Pandora is the best place for podcast lovers to listen to their favorite shows and discover new ones, with personalized recommendations across all genres, including True Crime, News, Sports, Music, Comedy, Kids, Lifestyle & Health, and much more. Pandora’s ever-expanding podcast library has everything from top shows like This American Life, TED Talks Daily, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Dolly Parton’s America, People’s Party with Talib Kweli, and The Dave Ramsey Show, to exclusive podcasts from popular SiriusXM hosts including Sway, Hoda Kotb, and Andy Cohen, to forthcoming exclusive scripted podcasts from Marvel based around iconic characters like Wolverine and Black Widow, and much more. And starting today, Pandora users across all tiers of service can enjoy their favorite podcasts on Alexa-enabled devices including Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show, among others, by using simple voice commands like: “Alexa, play the Sway’s Interviews podcast on Pandora.” With the addition of podcasts to the Pandora skill on Alexa, you can use voice commands to listen to any podcast in Pandora’s library, request a specific episode (“Alexa, play the latest episode of Ted Talks Daily”), request an episode by topic (“Alexa, play the Ted Talks Daily episode about procrastination”) and use playback controls for hands-free podcast enjoyment while in the skill (“Alexa, play the next episode,” “Alexa, skip ahead two minutes,” “Alexa, replay this episode.”) You can also select Pandora as your default podcast player on Alexa for even simpler commands like this: “Alexa, play the Sway’s Interviews podcast.” To select Pandora as your default podcast player on Alexa, follow these steps: Open the Alexa app on your mobile device Select Menu > Settings > Music & Podcasts > Default Services Under Podcasts, select Pandora   Download the latest version of the Alexa app for iOS or Android, set Pandora as your default podcast player, and start enjoying your favorite podcasts on Pandora hands-free on your Alexa-enabled device today! For more information about linking your Pandora account to Alexa and enjoying podcasts on Alexa-enabled devices, visit our Pandora + Alexa help page. ... View more

Very few musicians are performing in their '90s, but after becoming a nonagenarian, Tony Bennett continues to perform and record. His crooning career has spanned over six decades, having recorded over 70 albums (most of which were for (Columbia Records). Bennett is best known for lending his velvety voice to show tunes, big band, jazz, and traditional pop standards. He's performed and recorded with the legendary Count Basie Band, but he's also worked with contemporary pop artists like Lady Gaga, Bono, Amy Winehouse, K.D. Lang Carrie Underwood and Norah Jones (to name a few). Having won 19 Grammys and after selling over 50 million records worldwide, not even age seems to slow him down. This playlist celebrates the voice, the music and the immortality of Tony Bennett.  🎵Listen now: ... View more

One of the most stalwart and long-lasting figures in folk music, Ramblin' Jack Elliott traveled with Woody Guthrie and got his nickname from the mother of fellow folk legend Odetta. In addition to being a central player in the folk revival, Elliott brought his signature style of cowboy folk to the hip coffee houses and folk dens of New York. He's influenced everyone from Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead to the Rolling Stones and Merle Haggard. Listen now: ... View more

Kate Bush is a singular artist whose impact, not only on music but on our culture more broadly, is so pervasive, it’s hard to see its sides. The timeless appeal of her songs means she has touched multiple generations, stretching from her explosion onto the scene in 1978 through to today: you can’t move for gig reviews or artist interviews that cite Bush as a reference point or influence, whether for style of vocal, aesthetic or lyrical sensibility. She represents for many a force of uninhibited originality and feminine energy that somehow cut through the marketing machine of pop music to set and break her own rules as her creative whims saw fit, retaining ownership of her output across the writing and production process in a way that remains impressive by contemporary standards. Listen now:   ... View more

Tomorrow, August 1st is the is 25th anniversary of the debut studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, released on August 1, 1995, by Loud Records and RCA Records. Listen to this classic Hip-Hop album now:   ... View more

It's International Friendship Day! 🤝 Romance can be fleeting, but your ride-or-dies are forever—no wonder so many musicians have taken inspiration for awesome songs from their love for their best pals. Unconditional support marks The Rembrandts' "I'll Be There For You" and Bill Withers' "Lean On Me," while the Spice Girls make it abundantly clear in "Wannabe" that gal friends come before boyfriends. Celebrate the day by tuning in to our Lean on Me: Friends Forever playlist! 🎶   ... View more

