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PopcastPopcast Live! Counting Down Our Favorite Music Moments of 2024A final look back at some of our favorite characters, trends and micro-moments of 2024, recorded live at S.O.B.’s in New York in December. Plus: IRL listener mailbag!Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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The DailyThe Year in MusicAs 2024 comes to a close, critics, reporters and editors at The New York Times are reflecting on the year in arts and culture, including music.Today, The Times’s pop music critics Jon Pareles, Lindsay Zoladz and Jon Caramanica talk with Melissa Kirsch, the deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, about a new generation of women in pop, how the rapper Kendrick Lamar beat Drake in their feud, and why so many pop stars went country.Guest: Melissa Kirsch, the deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle for The New York Times.Jon Pareles, the chi...2024-12-2733 minPopcastPopcast (Deluxe): Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande and 21 Savage Kick Off 2024Pop’s premier troll returns while one of its biggest voices turns her attention to gossip, and the first blockbuster rap album of the year arrives.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2024-01-1749 minPopcastPopcast (Deluxe): ‘Saltburn,’ Jacob Elordi and the New Heartthrob EraPlus: Barry Keoghan’s “Murder on the Dancefloor,” Jeremy Allen White’s stripped-down moment and Nathan Fielder’s “The Curse” wraps up.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2024-01-111h 04PopcastPopcast (Deluxe): The Kid Mero on the Viral Characters of 2023The comedian and podcaster known as the Kid Mero on the year in internet domination, including Ice Spice, Keith Lee, the Weeknd, Kai Cenat and more.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2023-12-131h 10PopcastPopcast (Deluxe): Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Movie Shows All the WorkDiscussing the singer’s new concert film that documents the Renaissance World Tour, interspersed with behind-the-scenes looks at how it came to be.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2023-11-2253 minPopcastPopcast (Deluxe): What Is Going On With the Grammy Nominations?Dissecting the contenders for the 2024 Grammy Awards, including top nominations for SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste. Plus: Nathan Fielder's "The Curse."Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2023-11-081h 07PopcastPopcast (Deluxe): Is the Pop Music Machine Stuck in Place?With certain headliners hogging up space, where are the new stars? We checked in on recent hits from the radio, streaming services and TikTok.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2023-11-011h 07PopcastPopcast (Deluxe): The Britney Spears Memoir + ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’Reacting to “The Woman in Me,” the new book by Spears, and Martin Scorsese’s latest film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2023-10-251h 02PopcastPopcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie + Bad Bunny ReturnsA conversation about Swift’s concert film documenting her summer stadium sojourn. Plus: The new album “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.”Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2023-10-181h 02PopcastPopcast (Deluxe): Drake’s New Album Courts New EnemiesA discussion about “For All the Dogs” and the fever-pitch online discourse around Drake, his career and his public persona. Plus: reality TV drama.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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PopcastThe Popcast Answers Your Burning Questions About Pop Music in 2017Our readers picked the topics of conversation, which included Fergie, the state of streaming and evolutions in Latin pop
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PopcastThe Popcast Answers Your Questions About Beyoncé, Music Videos and MoreOn this week’s episode, our readers picked the topics of conversation, which include Lil Wayne, merchandise and Camila Cabello.
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PopcastPopcast: Division and Unity in Pop, and BeyondCan the cultural events of the last couple of weeks connect to macro political realities?
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PopcastPopcast: A Tribe Called Quest ReturnsA discussion of the group’s legacy and how it fits into the current hip-hop landscape
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PopcastPopcast: What’s Next for Kesha?The pop star has been locked in an ugly contract dispute with Dr. Luke; two writers who have examined her case break down the pop star’s situation.
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PopcastPopcast: Nu-Dance Rises With Help From StreamingThis week, Jon Caramanica and guests discuss club music.
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PopcastPopcast: Tyler Glenn at the CrossroadsHis fiery solo album questions almost everything he used to believe in.
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PopcastPopcast: Finding the Joy (and Humor) in Bon Iver’s PainThe new Bon Iver album abandons many of the musical choices that informed much of his earlier music.
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PopcastPopcast: The Next Teen Star MachineShawn Mendes broke out on Vine. The next breeding ground for pop stars might be Musical.ly, a social music app for teens.
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PopcastPopcast: Fall PreviewThe pop music team discusses some of their favorite upcoming fall releases.
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PopcastPopcast: The Return of New York RapA Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Young M.A. represent an unexpected moment.
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PopcastPopcast: Stardom in the Age of Social MediaWith celebrities so accessible online they have to go above and beyond when meeting fans in the arena.
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PopcastPopcast: Frank Ocean ReturnsA roundtable discussion on the release of the musician’s latest works.
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PopcastPopcast: Race and Hip-Hop, a ConversationA discussion about the current wave of white rappers trying to elide conversations about race, with varying success.
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PopcastPopcast: Janet Jackson and the Legacy of ‘Control’A discussion on how pop failed Ms. Jackson for years, and what it has done for her lately.
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PopcastPopcast: A Send-Off for Ben RatliffMr. Ratliff, a music critic at The Times since 1996, discusses his tenure.
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PopcastPopcast: Gucci Mane and Atlanta Hip-HopJon Caramanica explains how Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty and 21 Savage are all part of the same long line.
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PopcastPopcast: Dissecting the Legacy of Alan Vega and SuicideDays after Mr. Vega’s death, the journalist Geeta Dayal discusses Suicide’s early days.
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PopcastPopcast: The Return of Pop-Punk and EmoPop music writers discuss Blink-182’s influence on modern pop-punk bands.
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PopcastPopcast: J Balvin’s Reggaeton MissionBen Ratliff and Joe Coscarelli discuss how the Latin music superstar is rewriting the rules.
