The Pitchfork Review

Puja Patel, Jeremy D. Larson, and Ryan Dombal take sides and debate which songs by Ice Spice, 100 gecs, billy woods, Zach Bryan, and TisaKorean deserve a spot on our upcoming year-end list. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Guests Puja Patel, Amy Phillips, and Cat Zhang analyze Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film, discussing its cultural impact and different eras featured. They explore the rise of concert documentaries and speculate on Taylor Swift's future endeavors.

Music critics Jeremy Larson, Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, and Ryan Dombal discuss Drake's music, analyzing his favorite songs, the controversy surrounding a rapper, and the disappointment with his latest album. They propose ideas for his next album, including collaborations and a concept album, while expressing their disappointment and recognizing his potential.

Puja Patel, Jeremy Larson, and Ryan Dombal discuss the latest Best New Music picks from yeule and L'Rain. They dive into Yule's background, musical influences, and the evolution of their sound. The hosts analyze L'Rain's album 'I Killed Your Dog', exploring its themes, documentary-like quality, and departure from the artist's usual style. Olivia Rodrigo joins to talk about her perfect ten album, 'Jagged Little Pill' by Alanis Morissette, and how it empowered her as a young adult.

Jeremy Larson, Sam Sodomsky, and Nina Corcoran talk about all the ghosts, anxieties, and desires that wind through the singer-songwriter's 10th album, and why he's so good at making our tear ducts start to flow. Read Sam's review of Javelin here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

All four members of the original Talking Heads lineup share stories about their iconic concert documentary Stop Making Sense, the early days of the band, and recording classic albums. They discuss choreographed spontaneity on stage, the recording process at Blank Tape studio, A24's influence on the film, the creative revolution in New York City, and an unexpected reunion that revived their joy.

Olivia Rodrigo, pop darling, talks about her highly anticipated sophomore album filled with cross-generational music references and the drama of being a girl. The podcast discusses her evolution as a pop star from Disney to the mainstream music industry. They explore her favorite songs, meaning behind 'The Kicker', and the songs that could have been cut from the album.

Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to culture critic and Pitchfork contributor Julianne Escobedo Shepherd about the pop star’s immaculate dance record.Read our review of Renaissance. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jeremy D. Larson, Alphonse Pierre, and Ryan Dombal break down the many reasons why the superstar rapper’s long-awaited new album is such a disappointment. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Investigating skyrocketing concert ticket prices, the podcast explores the frustrations faced by fans, the impact of ticket bots, the rise in ticket prices over the years, the exorbitant expenses of touring, the transparency of ticket resale market, a story of scoring Bruce Springsteen tickets for $5, the challenges of acquiring tickets, and potential solutions to address the high cost of tickets.