Our season-long analysis of Tyler, The Creator's IGOR continues with "NEW MAGIC WAND" - a song Tyler described as his favorite song he's ever made. We unpack everything from its unlikely sample source to the historical associations of its main musical interval.
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Nov 2022
S10E6 - A BOY IS A GUN* by Tyler, The Creator
Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with A BOY IS A GUN*. In the most sample heavy song on the album, Tyler uses a dichotomous gun symbol to express how his crush makes him feel: safe and in danger all at once. Shop Season 10 merchandise here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagra ... Show More
42 m
Nov 2022
S10E7 - PUPPET by Tyler, The Creator
Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with the album's emotional rock bottom, PUPPET. Tyler realizes he's lost himself in his desperate pursuit of pleasing his crush, and looks to a symbolic patriarch, played by Kanye West, to help find his way. Shop Season 10 merchandise he ... Show More
41m 37s
Dec 2022
S10E8 - WHAT'S GOOD by Tyler, The Creator
Our season-long analysis of IGOR continues with WHAT'S GOOD, where Tyler uses the brash, masculine IGOR alter-ego to regain his autonomy after losing himself on the previous song PUPPET. Shop Season 10 merchandise here. Follow on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Host, EP, Writer: ... Show More
47m 5s
Jun 2023
Hip Hop, the Lahme Song & Making Beats From Old Syrian Vinyls | Thanks Joey
<p>In this episode of Quartertones, Thanks Joey takes us on a journey through hip hop, Brooklyn music, and his Syrian grandfather’s old records. We talk about working with Omar Offendum and Narcy, his music making process, and what inspired his Lahme song.</p><p>He gives us a sne ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2019
Ep. 101 - Movie 4 (Part 1) w/ Lauren Shippen & Briggon Snow
Lauren Shippen (The Infinite Noise) and Briggon Snow (The Bright Sessions) join Schubes to discuss the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie! Topics include: shattering Lauren’s world, swiveling chairs, The "Top O' The Mornin'" sign, Barty Crouch Sr.’s mustache, puberty, Krum ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2020
Royce da 5'9" Speaks on Yelawolf Beef, New Album “The Allegory”, Quitting Drinking & Cheating & More
Royce blessed us with his presence to celebrate the release of his new album The Allegory, where he talks about being a big fan of No Jumper! He then shares about his relationship with his dad, his kids, how he moves in the industry, being respectable and respected, racism, his f ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2021
The MC Serch Interview: Addiction, MF Doom, The White Rapper Show, DJ Vlad Beef & More
MC Serch is known for his storytelling, in depth interviews and awesome hip hop anecdotes! He shares with Adam about Doom, Nas, Jay-Z, Dre, Eminem, The White Rapper Show, new artists he supports! Plus, Serch clears up a few things about beef with Vlad. He also talks about his new ... Show More
2h 46m
Aug 2020
DCG Shun & DCG BSavv on Guns in Their Music Videos, Blowing Up Out of Chicago & More
DCG already have a lot on their plate! Growing up in Chicago, running around these streets, being in and out of juvie until they found their passion for music and their sound: Jiggy music! They are now working with Cole Bennett and they also want to get an OnlyFans managed by Ada ... Show More
34m 25s
Aug 2025
Earl Sweatshirt Interview! On ‘Live Laugh Love,’ Growing Up in Odd Future & Becoming a Dad
The cult rapper, who broke out at 16, discusses his new album, his relationship with Tyler, the Creator and how he cut his own path around fame and into fatherhood. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite ... Show More
1h 8m