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Olivia O'Brien on Escaping Her Major Label & Finally Releasing an Album after 7 Years
17/07/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
Olivia O'Brien is back with her sophomore album 'PIXIE', which arrives 7 years after her debut, and she's opening up about everything that led to this moment. We talk about her experience with her former label, why she decided to go independent, the long wait between albums, and the themes that shaped her new album.
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Sorana on Writing for Katseye, Jennie, & Little Mix + Her New Music Era
23/06/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
Sorana joins us to talk about writing some of pop’s biggest songs, including KATSEYE’s “Pinky Up,” Little Mix’s “Heartbreak Anthem,” and music for JENNIE. We discuss her songwriting process, her journey from Romania to Los Angeles, and the new era of music she’s creating as an artist.

Listen now for an inside look at the stories behind the hits and what’s next for Sorana.
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How HAYLA Became the Voice Behind EDM’s Biggest Songs (Interview)
08/05/2026 | 40 mins.
On this episode, HAYLA joins the podcast to talk about her rise as one of dance music’s most recognizable voices. We discuss the success of “Escape”with Kx5, collaborating with John Summit on “Where You Are” and “Shiver”, performing at Coachella, and how those records helped launch her first solo album era ‘DUSK.’ We also talk about her latest single “Heal”, the start of a new album era, and what’s next for her as an artist.
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How Slayyyter Crafted Her Biggest Rollout Yet (Interview)
02/04/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
For her biggest rollout yet, Slayyyter joins us to break down how this new era came together, from shaping the sound to directing the visual world around the project. We talk about crafting a rollout, stepping into her first major label album, and how she approaches building a cohesive pop universe. Plus, preparing for Coachella and what this chapter represents creatively.
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The Truth About Spotify Payments (ft. Jesse Jacobsen - Label Partnerships @ Spotify)
19/03/2026 | 45 mins.
Spotify paid out $11 billion to the music industry in 2025... but what does this actually mean, and how do the payouts work? And how much is going to independent artists?

In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Jacobsen, who leads East Coast Label Partnerships at Spotify, to break down how streaming royalties really work.

We talk through Spotify’s latest Loud & Clear report and get into how artists generate revenue on the platform, and why the system can be misunderstood.
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About The Bop Bible

Welcome to The Bop Bible with host Adam Barrera! 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! The Bop Bible

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