Songs of the Summer

The beloved pop singer’s new album once again ponders whether being famous and obsessed over is all it’s cracked up to be.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcast ... Show More

A conversation, immediately following the jury's decision on Wednesday, about how and why the music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges at his sex trafficking trial.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subs ... Show More

The duo of brothers discuss “Let God Sort Em Out,” its first album since 2009, and all the drama along the way.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spoti ... Show More

By this time of year, there’s usually consensus around what the “Song of the Summer” is. But 2020 isn’t like any other summer in so many ways, including the pop charts. The Billboard Hot 100 has been all over the place for the past several months, with a new artist rising to the ... Show More

Every year, critics and media outlets the world over put out definitive song-of-summer guides based on... well, we’re not always entirely sure. Certainly popularity, as measured by streams and radio play; not to mention that bewildering feeling that creeps up some time mid-July, ... Show More

In this episode we’re speaking about songs that are perfect to listen to this summer. Some of our recommendations include tracks by Kaytranada, Tems, Redveil and more. - LIVE ALBUM REACTIONS HERE - List of Songs Discussed  •Witchy by Kaytranada & Childish Gambino •Burning by Tems ... Show More

With summer 2018 nearing its close (sorry!) and Drake taking the lead from Cardi B's "I Like It" for Song of the Summer with the viral challenge-assisted "In My Feelings," the Must-Hear Music podcast crew is looking back at the top contenders and challengers for the title of this ... Show More

Billboard staffers discuss which songs will dominate the summer of 2016, from Drake to Justin Timberlake to Fifth Harmony to Ariana Grande to Desiigner and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

Summer is upon us and we felt like it was the perfect time to discuss the best songs and albums for this season. Check out our New Playlist on Spotify: https://go.nfrpodcast.com/SpotifyPlaylist Check out our New Playlist on Apple Music: https://go.nfrpodcast.com/AppleMusicPlaylis ... Show More