The beat dropped on "I Knew You Were Trouble" and everything changed, Taylor Swift had gone pop. Nathan and Nora break down Taylor's fourth album, 'Red,' and her transition from country to pop. They discuss Max Martin's influence on the album, the importance of songs like "All Too Well" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," and some of the things th ... Show More
Oct 29
Chappell Roan, Come Back; We Miss You. Plus, Jay-Z's Super Bowl Headliner and More Taylor Swift Discourse.
Nora and Nathan break down some pop music news and notes from this week, including Nathan's experience at Chappell Roan's Super Graphic Spectacular benefit concert and when the pop star may be returning for her second album (1:00), the news that Jay-Z has picked himself to headli ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 16
WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA | Every Single Album: Slayyyter
Break out your beat up Chanels, it's time to talk about Slayyyter and her new-ish album, 'WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.' Nora and Nathan talk about this year's breakout pop star and her initial breakout on the festival circuit (1:00), the intense hyper-pop sounds she's playing with (16: ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2024
Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured’ Era
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. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podc ... Show More
1h 20m