Popcast

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

Pop’s premier troll returns while one of its biggest voices turns her attention to gossip, and the first blockbuster rap album of the year arrives. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple ...

17 Jan 202449min

Plus: Barry Keoghan’s “Murder on the Dancefloor,” Jeremy Allen White’s stripped-down moment and Nathan Fielder’s “The Curse” wraps up. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and ...

11 Jan 20241h 4min

Concerts paused during the height of the pandemic, and returned at full power in 2023. Our pop music editor saw a lot of them. Guest: Caryn Ganz Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Pod...

10 Jan 202443min

The touring business saw record revenue in 2023 and major tours made news, but fans still struggle with ticket prices and access — and political leaders are watching. Guest: Ben Sisario. Subscribe to...

23 Des 202348min

The comedian and podcaster known as the Kid Mero on the year in internet domination, including Ice Spice, Keith Lee, the Weeknd, Kai Cenat and more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple...

20 Des 20231h 7min

The most impactful tracks of the year come from different genres and generations — and not all of them are traditional songs. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/pod...

15 Des 20231h

An emotional conversation with one of the year’s biggest breakout stars about turning his life around and transitioning from Southern rap to country hitmaking. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts ...

13 Des 20231h 10min