Books in the “Podcast: Popcast” bookshelf created by The New York Times

Justin Bieber’s Experimental ‘Swag’ Resurgence

Does Lorde Still Want to Be a Star? Our ‘Virgin’ Feelings

Reacting to the Diddy Verdict

Clipse Interview! Pusha T & Malice Speak on Kanye, Kendrick, Travis + Music Industry Mess

Remembering Sly Stone & Brian Wilson

Addison Rae Interview! From $20 TikToks to Pop’s Most Promising Prospect

What It's Like at the Diddy Trial

Jeff Goldblum Interview! A Winding, Musical Journey With the Wizard of Screen and Self

Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan: A ‘Manosphere’ Just Asking Questions

‘Sinners,’ the Blues and Fighting for Artistic Control

13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now

Doechii! NewJeans! Ye! Answering Your Listener Mailbag Questions

Bon Iver Interview! How Justin Vernon Got Happy (It Took a Lot of Work)

Is Playboi Carti Rap’s Next — or Last — Superstar?

Lady Gaga Sells ‘Mayhem’ Hard. But Does It Work?

The Oscars’ Best (and Worst!) Music Moments

RZA Interview! How He Got Wu-Tang Clan Back Together for a Final Tour

Drake’s Careful Comeback + New Music Round-Up (The Weeknd, Central Cee, Oklou & More)

Kendrick Lamar’s Drake-centric Super Bowl Halftime Show: Instant Postgame Analysis!

Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now