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Nov 6
Yung Lean Interview! On Defeating His Demons, Swedish Modesty & Charli XCX's Wedding
More than a decade after achieving viral fame as a teenage rapper outside of Stockholm, Yung Lean is back with new music, a new film and some hard-won clarity. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podca ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 30
Rosalía Interview! On ‘Lux,’ Singing in 13 Languages, ‘Euphoria’ & Björk
The experimental Spanish pop star on why (and how) she pushed herself to use 13 languages on her new album “Lux,” a labor of love exploring the feminine divine and the brutalities of romance. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also s ... Show More
1h 30m
Aug 2022
Britney Spears Is Taking Hold of Her Music Career With Elton John 'Hold Me Closer' Duet
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking about why the pairing of Britney Spears and Elton John makes so much sense and how Elton is having yet another big moment in music, thanks to the top 10 Billboard Hot 100 success of "Cold Heart" with Dua Lipa. Plus, Beyonce top ... Show More
33m 18s
Jan 2019
Hit Parade: The Gaga is Born Edition
A Star Is Born, the movie Hollywood can’t stop remaking, is a fairy-tale about the American dream factory. But it has also, always, been a reflection of the woman in the lead role—and the latest version stars a woman who has been playing a role for more than a decade: Stefani Ger ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2019
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar & More: Reviewing the Best Song Oscar Nominees
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Diane Warren are among the music stars nominated for an Academy Award for best original song this year -- who could win? Will Gaga walk home with the award for "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born?" Could 10-time nominee Warren finally snag her first ... Show More
30m 24s
Mar 2024
Eternal Sunshine of Ariana Grande's Mind
Sidestep the gossip and focus on the music in Ariana Grande’s latest album Eternal Sunshine. The music is an exercise in nostalgia: 70s Disco, 90s R&B, and 00s pop and dance music. As she moves through the musical past, her lyrics tear through past relationship. But it's the way ... Show More
44m 52s