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The Bop Bible

The Bop Bible

By: Sonoro
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Welcome to The Bop Bible with host Adam Barrera, also known as @adamtheflop! Each week, Adam takes a deep dive into iconic album eras, breaking down what made them so unforgettable — from the rollout and marketing to their pop culture impact. He’s also keeping tabs on today’s biggest music moments and new releases that have everyone talking. On top of that, Adam will be chatting with music artists to get the inside scoop straight from the source. Expect fun, insightful convos with artists shaping the music industry today. Follow along to your new go-to guide for all things pop music! The Bop Biblec42f69a0-998f-11f0-a17b-99be2b498205 Music
Episodes
  • The Truth About Spotify Payments (ft. Jesse Jacobsen - Label Partnerships @ Spotify)

    The Truth About Spotify Payments (ft. Jesse Jacobsen - Label Partnerships @ Spotify)
    Mar 19 2026
    Spotify paid out $11 billion to the music industry in 2025... but what does this actually mean, and how do the payouts work? And how much is going to independent artists? In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Jacobsen, who leads East Coast Label Partnerships at Spotify, to break down how streaming royalties really work. We talk through Spotify’s latest Loud & Clear report and get into how artists generate revenue on the platform, and why the system can be misunderstood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • How Being Chronically Online Revived Zara Larsson’s Career

    How Being Chronically Online Revived Zara Larsson’s Career
    Feb 26 2026
    In this episode, we talk about how Zara Larsson revived her career by just being extremely online, and how a behind-the-scenes change that would have hurt most artists ended up helping her. Instead of playing it safe, she leaned into chaotic, unfiltered posting and rebuilt her connection with fans. We break down why it worked, how it shifted the narrative around her, and what other pop girls trying to escape the Khia Asylum can learn from her playbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Why Are Pop Stars Selling their Catalogs? (ft. Music Lawyer Ryan Schmidt)

    Why Are Pop Stars Selling their Catalogs? (ft. Music Lawyer Ryan Schmidt)
    Feb 18 2026
    Britney Spears is the latest pop star to sell her catalog. She now joins Justin Bieber and Katy Perry in making massive deals to hand over the rights to their music. But why are so many major artists selling the songs that built their careers? In this episode, I sit down with music lawyer Ryan Schmidt to break down what is really happening behind the scenes. We talk about why artists sell, how these deals are structured, what they give up, and what they keep. We also get into contracts, record deals, ownership, and how the business side of the industry shapes an artist’s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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