Bailey Spinn joins Demi Ramos on The Popdust Podcast.

The right song can feel like shelter. It gives us somewhere to place the fear, grief, or frustration we have been carrying and, for a few minutes, makes another way forward seem possible. Music cannot resolve every crisis unfolding around us, but it can remind us that empathy is still an option. It can challenge […]

Sydney, Australia–based pop artist Lara D embraces her identity with “Habibi,” an emotional fusion of contemporary pop, Afro-R&B and rhythmic world influences. The title comes from the Arabic word meaning “my love,” “my darling” or “my beloved”—a term that represents warmth, affection and deep connection. Created in 2023, the song marked a defining moment when […]