The Pitchfork Review
Brought to you by the music critics at Pitchfork, The Pitchfork Review is a show for music fans and obsessives who can’t wait to talk about the latest releases. Co-hosted by Pitchfork editor-in-chief Puja Patel and Reviews Editor Jeremy D. Larson, this podcast pulls back the curtain on our reviews and scores, dives deep into new music, and gives an expert guide to what’s exciting, what’s great, and what’s just plain terrible.
Latest episodes
Jul 27, 2023 • 32min
The Best and Worst Songs of the Summer
Features Editors Ryan Dombal and Jill Mapes break down the most replayable, effervescent, and annoying songs that are vying for our attention this season alongside Senior Writer Alphonse Pierre.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 27min
The Best of Pitchfork Music Festival, Then and Now
Ahead of this weekend’s Pitchfork Fest in Chicago, Puja Patel, Jeremy D. Larson, and Executive Editor Amy Phillips reminisce about memorable sets from the past (Kendrick! Robyn! Animal Collective!) and what they’re looking forward to most this year (The Smile! Alvvays! Koffee!).
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Jul 13, 2023 • 31min
Why HBO’s The Idol Is So Fascinatingly Bad
Puja Patel and Jeremy D. Larson discuss the near hits and wild misses of the controversial pop-star drama with Features Editor Ryan Dombal.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 34min
Elliott Smith Like You’ve Never Heard Him Before
Elliott Smith, singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and acoustic guitar-driven melodies, is featured in this podcast. They discuss six unearthed albums he made with high school friends, his musical progression, and the impact of his high school recordings. They also explore his early collaborations, misconceptions about his solo work, and the disdainful song 'Junk Bond Trader'. Personal memories of Smith's music and the podcast show are shared.
Jun 29, 2023 • 25min
Fear Will Not Stop Queer Nightlife
Host Puja Patel is joined by Contributing Editor Isabelia Herrera and Features Editor Jill Mapes to discuss the queer nightlife scene’s resilience amid anti-trans legislation and attacks on LGBTQ+ communities.Read Isabelia’s story “The Fight for Queer Nightlife in an Era of Political Violence.”
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Jun 22, 2023 • 31min
Janelle Monáe Creates a Queer Paradise on The Age of Pleasure
Host Anna Gaca and Contributing Writers Julianne Escobedo Shepherd and Heven Haile discuss the pop world-builder’s fourth studio album, which abandons their sci-fi past for a more joyous future.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 29min
Foo Fighters Rock Through the Pain Once Again
Jeremy Larson swaps Foo Fighters memories with Senior Writer Marc Hogan and Associate News Director Evan Misker as they discuss the healing power of the arena rock legends’ 11th album, But Here We Are.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 32min
The Best and Worst Songs of 2023 So Far
Puja Patel talks with Features Editor Ryan Dombal and Associate Editor Cat Zhang about the songs from this year that they love, hate, and love to hate.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 34min
The Year in Albums So Far
Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to Pitchfork Senior Editor Anna Gaca about the records, trends, and comebacks that have defined 2023.
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May 25, 2023 • 34min
What Does AI Mean for the Future of Music?
In our first-ever crossover episode, Puja Patel joins Gideon Lichfield and Lauren Goode from the Wired podcast “Have A Nice Future” to discuss how AI is changing the world of music as we know it.
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