Sinopse
New York Times music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Jon Caramanica and Nate Chinen talk each week about the latest pop music news, the top songs, the best albums, the biggest stars — and the up and coming stars you haven't heard of yet.
Episódios
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Speed Round, Part 1
29/08/2023 Duração: 01h04minA conversation about how the concert relates to Beyoncé’s stadium show, the role of dance in Swift’s spectacular and more. Guests: Wesley Morris, Brian Seibert and Bandsplain's Yasi Salek.
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Popcast (Deluxe): A Shocking No. 1 Hit and Addison Rae’s New EP
23/08/2023 Duração: 01h04minThe rapid rise of Oliver Anthony Music’s “Rich Men North of Richmond,” plus: the playful pop of the TikTok star Addison Rae.
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Dead & Company Said Farewell, but the Scene Is Very Alive
22/08/2023 Duração: 57minOne of jam’s most definitive bands is still attracting new recruits, and younger generations are finding comfort in its community. Guests: JamBase's Scott Bernstein; and Marc Tracy.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Is There Such a Thing as the Song of the Summer?
16/08/2023 Duração: 01h07minTracks by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and more have dominated this summer — or at least attempted to.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Lizzo, Travis Scott and the Limits of Persona
09/08/2023 Duração: 01h06minWhat can pop stars get away with? Plus: the deaths of Sinead O’Connor and Angus Cloud.
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The Raw Art and Life of Sinead O’Connor
03/08/2023 Duração: 01h18sA conversation about her unlikely pop fame, complex relationship to stardom and powerful, signature music. Guests: Alfred Soto and Amanda Hess.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Our Favorite Albums of the Year So Far
02/08/2023 Duração: 01h01minPeso Pluma, Ice Spice, Skrillex, 100 gecs and more.
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Jason Aldean’s Culture War Hit
28/07/2023 Duração: 46minAfter the country star’s “Try That in a Small Town” video was criticized as offensive, right-wing support sent the song to No. 2 on the singles chart. Guests: The Tennessean's Marcus K. Dowling; the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Amanda Marie Martinez
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Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Barbie,’ Jason Aldean’s Culture War and Drake’s Tour
26/07/2023 Duração: 01h16minPlus: Violent J in our 50 Rappers, 50 Stories project, new songs and new snacks.
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50 Rappers, 50 Stories: Behind the Scenes
23/07/2023 Duração: 57minA look at how we assembled a sweeping collection of personal narratives, and the threads that tie them together. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Elena Bergeron and Keith Murphy.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Fans Misbehaving at Concerts, and Pinkydoll’s NPC TikTok
19/07/2023 Duração: 01h08minPlus: Music from Troye Sivan and Militarie Gun (as performed by Post Malone).
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Popcast (Deluxe): Britney Spears’s Wembanyama Run-In and Taylor Swift’s ‘Revenge’
12/07/2023 Duração: 01h02minPlus: Lil Uzi Vert’s new No. 1 “Pink Tape,” and Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City.”
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The Many Lives of Lil Durk
11/07/2023 Duração: 52minHow the Chicago rap veteran reinvented himself, and became a star largely in the shadows. Guest: Fake Shore Drive's Andrew Barber.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Olivia Rodrigo Returns, Fall Out Boy Denies History
05/07/2023 Duração: 53minPlus: “Barbie” memes and the Grimace Shake attacks.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Kim Petras’s New LP and Jennifer Lawrence’s Return
29/06/2023 Duração: 01h09minUp for discussion this week: “The Idol” approaches its finale, the conclusion of Kesha and Dr. Luke’s legal battle and more.
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Kylie Minogue’s ‘Padam Padam’ and the Queer Club-Pop Canon
27/06/2023 Duração: 51minThe global star’s single has become the soundtrack of Pride this year, opening fresh conversations about pop divas and their gay fans. Guest: Vulture's Jason P. Frank
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Popcast (Deluxe): Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton and Gunna’s New LP
21/06/2023 Duração: 01h17minWhat’s the role of global celebrity in high fashion? Why hasn’t hip-hop penetrated the charts this year? And what’s the snack of the week?
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The Joni Mitchell Renaissance
17/06/2023 Duração: 42minA conversation about how the singer-songwriter was received during her career peak, and how she is remaking her own music in her later years. Guest: Lindsay Zoladz.
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Popcast (Deluxe): The Rise of the A.I. Pop Star, Luke Combs’s ‘Fast Car’
14/06/2023 Duração: 59minDissecting the recent wave of songs ‘by’ Drake and others, plus your questions about band reunions, a rundown of new songs and more.
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Popcast Mailbag! Frank Ocean, Peso Pluma, A.I. Grimes and More
09/06/2023 Duração: 01h01minYou asked, we answered your questions about the weight of following a smash single and the persistence of genre. Guests: Jon Pareles, Joe Coscarelli, Lindsay Zoladz and Caryn Ganz.