Jon Caramanica

As her co-written song “Choosin’ Texas” continues to dominate, the country star returns with her most joyous album to date.

A Popcast interview with Travis Barker of Blink-182 and reality TV fame.

Rapper and model Pz’ is one of the most promising artists working in the Atlanta rap scene right now. Our critic Jon Caramanica breaks down how his recent song with diamond* captures the evolving historical relationship between rap and fashion.

Can Drake reclaim the throne? Is it the season of Stella Lefty? Or is Ella Langley inevitable?

The band members Steve Lacy and Syd, both of whom have new solo albums out now, reunite with the producer Matt Martians to discuss achieving TikTok fame, writing a Beyoncé song and staying a family.

The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.

Ahead of the rapper’s three celebratory nights at Yankee Stadium, our “Popcast” hosts debate two major Jay-Z albums.

After a few attempts that didn’t fully connect, the St. Louis singer was ready to walk away, but not before making a raw album of thrashed pop, “Worst Girl in America.”

A winding interview with the pop globalist about her legacy of art and incitement.

During a special edition of “Popcast,” the singer discussed her new album and the public fallout from a series of lawsuits. Then she performed a stripped-down set.