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
May 18, 2023 • 26min
Does Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories Hold Up 10 Years Later?
Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to Pitchfork Features Editor Ryan Dombal about the iconic French duo’s final album, which was recently reissued. The episode also features Random Access Memories collaborator Todd Edwards reminiscing about the making of the song “Fragments of Time.”
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
May 11, 2023 • 28min
A Conversation with Laurie Anderson, Kim Gordon, and Sinéad Gleeson
Puja Patel talks with music legends Kim Gordon and Laurie Anderson, as well as writer Sinéad Gleeson, as part of a live event recorded last year during the Chicago Humanities Festival. The discussion revolves around an anthology of essays titled This Woman’s Work, which was edited by Gordon and Gleeson, and features a piece about Anderson.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
May 4, 2023 • 25min
Jessie Ware Reaches Disco Nirvana on That! Feels Good!
Jeremy Larson talks to Contributing Writer Julianne Escobedo Shepherd about Jessie Ware’s latest album, a loving ode to the euphoric dance sounds of the 1970s.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Apr 27, 2023 • 29min
Frank Ocean’s Puzzling Coachella Set
Puja Patel talks to Senior Writer Marc Hogan and Features Editor Jill Mapes about Frank Ocean’s performance at this year’s Coachella and its controversial aftermath.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Apr 20, 2023 • 32min
Weed and Music
Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to Contributing Editor Andy Cush about the effect and influence of marijuana on music makers and fans.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Apr 13, 2023 • 26min
The Ambient Anger of Yaeji’s With A Hammer
Puja Patel talks to Associate Editor Cat Zhang and Contributing Writer Julianne Escobedo Shepherd about the Korean-American electronic artist’s long-awaited debut album, which is a generous and understated exploration of rage as a source of creative renewal.Read Julianne’s review here.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Apr 6, 2023 • 26min
Lana Del Rey: Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Jeremy Larson talks to Senior Editor Anna Gaca and Contributing Writer Olivia Horn about Lana Del Rey’s most freewheeling album yet.Read Olivia’s review.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Mar 30, 2023 • 32min
Boygenius Interview
Puja Patel chats with Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus about astrology, friendship, and their debut album as Boygenius.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Mar 23, 2023 • 29min
An Interview With Improvisational Geniuses Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily
Puja Patel chats with the three musical masters about the winding road of jazz history, the magic of collaboration, and their new album as a trio, Love in Exile.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Mar 16, 2023 • 30min
The Subversive Power of Fever Ray and Yves Tumor
Ryan Dombal talks to Pitchfork Senior Editor Anna Gaca and Contributing Editor Phil Sherburne about new records from a couple of our favorite enigmatic eccentrics.Read Anna’s review of Fever Ray’s Radical Romantics here.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
