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Nick has some new music to share in a Three For Thursday. There's the new London based art-pop band, 1000 Rabbits, Yoni Mayraz has a phenomenal Portuguese drummer named Zoe Pascal, and Baltimore's experimental rock band, Horse Lords, is out with a new album.Songs: 1000 Rabbits - "Rubik's Cube"Yoni Mayraz - "Rooftops"Horse Lords - "Brain of the Firm (feat. Nina Guo, Evelyn Saylor, Madison Greenstone & Weston Olencki)"Then, for the first time ever, Jay's SOUND MACHINE CRASHED!!! (Don't forget to update the software, Jay!)Next up, Greg noticed that one artist in particular appeared numerous times on Pitchfork's Perfect 10 Album list, and he whole heartedly agrees. We're taking a deep dive into the music and career of Elliott Smith. Early in the discussion, Greg proclaimed, “he's one of those people that makes me love words.”Songs:Elliott Smith - “Pretty Mary K”Elliott Smith - “Everything Means Nothing to Me”Heatmiser - “blackout”Elliott Smith - “Coast to Coast”Finally, we're a week late but this segment is for you, Dirk Mauer! Joe Negri, or “Handyman Negri” for anyone that grew up watching Mr. Rogers, died last week at the age of 99. It turns out the guy that taught little kids about musical instruments and fixed stuff for Mr Rogers was also an incredible guitar player. There's been an outpouring of love for him online and some incredible performances have been unearthed in the process. We listen to a few.Songs:Joe Negri & Johnny Costa - “Little Brown Jug”Joe Negri with the Pittsburg Pops Orchestra - “Bumble Boogie”Fred Rogers, Joe Negri & Yoyo Ma - “Tree Tree Tree”

On this week’s podcast, Ben Marwood asks Is it the World Cup yet?? And delivers an episode of new music tracks in between thoughts about Canada, garden tours, and a heartfelt reminder to hold onto hope. [edit] radio podcast 822 – Right Click and Save As to Download The post Podcast 822 | Featuring Madi Diaz, Cheekface & Among Legends appeared first on [edit] radio.

Inspired by Pitchfork, Jay presents a question. What's your perfect 10 album? The guys discuss their picks. Jay chose Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys, Nick went with In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel, and Greg landed on his first perfect 10 album, Nevermind by Nirvana. You can check out the 240 artists that responded over on Pitchfork: https://pitchfork.com/features/240-artists-on-their-perfect-10-albums/Song: Beastie Boys - “Shake Your Rump”It's News with Nick! Apparently it was news to Nick that in 2009, when Thom Yorke was assembling a band to perform songs from his solo record Eraser, he enlisted Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to play bass! In more recent news, the Kennedy Center retains it's original name and independent music platform Nina Protocol is shutting down in July.Song: Flea - “Traffic Lights (feat Thom Yorke)”Friend of the show, Nate Kalwicki, was recently awarded a mortgage free home by the amazing folks at A Soldier's Journey Home. An Afghanistan veteran, Nate lost his right leg in an ambush and met Greg while recuperating at Walter Reed Hospital. Listeners may remember that he's now the guitarist for The Resilient. The band got to perform at the celebration and Greg gives us a play-by-play on “Tales From the Concert.”Song: Aphex Twin - “Window Licker”

On this week’s podcast, Jenessa Williams and our founder, Kev Lawson, promise not to compare artists to other artists but do so anyway, eulogise about the state of modern pop, and talk about their favourite new tracks from across the globe. Artist “Track” [Album] [edit] radio podcast 821 – Right Click and Save As to […] The post Podcast 821 | Featuring youbet, Olivia Rodrigo & Hammok appeared first on [edit] radio.

