'Endless Summer Vacation' brought Miley Cyrus her biggest hit and her first Grammy. Nora and Nathan talk about the massive success of "Flowers" and why that song became such a big hit (1:00), songs like "Used To Be Young" and "Violet Chemistry" that might have been overshadowed by "Flowers" (25:03), and how the recognition she got from this album opened up n ... Show More
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A Post–'The Life of a Showgirl' Mailbag | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
It's been a week since the release of 'The Life of a Showgirl,' and it's time for a debrief. First, Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift breaking Adele's record for first-week album sales (1:00), then they open up the mailbag to answer questions about favorite discoveries made ... Show More
1h 18m
Oct 5
'The Life of a Showgirl' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
Lights, camera, showtime! It's time to talk about Taylor Swift's newest album: 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the record and why this is an album you should just have fun with (1:00), how Swift's reunion with Max Martin and Shellba ... Show More
2h 26m
Sep 25
A Pre-'The Life of a Showgirl' Anxiety Dump
We're 8 days out from the release of Taylor Swift's newest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so it's time to work through some feelings. Nora and Nathan talk about all of the promo (or lack of) leading up to the release (1:00), how the success of this album might impact Swift's le ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2025
Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now
Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and ... Show More
50m 45s
May 2024
Billie Eillish- Hits Hard and Soft
Billie Eilish, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has just released her highly-anticipated third studio album titled 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'. The album, which has been eagerly awaited by fans worldwide, was released in its entirety without any prior singles, a decision Eilish m ... Show More
11m 34s
Sep 22
Laufey Talks New Album 'A Matter of Time,' Snow White, Love Island, and Falling in Love
Icelandic singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has carved out a singular space between jazz bossanova and Gen Z pop sensibility, and she’s back on the couch to talk about her new, third solo LP A Matter of Time. It’s the next chapter in her coming of age, still wh ... Show More
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