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
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We weave together sound and story this multi-track collection. It’s a window on how we listen to music — and how we talk to each other about it — right now. Some of our favorite writers tell us about the songs they can’t stop listening to, and what those songs might tell us about the world today. More at nytimes.com/25songs.
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Taylor Swift: The ‘Tortured’ Mailbag
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Answering your questions about the sound and substance of the pop superstar’s double album, and the way fans and critics have responded to it. Guests: Caryn Ganz and Stereogum's Tom Breihan.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured’ Era
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A discussion about the singer’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift’s “imperial era,” the use of her rumored relationships and production choices.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Vampire Weekend’s New Album Goes Underground and All Over
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Digging into “Only God Was Above Us,” an LP that’s both catchy and complex. Guest host: Jon Pareles. Guests: The New Yorker's Amanda Petrusich and Pitchfork's Matthew Strauss.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): It’s Drake vs. Everybody … Who’s Winning?
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Breaking down the convoluted recent beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar (and Future, Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Rick Ross and more).By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Beyoncé, ‘Cowboy Carter’ and Filling in History’s Gaps
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A conversation about how the pop superstar’s genre experiments explore race and power, and the implicit politics that come with them. Guests: Marcus K. Dowling and Julianne Escobedo Shepherd.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Listening to Beyoncé & Future (and the Discourse)
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How conversation about very specific aspects of the new albums “Cowboy Carter” and “We Don’t Trust You” can obscure talk of their musical quality.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Lil Jon: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
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An in-depth interview with the Atlanta hip-hop and EDM legend, tracing his path through punk, skateboarding and crunk music on the way to this year’s Super Bowl.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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His sixth solo album, “Everything I Thought It Was,” has been met with critical dismissal and weaker sales. Where can the onetime pop superstar turn next? Guests: Steven J. Horowitz and Joshunda Sanders.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Is Reality TV in a New Golden Age?
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Catching up on recent hit shows like “Love Is Blind,” “The Traitors” and “Survivor,” including how social media has added another layer of reality.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): What’s an Industry Plant Anyway? Plus: Ariana Grande
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Discussing the quick ascent of the downtempo R&B singer 4batz, the new Ariana Grande album, “eternal sunshine,” music at the Oscars and more.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Tate McRae, Dua Lipa and the Fight to Be ‘Main Pop Girl’
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A conversation about a title that emerged from stan communities, and how it’s played a role in pop singers’ careers. Guests: Vulture's Jason P. Frank and Rolling Stone's Larisha Paul.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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girl in red: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
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An interview with the Norwegian singer girl in red (Marie Ulven) about her second album, “I’m Doing It Again Baby!,” opening for Taylor Swift and more.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Is TikTok Done? 4 Crises Holding the App Back
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Once addictive and effective, TikTok is struggling with commercialization, a shifting relationship with the music industry and more.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Remembering Toby Keith and His Complexities
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A conversation about his loudest (and quieter) moments, and how patriotism has played into country music. Guest: David Cantwell.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Pop Stars vs. the Attention Economy
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Jennifer Lopez’s new film and album, “This Is Me … Now,” plus other confusing recent rollouts for pop stars including Dua Lipa, Justin Timberlake and Camila Cabello.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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In 1988, “Fast Car” turned the singer-songwriter into a star. She was skeptical of the spotlight, and learning to wield her power. Guest: Steve Pond.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Usher, Beyoncé and Ye Lead a Busy Week in Pop
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Recapping the Super Bowl halftime show, two new singles from Beyoncé, Ye’s “Vultures 1” album and more.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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How Usher Arrived at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
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A conversation about his long career path through several generations of R&B, and what he might do on such a big stage. Guests: Thomas Hobbs and Danielle Amir Jackson.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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2024 Grammys, Dissected: Taylor, Miley, SZA, Tracy, Joni and More
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Was this the year the awards got it correct? Guests: Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Will Taylor, SZA or Olivia Win Big at the Grammys?
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A breakdown of the major categories and most interesting competitions at the 66th annual awards on Sunday.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Playboi Carti, Waxahatchee and 12 More to Watch
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A breakdown of new albums and songs for 2024 (and a handful of possible but dubious releases).By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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With the music website’s future uncertain, Ryan Schreiber and Chris Kaskie look back at its start.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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A rundown of impressive recent releases and a look at who benefits (and suffers) when artists working outside formal jazz idioms are lumped into conversations about the genre. Guests: Marcus J. Moore and Giovanni Russonello.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande and 21 Savage Kick Off 2024
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Pop’s premier troll returns while one of its biggest voices turns her attention to gossip, and the first blockbuster rap album of the year arrives.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Saltburn,’ Jacob Elordi and the New Heartthrob Era
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Plus: Barry Keoghan’s “Murder on the Dancefloor,” Jeremy Allen White’s stripped-down moment and Nathan Fielder’s “The Curse” wraps up.By NYTimes.com Podmaster
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