Episode Appearances
All Songs Considered · Apr 10, 2026
New Music Friday: The best albums out April 10
“NPR Music colleague providing lightning round pick for Seismo by Valentina Magaletti and Upsammy”
Country Music Chart Records and Female Artist AchievementAlbum Production Techniques and Instrumentation ChoicesGenre-Blending and Cross-Genre Commercial Success
View AnalysisAll Songs Considered · Mar 20, 2026
New Music Friday: The best albums out March 20
“Host of New Music Friday episode, filling in for Stephen Thompson to discuss best albums released March 20”
K-pop industry trends and military service impact on group dynamicsR&B vocal production and 90s-influenced contemporary soul musicHyperpop and dubstep genre evolution and mainstream crossover potential
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Pop Culture Happy Hour · Mar 11, 2026
Harry Styles Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
“NPR Music Editor panelist providing critical analysis of album's artistic choices”
Harry Styles album analysis and critical receptionPost-punk and dance music influence on contemporary popPop star artistic experimentation and commercial risk-taking
View AnalysisAll Songs Considered · Feb 27, 2026
New Music Friday: The best albums out Feb. 27
“NPR Music editor recommending Maria B.C.'s album 'Marathon'”
Album Release Strategy and Industry CoordinationVulnerability and Mental Health in MusicNeurological Disorders and Artistic Expression
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