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The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp read less
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Popcast (Deluxe): Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Movie Shows All the Work
Yesterday
Popcast (Deluxe): Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Movie Shows All the Work
Discussing the singer’s new concert film that documents the Renaissance World Tour, interspersed with behind-the-scenes looks at how it came to be.
Popcast (Deluxe): Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Movie Shows All the Work
Yesterday
Popcast (Deluxe): Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Movie Shows All the Work
Discussing the singer’s new concert film that documents the Renaissance World Tour, interspersed with behind-the-scenes looks at how it came to be.
Jung Kook, BTS and English Language K-Pop
6d ago
Jung Kook, BTS and English Language K-Pop
A conversation about K-pop’s long march to American awareness, and the potential risks of that embrace. Guest: Kara.
Popcast (Deluxe): Can Rap Bridge Its Generation Gap?
29-11-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): Can Rap Bridge Its Generation Gap?
Is it possible for rappers to age gracefully? Where are the new stars? A discussion on the state of the genre and where it may be heading.
André 3000’s Experiments With Flutes and Fame
25-11-2023
André 3000’s Experiments With Flutes and Fame
The acclaimed rapper’s first solo album contains no rapping. What does this sharp creative turn reveal about its maker? Guests: GQ's Zach Baron, and Sadie Sartini Garner.
Popcast (Deluxe): Mailbag! The Beatles, Taylor Swift and More
22-11-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): Mailbag! The Beatles, Taylor Swift and More
Taking viewer and listener questions on hot topics in pop music.
Popcast (Deluxe): What Is Going On With the Grammy Nominations?
15-11-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): What Is Going On With the Grammy Nominations?
Dissecting the contenders for the 2024 Grammy Awards, including top nominations for SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste. Plus: Nathan Fielder's "The Curse."
PinkPantheress Leaves the Bedroom for the Wider Pop World
10-11-2023
PinkPantheress Leaves the Bedroom for the Wider Pop World
A conversation about the 22-year-old singer, songwriter and producer’s new album and the art of sampling. Guests: Kemi Alemoru and Lindsay Zoladz.
Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Priscilla’ and ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Plumb Heartbreak
08-11-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Priscilla’ and ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Plumb Heartbreak
Breaking down Sofia Coppola’s new film, an impressionistic take on Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s relationship, plus: the surprising depth of a reality TV spinoff.
Noah Kahan’s Rootsy Rock Revival
03-11-2023
Noah Kahan’s Rootsy Rock Revival
Revisiting the rustic mainstream sound of the early 2010s, the Vermont singer-songwriter has broken through with “Stick Season.” Guests: Vox's Rebecca Jennings and Billboard's Jason Lipshutz.
Popcast (Deluxe): Is the Pop Music Machine Stuck in Place?
01-11-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): Is the Pop Music Machine Stuck in Place?
With certain headliners hogging up space, where are the new stars? We checked in on recent hits from the radio, streaming services and TikTok.
Who Is Troye Sivan Now?
27-10-2023
Who Is Troye Sivan Now?
A conversation about the pop star’s evolution on his new album, “Something to Give Each Other,” and the ceilings he may still face as an openly gay male performer. Guests: Harry Tafoya and Shaad D’Souza.
Popcast (Deluxe): The Britney Spears Memoir + ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
25-10-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): The Britney Spears Memoir + ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Reacting to “The Woman in Me,” the new book by Spears, and Martin Scorsese’s latest film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone.
Drake Takes On All Comers
20-10-2023
Drake Takes On All Comers
The rapper’s new album, “For All the Dogs,” has stirred debate about maturity and misogyny, and led to questions about the next phase of his career. Guests: The Ringer's Justin Charity and Pitchfork's Dylan Green.
Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie + Bad Bunny Returns
18-10-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie + Bad Bunny Returns
A conversation about Swift’s concert film documenting her summer stadium sojourn. Plus: The new album “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.”
Do We Need Album Reviews Anymore?
12-10-2023
Do We Need Album Reviews Anymore?
A conversation about the history — and future — of album reviews in an increasingly fraught environment for music journalism and criticism.
Popcast (Deluxe): Drake’s New Album Courts New Enemies
11-10-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): Drake’s New Album Courts New Enemies
A discussion about “For All the Dogs” and the fever-pitch online discourse around Drake, his career and his public persona. Plus: reality TV drama.
Maren Morris: The (Deluxe) Interview
04-10-2023
Maren Morris: The (Deluxe) Interview
In a guest appearance, the country-pop singer discusses her recent decision to step back from country music because of Nashville’s poor track record of tolerance and diversity.
Zach Bryan Begins Building His Village
29-09-2023
Zach Bryan Begins Building His Village
A conversation about the singer-songwriter’s post-politics approach to stardom, his dogged work ethic and his artistic coalition with fellow dissidents.
Popcast (Deluxe): Doja Cat’s Rap Renaissance + Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
27-09-2023
Popcast (Deluxe): Doja Cat’s Rap Renaissance + Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
Breaking down Doja Cat’s surprising new album, “Scarlet,” plus: Swift’s foray into football and Hasan Minhaj’s fibs.
Remembering Jimmy Buffett, Beach Bum Bard
21-09-2023
Remembering Jimmy Buffett, Beach Bum Bard
A conversation about how the musician, who died this month at 76, turned a way of life into a song — and that song back into a very profitable way of life. Guest: Jon Pareles