"Solar Power Mindset" with Cat Zhang

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"Solar Power Mindset" with Cat Zhang

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This week we're joined by Cat Zhang, an Assistant Editor at Pitchfork, to finally tackle the summer's most puzzling pop record, Solar Power. Plus, we talk about Indigo De Souza's new album, and why pop's young stars are all in their Carole King era. 4:01 - Indigo album review 13:52 - Lorde - Solar Power album review 46:00 - Popstars, fame and criticism

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Sep 2, 2021

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