The New York Times – Music:
A conversation about his long career path through several generations of R&B, and what he might do on such a big stage.
Category: audio-neutral-informative
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Popcast (Deluxe): Will Taylor, SZA or Olivia Win Big at the Grammys?
The New York Times – Music:
A breakdown of the major categories and most interesting competitions at the 66th annual awards on Sunday.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Playboi Carti, Waxahatchee and 12 More to Watch
The New York Times – Music:
A breakdown of new albums and songs for 2024 (and a handful of possible but dubious releases).
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Pitchfork, the Early Years
The New York Times – Music:
With the music website’s future uncertain, Ryan Schreiber and Chris Kaskie look back at its start.
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An Elastic and Impressive Year in Jazz
The New York Times – Music:
A rundown of impressive recent releases and a look at who benefits (and suffers) when artists working outside formal jazz idioms are lumped into conversations about the genre.
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Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande and 21 Savage Kick Off 2024
The New York Times – Music:
Pop’s premier troll returns while one of its biggest voices turns her attention to gossip, and the first blockbuster rap album of the year arrives.
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When Mean Girls Grow Up: ‘Queen Bees and Wannabes’ in the Workplace
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Two decades ago, Rosalind Wiseman defined teen-girl dynamics and inspired Tina Fey’s cult classic movie. Now she helps the adult women who can’t escape high school.
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Popcast (Deluxe): ‘Saltburn,’ Jacob Elordi and the New Heartthrob Era
The New York Times – Music:
Plus: Barry Keoghan’s “Murder on the Dancefloor,” Jeremy Allen White’s stripped-down moment and Nathan Fielder’s “The Curse” wraps up.
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What Did We Learn From a Year in Live Shows?
The New York Times – Music:
Concerts paused during the height of the pandemic, and returned at full power in 2023. Our pop music editor saw a lot of them.