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The Smiths: Part 2 With Naomi Fry
Things move quickly for the quartet, and as quickly as they rise to deserved prominence, they just as quickly begin to see small cracks in the foundation of the band
Why Each Team Won With the Dame Trade, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Reactions, and a Lost in the Sauce Test
Austin and Pausha also talk about Cooper Flagg’s recent visit to UConn
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Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’
The Talking Heads’ 1984 concert movie—which A24 recently rereleased in theaters—is as propulsive today as it was the day it came out: an ingenious, joyous celebration of music and the iconic band captured in it
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Juliet and Amanda dive into the dating rumors after Swift’s appearance at a Chiefs game
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Radiohead: ‘In Rainbows’
We begin our season-long dissection of ‘In Rainbows’ with a sweeping biography of the band and its historic run of landmark albums
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24 Question Party People: Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and Folk Implosion
Celebrated musician and fellow podcaster Lou Barlow joins the show this week to chat about matters of the heart, soul, and mind
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‘Stop Making Sense’ and the Top Five Concert Films
Plus, Sean and Amanda discuss the tentative agreement between the WGA and AMPTP
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The Definitive Guide to All Things Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Whether you’re a football fan, a Swiftie, or both, this helpful glossary will tell you everything you need to know about the budding relationship between Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, and Taylor Swift, the world’s biggest pop star
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How to Write a Legitimately Great Song for a Movie
According to John Carney, the director of ‘Once,’ ‘Sing Street,’ ‘Begin Again,’ and, most recently, Apple TV+’s ‘Flora and Son’
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“In My Mind I Was Already Gone”: The Endless End of Outkast
Twenty years after the release of Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, we chart how the creation of André 3000 and Big Boi’s fifth studio album became the start of Outkast’s ending.
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The Smiths: Part 1 With Naomi Fry
From 1982 to 1987, the Smiths produced more goddamn gorgeous beautiful songs than many other artists do in their entire careers. How did a stylish young guitar savant find the shyest poet, the one who lurked alone in the corner at every gig in the city?
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A Candid Discussion About Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Guts,’ and Her Supposed “Feud” With Taylor Swift
Is Rodrigo carving out a new identity as a rock star? Or is she destined to remain a pop artist, like her idol Taylor Swift? Speaking of—what’s the deal with those two? Two Ringer writers try to piece it all together.
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How Nirvana Became Its Own Vintage T-shirt Industry
Since the release of ‘In Utero’ 30 years ago, fans and nonfans alike have been forever in debt to the band’s priceless artifacts
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Coach Prime’s Colorado Takeover and Lauren Boebert at ‘Beetlejuice’
Van and Rachel talk Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes football team, Lauren Boebert at ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ Stephen A. Smith’s comments about Max Kellerman, and much more
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Slug of Atmosphere
Yasi reunites with Slug this week to discuss child-rearing and break-dancing
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Jeremy Strong’s Condo Listing, Royal Check-In, Vogue World, and More
Plus, talking about ‘GUTS,’ Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album
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“Is It Getting Better Yet?”
Jason breaks down the Bears-Bucs game before getting into the various issues facing the Bears offense and defense
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Every Single Album: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’
Nora and Nathan talk Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS,’ including the influences that helped her develop the sound, possible meanings behind "the grudge" and "lacy," and more!
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The 1989 Music Draft With Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Jon Caramanica
Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Jon Caramanica join Yasi in the Thunderdome to pick their favorite songs and moments from the year that started the ’90s: the last year of the ’80s
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To Know Mitski Is to Never Truly Know Mitski at All
The 32-year-old singer-songwriter returns Friday with her new album, ‘The Land Is Inhospitable,’ just as she’s never been more popular. But in an era of social media and parasocial relationships, Mitski’s taken a completely different approach: She’s fought to maintain her privacy.
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24 Question Party People: Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys
Matt Helders, founding member and legendary drummer of the Arctic Monkeys, joins to weigh in on Lisa Vanderpump and Sir Paul McCartney, starting a band before you play an instrument, true love, and humor as a British cultural value
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How Curren$y Became One of the 21st Century’s Defining MCs
The prolific New Orleans MC reflects on his career, his relationship with Lil Wayne, and how he’s not only survived, but prospered as rap has evolved several times over
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Death Cab for Cutie With Michael Tedder
Death Cab for Cutie emerged from the Pacific Northwest in the late ’90s and came to embody the indie sound of the mid-aughts, rising to fame alongside the teenage melodrama they helped soundtrack
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Disney’s ESPN Fight and Taylor’s Movie Takeover
Matt and Lucas Shaw dive deep into the Charter-Disney dispute and discuss its potential ramifications
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24 Question Party People: Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie
Ben Gibbard comes on to chat with Yasi about life, death, and the truth
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Mental Trillness With Juicy J
Juicy J joins to discuss mental wellness, producing classics, and wild stories after winning the Oscar for Best Original Song
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After One Perfect Record, the Postal Service Will Never Come Down
Ben Gibbard, Jimmy Tamborello, Jenny Lewis, and more reflect on how a "low-stakes" side project led to one of this century’s most beloved indie records
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Jimmy Buffett Found Paradise on Earth
Remembering the "Margaritaville" singer, who built an island of chillness and invited everyone to join him
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Television With Evan Laffer
One of the most innovative bands of the CBGBs scene, Television paved the way for the Ramones, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Blondie, and more
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The Meteoric Rise of ZEROBASEONE, K-Pop’s New Kids on the Block
From ‘Boys Planet’ to KCON, the hottest group in the industry is on a world-domination tour
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Hot Topics With Page Six’s Evan Real and Danny Murphy
Evan and Danny, cohosts of ‘Virtual Reali-Tea,’ join to discuss Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour vs. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Speidi’s Kardashian connections, and much more
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24 Question Party People: Bethany Cosentino
Yasi talks to Bethany Cosentino, a brilliant solo artist from Southern California and formerly of the band Best Coast
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Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s Wedding, and Scooter Braun Updates
Plus, talking Bill Murray and Kelis’s summer romance
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The Qualley-Antonoff Wedding, Cyrus Family Feud, Scooter Braun Mystery, and ‘Riverdale’ Finale
Plus, a survey of social media in general (and influencers), including Addison Rae’s new single, Fyre Festival’s return, and more