The New York Times – Music:
A final look back at some of our favorite characters, trends, lyrics and micro-moments of 2024. Plus: listener mailbag!
Category: audio-neutral-informative
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The Legacy of Steve Albini, Rock’s Uncompromising Force
The New York Times – Music:
A conversation about one of the most admired, and divisive, figures in music.
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Popcast (Deluxe): How Kendrick Lamar Out-Drake’d Drake
The New York Times – Music:
Breaking down the heavyweight rap battle between Lamar and Drake after a weekend of dramatic diss tracks.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan + Editing Taylor Swift
The New York Times – Music:
Picking the best songs from “The Tortured Poets Department” one week later. Plus: the rise of a pair of pop’s middle-class stars.
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Taylor Swift: The ‘Tortured’ Mailbag
The New York Times – Music:
Answering your questions about the sound and substance of the pop superstar’s double album, and the way fans and critics have responded to it.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured’ Era
The New York Times – Music:
A discussion about the singer’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” her “imperial era,” rumored relationships and production choices.
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Vampire Weekend’s New Album Goes Underground and All Over
The New York Times – Music:
Digging into “Only God Was Above Us,” an LP that’s both catchy and complex.