With everyone from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift to Dua Lipa releasing albums this spring, Nora and Nathan are coming together to discuss them all. They talk about why we may be seeing this flux in album releases (1:00), what Taylor's been up to ahead of the release of 'The Tortured Poets Department' (24:03), and the bonus tracks on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts (Spilled ... Show More
Aug 27
Ella Langley Dominates, Taylor Swift at the Grammy Museum, and Noah Kahan Vs. Stella Lefty
Nora and Nathan hit on a grab-bag of summer pop news, including Ella Langley's continued domination of the charts with her song "Choosing Texas" (1:45), Taylor Swift's Q&A and performance at the Grammy Museum (35:43), and Noah Kahan receiving a retroactive writing credit on the S ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 20
'Lost Weekend' | Every Single Album: Phoebe Bridgers
After a six-year hiatus from solo music, Phoebe Bridgers is back with her third studio album, 'Lost Weekend.' Nora and Nathan talk about the raw and honest themes explored on this album, including mortality and fame (1:00); the who's who of the indie music scene that Bridgers pul ... Show More
1h 34m
Aug 2022
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’: The Speed Round
The conversation continues about one of the year’s most ideologically provocative pop albums, its queer inspirations and its credits. Guests: Naima Cochrane, Vulture's Jason P. Frank, Resident Advisor's Kiana Mickles and Patrik Sandberg. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2022
The 50 Best Albums of 2022
From Taylor Swift to J. Hope, from Spoon to Beyoncé, we look at each of the 50 greatest albums of 2022, hitting genres from superstar pop and hip-hop to indie-rock, Afropop, reggaeton, reggae, R&B, and more. Andre Gee, Julyssa Lopez, Brittany Spanos, and Simon Vozick-Levinson joi ... Show More
1h 37m
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
Jun 2017
Katy Perry, Lorde and Halsey: How to Make a Pop Album in 2017
Three female pop stars, three different approaches: a conversation about their new albums, on Popcast. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio ... Show More
55m 13s
Aug 2019
Taylor Swift, Brockhampton, Sleater-Kinney, Jorja Smith, Miley & More
Billboard staffers discuss Taylor Swift's "Lover," Brockhampton's "Boy Bye," Sleater-Kinney's "Reach Out," Miley Cyrus' "Slide Away" and Jorja Smith's "Be Honest" ft. Burna Boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41m 59s