If you play music for fun, it just makes sense to be involved in more than one project. Ask Mick Jagger - sure, fronting the "World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band" should be enough for one person. But what if you've got some songs in your head that need to get out and they don't fit with the style of your main band? Sometimes you gotta go solo. Jagger's first solo album came out in 1985. His most recent solo recording to date, is 2017's "Gotta Get a Grip" / "England Lost," a double A-sided single. That's right, one single - two A-sides. Hey, when you're Mick Jagger, you don't cut B-sides. Listen now: ... View more

Even guitar heroes have guitar heroes. For many, it was always Peter Green. Bluesbreaker, Fleetwood Mac founder, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, electric guitar royalty. The Green God. Listen now:   ... View more

SiriusXM host Sway Calloway has been nominated for the National Radio Hall of Fame — and you could help vote him in! To vote for Sway in the Music Format On-Air Personality category, register at www.radiovote.com from Monday, July 27 through Sunday, August 9. All inductees will be announced on Monday, August 17. See the full list of this year’s nominees here. Earlier this month, Sway celebrated the ninth anniversary of his SiriusXM show, Sway in the Morning, airing on Shade 45 (Ch. 45) every weekday from 8am to 12pm ET. Listeners from around the country wake up with Sway each morning as he and his co-hosts Heather B., Tracy G., and others chop it up with famous guests about the latest current events, hip-hop culture, and more. Sway’s nomination comes a year after SiriusXM host Joe Madison was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Learn more about Sway in the video below! ... View more

Two Hip Hop Icons. One legendary playlist based on last night's VERZUZ. 🔊Listen Now: ... View more

It's officially Leo SZN! 🦁 When the Sun enters the constellation of flashy Leo, it’s time for bold self-expression. Astrology.com’s Senior Astrologer, Narayana Montúfar, has analyzed how Leo artists communicate their sign through these songs, revealing how they share bold self-expression and an undeniable lust for life despite their different genres and styles. Love and romance-obsessed, it’s no surprise for Leos to intensely wear their hearts on their sleeve like Demi Lovato does in “Sorry Not Sorry.” Fun-loving and enthusiastic, Leo’s lust for life is undeniably contagious in tracks like Louis Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World” and Kacey Musgraves’ “Rainbow.” Listen Now 🎶:  ... View more

Two years ago, Pandora set out to create the ultimate destination for Latin music featuring the most exciting and impactful contemporary artists breaking through genre barriers. Fast-forward to present day, and El Pulso is now the biggest Latin editorial station on our platform, and continues to highlight the hottest music in the genre with fresh sounds from coast to coast.    To celebrate the anniversary of El Pulso, we’re enhancing the listening experience by adding new Modes functionality, giving more control over the types of songs played. Pandora’s classic radio experience will remain the default way that songs are played on El Pulso, but there are now selectable thematic modes within the station based on your musical preferences. Perreo: Hardcore perreo dance tracks from artists like Bad Bunny, Guanyaa, Jowell y Randy, Plan B, and Tainy. Leading Ladies: The biggest female artists who are pushing the movement forward including Karol G, Natti Natasha, Becky G, Rosalia, and Shakira. Number Ones: Chart topping and highest spinning tracks from El Pulso over the last 2 years including J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Ozuna, and Anuel AA. Old School: El Pulso throws it back to the days of old school reggaeton with hits from artists like Wisin & Yandel, Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Zion & Lennox, and Ivy Queen. Tropical: El Pulso takes it back to the essence of música tropical with artists like Marc Anthony, Romeo Santos, Prince Royce, Elvis Crespo, and Gente De Zona. We will also be spotlighting four artists on our social channels throughout the month, speaking to where they were when El Pulso debuted, and where they see themselves in five years. Check out the first one from Natti Natasha here, and stay tuned for Rosalia, Rauw Alejandro and Sech. ... View more

Warning: earworms ahead! As part of Pandora's Music Genome Project, our musicologists identify as many as 450 attributes for each song. Attributes for melody and groove are most related to a song's catchiness, and here are some that scored the highest, explaining why you can't get these out of your head.    Listen Now 🎶:   ... View more

