Mar 20
Harry Styles on ‘SNL,’ New Music From Kacey Musgraves, and New Music Rumors From Olivia Rodrigo
Nora and Nathan talk about Harry's double-duty performance as both host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last week (1:00) and how they're feeling about his latest album, being two weeks removed (16:25). Then they talk about the new single "Dry Spell" from Kacey Musgrave ... Show More
50m 42s
Mar 13
A Post–'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' Mailbag
We're not ready to stop discoing. Nora and Nathan open the mailbag and answer your lingering questions about Harry Styles's new album, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.' They talk about their favorite songs a week from release (1:00), who would have made the most sense as ... Show More
57m 28s
Mar 8
‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ | Every Single Album: Harry Styles
Today, Nora and Nathan break down the long awaited album return of Harry Styles- ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ They decide whether there is a “Watermelon Sugar” on the album, and they predict which songs will be the hits of the summer. They choose their favorite lyric ... Show More
1h 25m
Aug 2025
The classical rebel who infiltrated pop music
You've heard those shimmering disco strings in Miley Cyrus's "Flowers," the cinematic arrangements on Phoebe Bridgers' Punisher, and the orchestral flourishes across Taylor Swift's catalog, but you probably didn't know they're all the work of one person: Rob Moose. The violinist ... Show More
51m 35s
Aug 2025
Taylor Swift Is Engaged, ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ and ‘With Love, Meghan’ | We’re Obsessed
It’s a girl week MEGA-EPISODE!!! Nora is back with Jodi, where she belongs. First, they talk about some Instagram topic suggestions from listeners that are on the niche side (7:18) and a few delusional women whom we nonetheless love and support, such as Lana Del Rey, Club Chalame ... Show More
1h 51m
Jun 2025
“Since U Been Gone”— Kelly Clarkson
Rob contemplates the art of making an ironic cover song sincere as he enters the dark realm of the 2000s hit TV show, ‘American Idol’. He follows the inevitable success of Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, who proves with her impossible-to-sing hit song, “Since U Been Gone,” that s ... Show More
1h 36m
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. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on App ... Show More
50m 45s
Mar 2020
"God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys
<p>As sure as there are stars above you, Strong Songs will be here to deliver musical deep-dives straight into your eardrums. This week is no different, as Kirk picks apart Brian Wilson's chamber-pop masterpiece "God Only Knows."</p><p>The sleigh bells ring, the french horn solos ... Show More
56m 12s
May 2020
"Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens
<p>D, A, C, G. Four chords, placed end to end, repeated over and over again.</p><p>On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Sufjan Stevens's "Chicago," the centerpiece of his brilliant 2005 album <i>Illinois</i>. It's a towering construction supported by four chords, with bui ... Show More
57m 10s
Mar 2020
Wolftyla on Coming up on Vine, Meg & Juicy J situation, TikTok & More
Wolftyla has been giving candies since Christmas and started off 2020 in great form! The New York writer and singer is making moves in the west coast, finishing her new project and being part of the creative sessions of other artists songs. Tyla shares her latest updates with Ada ... Show More
45m 30s
Sep 2025
Laufey Talks New Album 'A Matter of Time,' Snow White, Love Island, and Falling in Love
<p>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 ... Show More
48m 6s
Dec 2018
"Single Ladies" by Beyoncé
<p>On this episode, Kirk dives into one of the greatest pop songs of all time.</p><p>Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" is arguably the defining song of the last decade, but it's far from your average pop tune. With its unusual tensions and unstoppable groove, it defies ... Show More
26m 22s
Nora discusses her new book, 'Hit Girls,' about how stars like Britney Spears and Beyoncé shaped our current pop landscape (1:00). Then she and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter's new single "Manchild" and her forthcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' (22:49), before previewing the upcoming Lorde and HAIM albums (46:43).
Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubb ... Show More
<p>You don't have to cry, pray, or beg - Kirk is happy to break down one of the 90s' most iconic pop hits without any further encouragement.</p><p>Yes, it's time to take apart The Cardigans' 1996 hit "Lovefool," a song that sounds one way when it's that <i>Romeo + Juliet</i> song ... Show More
