Tuned In with Kal and Lak

Tuned In with Kal and Lak is the audio version of a WhatsApp chat between two best friends who have stayed up 'til 4am sending messages ranting, discussing and hardly ever agreeing on all things music and pop culture. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @ Kalandlakpod www.instagram.com/kalandlakpod/

gigs, glorious gigs

Are you begging for it? Are you dying for it?! With live shows on an almost 2 year hiatus, Kal & Lak are definitely gagging to gig again. This week we are reliving our best gig moments and share our scientifically proven Kal and Lak Criteria of what makes a great show. Tune in to find out which artist we both waited 14 hours outside the venue for and more!

11-18
41:48

the RENAISSANCE episode

Beyoncé's new album RENAISSANCE is here!!!! And you KNOW we had to do a whole episode about it.  What songs are we obsessed with? Where does it rank in Beyoncé's discography? Most importantly does it meet the Kal and Lak criteria?😬 Tune in to get the lowdown and hear our verdict.

08-23
37:28

Nobody does music festivals quite like the Brits!

'Tis the glorious festival season! On this weeks discussion we talk; festival prep, dos and don't, and reminisce on our past festivals together. Tune in to find out why a headline slot from Frank Ocean in 2017 almost made Kal never want to listen to his music again😱

07-03
31:07

PRE AND POST REACTIONS OF BEYONCÉ'S NEW SINGLE "BREAK MY SOUL"

The Queen Bey is BACK and so are we! With the announcement of her much anticipated 7th solo album and the lead single BREAK MY SOUL, there was a lot to unpack in our first ever VIDEO EPISODE! Tune in to hear our thoughts before and after the single dropped and don’t forget to let us know what you thought too.  Ah, Feels good to be back.

06-21
28:29

Firsts things first

Allow us to introduce ourselves. Tune in and discover what some of our 'firsts' were in music such as the first poster we remember buying, the first gig we attended and the first song we cried to. Also find out which one of us bumped into a Coronation Street actor in Nando's and whose first album purchase was the most embarrassing.

10-13
52:36

THE BURNBOOK (Second Edition: Featuring Sam Smith, Rihanna, Britney and Billie Eilish)

It's been a long time coming but we're back with new entries to add into the Kal and Lak BURNBOOK🔥🔥. the 2024 updated version includes Sam Smith, Rihanna, Britney and Billie Eilish but tune in to find out why they've cheesed us off so much so to warrant an entry into the BURNBOOK.

05-10
41:02

Beyoncé - COWBOY CARTER review 🤠

Giddy up!!!!!! What a time to be alive, just two years after Beyoncé released her mutually adored RENAISSANCE album she's back with her 8th studio album COWBOY CARTER. Tune in and find out how act ii of this trilogy compares

03-31
01:16:09

Soundtrack of our Lives

Hey, it's us. We had so much fun making and talking about a few of the songs that make the soundtrack to our lives. Songs that informed who we are and what kinda music we like from childhood to now, featuring songs by everyone from TLC to Elaine Paige. Don't forget to follow us on Insta @Kalandlakpod

03-13
42:22

Usher Super Bowl halftime show REVIEW + new Beyoncé music REACTION!

Usher headlining the Super bowl halftime show and then new Beyoncé music + album announcement - all in the space of less than an hour?!! Join us on this episode where we give our review and reaction to both. Are we loving this seeming country-esque era Beyoncé is giving for act ii? And with guests like the amazing H.E.R and Alicia Keys - did Usher's Super Bowl halftime show meet the Kal and Lak Criteria and live up to our expectations???

02-12
38:34

Usher 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show PREDICTIONS

The one and only Usher baby is FINALLY headlining the Super Bowl halftime show! We are super excited for this one so before he hits the Las Vegas stadium next week we share our predictions on the show from setlist to potential guests, renditions of songs and more!!

02-04
25:24

VMAs: The MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The criteria, who deserves it next, and should have theirs revoked? (VIDEO)

For us the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is one of the most prestigious awards there is in music. With Shakira being awarded as the 2023 recipient, in this ep we talk about her eligibility. Find which legendary rapper we are championing to win for next year, which singer shouldn't have got it in the first place and - XTINA; does she or does she not deserve it? Don't forget to get involved and follow us on insta: https://www.instagram.com/kalandlakpod/?hl=en

09-13
48:44

Things that should STOP in the music industry: Doja Cats demonic era, Miley Cyrus lack of promo, Beyoncé's no visuals AND MORE!

We're back and we're having a right old moan. On this episode we are talking things that we wish would STOP in the music industry. Sam Smith's boring vulgarity, Doja's desperate demonic era, Beyoncé's unacceptable no Renaissance visuals and MORE! Get involved and let us know what you would add too! https://www.instagram.com/kalandlakpod/?hl=en

09-11
38:31

BEYONCÉ RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR LONDON May 30th SHOW| REVIEW + REACTION

After a battle to bag tickets, weeks of trying to dodge spoilers, and an 8 hour commute WE FINALLY MADE IT to Beyoncé's 5th and final sold out London date of the Renaissance World Tour! Didn't manage to get tickets or simply just wanna relive the show? We got you. Tune in to find out which surprising deep cuts made the setlist and find out whether the show met the Kal and Lak Criteria©.

06-05
44:59

PARAMORE BIRMINGHAM UTILITA LIVE SHOW REVIEW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A proposal mid show, a killer miz biz, eye contact from Hayley Williams and SEEING "All I Wanted" LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! We've got A LOT to unpack about Paramore's SOLD OUT Birmingham Utilita show for the This Is Why tour.

04-30
41:11

Rihanna Super Bowl halftime show REACTION + REVIEW

Y'all knew we had to Rihview and Rihact to Rihanna's Super Bowl show! The 9x Grammy award winning hitmaker returned back on stage after 5 years away and we have a lot to unpack. Did it meet our Kal and Lak criteria? Who has our favourite halftime shows? Tune in now and find out!

02-13
52:12

2013 in music: Ten Years On

What do you remember from 2013? What we're you listening to? Katy Perry was Roaring, Macklemore were Thrift Shopping, and we had both just turned 18! Come and tune in as we go back into to the ICONIC year of music that was 2013.

01-20
53:09

SZA - SOS

Move over cuffing season! It's officially SZA SZN as she returns with her new album SOS. From the track listing to the lyrics, in this episode we dissect every detail and give our raw and honest opinions on this long awaited album.  Does it pass the Kal & Lak Criteria ©? Tune in to find out! OH and be sure to stay for the ending where we *finally* reveal where our outro came from 😉

01-09
51:48

KAL AND LAK'S TOP 10 SONGS OF 2022

Ok here we go! 2022 was a fantastic year for music, with new releases from Burna Boy, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, Florence and The Machine and many many others! But which songs came out on top? Tune in for THE BEST end-of-year list out there and see who took our converted #1 spot.

12-17
01:09:27

Hey Sis, it's Christmas

🎄🤶🏾🎅🏾 it's Christmaaaaas!! So of course we had to have a festive moment and get into the Tuned in With Kal and Lak Criteria on what makes an amazing Christmas song. 🎄🤶🏾🎅🏾

12-03
30:01

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