  Streaming platform Pandora has unveiled its Most-Thumbed Movie Songs Playlist. Based on Pandora listeners’ thumbs-up activity, 102 of the most popular movie songs were rounded up. Among the most-thumbed tracks are “Earned It” by the Weeknd from “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth from “Furious 7” and “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri from “Twilight.” Other classic movie songs featured include “Titanic’s” “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston from “The Bodyguard” and “Mrs. Robinson” from “The Graduate” by Simon and Garfunkel. Oscar winners for best original song also making the playlist are Adele’s “Skyfall,” from the James Bond movie of the same name, and the 2018 winner “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from the “A Star Is Born” remake. The playlist can be streamed here. Here’s the full list of most-thumbed and loved movie songs: “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” –  The Weeknd – “50 Shades of Grey” “See You Again (Feat. Charlie Puth)” – Wiz Khalifa – “Furious 7” “A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri – “Twilight” “Lose Yourself” –  Eminem – “8 Mile” “Iris” – The Goo Goo Dolls – “City of Angels” “Broken (Feat. Amy Lee)” – Seether – “The Punisher” “Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World”  – Thomas Newman – “Meet Joe Black” “Regulate (feat. Nate Dogg)” – Warren G – “Above the Rim” “End Of The Road” – Boyz II Men – “Boomerang” “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston – “The Bodyguard” “Happy” – Pharrell Williams – “Despicable Me 2” “Love Me Like You Do” –  Ellie Goulding – “Fifty Shades of Grey” “Gangsta’s Paradise (feat. L.V.)” – Coolio – “Dangerous Minds” “Eye of the Tiger” –  Survivor – “Rocky III” “Can’t Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake – “Trolls” “Blow Me Away (Soundtrack Version)” – Martin O’Donnell & Michael Salvatori  – “Halo 2” “Young And Beautiful” – Lana Del Rey – “The Great Gatsby” “The Sweetest Thing (feat. Lauryn Hill)” – Refugee Camp Allstars – “Love Jones” “Stayin’ Alive” – Bee Gees – “Saturday Night Fever” “My Little Girl” – Tim McGraw – “My Friend Flicka” “Breakaway ” – Kelly Clarkson  – “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” “Today Was A Fairytale” – Taylor Swift – “Valentine’s Day” “Lady Marmalade ” –  Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & Pink – “Moulin Rouge” “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing ” – Aerosmith – “Armageddon” “Elastic Heart (Feat. The Weeknd & Diplo)” – Sia – “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” – Bryan Adams – “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” “I Wanna Sex You Up (Single Mix)” – Color Me Badd – “New Jack City” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Remastered)” – Bob Dylan – “Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid” “I Cross My Heart” – George Strait – “Pure Country” “Mrs. Robinson ” – Simon & Garfunkel – “The Graduate” “Take My Breath Away (Re-Recorded)” – Berlin – “Top Gun” “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (feat. Dan Tyminski)” – The Soggy Bottom Boys – “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes – “Dirty Dancing” “My Heart Will Go On” – Céline Dion –  “Titanic” “Don’t Let Go (Love)” – En Vogue –  “Set It Off” “Back in Time” – Pitbull  – “Men in Black 3” “Independent Women, Pt. 1 (#1’s Edit)” – Destiny’s Child  – “Charlie’s Angels” “Decode” – Paramore – “Twilight” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” – Starship – “Mannequin” “Kiss” – Prince – “Under the Cherry Moon” “When Doves Cry” – Prince  – “Purple Rain” “Night Fever (From “Saturday Night Fever” Soundtrack)” –  Bee Gees – “Saturday Night Fever” “Purple Rain” – Prince – “Purple Rain” “Blaze Of Glory” – Jon Bon Jovi –  “Young Guns II” “You’re the One That I Want” – Olivia Newton-John – “Grease” “Danger Zone ” –  Kenny Loggins  – “Top Gun” “Down to the River to Pray” – Alison