Popcast
The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news.
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Beyoncé, ?Cowboy Carter? and Filling in History?s Gaps
A conversation about how the pop superstar?s genre experiments explore race and power, and the implicit politics that come with them. Guests: Marcus K. Dowling and Julianne Escobedo Shepherd.
2024-04-09Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Listening to Beyoncé & Future (and the Discourse)
How conversation about very specific aspects of the new albums ?Cowboy Carter? and ?We Don?t Trust You? can obscure talk of their musical quality.
2024-04-03Länk till avsnitt
Lil Jon: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
An in-depth interview with the Atlanta hip-hop and EDM legend, tracing his path through punk, skateboarding and crunk music on the way to this year?s Super Bowl.
2024-03-27Länk till avsnitt
The Justin Timberlake Conundrum
His sixth solo album, ?Everything I Thought It Was,? has been met with critical dismissal and weaker sales. Where can the onetime pop superstar turn next? Guests: Steven J. Horowitz and Joshunda Sanders.
2024-03-26Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Is Reality TV in a New Golden Age?
Catching up on recent hit shows like ?Love Is Blind,? ?The Traitors? and ?Survivor,? including how social media has added another layer of reality.
2024-03-21Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): What?s an Industry Plant Anyway? Plus: Ariana Grande
Discussing the quick ascent of the downtempo R&B singer 4batz, the new Ariana Grande album, ?eternal sunshine,? music at the Oscars and more.
2024-03-14Länk till avsnitt
Tate McRae, Dua Lipa and the Fight to Be ?Main Pop Girl?
A conversation about a title that emerged from stan communities, and how it?s played a role in pop singers? careers. Guests: Vulture's Jason P. Frank and Rolling Stone's Larisha Paul.
2024-03-13Länk till avsnitt
girl in red: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
An interview with the Norwegian singer girl in red (Marie Ulven) about her second album, ?I?m Doing It Again Baby!,? opening for Taylor Swift and more.
2024-03-06Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Is TikTok Done? 4 Crises Holding the App Back
Once addictive and effective, TikTok is struggling with commercialization, a shifting relationship with the music industry and more.
2024-02-28Länk till avsnitt
Remembering Toby Keith and His Complexities
A conversation about his loudest (and quieter) moments, and how patriotism has played into country music. Guest: David Cantwell.
2024-02-28Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Pop Stars vs. the Attention Economy
Jennifer Lopez?s new film and album, ?This Is Me ? Now,? plus other confusing recent rollouts for pop stars including Dua Lipa, Justin Timberlake and Camila Cabello.
2024-02-22Länk till avsnitt
Covering the Rise of Tracy Chapman
In 1988, ?Fast Car? turned the singer-songwriter into a star. She was skeptical of the spotlight, and learning to wield her power. Guest: Steve Pond.
2024-02-21Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Usher, Beyoncé and Ye Lead a Busy Week in Pop
Recapping the Super Bowl halftime show, two new singles from Beyoncé, Ye?s ?Vultures 1? album and more.
2024-02-16Länk till avsnitt
How Usher Arrived at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
A conversation about his long career path through several generations of R&B, and what he might do on such a big stage. Guests: Thomas Hobbs and Danielle Amir Jackson.
2024-02-08Länk till avsnitt
2024 Grammys, Dissected: Taylor, Miley, SZA, Tracy, Joni and More
Was this the year the awards got it correct? Guests: Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz.
2024-02-07Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Will Taylor, SZA or Olivia Win Big at the Grammys?
A breakdown of the major categories and most interesting competitions at the 66th annual awards on Sunday.
2024-01-31Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Playboi Carti, Waxahatchee and 12 More to Watch
A breakdown of new albums and songs for 2024 (and a handful of possible but dubious releases).
2024-01-25Länk till avsnitt
Pitchfork, the Early Years
With the music website?s future uncertain, Ryan Schreiber and Chris Kaskie look back at its start.
2024-01-24Länk till avsnitt
An Elastic and Impressive Moment in Jazz
A rundown of impressive recent releases and a look at who benefits (and suffers) when artists working outside formal jazz idioms are lumped into conversations about the genre. Guests: Marcus J. Moore and Giovanni Russonello.
2024-01-19Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande and 21 Savage Kick Off 2024
Pop?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.
2024-01-17Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): ?Saltburn,? Jacob Elordi and the New Heartthrob Era
Plus: Barry Keoghan?s ?Murder on the Dancefloor,? Jeremy Allen White?s stripped-down moment and Nathan Fielder?s ?The Curse? wraps up.
2024-01-11Länk till avsnitt
What Did We Learn From a Year in Live Shows?
Concerts paused during the height of the pandemic, and returned at full power in 2023. Our pop music editor saw a lot of them. Guest: Caryn Ganz
2024-01-10Länk till avsnitt
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and the Sphere: The Year in Live Music
The touring business saw record revenue in 2023 and major tours made news, but fans still struggle with ticket prices and access ? and political leaders are watching. Guest: Ben Sisario.
2023-12-23Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): The Kid Mero on the Viral Characters of 2023
The 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.
