Synopsis
New York Times music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Jon Caramanica and Nate Chinen talk each week about the latest pop music news, the top songs, the best albums, the biggest stars — and the up and coming stars you haven't heard of yet.
Episodes
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Popcast: Jazz Artists in Exile
08/04/2016 Duration: 37minNew York Times music critics discuss recent biopics about Miles Davis and Chet Baker. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Jazz in Museums
25/03/2016 Duration: 33minNate Chinen and Ben Ratliff on the ways jazz is being presented at museum spaces. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Gwen Stefani Returns
18/03/2016 Duration: 29minBen Ratliff, Times music critic and Caryn Ganz, Times pop music editor, discuss the singer’s new album. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: The Art and Future of Criticism
11/03/2016 Duration: 01h15sNew York Times critics gather to discuss their newly released books. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Macklemore’s Aesthetic Mission
26/02/2016 Duration: 56minJon Caramanica chats with the rapper about the role of music in creating change. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Kanye West”s Unfinished Album
19/02/2016 Duration: 53minA roundtable discussion on “The Life of Pablo.” Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Beyonce and Rihanna Take a Different Approach
12/02/2016 Duration: 52minTimes critics discuss the recent music releases of each singer. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: R&B’s New Identity
29/01/2016 Duration: 26minNew York Times music critics discuss changes within the genre. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Tropical House Movement
22/01/2016 Duration: 29minBen Ratliff and Michaelangelo Matos discuss the genre. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Love, Death and David Bowie
13/01/2016 Duration: 47minA conversation about the pop star’s life and work with the philosopher Simon Critchley, author of “Bowie.” Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Jazz Moments of 2015
08/01/2016 Duration: 35minNew York Times music critics discuss the year in jazz. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Making Sense of 2015 in Music
30/12/2015 Duration: 30minMusic critics for The New York Times talk about the themes, currents and big ideas that defined the year. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Best Songs of 2015
23/12/2015 Duration: 33minMusic critics for The New York Times discuss their favorite songs. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Best Albums of 2015
18/12/2015 Duration: 39minMusic critics for The New York Times discuss the year’s highlights. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Joe Casey of Protomartyr
11/12/2015 Duration: 25minBen Ratliff chats with Mr. Casey about the lyrics on the band’s album and more. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Sophie and Grimes
04/12/2015 Duration: 24minBen Ratliff and Jon Pareles discuss their approaches to music. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: The Return of Adele
13/11/2015 Duration: 32minJon Caramanica and Jon Pareles discuss her new album, “25.” Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Taylor Swift and Drake, Friendship vs. Partnership
06/11/2015 Duration: 35minThe stars have found both help and hindrance from those who surround them. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Joanna Newsom
30/10/2015 Duration: 30minBen Ratliff and Melissa Marturano talk about the critique of Ms. Newsom and her music. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Popcast: Justin Bieber Is Back. Thank Poo Bear.
16/10/2015 Duration: 13minThe Times’s pop music squad on the unlikely songwriter behind “Where Are Ü Now” and “What Do You Mean?” Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.