Vinyl Drop
New episodes every Tuesday 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.
- Update frequency
- every 83 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
BRAT (One Year Later) & What's Next?
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 expec…
"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, t…
"Abracadabra", Lady Gaga
This week we're breaking down "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga, the second (technically third) single from MAYHEM. After premiering during The 2025 Grammys, the track has signaled a leap for and already sp…
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 d…
"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 vide…
"Disease", Lady Gaga
Keith Montena is back this week breaking down "Disease" by Lady Gaga, the first taste of the singer's upcoming seventh album. After "Die With A Smile" with Bruno Mars and Joker: Folie á Duex, Lady Ga…
Joanne, Lady Gaga
(Archive Episode, 2023) Lady Gaga's "Joanne" showcases the singer ditching dance-pop in exchange for country and americana. Hear about the creative process behind the 2016 album, as well as the after…
Doll Domination, The Pussycat Dolls
(Archive Episode 2022) Keith Montena returns this week with previous co-host Ashley Tatum to discuss one of the world's best-selling girl groups, The Pussycat Dolls. The groups sophomore (and last) e…