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Popcast

The New York Timeswww.nytimes.com
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

Popcast: Division and Unity in Pop, and Beyond

Can the cultural events of the last couple of weeks connect to macro political realities? 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 12, 201653 minEp. 102

Popcast: A Tribe Called Quest Returns

A discussion of the group’s legacy and how it fits into the current hip-hop landscape 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 05, 201643 minEp. 101

Popcast: What’s Next for Kesha?

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. 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 29, 201629 minEp. 100

Popcast: Nu-Dance Rises With Help From Streaming

This week, Jon Caramanica and guests discuss club music. 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 22, 201637 minEp. 99

Dylancast: Bob Dylan Wins the Nobel Prize!

Our music and book critics discuss Dylan, the musician, and Dylan, the writer. 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 15, 201627 minEp. 98

Popcast: Tyler Glenn at the Crossroads

His fiery solo album questions almost everything he used to believe in. 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 08, 201624 minEp. 97

Popcast: Finding the Joy (and Humor) in Bon Iver’s Pain

The new Bon Iver album abandons many of the musical choices that informed much of his earlier music. 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 30, 201631 minEp. 96

Popcast: The Next Teen Star Machine

Shawn Mendes broke out on Vine. The next breeding ground for pop stars might be Musical.ly, a social music app for teens. 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 23, 201635 minEp. 95

Popcast: Fall Preview

The pop music team discusses some of their favorite upcoming fall releases. 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 16, 201631 minEp. 94

Popcast: The Return of New York Rap

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Young M.A. represent an unexpected moment. 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 10, 201657 minEp. 93

Popcast: Stardom in the Age of Social Media

With celebrities so accessible online they have to go above and beyond when meeting fans in the arena. 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 02, 201652 minEp. 92

Popcast: Frank Ocean Returns

A roundtable discussion on the release of the musician’s latest works. 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 25, 201653 minEp. 91

Popcast: Race and Hip-Hop, a Conversation

A discussion about the current wave of white rappers trying to elide conversations about race, with varying success. 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 19, 201637 minEp. 90

Popcast: Janet Jackson and the Legacy of ‘Control’

A discussion on how pop failed Ms. Jackson for years, and what it has done for her lately. 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 12, 201633 minEp. 89

Popcast: A Send-Off for Ben Ratliff

Mr. Ratliff, a music critic at The Times since 1996, discusses his tenure. 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 05, 201648 minEp. 88

Popcast: Gucci Mane and Atlanta Hip-Hop

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

Jul 29, 201637 minEp. 87

Popcast: Dissecting the Legacy of Alan Vega and Suicide

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

Jul 22, 201638 minEp. 86

Popcast: The Return of Pop-Punk and Emo

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

Jul 15, 201632 minEp. 85

Popcast: J Balvin’s Reggaeton Mission

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

Jul 08, 201620 minEp. 84

Popcast: Prince’s Fateful Flight and Judith Hill’s Story

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

Jun 24, 201626 minEp. 83

Popcast: Techno’s Dual Identity

A discussion of techno as youth music and heritage culture. 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.

Jun 10, 201635 minEp. 82

Popcast: Arthur Russell

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

May 27, 201625 minEp. 80

Popcast: Chance the Rapper and Drake

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

May 20, 201633 minEp. 79

Popcast: Radiohead and James Blake

New York Times critics compare the latest releases. 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.

May 12, 201624 minEp. 78

Popcast: Britney Spears

A discussion of Ms. Spears’s conservatorship. 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.

May 08, 201634 minEp. 77

Popcast: Beyoncé Serves Up ‘Lemonade’

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

Apr 26, 201639 minEp. 76

Popcast: Remembering Prince

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

Apr 22, 201638 minEp. 75

Popcast: Caetano Veloso

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

Apr 22, 201642 minEp. 74

Popcast:Country Music Agitators

New York Times music critics discuss Sturgill Simpson and Merle Haggard. 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.

Apr 16, 201637 minEp. 73

Popcast: Jazz Artists in Exile

New York Times music critics discuss recent biopics about Miles Davis and Chet Baker. 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.

Apr 08, 201637 minEp. 72
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