Jul 14

Southern Rock Meets Metal: Blackberry Smoke and Jason Newsted

Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr and former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted join us in the Nashville Now cabin for one of the most unexpected episodes of the podcast yet. We learn the origins of Charlie and Jason’s friendship, how Amanda Shires helped connect them, and why they’r ... Show More

1h 9m

Jul 8

The War and Treaty Are Done with Playing the Game

The War and Treaty are done doing it Nashville’s way. In a bold new interview with Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter open up about playing the mainstream country game — and why they would advise other artists against it. ... Show More

1h 12m

Jul 3

BONUS: Low Cut Connie’s All-Inclusive American Protest Music

Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner is making protest music that unites not divides America. On a special Fourth of July weekend episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Weiner talks about what went into his band’s new album, Livin’ in the USA. It’s an empowering conversation a ... Show More

1h 4m

Sep 2024

How Trump and Harris Are Courting Pop Stars (Very Differently)

A discussion about the ways in which musicians and social media stars, both mainstream and more obscure, have figured into the current presidential campaign. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast ... Show More

40m 51s

Dec 2015

Popcast: Best Songs of 2015

Music critics for The New York Times discuss their favorite songs. 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?source=podcatcher. For more podcast ... Show More

33m 44s

Aug 2020

Answering Your Questions About Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’

Readers asked about Bon Iver, country music, Jack Antonoff and more. Guests: Northwestern University's Lauren Michele Jackson and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here ht ... Show More

1h 27m

Mar 2020

What Music Should I Listen to in a Crisis?

Pop critics from around the country recommend pick-me-ups: Pharrell, the Pointer Sisters, Helado Negro and more. 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-ac ... Show More

1h 5m

Aug 2023

Popcast (Deluxe) Mailbag: Selena Gomez, BTS and Doja Cat!

Listener (and viewer!) questions on some recent releases, also including Renee Rapp, Earl Sweatshirt and Zach Bryan. 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/activat ... Show More

1h 7m

Aug 2024

How Campaigns Use (And Misuse) Music

Kamala Harris has “Freedom.” Donald Trump has “God Bless the USA” (and a lot of cease-and-desist letters). What makes for a good campaign song? And why do we respond so viscerally to the ones that work? Audie talks with DJ Cassidy, who DJ'd the DNC Roll Call. And Dana Gorzelany-M ... Show More

31m 39s

Jul 2023

The Best and Worst Songs of the Summer

Features Editors Ryan Dombal and Jill Mapes break down the most replayable, effervescent, and annoying songs that are vying for our attention this season alongside Senior Writer Alphonse Pierre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

34m 42s

Aug 2014

Songs of the Summer

Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss some of the most popular songs of the summer. 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?source=podcatcher ... Show More

29m 9s

Aug 2017

Must-Hear Music Podcast: Lana Del Rey, Mura Masa & Battle of the Boy Bands

On this week's Must-Hear Music podcast, Billboard staffers discuss Lana Del Rey's "Get Free," Mura Masa's "Love$ick" with A$AP Rocky, Arcade Fire's "Creature Comfort," Julia Michaels' "Worst of Me" and the 2017 Battle of the Boy Bands: PrettyMuch's "Would You Mind" and Why Don't ... Show More

41m 25s

Sep 2023

Popcast (Deluxe): Breaking Down Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts,’ Part 2

A deep dive into whom the singer’s new songs might be about — and if it matters. Plus: Zach Bryan’s breakthrough and recent arrest. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nyti ... Show More

1h 11m

Special Report! Bernie Sanders' Folk Alb...