# How Slayyyter Became 2026’s Breakout Pop Star

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Podcast: [Popcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/popcast-55192)
Published: 2026-06-12T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nytimes.com/column/popcast-pop-music-podcast
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## Resource

Slayyyter, who became one of the year's breakout stars with the release of her third studio album “Worst Girl in America” and a viral Coachella set, sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her slow-simmer career arc, why preexisting pop-star formats didn’t hang well on her shoulders, and how mainstream pop classics and forgotten pop detritus can be equally influential.

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