceremony-highlights-milan-1236175577/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/dreamstate-festival-australia-one-dead-six-hospitalized-1236175844/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kelsea-ballerini-chase-stokes-break-up-again-1236176893/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/noah-kahan-tour-dates-2026-1236170801/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/avicii-wake-me-up-three-billion-spotify-streams-1236176618/
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Educate Your Earbuds MINI: Olympics, Breakups, Festival Chaos & Avicii History
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