Invasion of the Vibe Snatchers

EPISODE 283

Why do so many songs sound familiar? Because the number of chart topping interpolations — songs built off of old hits — has roughly doubled in the five years. It’s everywhere, you can’t escape because many people are embracing it.

Songs Discussed

OneRepublic - I Ain’t Worried

Peter Bjorn and John - Young Folks

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetics - Home

Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks

The Black Keys - Tighten Up

Rita Ora, Imanbek - Whistle

Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F

Harold Faltermeyer - Top Gun Anthem 

Ian Dior, Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly - thought it was

Semisonic - Closing Time

Yung Gravy - Betty (Get Money)

Rick Ashley - Never Gonna Give You Up