Switched on Pop

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Listen closer to pop music, and hear how it moves us. Hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

1 episode featuring Switched on Pop

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Why songs now skip the introduction
As streaming rewards immediate engagement, the disappearing song intro raises a larger question about how music creates identity, anticipation, and risk.
Aug 24, 2026 · 46 min

1 episode featuring Switched on Pop

Why songs now skip the introduction