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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 days 17 hours 57 minutes
episode 4: What We Talk About When We Talk About Chris Brown
Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss the challenges of appraising Chris Brown.
episode 3: U2’s ‘Songs of Innocence’: Gift or Spam?
Ben Ratliff and Jon Pareles discuss the new U2 album, released this week for free in iTunes.
episode 2: Our Vacations with Ariana Grande and Kate Bush
Ben Ratliff and Jon Caramanica discuss new projects by Ms. Grande and Ms. Bush.
Songs of the Summer
Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss some of the most popular songs of the summer.
Arto Lindsay’s Ecstatic Procession
The singer and guitarist Arto Lindsay discusses his work and career, including a new album, “Encyclopedia of Arto.”
Can Hip-Hop Thrive on Broadway?
Jon Caramanica and Charles Isherwood discuss the failure of “Holler if Ya Hear Me,” the musical based on the work of Tupac Shakur.
Sia’s Path from Victim to Victory
Jon Pareles and Ben Ratliff discuss Sia Furler, the Australian singer-songwriter, and her new album, “1000 Forms of Fear.”
Metal, Poetry and Satan
Ben Ratliff and the poet Michael Robbins discuss the current state of metal and the music’s perhaps surprising similarities with poetry.
Lana Del Rey, Downcast Superstar
Jon Pareles and Ben Ratliff discuss Lana Del Rey and her new record, “Ultraviolence.”