Music Popcast

Hip-Hop’s Elders and Youth Go to Battle (Again) 13.01.2017 52:00 ↓

Should rap’s young stars have more reverence for the genre’s pioneers, and vice versa? A conversation about hip-hop’s latest generation-gap struggles.

Mariah Carey and New Year’s Eve: Is the Fantasy Over? 06.01.2017 52:20 ↓

A panel discusses Ms. Carey's recent New Year's Eve performance and career.

10 Songs That Tell the Story of 2016 30.12.2016 58:27 ↓

A round table of pop experts discuss the year in tracks, from Maren Morris's "Rich" to Twenty One Pilots' "Ride" to Rihanna's "Sex With Me."

The Year in Jazz Music 23.12.2016 42:35 ↓

A roundtable of writers discuss trends and notable moments of the year.

Pop Music Trends in 2016 16.12.2016 38:10 ↓

The pop music team discusses news themes and what may shape it for years to come.

The Best Albums of 2016 09.12.2016 54:32 ↓

The New York Times music team discuss albums of note this year.

For Bruno Mars and the Weeknd, the Past as Muse 02.12.2016 43:17 ↓

This week, a discussion of new releases by both artists who have more in common than it may appear.

Revisiting Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo' 25.11.2016 53:28 ↓

After a series of bizarre shows, Kanye West canceled the remainder of his "Saint Pablo" tour last week. This weekend, we're listening back to the conversation Jon Caramanica led at the time of the album's release.

Mourning the Greats: Leonard Cohen, Leon Russell and Mose Allison 18.11.2016 29:26 ↓

This year has seen the loss of Prince, David Bowie, Merle Haggard, and, now, three more towering figures have died. A look at their legacies.

Popcast: Division and Unity in Pop, and Beyond 11.11.2016 52:30 ↓

Can the cultural events of the last couple of weeks connect to macro political realities?

Popcast: A Tribe Called Quest Returns 04.11.2016 42:31 ↓

A discussion of the group’s legacy and how it fits into the current hip-hop landscape

Pocast: What’s Next for Kesha? 29.10.2016 29:11 ↓

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.

Popcast: Nu-Dance Rises With Help From Streaming 21.10.2016 37:06 ↓

This week, Jon Caramanica and guests discuss club music.

Dylancast: Bob Dylan Wins the Nobel Prize! 14.10.2016 26:51 ↓

Our music and book critics discuss Dylan, the musician, and Dylan, the writer.

Popcast: Tyler Glenn at the Crossroads 07.10.2016 23:46 ↓

His fiery solo album questions almost everything he used to believe in.

Popcast: Finding the Joy (and Humor) in Bon Iver’s Pain 30.09.2016 31:25 ↓

The new Bon Iver album abandons many of the musical choices that informed much of his earlier music.

Popcast: The Next Teen Star Machine 23.09.2016 35:11 ↓

Shawn Mendes broke out on Vine. The next breeding ground for pop stars might be Musical.ly , a social music app for teens.

Popcast: Fall Preview 16.09.2016 30:43 ↓

The pop music team discusses some of their favorite upcoming fall releases.

Popcast: The Return of New York Rap 09.09.2016 57:05 ↓

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Young M.A. represent an unexpected moment.

Popcast: Stardom in the Age of Social Media 01.09.2016 51:47 ↓

With celebrities so accessible online they have to go above and beyond when meeting fans in the arena.

Popcast: Frank Ocean Returns 24.08.2016 52:52 ↓

A roundtable discussion on the release of the musician’s latest works.

Popcast: Race and Hip-Hop, a Conversation 19.08.2016 37:19 ↓

A discussion about the current wave of white rappers trying to elide conversations about race, with varying success.

Popcast: Janet Jackson and the Legacy of ‘Control’ 12.08.2016 32:52 ↓

A discussion on how pop failed Ms. Jackson for years, and what it has done for her lately.

Popcast: A Send-Off for Ben Ratliff 05.08.2016 47:30 ↓

Mr. Ratliff, a music critic at The Times since 1996, discusses his tenure.

Popcast: Gucci Mane and Atlanta Hip-Hop 29.07.2016 37:04 ↓

Jon Caramanica explains how Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty and 21 Savage are all part of the same long line.