Music Popcast

Mr. Ratliff, a music critic at The Times since 1996, discusses his tenure.

Jon Caramanica explains how Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty and 21 Savage are all part of the same long line.

Days after Mr. Vega’s death, the journalist Geeta Dayal discusses Suicide’s early days.

Pop music writers discuss Blink-182’s influence on modern pop-punk bands.

Ben Ratliff and Joe Coscarelli discuss how the Latin music superstar is rewriting the rules.

For those looking to understand Prince’s musical life in his final years, the larger story of Ms. Hill is illuminating.

A discussion of techno as youth music and heritage culture.

After a fatal shooting at a T.I. concert, Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli discuss rap, race and security with Minya Oh, a.k.a. Miss Info, and Joie Manda of Interscope Records.

New York Times music critics discuss Mr. Russell’s wide-angle, slow-release significance.

New York Times music critics discuss the latest albums by both artists.

New York Times critics compare the latest releases.

A discussion of Ms. Spears’s conservatorship.

New York Times critics and writers discuss the singer’s new album.

Mr. Veloso, the great Brazilian singer and songwriter, discusses current events in his country.

New York Times culture critics discuss Prince’s music and impact.

New York Times music critics discuss Sturgill Simpson and Merle Haggard.

New York Times music critics discuss recent biopics about Miles Davis and Chet Baker.

Nate Chinen and Ben Ratliff on the ways jazz is being presented at museum spaces.

Ben Ratliff, Times music critic and Caryn Ganz, Times pop music editor, discuss the singer’s new album.

New York Times critics gather to discuss their newly released books.