This week on Live From Mars, I’m breaking down Ed Sheeran’s nostalgic new single “Old Phone,” the issue with his long promo campaign, and why Maroon 5’s “Priceless” featuring LISA left me completely underwhelmed. Plus, Jorja Smith enters her rave era, and I share thoughts on the final leg of Charli XCX’s Brat Tour in Brooklyn—my first time seeing her live.
I also unpack the deluxe edition of Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s I Said I Loved You First, Lorde’s Virgin album reveal and streaming stats for “What Was That,” and why the Song of the Summer race feels unusually stale in 2025.
For the deep dive, we talk everything Lady Gaga and her record-breaking Copacabana Beach performance: the setlist, Brazilian cultural tributes, her evolving confidence since Coachella, and the massive post-show spike across her entire catalog.
Topics covered in this episode:
Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome + What’s Coming This Episode
02:05 – Ed Sheeran’s “Old Phone” + Album Rollout
06:20 – Maroon 5’s “Priceless” ft. LISA
09:35 – Jorja Smith’s “The Way I Love You”
12:45 – Charli XCX’s BRAT Tour Finale (Brooklyn)
15:20 – Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Deluxe Reactions
19:05 – Lorde’s “What Was That” + VIRGIN Announcement
21:30 – Song of the Summer 2025 Rundown
23:50 – Deep Dive: Lady Gaga at Copacabana Beach
26:10 – Final Thoughts + What’s Coming Next Week
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