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Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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An Elastic and Impressive Moment in Jazz
19/01/2024 Duración: 57minA 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande and 21 Savage Kick Off 2024
17/01/2024 Duración: 49minPop’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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Saltburn,’ Jacob Elordi and the New Heartthrob Era
11/01/2024 Duración: 01h04minPlus: Barry Keoghan’s “Murder on the Dancefloor,” Jeremy Allen White’s stripped-down moment and Nathan Fielder’s “The Curse” wraps up.
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What Did We Learn From a Year in Live Shows?
10/01/2024 Duración: 43minConcerts 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
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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and the Sphere: The Year in Live Music
23/12/2023 Duración: 48minThe 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): The Kid Mero on the Viral Characters of 2023
20/12/2023 Duración: 01h07minThe 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.
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Chatting About the Best Songs of 2023
15/12/2023 Duración: 01h30sThe 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.
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Jelly Roll: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
13/12/2023 Duración: 01h10minAn emotional conversation with one of the year’s biggest breakout stars about turning his life around and transitioning from Southern rap to country hitmaking.
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The Albums That Defined 2023? Let’s Discuss.
09/12/2023 Duración: 53minOur 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Movie Shows All the Work
06/12/2023 Duración: 01h08minDiscussing the singer’s new concert film that documents the Renaissance World Tour, interspersed with behind-the-scenes looks at how it came to be.
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Jung Kook, BTS and English Language K-Pop
01/12/2023 Duración: 44minA conversation about K-pop’s long march to American awareness, and the potential risks of that embrace. Guest: Kara.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Can Rap Bridge Its Generation Gap?
29/11/2023 Duración: 01h13minIs 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.
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André 3000’s Experiments With Flutes and Fame
25/11/2023 Duración: 01h03minThe 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Mailbag! The Beatles, Taylor Swift and More
22/11/2023 Duración: 53minTaking viewer and listener questions on hot topics in pop music.
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Popcast (Deluxe): What Is Going On With the Grammy Nominations?
15/11/2023 Duración: 01h04minDissecting 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."
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PinkPantheress Leaves the Bedroom for the Wider Pop World
10/11/2023 Duración: 51minA conversation about the 22-year-old singer, songwriter and producer’s new album and the art of sampling. Guests: Kemi Alemoru and Lindsay Zoladz.
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Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Priscilla’ and ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Plumb Heartbreak
08/11/2023 Duración: 01h07minBreaking 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.
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Noah Kahan’s Rootsy Rock Revival
03/11/2023 Duración: 47minRevisiting 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Is the Pop Music Machine Stuck in Place?
01/11/2023 Duración: 01h07minWith certain headliners hogging up space, where are the new stars? We checked in on recent hits from the radio, streaming services and TikTok.
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Who Is Troye Sivan Now?
27/10/2023 Duración: 39minA 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.