Popcast

The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

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Episodes

Dave Grohl’s ‘Sonic Highways’

Ben Ratliff and Jon Caramanica discuss “Sonic Highways,” the new album and HBO mini-series by Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 07, 2014•33 min•Ep. 9

The Myth of Scott Walker

Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss Scott Walker and “Soused,” his new album with the drone-metal band Sunn O))). Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 17, 2014•30 min•Ep. 7

Tinashe, FKA Twigs and the Semantics of R&B

Ben Ratliff and Jon Caramanica discuss the singers Tinashe and FKA twigs, and whether they point toward a new conception of R&B. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 10, 2014•29 min•Ep. 6

Parsing Steve Coleman’s Genius

Ben Ratliff and Nate Chinen discuss the jazz saxophonist, a recent winner of a MacArthur “genius” grant. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 26, 2014•20 min•Ep. 5

What We Talk About When We Talk About Chris Brown

Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss the challenges of appraising Chris Brown. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 19, 2014•30 min•Ep. 4

U2’s ‘Songs of Innocence’: Gift or Spam?

Ben Ratliff and Jon Pareles discuss the new U2 album, released this week for free in iTunes. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 12, 2014•23 min•Ep. 3

Our Vacations with Ariana Grande and Kate Bush

Ben Ratliff and Jon Caramanica discuss new projects by Ms. Grande and Ms. Bush. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 05, 2014•31 min•Ep. 2

The Alchemist

Ben Ratliff talks to Jennifer Herrema of the band Black Bananas. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aug 08, 2014•32 min•Ep. 1

Songs of the Summer

Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss some of the most popular songs of the summer. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Aug 01, 2014•29 min0

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