Ariana Grande, a Pop Star for the Post-Pop Star Age
A conversation about her unique route to the top of the charts — and what’s next. Guests: Lindsay Zoladz and Shaad D’Souza. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Am...
10 Nov 20201h 5min
The Many Mariah Careys
A conversation about her memoir, her range of contributions to pop music and her secret alt-rock album. Guests: New York's Allison P. Davis; Joe Coscarelli and Caryn Ganz. Subscribe today at nytimes.c...
22 Okt 20201h 4min
Luke Combs’s Country Stardom and the Remaking of the Bro
The Nashville star learned from the genre’s past and carved his own path. Guest: Grady Smith. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subsc...
4 Okt 202059min
Will Pop Music of the Future Rely on Actual Musicians, or Avatars?
The pandemic has sped up how digital look-alikes are reshaping stardom. Guest: The Ringer's Alyssa Bereznak. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You...
28 Sep 202043min
Is TikTok a Music Industry Friend or Troll?
“Old Town Road” showed the app’s potential as a hit generator. But its relationship to the business is far more complex. Guest: Taylor Lorenz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podca...
17 Sep 202051min
Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, Preserving Pop’s Old Guard
Six albums into major-label careers with “Chromatica” and “Smile,” where do these two stars fit in? Guest host: Caryn Ganz. Guest: Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple P...
9 Sep 202048min
Remembering Riley Gale of Power Trip, a Thrash Titan
The band’s 34-year-old frontman helped break down barriers between scenes, and was known for singularly wild live shows. Guests: Dan Franklin; James Khubiar; and Andy O’Connor. Subscribe today at nyti...
1 Sep 202056min
How Merchandise Bundles Undid the Album Chart
For today’s biggest artists, an album release isn’t just about the music. Guest: Ben Sisario. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subsc...
22 Aug 202053min
