Jon Caramanica

For Popcast’s listener mailbag, we address some of the most urgent music topics of the moment, including Doechii’s rise and NewJeans’ K-pop struggle.

K-pop’s most imaginative group has been battling its powerhouse label. Our critic watched as its first concert in months was upended by a court ruling.

On new solo releases, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé each face a choice: double-down or retreat from their roles in the smash K-pop girl group.

Five recent books collect photographs, memories and ephemera from the hardcore band Agnostic Front, the mysterious dance artist Aphex Twin, the rap collective Odd Future and more.

On Popcast, a conversation about the smooth and bumpy ways that the Academy Awards incorporated music into its 97th annual ceremony on Sunday.

The pathbreaking New York rap group, which has rarely performed as a full unit, is hitting the road for the last time.

On Popcast, a survey of the biggest and best albums released recently, including Drake with PartyNextDoor, the Weeknd, Central Cee, Oklou and others.

The first rapper to headline the N.F.L.’s biggest stage solo made his Drake diss “Not Like Us” the centerpiece of his set at the expense of a larger statement.

On YouTube, he’s long prompted people to do extreme tasks for money. But on his new reality show and in social media posts, MrBeast is showing a new motivation.

Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked.