From ‘American Idol’ to Billions of Streams: Lauren Spencer Smith (Interview)
For this episode of the Bop Bible, we have a very special guest —Lauren Spencer Smith—whose raw vocals and emotional songwriting have earned her over 13 million followers and over 4 billion streams.In this interview, Lauren opens up about her American Idol days, the viral moments behind “Fingers Crossed” and “Flowers,” and the journey to landing her record deal. Plus, she shares the creative process behind her debut album Mirror, and she also gives us the inside scoop on her new album The Art of Being a Mess, out June 27.
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Did Sabrina Carpenter End ‘Short n’ Sweet’ too Soon? | Addison Rae is Outselling Huge Artists | Miley Cyrus Deserved Better
This week we're chatting about how Sabrina Carpenter is already closing the door on her Short n Sweet era (was it TOO short?), how Addison Rae unexpectedly outperformed major pop stars with her debut album, and why not enough people are paying attention to Miley Cyrus — even though she might’ve just dropped her best album yet. Are we missing the mark on what’s actually good in pop right now??? FOLLOW THE PODCAST AND RATE IT 5 STARS!!!!
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1989: How Taylor Swift Pulled Off Her Riskiest Era | Rebrand & Relationships
In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest era of Taylor Swift’s career: 1989. This era marked Taylor’s bold transition from country darling to pop diva. We explore where Taylor was personally and professionally during this time, including her high-profile relationship with Harry Styles, her close friendship (?) with Karlie Kloss, and the feud with Katy Perry that was all over the tabloids.We also break down the five massive Top 10 singles from 1989—from the empowering “Shake It Off” to the timeless “Style”—and discuss how each one helped shape Taylor’s new musical identity and global stardom. Make sure to watch/listen till the end for the Q&A segment!FOLLOW THE PODCAST & RATE IT 5 STARS!
Welcome to The Bop Bible with host Adam Barrera, also known as @adamtheflop! Each week, Adam takes a deep dive into iconic album eras, breaking down what made them so unforgettable — from the rollout and marketing to their pop culture impact. He’s also keeping tabs on today’s biggest music moments and new releases that have everyone talking.
On top of that, Adam will be chatting with music artists to get the inside scoop straight from the source. Expect fun, insightful convos with artists shaping the music industry today.
Follow along to your new go-to guide for all things pop music!