Is it possible for rappers to age gracefully? Where are the new stars? A discussion on the state of the genre and where it may be heading.

Popcast (Deluxe): Can Rap Bridge Its Generation Gap?

The acclaimed rapper’s first solo album contains no rapping. What does this sharp creative turn reveal about its maker? Guests: GQ's Zach Baron, and Sadie Sartini Garner.

André 3000’s Experiments With Flutes and Fame

Taking viewer and listener questions on hot topics in pop music.

Popcast (Deluxe): Mailbag! The Beatles, Taylor Swift and More

Dissecting the contenders for the 2024 Grammy Awards, including top nominations for SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste. Plus: Nathan Fielder's "The Curse."

Popcast (Deluxe): What Is Going On With the Grammy Nominations?

A conversation about the 22-year-old singer, songwriter and producer’s new album and the art of sampling. Guests: Kemi Alemoru and Lindsay Zoladz.

PinkPantheress Leaves the Bedroom for the Wider Pop World

Breaking down Sofia Coppola’s new film, an impressionistic take on Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s relationship, plus: the surprising depth of a reality TV spinoff.

Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Priscilla’ and ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Plumb Heartbreak

Revisiting the rustic mainstream sound of the early 2010s, the Vermont singer-songwriter has broken through with “Stick Season.” Guests: Vox's Rebecca Jennings and Billboard's Jason Lipshutz.

Noah Kahan’s Rootsy Rock Revival

With certain headliners hogging up space, where are the new stars? We checked in on recent hits from the radio, streaming services and TikTok.

Popcast (Deluxe): Is the Pop Music Machine Stuck in Place?

A conversation about the pop star’s evolution on his new album, “Something to Give Each Other,” and the ceilings he may still face as an openly gay male performer. Guests: Harry Tafoya and Shaad D’Souza.

Who Is Troye Sivan Now?

Reacting to “The Woman in Me,” the new book by Spears, and Martin Scorsese’s latest film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone.

Popcast (Deluxe): The Britney Spears Memoir + ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

The rapper’s new album, “For All the Dogs,” has stirred debate about maturity and misogyny, and led to questions about the next phase of his career. Guests: The Ringer's Justin Charity and Pitchfork's Dylan Green.

Drake Takes On All Comers

A conversation about Swift’s concert film documenting her summer stadium sojourn. Plus: The new album “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.”

Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie + Bad Bunny Returns

A conversation about the history — and future — of album reviews in an increasingly fraught environment for music journalism and criticism.

Do We Need Album Reviews Anymore?

A discussion about “For All the Dogs” and the fever-pitch online discourse around Drake, his career and his public persona. Plus: reality TV drama.

Popcast (Deluxe): Drake’s New Album Courts New Enemies

In a guest appearance, the country-pop singer discusses her recent decision to step back from country music because of Nashville’s poor track record of tolerance and diversity.

Maren Morris: The (Deluxe) Interview

A conversation about the singer-songwriter’s post-politics approach to stardom, his dogged work ethic and his artistic coalition with fellow dissidents.

Zach Bryan Begins Building His Village

Breaking down Doja Cat’s surprising new album, “Scarlet,” plus: Swift’s foray into football and Hasan Minhaj’s fibs.

Popcast (Deluxe): Doja Cat’s Rap Renaissance + Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

A conversation about how the musician, who died this month at 76, turned a way of life into a song — and that song back into a very profitable way of life. Guest: Jon Pareles

Remembering Jimmy Buffett, Beach Bum Bard

Plus: what it’s like in Sean Combs’s sauna.

Popcast (Deluxe): Ice Spice’s Munchkin Drink + Jann Wenner Backlash

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.

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