We're back with Album Swap. First up, Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Emotion,' the follow-up to her smash hit "Call Me Maybe" that shows an artist trying to find her footing and avoid the one-hit-wonder allegations (1:00). Next, U2's 'The Joshua Tree,' a quintessential dad album led by Bono, who may be one of our best rock singers ever (45:57).Hosts: Nora Princiotti an ... Show More
Oct 29
Chappell Roan, Come Back; We Miss You. Plus, Jay-Z's Super Bowl Headliner and More Taylor Swift Discourse.
Nora and Nathan break down some pop music news and notes from this week, including Nathan's experience at Chappell Roan's Super Graphic Spectacular benefit concert and when the pop star may be returning for her second album (1:00), the news that Jay-Z has picked himself to headli ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 16
WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA | Every Single Album: Slayyyter
Break out your beat up Chanels, it's time to talk about Slayyyter and her new-ish album, 'WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.' Nora and Nathan talk about this year's breakout pop star and her initial breakout on the festival circuit (1:00), the intense hyper-pop sounds she's playing with (16: ... Show More
1 h
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
Oct 2022
Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’: Let’s Discuss
The blockbuster singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album finds her at a crossroads: Will she continue to reckon with her past, or forge another new path forward? Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple P ... Show More
1h 7m