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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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!). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Puja Patel and Jeremy D. Larson discuss the near hits and wild misses of the controversial pop-star drama with Features Editor Ryan Dombal. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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.

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.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to Pitchfork Senior Editor Anna Gaca about the records, trends, and comebacks that have defined 2023. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices