Track 3: It’s About Having Sex

We compiled a playlist of songs that tell us where music is going. Hosted by Jake Silverstein, the editor in chief of The New York Times Magazine, and Nitsuh Abebe, a story editor, it features some of their favorite writers and the songs that spoke to them this year. Find the mag ... Show More

Wesley Morris on Adele’s “Send My Love (To Your New Lover).” 

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd on Missy Elliott’s “I’m Better.” 

Break up with Ariana Grande. 

"Into You" was one of the biggest hits of 2016, the stellar production of reclusive legend Max Martin combining with the acrobatic vocals of Ariana Grande to create an undeniable, ubiquitous earworm. With "Into You" still burning up the charts, we dive deep to uncover the insane ... Show More

Jagger from WKSS (Kiss 95.7) in Hartford talks about playing both "God Is a Woman" and "Breathin" in power rotation, as Ariana Grande releases another new smash, "Thank U, Next." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

In Part 2 of this special conversation with Ariana Grande, Ariana spills the beans on why she keeps casting TV serial killers as her music video leads, the dance move Penn tried to sneak into the "The Boy Is Mine" video, and the inspiration for her Eternal Sunshine era. The gang ... Show More

Bette Midler ''Hello Dolly'' 2018 Dance Mix 

Hello and welcome to bedtime stories. Today's episode I will be reading Save Your Tears by The Weeknd ft Ariana Grande. 

A conversation about the British musician’s journey to her lush neo-disco manifesto “That! Feels Good!” Guests: Caryn Ganz and Lindsay Zoladz.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts ... Show More