Covering the Rise of Tracy Chapman
In 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. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Appl...
21 Feb 202434min
Popcast (Deluxe): Usher, Beyoncé and Ye Lead a Busy Week in Pop
Recapping the Super Bowl halftime show, two new singles from Beyoncé, Ye’s “Vultures 1” album and more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe...
15 Feb 20241h 9min
How Usher Arrived at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
A 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. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/p...
8 Feb 202451min
2024 Grammys, Dissected: Taylor, Miley, SZA, Tracy, Joni and More
Was this the year the awards got it correct? Guests: Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via yo...
7 Feb 202452min
Popcast (Deluxe): Will Taylor, SZA or Olivia Win Big at the Grammys?
A breakdown of the major categories and most interesting competitions at the 66th annual awards on Sunday. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscr...
31 Jan 20241h 7min
Popcast (Deluxe): Playboi Carti, Waxahatchee and 12 More to Watch
A breakdown of new albums and songs for 2024 (and a handful of possible but dubious releases). Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your...
24 Jan 202452min
Pitchfork, the Early Years
With the music website’s future uncertain, Ryan Schreiber and Chris Kaskie look back at its start. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via ...
24 Jan 20241h
An Elastic and Impressive Moment in Jazz
A 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 ...
19 Jan 202457min
