Boy Bands, Now Featuring Grown Men
Backstreet’s back, the New Kids put out a new single and groups in the K-pop ecosystem are thriving. Why are boy bands so central to pop music? Guests: Jezebel's Maria Sherman and Billboard's Andrew U...
29 Mar 20191h 20min
How a Viral Rap Star Rocketed From Meme to Hit
Blueface’s “Thotiana” is a nearly perfectly engineered hit of the social media age. Guests: The Fader's Ben Dandridge-Lemco and Pitchfork's Alphonse Pierre. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or ...
21 Mar 201955min
Can Michael Jackson’s Legacy Ever Really Be Derailed?
The documentary “Leaving Neverland” details devastating allegations of sexual abuse. How do fans process them, and Jackson’s body of work? Guests: The New York Times's Joe Coscarelli, Aisha Harris and...
7 Mar 201959min
Behind the Ryan Adams Investigation
The musician has been accused of dangling career opportunities while pursuing female artists for sex, then turning domineering and vengeful. He denies the claims. Guests: The New York Times's Joe Cosc...
18 Feb 201941min
Maggie Rogers and Sharon Van Etten Break Free From Old Expectations
Two singer-songwriters at different points in their careers are staking claim to new creative ground. Guests: The New York Times's Joe Coscarelli; The Ringer's Lindsay Zoladz Subscribe today at nytime...
1 Feb 20191h
Fyre Festival’s Post-Mortems: We’ve Still Got Questions
Two documentaries examining Billy McFarland’s debacle aim to shed new light on the scammers and victims. Guests: The New York Times's Aisha Harris, Wesley Morris and Melena Ryzik. Subscribe today at n...
25 Jan 201957min
Listening to Pop Music’s Class of 2019
From British punk-rap to 1970s-influenced country to morbid electronic pop, a guide to new artists to watch. Guest: The New York Times's Jon Pareles. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Appl...
18 Jan 201952min
Bad Bunny Is Just Getting Started
His was the defining voice of 2018. What’s next for this Puerto Rican new-pop superstar? Guests: Remezcla's Eduardo Cepeda and Isabelia Herrera; and Rolling Stone's Suzy Exposito. Subscribe today at n...
12 Jan 20191h 11min
