The Greatest Trick Ed Sheeran Ever Pulled Was Convincing the World He’s an Underdog
The British singer/songwriter is a record-smashing superstar, but he still plays the spurned lover. How does he do it?
45m Mar 10, 2017
45m
Atlanta Has a Firm Grip on the Future of Hip-Hop
A panel discusses Migos, Lil Yachty and more of the city’s budding stars on Popcast.
59m Mar 03, 2017
59m
What Happens When Nashville Outsiders Become Country’s Big Stars?
The city synonymous with the country music business is in transition. How is it dealing with rapid change, and the Trump era? A panel discusses on Popcast.
1hr 10m Feb 24, 2017
1hr 10m
Were There Any Real Winners at the Grammys?
It was an awards show filled with flubs, tear, apologies and protests. The New York Times pop music writers discuss Adele, Beyoncé, Chance the Rapper and more on Popcast.
57m Feb 14, 2017
57m
Will the Grammy Awards End With a Big Surprise?
The New York Times pop team debates whether Sturgill Simpson will pull out a surprise victory in a night stacked with Adele vs. Beyoncé face-offs.
38m Feb 10, 2017
38m
Punk Rock Is Alive and Well, No Politics Required
The current political climate doesn’t come up even once during the latest Popcast, a conversation about Japandroids, the Menzingers and the state of rock.
45m Feb 03, 2017
45m
The War Over ‘La La Land’: Gotta Hear Both Sides
The toast of Hollywood has divided our culture writers. Two of the movie’s boosters go to battle with two of its critics in this week’s Popcast.
50m Jan 27, 2017
50m
The Crooner in Chief: Barack Obama’s Musical Legacy
He brought soul and hip-hop into the White House like no president before him. A discussion of Mr. Obama’s most powerful musical moments, on this week’s Popcast.
54m Jan 20, 2017
54m
Hip-Hop’s Elders and Youth Go to Battle (Again)
Should rap’s young stars have more reverence for the genre’s pioneers, and vice versa? A conversation about hip-hop’s latest generation-gap struggles.
52m Jan 13, 2017
52m
Mariah Carey and New Year’s Eve: Is the Fantasy Over?
A panel discusses Ms. Carey's recent New Year's Eve performance and career.
52m Jan 06, 2017
52m
10 Songs That Tell the Story of 2016
A round table of pop experts discuss the year in tracks, from Maren Morris's "Rich" to Twenty One Pilots' "Ride" to Rihanna's "Sex With Me."
58m Dec 30, 2016
58m
The Year in Jazz Music
A roundtable of writers discuss trends and notable moments of the year.
43m Dec 23, 2016
43m
Pop Music Trends in 2016
The pop music team discusses news themes and what may shape it for years to come.
38m Dec 16, 2016
38m
The Best Albums of 2016
The New York Times music team discuss albums of note this year.
55m Dec 09, 2016
55m
For Bruno Mars and the Weeknd, the Past as Muse
This week, a discussion of new releases by both artists who have more in common than it may appear.
43m Dec 02, 2016
43m
Revisiting Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo'
After a series of bizarre shows, Kanye West canceled the remainder of his "Saint Pablo" tour last week. This weekend, we're listening back to the conversation Jon Caramanica led at the time of the album's release.
53m Nov 25, 2016
53m
Mourning the Greats: Leonard Cohen, Leon Russell and Mose Allison
This year has seen the loss of Prince, David Bowie, Merle Haggard, and, now, three more towering figures have died. A look at their legacies.
29m Nov 18, 2016
29m
Popcast: Division and Unity in Pop, and Beyond
Can the cultural events of the last couple of weeks connect to macro political realities?
52m Nov 11, 2016
52m
Popcast: A Tribe Called Quest Returns
A discussion of the group’s legacy and how it fits into the current hip-hop landscape
43m Nov 04, 2016
43m
Pocast: What’s Next for Kesha?
The pop star has been locked in an ugly contract dispute with Dr. Luke; two writers who have examined her case break down the pop star’s situation.
29m Oct 29, 2016
29m
Popcast: Nu-Dance Rises With Help From Streaming
This week, Jon Caramanica and guests discuss club music.
37m Oct 21, 2016
37m
Dylancast: Bob Dylan Wins the Nobel Prize!
Our music and book critics discuss Dylan, the musician, and Dylan, the writer.
27m Oct 14, 2016
27m
Popcast: Tyler Glenn at the Crossroads
His fiery solo album questions almost everything he used to believe in.
