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Sinopse
New York Times music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Jon Caramanica and Nate Chinen talk each week about the latest pop music news, the top songs, the best albums, the biggest stars — and the up and coming stars you haven't heard of yet.
Episódios
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Will Eminem Ever Change?
22/12/2017 Duração: 54minAfter a brief break from the spotlight, the rapper returned with “Revival,” an album that revisited familiar tropes and sounds. Where can he go from here?
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The Popcast Answers Your Burning Questions About Pop Music in 2017
18/12/2017 Duração: 01h05minOur readers picked the topics of conversation, which included Fergie, the state of streaming and evolutions in Latin pop
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In 2017, Pop Music Made Triumph Out of Tough Times
08/12/2017 Duração: 01h13minFrom Lorde to Kendrick Lamar, many of the albums and songs on our critics’ best-of lists showcased the work of musicians meeting difficult circumstances with artistic fortitude.
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After 40 Years, U2 Is Still Huge. Why?
02/12/2017 Duração: 33minA conversation about the band’s 14th album, “Songs of Experience,” and its ongoing quest for bigness.
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Remembering Lil Peep
22/11/2017 Duração: 58minThe 21-year-old rapper, who died last week, found a unique way to unite the languages of hip-hop and emo.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Has Arrived. Let’s Discuss.
14/11/2017 Duração: 01h11minMs. Swift plays a different game on her sixth album — making pop music that directly competes with the rest of the field’s dominant players.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Is Almost Here. Let’s Discuss.
09/11/2017 Duração: 47minShe hasn’t done interviews, but the pop star has been leaving hints about what to expect on her sixth album. Our writers listen to the signs.
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How Will Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Be Remembered?
03/11/2017 Duração: 40minA new biography of the magazine’s founder has been praised by our critic and slammed by its subject.
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What Are the Billboard Charts Really Measuring?
27/10/2017 Duração: 47minChanges to the formulas used to build albums and singles charts will weigh paid streams more than free ones. What will the impact be?
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The Persistence of Pink and Kelly Clarkson, Outspoken Pop Survivors
20/10/2017 Duração: 55minTwo of the music world’s biggest voices and boldest personalities are back. Deep into successful careers, where have their paths diverged?
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Shania Twain Was Country’s Crossover Queen. What Is She Now?
13/10/2017 Duração: 47minIn the 15 years since she last released an album, the music industry has undergone big changes, but Ms. Twain’s new LP still debuted at No. 1.
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Tom Petty, a Secret Punk on Rock’s Mount Rushmore
04/10/2017 Duração: 33minHe was a student of the ’60s who learned from his elders, but put his own deliberate spin on rock ’n’ roll.
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National Anthem Protests, From ‘Jazzing the Banner’ to Taking a Knee
29/09/2017 Duração: 47min“The Star-Spangled Banner” has long been a site of dissent and disagreement. A conversation about the history of the anthem, and those who have protested it.
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Bye, Bro. In Country Music, It’s the Year of the Gentleman.
22/09/2017 Duração: 01h03minNashville has been undergoing a gender crisis for most of the 2010s. Is the latest development — kinder men — a solution?
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From Instagram to ‘Bodak Yellow,’ Cardi B Has Arrived
15/09/2017 Duração: 55minThe rapper behind one of the summer’s biggest hits has made swift moves in the music industry, and is making waves in the fashion world, too.
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Women Dominating Rock: There’s More to the Conversation
11/09/2017 Duração: 56minWhat happens when the media shines a light on feminist punk? A conversation about D.I.Y. scenes and representation.
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The Popcast Answers Your Questions About Beyoncé, Music Videos and More
02/09/2017 Duração: 01h07minOn this week’s episode, our readers picked the topics of conversation, which include Lil Wayne, merchandise and Camila Cabello.
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Is SoundCloud a Business or a Community?
25/08/2017 Duração: 30minIf the music-streaming service disappeared, a culture might vanish too. A conversation about where the tech and culture worlds collide.
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Kesha and Taylor Swift Find New Voices
18/08/2017 Duração: 45minOn “Rainbow,” Kesha steps away from her old persona but keeps her former spark. In court, Taylor Swift speaks with no filter.
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What Keeps Phish Fans Coming Back for More?
11/08/2017 Duração: 41minThe band just completed a 13-show run in New York where it didn’t repeat any songs, and its fans are already hungering for the next residency.