Music Popcast

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.

Popcast: Dissecting the Legacy of Alan Vega and Suicide 22.07.2016 37:36 ↓

Days after Mr. Vega’s death, the journalist Geeta Dayal discusses Suicide’s early days.

Popcast: The Return of Pop-Punk and Emo 15.07.2016 31:31 ↓

Pop music writers discuss Blink-182’s influence on modern pop-punk bands.

Popcast: J Balvin’s Reggaeton Mission 08.07.2016 20:28 ↓

Ben Ratliff and Joe Coscarelli discuss how the Latin music superstar is rewriting the rules.

Popcast: Prince’s Fateful Flight and Judith Hill’s Story 23.06.2016 25:35 ↓

For those looking to understand Prince’s musical life in his final years, the larger story of Ms. Hill is illuminating.

Popcast: Techno’s Dual Identity 10.06.2016 34:52 ↓

Juan Atkins and Moritz Von Oswald discuss techno as youth music and heritage culture.

Popcast: Hip-Hop Concerts and the Police 03.06.2016 43:15 ↓

After 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.

Popcast: Arthur Russell 27.05.2016 24:35 ↓

New York Times music critics discuss Mr. Russell’s wide-angle, slow-release significance.

Popcast: Chance the Rapper and Drake 20.05.2016 32:44 ↓

New York Times music critics discuss the latest albums by both artists.

Popcast: Radiohead and James Blake 12.05.2016 24:17 ↓

New York Times critics compare the latest releases.

Popcast: Britney Spears 04.05.2016 33:56 ↓

A discussion of Ms. Spears’s conservatorship.

Popcast: Beyoncé Serves Up ‘Lemonade’ 26.04.2016 39:16 ↓

New York Times critics and writers discuss the singer’s new album.

Popcast: Caetano Veloso 22.04.2016 17:46 ↓

Mr. Veloso, the great Brazilian singer and songwriter, discusses current events in his country.

Popcast: Remembering Prince 22.04.2016 38:26 ↓

New York Times culture critics discuss Prince’s music and impact.