Krauss – “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” “Shallow (Radio Edit)” – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – “A Star Is Born” “Only Hope” – Mandy Moore – “A Walk to Remember” “Call Me” – Blondie  -” American Gigolo” “All the Stars” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Black Panther” “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” –  Whitney Houston – “Waiting to Exhale” “Skyfall” – Adele – “Skyfall” “You Are the Music in Me ” – (Soundtrack Version) Troy & Gabriella – “High School Musical 2” “Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) (Soundtrack Version) (feat. Ol’ DB)” – Pras Michel – “Bulworth” “Glory of Love” – Peter Cetera – “Karate Kid Part II” “Endless Love” – The Supremes – “Endless Love” “Summer Nights (Feat. John Travolta)” – Olivia Newton-John – “Grease” “Rewrite The Stars” – Zac Efron & Zendaya – “The Greatest Showman” “Nothing But Trouble” – Lil Wayne & Charlie Puth  – “808” “Ghostbusters” – Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio – “Ghostbusters” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – UB40 – “Sliver” “Almost Is Never Enough” – Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes-  “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones” “Falling Slowly” – Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova – “Once” “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” – Christopher Cross – “Arthur” “A Hard Day’s Night (Remastered 2015)” – The Beatles – “A Hard Day’s Night” “Flashdance… What a Feeling” – Irene Cara  – “Flashdance” “The Son of Flynn” – Daft Punk – “Tron: Legacy” “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going (Highlights Version)” – Jennifer Hudson – “Dreamgirls” “Come Together” – The Beatles – “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (Live)” – Phil Collins – “Against All Odds” “Live And Let Die (2018 Remaster)” – Paul McCartney & Wings – “Live and Let Die” “On the Road Again” – Willie Nelson – “Honeysuckle Rose” “Don’t You Forget About Me (Live) (1987)” – Simple Minds – “The Breakfast Club” “Crazy For You” – Madonna – “Vision Quest” “The Power Of Love” – Huey Lewis and the News – “Back to the Future” “How Do I Live ” – Trisha Yearwood  – “Con Air” “Stay (I Missed You)” – Lisa Loeb – “Reality Bites” “Again” – Janet Jackson  – “Poetic Justice” “Almost Paradise” –  Mike Reno And Ann Wilson – “Footloose” “Til I Hear It From You ” – Gin Blossoms – “Empire Records” “Heartland” – George Strait – “Pure Country” “I Just Called to Say I Love You” – Stevie Wonder – “The Woman In Red” “Mamma Mia” – Mamma Mia (Original Motion Picture Cast) – “Mamma Mia” “Kiss From A Rose” – Seal – “Batman Forever” “After All” –  Cher & Peter Cetera – “Chances Are” “Something About Us” – Daft Punk – “Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem” “Everything Is Awesome” – Tegan and Sara & The Lonely Island – “The Lego Movie” “Over the Rainbow” – Judy Garland – “The Wizard of Oz” “Love Of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop) (Feat. Common)” – Erykah Badu-  “Brown Sugar” “Men in Black” – Will Smith –  “Men In Black” “Pusherman” – Curtis Mayfield – “Superfly” “Say You, Say Me” – Lionel Richie – “White Nights” “La Bamba (45 Version)” – Los Lobos – “La Bamba” “9 to 5” – Dolly Parton – “9 to 5” “You Could Be Mine” – Guns N’ Roses – “Terminator 2” “Last Dance ” – Donna Summer – “Thank God It’s Friday” “Dead Souls” – Nine Inch Nails – “The Crow” “Streets of Philadelphia” – Bruce Springsteen – “Philadelphia” “Cell Block Tango” – Goodwin, Denise Faye, Ekaterina Chtchelkanova, Mýa Harrison & Taye Diggs – “Chicago” “Fight The Power” – Public Enemy – “Do the Right Thing” “Jai Ho! ” – A.R. Rahman – “Slumdog Millionaire”   Tangcay, Jazzy (2020, July 10). Pandora Unveils ‘Most Thumbed’ Movie Songs Playlist, From ‘See You Again’ to ‘Shallow’. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2020/music/news/pandora-most-thumbed-songs-playlist-1234702834/ ... View more

