How Many Streams Is a T-Shirt Worth? Breaking Down Chart Dilemmas.
There’s more data about music consumption than ever before. That doesn’t mean we understand who’s the most popular. Guests: The New York Times's Joe Coscarelli and Ben Sisario. Subscribe today at nyti...
26 Jul 20191h
The Loudness of João Gilberto, Bossa Nova’s King of Quiet
A look back at the Brazilian musician’s innovations as one of the genre’s primary architects. Guest: Ben Ratliff Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also ...
19 Jul 201955min
How Hootie & the Blowfish Inspired Both Love and Hate
Critics who were writing about the band at the peak of its fame look back at how the group became so bitterly divisive. Guests: Jim DeRogatis and Danyel Smith. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts ...
8 Jul 201953min
The Unexpectedly Deep Musical Roots of Hootie & the Blowfish
“Cracked Rear View” catapulted the band to superstardom. But the group made great music long before — and after — anyone paid attention. Guest: former A&R representative Tim Sommer Subscribe today at ...
1 Jul 201957min
Why Are the Movies So Obsessed With Pop Stars?
From “Rocketman” to “Her Smell,” “Blaze” to “Vox Lux,” the film industry seems to think all musicians have the same ups and downs. Guests: The New York Times's A.O. Scott; Vanity Fair's K. Austin Coll...
21 Jun 20191h 14min
Can Record Labels Be Trusted to Preserve Music History?
A 2008 fire destroyed master recordings for a who’s who of popular music. A new investigation explores the damage done. Guest: The New York Times Magazine's Jody Rosen Subscribe today at nytimes.com/p...
13 Jun 20191h 13min
Bob Dylan’s Excellent Adventure
The Rolling Thunder Revue was more than a tour: It was a chance for the songwriter to play with the truth. Guest: The New York Times's Jon Pareles Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple P...
11 Jun 201941min
Megan Thee Stallion and Rap’s Rising Generation of Women
Hip-hop has historically been inhospitable to female performers. A new class is finding fresh paths to break through. Guests: The Atlantic's Hannah Giorgis and Vulture's Hunter Harris. Subscribe today...
25 Mai 201930min
