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Vinyl Drop
by Keith Montena
New episodes every Thursday diving into the biggest pop music releases—singles, album deep-dives, and the campaigns behind them. From Lady Gaga to Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd to Olivia Rodrigo, we’re breaking down the music, the strategy, and the reception. Press play for the facts, but expect some unfiltered opinions along the way.
Episodes
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Future Nostalgia vs. Short n' Sweet: Teenage Dream of the 2020s? (PART 2)
Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet is quickly becoming one of the defining pop eras of the 2020s. After discussing Future Nostalgia in Part 1, this week we'll be providing our final thoughts on Future Nostalgia and begin comparing and contrasting Sabrina Carpenter's breakthrough with Katy Perry's...
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Future Nostalgia vs. Short n' Sweet: Teenage Dream of the 2020s? (PART 1)
Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" set the blueprint for the term "Pop Bible", six smash singles, five number ones, and cultural moments that defined a generation. But which 2020s pop album comes closest to claiming that throne? In Part 1 of Vinyl Drop's first Pop Bible, Keith Montena is joined by AJ...
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2025 Pop Albums | Selena Gomez's 'I Said I Love You First,' Miley Cyrus' 'Something Beautiful,' & Demi Lovato's 'It's Not That Deep' (PART II)
Part II of my year-end review of pop music across 2025 tackles Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco's 'I Said I Love You First,' Miley Cyrus with 'Something Beautiful,' and Demi Lovato's 'It's Not That Deep.' All three acts shared similar experiences in the earlier halves of their music careers, and this...
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2025 Pop Albums | Tate McRae's 'So Close To What' & Lady Gaga's 'MAYHEM' (PART I)
Kicking off my chronological review of pop music across 2025 with Tate McRae's 'So Close To What' & Lady Gaga's 'MAYHEM.' Both artists kicked off in Q1 with some of the years most defining albums, and in this episode I'm breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both projects in reference to...
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How do you follow up BRAT?
How do you follow-up an album like BRAT? This episode breaks down Charli XCX’s growing momentum post-BRAT and the new demographic of fans she's pulled in. With so many new eyes and the opposite expectation for this era, I'm discussing what her next move can be and how a lot of other pop acts like...
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"MAYHEM", Lady Gaga
Keith Montena returns this week to break down MAYHEM, Lady Gaga’s seventh studio album, and the sonic landscape that defines it. While early singles Disease and Abracadabra hinted at one direction, the full album takes an unexpected turn, pulling from Prince, Bowie, and electro-grunge influences…
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What Went Wrong with Katy Perry's Comeback
Keith Montena returns this week to discuss "143", Katy Perry’s sixth album, and the missteps that defined her 2024 comeback. After a few underperforming albums, Katy set the stage for a maximalist dance-pop album with Women’s World as the lead single, dubbed a female empowerment anthem. But with...
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"Angel Of My Dreams" by Jade (BEST Pop Song of 2024)
In 2024, Jade Thirlwall of Little Mix debuted with "Angel Of My Dreams". Her first solo offering after Little Mix, the girl group went on hiatus. Dive into the music, the vision behind the music video, and the creative and marketing decisions that made this debut single unforgettable, and the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
New episodes every Thursday diving into the biggest pop music releases—singles, album deep-dives, and the campaigns behind them. From Lady Gaga to Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd to Olivia Rodrigo, we’re breaking down the music, the strategy, and the reception. Press play for the facts, but expect some unfiltered opinions along the way.
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Keith Montena
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New episodes every Thursday diving into the biggest pop music releases—singles, album deep-dives, and the campaigns behind them. From Lady Gaga to Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd to Olivia Rodrigo, we’re breaking down the music, the strategy, and the reception. Press play for the facts, but expect...
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Vinyl Drop is created and hosted by Keith Montena.
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