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
Mar 9, 2023 • 35min
Tár, Elvis, and Music at the Oscars
Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to Pitchfork Features Editor Jill Mapes about the Oscar-nominated music movies Elvis and Tár. Then, David Byrne and Ryan Lott of Son Lux talk about some favorite scores and their work on Everything Everywhere All at Once.Read Jill’s article here.
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Mar 2, 2023 • 28min
Måneskin: RUSH!
Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk about the global rock sensation that is terrible at every conceivable level.Read our review of Måneskin’s new album here.
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Feb 23, 2023 • 24min
Lil Yachty: Let's Start Here
Jeremy Larson talks to Staff Writer Alphonse Pierre and Contributing Editor Dylan Green about Lil Yachty’s voyage into soul and psych-rock.Read Alphonse’s review of Let’s Start Here.
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Feb 16, 2023 • 29min
Caroline Polachek: Desire, I Want To Turn Into You
Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to Pitchfork Associate Editor Cat Zhang about the singer’s new album, a pop odyssey of the highest order.Read our review here.
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Feb 9, 2023 • 28min
Kelela: Raven
Jeremy Larson talks to Pitchfork Senior Editorial Producer Eric Torres and Editorial Fellow Heven Haile about the electronic R&B singer’s long-awaited new album.
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Feb 2, 2023 • 34min
Grammy Predictions: Who Will Win and Who Should Win
The speakers discuss the Grammy nominations, expressing mixed feelings and questioning the credibility of the judging panel. They analyze the nominated artists and albums for Album of the Year, highlighting excitement for Bad Bunny. They express opinions on the nominations, questioning certain inclusions and raising concerns about controversial incidents. They delve into the complexity of engaging with music by artists involved in misconduct. They share excitement for the upcoming show and mention the 'The Big Flop' podcast.
Jan 26, 2023 • 33min
The State of Ambient Music
Exploring the rise of streaming ambient music and its impact. Delving into the origins and misconceptions surrounding ambient music. The commercialization of meditation and sleep music. Exploring the future of ambient music. Answering listener questions. Opinions on albums and the scoring process at Pitchfork.
Jan 19, 2023 • 28min
Overlooked Albums Roundup
Jeremy Larson talks to Pitchfork Senior Editor Anna Gaca and Contributing Editor Phil Sherburne about the best records that came in under the radar in 2022.
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Jan 12, 2023 • 26min
Hopes, Dreams, and Predictions for 2023
Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to Pitchfork Features Editor Ryan Dombal about what they want to see and hear this year.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 30min
SZA: SOS
Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to culture critic and Pitchfork contributor Julianne Escobedo Shepherd about SZA’s long, ambitious and luxurious new album.Read our review of SOS.
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