In part 1 of our Vergecast: Future of Music series, Alex Cranz talks with Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding about the trends in music today that make new songs out of old material, and whether it's foreshadowing the future of pop.
Further reading:
Selena Quintanilla Will Sound Older on Her New Posthumous Album
Michael Jackson songs removed from streaming services to 'move beyond' fake vocals controversy
Shred with Green Day, with some help from AudioShake
Invasion of the Vibe Snatchers

Music discussed:

Como Te Quiero Yo A Ti - Selena

My Way - Frank Sinatra

I'll Be Seeing You - Billie Holiday

We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus

bad guy - Billie Eilish

Through The Wire - Kanye West

Breaking News - Michael Jackson

Real Love - The Beatles

Free As A Bird - The Beatles

2000 Light Years Away - Green Day

Betty (Get Money) - Yung Gravy

Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club

Fantasy - Mariah Carey

Big Energy - Latto

I'm Good (Blue) - David Guetta, Bebe Rexha

Bang Bang - Rita Ora, Imanbek

Higher Love - Kygo, Whitney Houston

Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa
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