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.
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After Missteps, Pop Stars Apologize … and Sometimes Push Back
Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and how some in the limelight bristle at social media condemnation. Guest: The Ringer's Justin Charity.
The Many Lives of Doja Cat
A conversation about Doja Cat, who is signed to the imprint of the producer Dr. Luke.
Remembering Tony Allen and Florian Schneider, Two Pillars of Rhythm
Tony Allen and Florian Schneider were working on evolutions in rhythm in the same time frame but in vastly different fashions.
The Triumphant Return of Fiona Apple, Pop Music Renegade
A conversation about everything “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” and beyond. Guests: Jenn Pelly and Lindsay Zoladz.
Beyond ‘Trolls’ and ‘Frozen’: What Are Our Kids Listening To?
Are you at home with a child playing a particular song on repeat?
Dua Lipa, Dance-Pop Crusader
The English pop star has given fans an upbeat album at a very dark time. Guest: Caryn Ganz.
Sam Hunt and Kenny Rogers, Country Music Rule-Benders
A conversation about the borders Nashville polices, and the excellence that can emerge when they are tested.
What Is the Role of Criticism in a Crisis?
Pop music critics are asking (and facing) hard questions about how they listen and write during the coronavirus pandemic.
What Music Should I Listen to in a Crisis?
10 music writers share the song that brightens up dark times.
How Will Pop Music Respond to the Coronavirus?
The concert industry has been devastated by the pandemic. What's music's next move?