2023-12-20Länk till avsnitt
Chatting About the Best Songs of 2023
The most impactful tracks of the year come from different genres and generations ? and not all of them are traditional songs. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz.
2023-12-15Länk till avsnitt
Jelly Roll: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
An emotional conversation with one of the year?s biggest breakout stars about turning his life around and transitioning from Southern rap to country hitmaking.
2023-12-13Länk till avsnitt
The Albums That Defined 2023? Let?s Discuss.
Our critics debate their year-end lists (and agree on SZA, Olivia Rodrigo and 100 gecs!) in a wrap-up of the year in LPs. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz.
2023-12-09Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Beyoncé?s ?Renaissance? Movie Shows All the Work
Discussing the singer?s new concert film that documents the Renaissance World Tour, interspersed with behind-the-scenes looks at how it came to be.
2023-12-06Länk till avsnitt
Jung Kook, BTS and English Language K-Pop
A conversation about K-pop?s long march to American awareness, and the potential risks of that embrace. Guest: Kara.
2023-12-01Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Can Rap Bridge Its Generation Gap?
Is it possible for rappers to age gracefully? Where are the new stars? A discussion on the state of the genre and where it may be heading.
2023-11-29Länk till avsnitt
André 3000?s Experiments With Flutes and Fame
The acclaimed rapper?s first solo album contains no rapping. What does this sharp creative turn reveal about its maker? Guests: GQ's Zach Baron, and Sadie Sartini Garner.
2023-11-25Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Mailbag! The Beatles, Taylor Swift and More
Popcast (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."
2023-11-16Länk till avsnitt
PinkPantheress Leaves the Bedroom for the Wider Pop World
A conversation about the 22-year-old singer, songwriter and producer?s new album and the art of sampling. Guests: Kemi Alemoru and Lindsay Zoladz.
2023-11-10Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): ?Priscilla? and ?The Golden Bachelor? Plumb Heartbreak
Breaking down Sofia Coppola?s new film, an impressionistic take on Elvis and Priscilla Presley?s relationship, plus: the surprising depth of a reality TV spinoff.
2023-11-08Länk till avsnitt
Noah Kahan?s Rootsy Rock Revival
Revisiting the rustic mainstream sound of the early 2010s, the Vermont singer-songwriter has broken through with ?Stick Season.? Guests: Vox's Rebecca Jennings and Billboard's Jason Lipshutz.
2023-11-03Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (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.
2023-11-01Länk till avsnitt
Who Is Troye Sivan Now?
A conversation about the pop star?s evolution on his new album, ?Something to Give Each Other,? and the ceilings he may still face as an openly gay male performer. Guests: Harry Tafoya and Shaad D?Souza.
2023-10-27Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (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.
2023-10-25Länk till avsnitt
Drake Takes On All Comers
The rapper?s new album, ?For All the Dogs,? has stirred debate about maturity and misogyny, and led to questions about the next phase of his career. Guests: The Ringer's Justin Charity and Pitchfork's Dylan Green.
2023-10-20Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift?s Eras Tour Movie + Bad Bunny Returns
A conversation about Swift?s concert film documenting her summer stadium sojourn. Plus: The new album ?Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.?
2023-10-18Länk till avsnitt
Do We Need Album Reviews Anymore?
A conversation about the history ? and future ? of album reviews in an increasingly fraught environment for music journalism and criticism.
2023-10-12Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Drake?s New Album Courts New Enemies
A discussion about ?For All the Dogs? and the fever-pitch online discourse around Drake, his career and his public persona. Plus: reality TV drama.
2023-10-11Länk till avsnitt
Maren Morris: The (Deluxe) Interview
In a guest appearance, the country-pop singer discusses her recent decision to step back from country music because of Nashville?s poor track record of tolerance and diversity.
2023-10-04Länk till avsnitt
Zach Bryan Begins Building His Village
A conversation about the singer-songwriter?s post-politics approach to stardom, his dogged work ethic and his artistic coalition with fellow dissidents.
2023-09-29Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Doja Cat?s Rap Renaissance + Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
Breaking down Doja Cat?s surprising new album, ?Scarlet,? plus: Swift?s foray into football and Hasan Minhaj?s fibs.
2023-09-27Länk till avsnitt
Remembering Jimmy Buffett, Beach Bum Bard
A conversation about how the musician, who died this month at 76, turned a way of life into a song ? and that song back into a very profitable way of life. Guest: Jon Pareles
2023-09-21Länk till avsnitt
Popcast (Deluxe): Ice Spice?s Munchkin Drink + Jann Wenner Backlash
Popcast (Deluxe): Breaking Down Olivia Rodrigo?s ?Guts,? Part 2
A deep dive into whom the singer?s new songs might be about ? and if it matters. Plus: Zach Bryan?s breakthrough and recent arrest.
2023-09-13Länk till avsnitt
Olivia Rodrigo?s Songs About Growing Pains
The 20-year-old singer-songwriter returns with ?Guts,? an album informed by the opportunities and costs of her rapid rise. Guests: Caryn Ganz and Lindsay Zoladz.
2023-09-13Länk till avsnitt