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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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Popcast (Deluxe): It’s Drake vs. Everybody … Who’s Winning?
17/04/2024 Duración: 01h19minBreaking down the convoluted recent beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar (and Future, Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Rick Ross and more).
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Beyoncé, ‘Cowboy Carter’ and Filling in History’s Gaps
09/04/2024 Duración: 01h07minA 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Listening to Beyoncé & Future (and the Discourse)
03/04/2024 Duración: 01h23minHow conversation about very specific aspects of the new albums “Cowboy Carter” and “We Don’t Trust You” can obscure talk of their musical quality.
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Lil Jon: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
27/03/2024 Duración: 01h44minAn 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.
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The Justin Timberlake Conundrum
26/03/2024 Duración: 59minHis 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Is Reality TV in a New Golden Age?
21/03/2024 Duración: 01h20minCatching up on recent hit shows like “Love Is Blind,” “The Traitors” and “Survivor,” including how social media has added another layer of reality.
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Popcast (Deluxe): What’s an Industry Plant Anyway? Plus: Ariana Grande
14/03/2024 Duración: 01h06minDiscussing the quick ascent of the downtempo R&B singer 4batz, the new Ariana Grande album, “eternal sunshine,” music at the Oscars and more.
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Tate McRae, Dua Lipa and the Fight to Be ‘Main Pop Girl’
13/03/2024 Duración: 56minA 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.
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girl in red: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
06/03/2024 Duración: 01h14minAn 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Is TikTok Done? 4 Crises Holding the App Back
28/02/2024 Duración: 51minOnce addictive and effective, TikTok is struggling with commercialization, a shifting relationship with the music industry and more.
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Remembering Toby Keith and His Complexities
27/02/2024 Duración: 42minA conversation about his loudest (and quieter) moments, and how patriotism has played into country music. Guest: David Cantwell.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Pop Stars vs. the Attention Economy
22/02/2024 Duración: 01h03minJennifer 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.
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Covering the Rise of Tracy Chapman
21/02/2024 Duración: 34minIn 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.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Usher, Beyoncé and Ye Lead a Busy Week in Pop
15/02/2024 Duración: 01h09minRecapping the Super Bowl halftime show, two new singles from Beyoncé, Ye’s “Vultures 1” album and more.
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How Usher Arrived at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
08/02/2024 Duración: 51minA 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.
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2024 Grammys, Dissected: Taylor, Miley, SZA, Tracy, Joni and More
07/02/2024 Duración: 52minWas this the year the awards got it correct? Guests: Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Will Taylor, SZA or Olivia Win Big at the Grammys?
31/01/2024 Duración: 01h07minA breakdown of the major categories and most interesting competitions at the 66th annual awards on Sunday.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Playboi Carti, Waxahatchee and 12 More to Watch
24/01/2024 Duración: 52minA breakdown of new albums and songs for 2024 (and a handful of possible but dubious releases).
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Pitchfork, the Early Years
24/01/2024 Duración: 01h21sWith the music website’s future uncertain, Ryan Schreiber and Chris Kaskie look back at its start.
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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.