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Banda AL9

🎙️ Brazilian pop sensations Banda AL9 join the show!
After racking up 2.5 million followers with their stunning harmonies, these brothers are bringing classic pop back in a big way. Inspired by The Beatles and the golden era of melody-driven songwriting, Banda AL9 are proof that timeless hooks never go out of style.
Fresh off signing their first label deal, they’re now setting their sights on America. We talk Beatles influence, praise from legends like Stevie Van Zandt, Justin Hawkins (The Darkness), and Steve Aoki, and their first live U.S. appearance!
 
Follow the brothers @bandaal9official and their label @wickedcoolrecords
 
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Ridel High

It’s a class reunion! 🎓For Episode 114, we’re joined by the guys from Ridel High!
The band signed to A&M Records in 1998, and now they’ve unearthed a collection of demos and unreleased songs from that era. We dig into those rediscovered tracks, revisit the band’s history, and talk about what the L.A. scene was really like back then.
Kevin Ridel is the voice and songwriter behind ’90s power-pop favorites Ridel High and later AM Radio. He got his start in the ’80s fronting Avant Garde alongside a pre-Weezer Rivers Cuomo and has remained a fixture of the L.A. music scene ever since.
Steve Coulter, drummer for Ridel High, is also an author and editor under the name S.W. Lauden. Beyond playing in the scene, he’s helped document it—co-editing the power-pop anthology Go All the Way, curating the Generation Blue oral history project, and writing the must-read Substack Remember the Lightning.
📲 Follow the band @ridel_high on Insta
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Round table: Pop Songs in Metal Clothing!

Spandex and sugar hooks! In this round table, Linus of Hollywood and comedian/writer Courtney Cronin join us to nerd out on the glam rock era ('85 to '92) and the hooks under the hairspray! It's a fun conversation that will keep your head bangin' and toes tappin'!
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Follow @linusdotson - solo artist, and member of Able Machines and Nerf Herder
Check out @courtcrodold - comedian and writer
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Hannah Duckworth

Hannah Duckworth joins the show!
 
Blending pop, indie rock, and pop-punk, Hannah burst onto the scene in 2023 with high-energy songs packed with hooks and attitude. Her debut EP, I Swear I’ll Bite!, dropped just a few months ago and delivers a sound that feels instantly radio-ready.
We talk about her decision to shift her life toward music, what’s coming next with her upcoming EP, and some standout live experiences.
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RIYL: Paramore, Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, Michelle Branch
 
Follow Hannah on Instagram @hannah_duckworth and TikTok @hannahduckworthmusic
 
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Dear Boy

Dear Boy joins Pop Fuss!
Benjamin Gray stops by to talk early musical influences, the band’s recent run with the Psychedelic Furs, and lots of deep-dive conversation around their new LP, Celebrator. We also get into some exciting possibilities for 2026 regarding more music! Catch our conversation wherever you get your podcasts - just search "Pop Fuss!"
 
Be sure to follow the band @dearboyofficial and check out their website dearboyofficial.com for tour dates and merch!
 
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Bellvie

🎙️ Our latest obsession, Bellvie, joins the show!
Hailing from Sweden, Bellvie may be a young, emerging band with just a handful of songs out so far — but you’d never know it from the sound. Their melodic indie pop feels assured, polished, and far beyond their years. With crystalline songs that recall The Sundays meeting CHVRCHES, Bellvie already sound like a band that’s been doing this for a long time.
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Follow the band on Insta @bellviemusic and check them out on the web at bellviemusic.com
 
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Kurt Baker

Power pop hero Kurt Baker joins the show! With a dazzling new double sided single, Kurt gets us up to date with his move to NYC, his "wicked cool" day job, and what's next for 2026! 
 
Kurt is best known for his infectious songwriting and relentless touring across the U.S., Europe, and Japan, Baker has built a reputation for timeless, hook-heavy rock and roll rooted in classic pop structure and punk urgency, often drawing comparisons to Ramones and Green Day. His 2023 full-length Rock ’N’ Roll Club further cemented his status as one of modern power pop’s most dependable voices. He's been signed to Wicked Cool Records since 2016.
 
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Pick up a vinyl 45 of Kurt's new single from his bandcamp page, and follow Kurt on Insta @kurtmiltonbaker
 
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Silk Daisys

Dream pop / indie rock band Silk Daisys join the show! This Atlanta-based duo stops by to discuss their stunning debut LP. Drawing from late ’80s–early ’90s jangle and dream-pop touchstones like The Sundays, The Primitives, Darling Buds, Lush, and The Cure, Silk Daisys deliver a sound that perfectly scratches that nostalgic itch! The album has already generated serious buzz, landing on multiple Album of the Year lists.
 
Led by husband-and-wife duo James Abercrombie and Karla Jean Davis, Silk Daisies blend creativity from all angles — he’s a designer, she’s a photographer and filmmaker, and together they’re raising two wildly talented daughters. Their oldest has already appeared in Stranger Things, Percy Jackson, and The Haunting of Hill House, while their youngest is already showing an incredible ear for songwriting and pop melodies. We talk about influences, creativity, family, and why they believe their kids may one day outshine them all.
 
Follow the band on Instagram @silkdaisysband and pick up the vinyl on their Bandcamp!
 
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Luchiano

Luchiano joins the show to discuss his debut release! While he may call himself a new artist, Luchiano has been working in the music industry for over a decade — and if you dig into the songwriting credits attached to his name, and his music with previous band Liberty Deep Down, you’ll find millions of streams along the way. We talk about the new record, why he chose to step into the solo spotlight, his approach to songwriting, and standout live moments — including opening up for Bon Jovi! 
 
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Follow Luchiano @luchianomusic and check out some songs he's written with artists such as former guest @samvarga, as well as @musicbyknox, @alexcolesofficial, @johnharvie, @carterjrubin, and @cam.becker
 
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Cas Cleo returns!

Cas Cleo returns to the show! Fresh off the release of her debut album, Cas joins us to talk all about the journey behind it. Blending indie and dream pop with touches of indie rock, she brings raw honesty, strong melodies, and fearless songwriting to every track. We dig into the road to this LP, signing with a record label, and navigating deeply personal songwriting.  Listen to our chat wherever you find your favorite podcasts - just search Pop Fuss!
 
Be sure to follow her on Insta @cas.cleo and TikTok @cascleo and stream her music everywhere!
 
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