Welcome to Recently Played! This podcast delves into the world of your favorite pop icons. Hosted by the old faithful music connoisseur @sotrueian, this show blends opinionated album reviews, passionate pop culture essays, and unapologetic commentary on the artists who shape our lives. From experimental pop to indie anthems, if you’re obsessed with the sounds that make your heart race and your soul ache, this is the podcast for you.
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With a recently commenced legendary worldwide tour, Taylor Swift is an artist who will never be forgotten. So, why not dial it back to her roots, and by that I mean her country roots! In this episode, I go on a deep dive into every single track off of Taylor Swift's self-titled debut album “Taylor Swift.”
Welcome to Recently Played! This show dives head-first into the world of your favorite pop icons, hosted by the old faithful music connoisseur@sotrueian. This show blends opinionated album reviews, passionate pop culture essays, and unapologetic commentary on the artists who shape our lives. From experimental pop to indie anthems, if you're obsessed with the sounds that make your heart race and your soul ache, this is the show for you.
14 Mar 2025
What if Lana Del Rey had an Eras Tour?
If Lana Del Rey ever blessed us with an Eras Tour, what would it look like? From the melancholic glamour of Born to Die to the dreamy depths of Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, I’ve curated the ultimate setlist, visuals, and tour aesthetics fit for a potential greatest hits tour.Expect cinematic visuals, orchestral drama, cowboy camp, and ethereal eleganza. Join me as we dive into the dream tour of a lifetime!
Welcome to Recently Played! This show dives head-first into the world of your favorite pop icons, hosted by the old faithful music connoisseur @sotrueian. This show blends opinionated album reviews, passionate pop culture essays, and unapologetic commentary on the artists who shape our lives. From experimental pop to indie anthems, if you’re obsessed with the sounds that make your heart race and your soul ache, this is the show for you.
28 Feb 2025
2 Years of Good Riddance by Gracie Abrams: Featuring Leland
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Two years later, Good Riddance still hits just as hard...so we had to talk about it. In this episode, host Ian and special guest Leland take a deep dive into Gracie Abrams' stunning debut album, exploring the emotions, stories, and meaning behind each track. From heartbreak anthems to quiet moments of self-reflection, we break down what makes this record so special while sharing our own thoughts, hot takes, and favorite lyrics along the way. Whether you’ve had this album on repeat since day one or you’re just now discovering Ms. Gracie, come join us for a fun, thoughtful, and emotional journey through Good Riddance.
14 Feb 2025
The Fall and Rise of the SWEAT Tour
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In this episode, we will explore the history of Charli XCX's and Troye Sivan's joint headline arena tour, SWEAT. Rising from the gutter of low ticket sales appointing to a possible tour cancellation to then configuring itself into a defining victory lap for both Charli and Troye. By analyzing the show's setlist, special guests, and overall memeability, we’ll explore how the SWEAT tour became the queer rave we know it as today.
This show dives head-first into the world of your favorite pop icons, hosted by the old faithful music connoisseur @sotrueian.
This show blends opinionated album reviews, passionate pop culture essays, and unapologetic commentary on the artists who shape our lives. From experimental pop to indie anthems, if you’re obsessed with the sounds that make your heart race and your soul ache, this is the show for you.
24 Jan 2025
2025 grammys: predictions, opinions, and celebrations
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In the first episode of Recently Played, host Ian offers insightful predictions across the 2025 Grammy Awards. Analyzing potential winners for Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Duo/Group, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year. I provide a thorough and engaging analysis of each nominee by highlighting artists such as Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift. The star-studded lineup made for difficult decisions and fiery hot takes, all while articulating a lively podcast debut.
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YouTube views
2,312
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
3.5 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
4.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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Social presence
0
YouTube
65
Engagement
31
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