Mavis Staples has been singing professionally since she was a teenager. Refining her talent in the church, her family group, The Staples Singers, she hit the road touring when she graduated from high school. Staples marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and sang in Barack Obama’s White House. With no signs of slowing down, she's a Grammy winner, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and recognized as a Kennedy Center Honoree. Staples is still actively recording and touring and has collaborated with Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Arcade Fire, Hozier, Gorillaz, Prince, Ben Harper, and Jeff Tweedy. Staples considers herself a a messenger of love, justice, brotherhood, and joy. Listen now: ... View more

Hey Pandora listeners, Did you know that today marks National Video Game Day? It seems like over the past few months, we’ve been observing this holiday every day, am I right? Video games have served as a comforting form of escape, constant entertainment, and way to connect with others in the community.  Whether the go-to is Fortnite, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, or even OG classics like Super Mario or Donkey Kong, it is undeniable that there is a strong connection between music and gaming, and finding the right musical vibe is the perfect way to fuel that next session.  This was the inspiration behind our latest program designed to connect artists and listeners. Beginning today, we’re launching Game Time, a new series of exclusive playlists featuring artists who also happen to be avid gamers. Each playlist features a hand-picked lineup of songs that soundtrack each artist’s gaming experience, from chill tracks to pump up anthems, with special messages from the artist about their picks. Check out the new playlists that launched today below, and continue to check back in as we will update this page with new  content from some of your favorite artists.         Marshmello: The anonymous Producer/DJ Marshmello put together a massive 40 track high energy playlist that’s certain to fuel your next gaming session. The playlist features tracks from Jauz, Slushii, Duke & Jones, Sikdope, Alesso and more while including his own collabs with SVDDEN DEATH, Elohim, and A Day to Remember. Dive in and get ready for that next insane drop, this is Game Time.     KYLE: So-Cal rapper Kyle came through with an incredible exclusive playlist curated just for gamers. Featuring tracks from video games he loves, songs that sample video games, and songs that come from avid gamers just like KYLE.      Surf Mesa: Rising producer and TikTok sensation Surf Mesa put together an exclusive playlist of songs that are perfect to chill and game to. The 20 track list includes tasty tracks from 53 thieves, Kasbo, Petit Biscuit, Shallou, Flume and More!    Fredo Bang: Rising Baton Rouge rapper Fredo Bang curated an exclusive playlist for Pandora full of melodic rap tracks that are perfect for locking into a game and just zoning out.   Tokyo Machine: The masked producer Tokyo Machine is known for combining bass heavy EDM with the distinctive 8-bit sounds inspired by video games. For Game Time he curated an exclusive playlist focused on this perfect pairing. From his own gaming inspired tracks like PLAY and JOURNEY to tracks from Slushii, JOYRYDE and ALRT, this playlist is sure to keep the energy up during your next gaming session. ... View more

Ringo Starr was much more than the Fab Four's drummer. He is a songwriter and a singer who usually sang lead on at least one song for each Beatles' album. He's also done some acting and he is the father of Zak Starkey, another famous drummer. Ringo also may have inadvertently recorded the first country rock song. Since the Ringo sung Beatles cover of Buck Owens' "Act Naturally" came out in 1965, it could be argued that the drummer recorded a country rock song before The Byrds' cover of Porter Wagoner's "Satisfied Mind" (long thought to be the first country rock song) came out - also predating both Gram Parsons' and Michael Nesmith's contributions to country rock. This playlist celebrates Ringo with that song as well as all the other songs that make Ringo one of the most loved Beatles among ardent Fab Four fans.     🎶Listen Now:         ... View more

July 1st is International Reggae Day 🎶   New Reggae Now is the hot list for the latest releases in roots reggae, and dancehall. Stay up to date on massive tunes and soon-to-be-hits!   Listen Now:     Feel free to check out Reggae Radio on Pandora here. 🔊   Reggae Radio plays the essential tracks by the legends of the genre as well as the biggest songs made popular by the next generation of reggae artists.   Enjoy the tunes! 🎵 ... View more

Today is Social Media Day!   There are hit songs, and then there are these songs—tracks that defined the very concept of the viral video. The Lonely Planet’s trailblazing SNL short “Lazy Sunday," turned hit single. These tracks took TikTok by storm (Roddy Ricch's "The Box"), popularized dance trends (Baauer’s “Harlem Shake”), inspired people to stand still like a department-store dummy (Rae Sremmurd’s #MannequinChallenge-spawning “Black Beatles”) and the masses to share music on social media for the first time ever (PSY’s “Gangnam Style”)! We've compiled a playlist of songs that broke the internet.   🎶 Listen Now:   ... View more