In the second half of our supersized MARINA 2-parter celebrating 5 years of her 4th LP 'Love + Fear', we tackle the latter 8 tracks of the 16-song behemoth to determine which half is stronger, while also diving into the subtle Marina-isms that sneak their way into a few songs before we address THAT verse on THAT song! You know the one! (& if you don't, you will once you've listened)!

ALSO discussed: TAYLOR SWIFT's latest surprise double release, BETTY WHO's forthcoming (can we officially say that now?) 5th album, and the SWEAT tour from TROYE SIVAN & CHARLI XCX.

At the SPA: DANI SYLVIA (Blindside), MICHAEL MEDRANO (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), LAGOONA BLOO (Tunnel Vision), RACHEL CHINOURIRI (It Is What It Is), BONNIE MCKEE (Jenny's Got A Boyfriend), and PEPPE PIG (Roar).

Next week: CONAN GRAY's 'Found Heaven'!

Sorry for the late upload, gang! But that means double trouble this week as we dive into MARINA's 4th LP 'Love + Fear' in our newest 2-parter, the first of which is yours in the here and now! Throughout our track-by-track, we discuss the lore of Marina's name change, her temporary leave of absence from the music scene and we try to determine why this album never feels to live up to the superstar's standards.

ALSO discussed: LADY GAGA's new Joker trailer, the continued rise of our favorite midwest princess CHAPPELL ROAN, and other Coachella sightings like GRIMES, KESHA, & OLIVIA RODRIGO!

At the SPA: DUA LIPA (Illusion), SABRINA CARPENTER (Espresso), PERRIE (Forget About Us), MIMI WEBB (Mistake), MOODY JOODY (Velvet Connection), DAGNY (Strawberry Dream), TINASHE (Nasty), and SKAAR & MOYKA (DNA).

NEXT WEEK: Part 2 of our deep dive into MARINA's Love + Fear!

This week it’s actually pretty loud on the western front as we submit to BEYONCÉ’s new country LP ‘Cowboy Carter’. Throughout our track-by-track (which we had to whittle down for our own sanity), we discuss the album’s long, winding road to release, the legendary inspirations BEYONCÉ had (& endorsed!), the endless collaborations that pepper the album and of course we attempt to pick our favorite tracks!

ALSO DISCUSSED: expectations for DAGNY’s ‘Strawberry Dream’, BILLIE EILISH’s 3rd LP ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, and CONAN GRAY’s ‘Found Heaven’.

At the SPA: AVA MAX (My Oh My), IMAGINE DRAGONS (Eyes Closed), KEHLANI (After Hours), CONAN GRAY (Bourgeoisieses), BLUSHER (Accelerator), JOJO SIWA (Karma), ASTRID S (Oh Emma), GRIFF (Cycles), SMALLPOOLS (Swayze), and CHAPPELL ROAN (Good Luck, Babe!).

NEXT WEEK: 5 Years of MARINA’s ‘Love + Fear’ (1/2)!