24m Oct 07, 2016
24m
Popcast: Finding the Joy (and Humor) in Bon Iver’s Pain
The new Bon Iver album abandons many of the musical choices that informed much of his earlier music.
31m Sep 30, 2016
31m
Popcast: The Next Teen Star Machine
Shawn Mendes broke out on Vine. The next breeding ground for pop stars might be Musical.ly, a social music app for teens.
35m Sep 23, 2016
35m
Popcast: Fall Preview
The pop music team discusses some of their favorite upcoming fall releases.
31m Sep 16, 2016
31m
Popcast: The Return of New York Rap
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Young M.A. represent an unexpected moment.
57m Sep 09, 2016
57m
Popcast: Stardom in the Age of Social Media
With celebrities so accessible online they have to go above and beyond when meeting fans in the arena.
52m Sep 01, 2016
52m
Popcast: Frank Ocean Returns
A roundtable discussion on the release of the musician’s latest works.
53m Aug 24, 2016
53m
Popcast: Race and Hip-Hop, a Conversation
A discussion about the current wave of white rappers trying to elide conversations about race, with varying success.
37m Aug 19, 2016
37m
Popcast: Janet Jackson and the Legacy of ‘Control’
A discussion on how pop failed Ms. Jackson for years, and what it has done for her lately.
33m Aug 12, 2016
33m
Popcast: A Send-Off for Ben Ratliff
Mr. Ratliff, a music critic at The Times since 1996, discusses his tenure.
47m Aug 05, 2016
47m
Popcast: Gucci Mane and Atlanta Hip-Hop
Jon Caramanica explains how Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty and 21 Savage are all part of the same long line.
37m Jul 29, 2016
37m
Popcast: Dissecting the Legacy of Alan Vega and Suicide
Days after Mr. Vega’s death, the journalist Geeta Dayal discusses Suicide’s early days.
38m Jul 22, 2016
38m
Popcast: The Return of Pop-Punk and Emo
Pop music writers discuss Blink-182’s influence on modern pop-punk bands.
32m Jul 15, 2016
32m
Popcast: J Balvin’s Reggaeton Mission
Ben Ratliff and Joe Coscarelli discuss how the Latin music superstar is rewriting the rules.
20m Jul 08, 2016
20m
Popcast: Prince’s Fateful Flight and Judith Hill’s Story
For those looking to understand Prince’s musical life in his final years, the larger story of Ms. Hill is illuminating.
26m Jun 23, 2016
26m
Popcast: Techno’s Dual Identity
Juan Atkins and Moritz Von Oswald discuss techno as youth music and heritage culture.
35m Jun 10, 2016
35m
Popcast: Hip-Hop Concerts and the Police
After a fatal shooting at a T.I. concert, Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli discuss rap, race and security with Minya Oh, a.k.a. Miss Info, and Joie Manda of Interscope Records.
43m Jun 03, 2016
43m
Popcast: Arthur Russell
New York Times music critics discuss Mr. Russell’s wide-angle, slow-release significance.
25m May 27, 2016
25m
Popcast: Chance the Rapper and Drake
New York Times music critics discuss the latest albums by both artists.
33m May 20, 2016
33m
Popcast: Radiohead and James Blake
New York Times critics compare the latest releases.
24m May 12, 2016
24m
Popcast: Britney Spears
A discussion of Ms. Spears’s conservatorship.
34m May 04, 2016
34m
Popcast: Beyoncé Serves Up ‘Lemonade’
New York Times critics and writers discuss the singer’s new album.
39m Apr 26, 2016
39m
Popcast: Remembering Prince
New York Times culture critics discuss Prince’s music and impact.
38m Apr 22, 2016
38m
Popcast: Caetano Veloso
Mr. Veloso, the great Brazilian singer and songwriter, discusses current events in his country.
18m Apr 22, 2016
18m
Popcast:Country Music Agitators
New York Times music critics discuss Sturgill Simpson and Merle Haggard.
37m Apr 15, 2016
37m
Popcast:Country Music Agitators
New York Times music critics discuss Sturgill Simpson and Merle Haggard.
37m Apr 15, 2016
37m
Popcast: Jazz Artists in Exile
New York Times music critics discuss recent biopics about Miles Davis and Chet Baker.
37m Apr 08, 2016
37m
Popcast: Jazz in Museums
Nate Chinen and Ben Ratliff on the ways jazz is being presented at museum spaces.
34m Mar 24, 2016
34m