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PopcastPopcast: Prince’s Fateful Flight and Judith Hill’s StoryFor those looking to understand Prince’s musical life in his final years, the larger story of Ms. Hill is illuminating.
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PopcastPopcast: Techno’s Dual IdentityA discussion of techno as youth music and heritage culture.
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PopcastPopcast: Hip-Hop Concerts and the PoliceAfter a fatal shooting at a T.I. concert, Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli discuss rap, race and security with Minya Oh, a.k.a. Miss Info, and Joie Manda of Interscope Records.
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PopcastPopcast: Arthur RussellNew York Times music critics discuss Mr. Russell’s wide-angle, slow-release significance.
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PopcastPopcast: Chance the Rapper and DrakeNew York Times music critics discuss the latest albums by both artists.
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PopcastPopcast: Radiohead and James BlakeNew York Times critics compare the latest releases.
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PopcastPopcast: Britney SpearsA discussion of Ms. Spears’s conservatorship.
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PopcastPopcast: Beyoncé Serves Up ‘Lemonade’New York Times critics and writers discuss the singer’s new album.
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PopcastPopcast: Remembering PrinceNew York Times culture critics discuss Prince’s music and impact.
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PopcastPopcast: Caetano VelosoMr. Veloso, the great Brazilian singer and songwriter, discusses current events in his country.
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PopcastPopcast:Country Music AgitatorsNew York Times music critics discuss Sturgill Simpson and Merle Haggard.
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PopcastPopcast: Jazz Artists in ExileNew York Times music critics discuss recent biopics about Miles Davis and Chet Baker.
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PopcastPopcast: Jazz in MuseumsNate Chinen and Ben Ratliff on the ways jazz is being presented at museum spaces.
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PopcastPopcast: Gwen Stefani ReturnsBen Ratliff, Times music critic and Caryn Ganz, Times pop music editor, discuss the singer’s new album.
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PopcastPopcast: The Art and Future of CriticismNew York Times critics gather to discuss their newly released books.
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PopcastPopcast: Macklemore’s Aesthetic MissionJon Caramanica chats with the rapper about the role of music in creating change.
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PopcastPopcast: Kanye West”s Unfinished AlbumA roundtable discussion on “The Life of Pablo.”
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PopcastPopcast: Beyonce and Rihanna Take a Different ApproachTimes critics discuss the recent music releases of each singer.
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PopcastPopcast: R&B’s New IdentityNew York Times music critics discuss changes within the genre.
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PopcastPopcast: Tropical House MovementBen Ratliff and Michaelangelo Matos discuss the genre.
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PopcastPopcast: Love, Death and David BowieA conversation about the pop star’s life and work with the philosopher Simon Critchley, author of “Bowie.”
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PopcastPopcast: Jazz Moments of 2015New York Times music critics discuss the year in jazz.
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PopcastPopcast: Making Sense of 2015 in MusicMusic critics for The New York Times talk about the themes, currents and big ideas that defined the year.
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PopcastPopcast: Best Songs of 2015Music critics for The New York Times discuss their favorite songs.
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PopcastPopcast: Best Albums of 2015Music critics for The New York Times discuss the year’s highlights.
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PopcastPopcast: Joe Casey of ProtomartyrBen Ratliff chats with Mr. Casey about the lyrics on the band’s album and more.
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PopcastPopcast: Sophie and GrimesBen Ratliff and Jon Pareles discuss their approaches to music.
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PopcastPopcast: The Return of AdeleJon Caramanica and Jon Pareles discuss her new album, “25.”
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PopcastPopcast: Taylor Swift and Drake, Friendship vs. PartnershipThe stars have found both help and hindrance from those who surround them.
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PopcastPopcast: Joanna NewsomBen Ratliff and Melissa Marturano talk about the critique of Ms. Newsom and her music.
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PopcastPopcast: Justin Bieber Is Back. Thank Poo Bear.The Times’s pop music squad on the unlikely songwriter behind “Where Are Ü Now” and “What Do You Mean?”
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PopcastPopcast: The Influence of ‘808s and Heartbreak’Times music critics discuss the influence of Kanye West’s album on current musical styles.
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PopcastPopcast: Janet Jackson Returns With ‘Unbreakable’Times music critics discuss Ms. Jackson’s new album and tour.
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PopcastPopcast: Jen Shyu Explores the UnknownTimes critics discuss the jazz artist whose music incorporates poetry and dreams.
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PopcastPopcast: Jon Batiste and ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’Times music critics discuss Mr. Batiste’s role as bandleader on the show.
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PopcastPopcast: 2015 MTV Video Music AwardsThe night belonged to those who shocked without needing to perform.
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PopcastPopcast: The WeekndTimes critics discuss The Weeknd’s music and new album, “Beauty Behind the Madness.”
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PopcastPopcast: ‘Where Are Ü Now’Times music critics discuss Justin Bieber’s collaboration with Skrillex and Diplo.
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PopcastPopcast: ‘Straight Outta Compton’Jon Caramanica and Reginald C. Dennis, a founding editor of XXL magazine, discuss N.W.A and the film.
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PopcastPopcast: Titus AndronicusBen Ratliff and Joe Coscarelli discuss the New Jersey punk band and their new album.
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PopcastPopcast: Prince Royce, Pitbull and Multilingual Pop MusicBen Ratliff, Jon Caramanica and Julianne Escobedo Shepherd discuss international and multilingual pop.
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PopcastPopcast: “Tomatoes” Giving Country Its BiteJon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss the women of country music.
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PopcastPopcast: Tenement’s Bright Double AlbumBen Ratliff, Maria Sherman and Liz Pelly discuss the band’s new album and punk music.
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