Popcast

Writing in-depth features about stars can be an art form. But it’s been changing in recent years. Guests: The New York Times Magazine's Vanessa Grigoriadis; GQ's Zach Baron.

The 26-year-old rapper and producer stood at the crossroads of movements that have been shaping popular music over the past decade. Guests: …

Forty years of writers and editors share memories about helping invent a language to talk about music, and the artists they critiqued — some …

Forty years of writers and editors share memories about helping invent a language to talk about music, and the artists they critiqued — some …

“Sweetener” has taken the singer to new heights at a moment of transition for the top ranks of female vocalists. Guests: The Ringer's Lindsay …

One is an old-style hip-hop star, one comes from a newer school. But both are facing challenges making effective albums and defining their artistic …

The Queen of Soul leaves a towering legacy. How will we remember her? Guests: The New York Times's Jon Pareles and Wesley Morris; and David Ritz.

Merch has become a crucial part of a musician’s rise. Here’s how it’s evolved. Guests: Procell's Brian Procell; The Cut's Emilia Petrarca; and …

What happens when a band wipes a stain from its historical record? Or when physical albums vanish, replaced by different digital versions? Guests: …

Two documentaries have attempted to unpack the life of one of pop’s transformative figures, whose complex legacy is still riddled with questions. Guests: Naima Cochrane; Jezebel's Rich Juzwiak; Alan Light; and The …