Joan Baez suggested pop stars should be more politically active. Swifties went on the attack. Ben and Ione have thoughts — including why picking a fight with someone who marched alongside Martin Luther King might not be your best move.Also this week: Jay-Z showed up at the Roots Picnic and did a 10-minute acapella freestyle attacking Drake, Kanye, Nicki Minaj, and Dame Dash. Ben breaks down why a whole generation just knows Jay-Z as Beyoncé's husband — and why that matters.Ben makes the case that Kylie Minogue's Impossible Princess is her Pinkerton — the misunderstood record that history will eventually get right. Pitchfork agrees. Nick Cave does not, and Ben has some words about that.Plus: The Backrooms movie at the Dendy, Rachel Ward's regenerative farm, Sparks at the Opera House (how gay is a Sparks crowd exactly?), and Ione's weekend at a Chanel-funded literary showcase for diverse female writers.—Weirder Together is hosted by Ione Skye and Ben Lee.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you don't miss one.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 31, 2026 is: permutation • per-myoo-TAY-shun • noun Permutation is a formal word for any one of the many different ways or forms in which something exists or can be arranged. It can also refer to a major or fundamental change in something based primarily on rearrangement of its existing elements. Permutation is usually used in its plural form. // Early permutations of the design look nothing like the final result. // The system has gone through several permutations. See the entry > Examples: “Megadeth have weathered nearly all of metal's generational permutations, only once deviating from their ... formula with 1999's infamously confused country'n'industrial mish-mash, Risk.” — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026 Did you know? “Ch-ch-changes!” David Bowie sang memorably in his classic (and appropriately titled) hit “Changes,” which concerns the phenomenon of artistic reinvention—something Bowie knew a lot about. In fact, he could have titled the song “Permutations,” though we admit that the word would have been a bit clunkier to sing. Permutation is, after all, all about change—specifically change (as in character or condition) of something based primarily on rearrangement of its existing elements. For example, Bowie's artistic persona went through many permutations over the course of his career, from the alien rock star Ziggy Stardust to the aristocratic Thin White Duke, with the common denominator—the existing elements—being Bowie himself. (Permutation can also be used for a form or variety resulting from such changes, and can thus refer to Bowie's individual personae as well.) Permutation, perhaps ironically, has not changed all that much since it was borrowed into Middle English from Anglo-French as permutacioun.

In this episode we are joined by Rob Arcand to discuss his work on Spotify, streaming, and the financialization of culture. We begin with Spotify's emergence as a supposed democratizing force for working musicians, even as its model relied on surveillance and data-trawling. We explore how this data-driven promise — that listener analytics could be leveraged for touring and merch — reshaped the relationship between artists and audiences, often in ways that reinforced precarity rather than alleviated it. From there, we turn to Arcand's comparison of Spotify's ambitions to Uber and Airbnb, situating streaming within the broader logic of platform capitalism. We discuss how corporate consolidation has shaped the power dynamics of the music industry over the past several decades, and how subscription and ad-supported services emerged from a moment of crisis as neoliberal adaptations to instability. Our conversation also examines how disenfranchisement has paradoxically opened space for new labor struggles within the culture industries, and what a more equitable path forward might look like in an industry dominated by monopoly capitalism. We trace Spotify's shift from search-centric functionality to playlist curation, its "Music for every moment" strategy, and its rebranding from a "celestial jukebox" into lifestyle accessories for individual listeners. Arcand helps us unpack Spotify's editorial logic — from "chill" playlists to hyperpop — and how mood-based categorization blurs the boundaries between artistic expression, consumer mood management, and financialized cultural assets. We consider the assimilation of subcultural genres into profit-seeking structures, the emergence of "Spotifycore," and the recalibration of genre itself for algorithmic infrastructures. Rob is a writer, editor, web developer, and PhD candidate at McGill University in Montreal. He's a former staffer at Pitchfork and SPIN, and has published work on music, visual art, books, film, and technology with outlets like n+1, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Artforum, Art in America, The Nation, The Fader, Rolling Stone, Vice, and more. Twitter: @robarcand If you like what we do and want to support our ability to have more conversations like this. Please consider becoming a Patron. You can do so for as little as a 1 Dollar a month and gain access to our Discord. The Same Stream Twice by Rob Arcand  

Russ is joined by Pitchfork's Walden Green to countdown their lists of the most underrated pop songs of the year so far.Check out a playlist of Russ and Walden's favsBuy tickets to Gorgeous Gorgeous Pride in LA on 6/19 and NY 6/26Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow Russ on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our friend Kevin Morby returns to How Long Gone. His critically acclaimed new record, Little Wide Open, is out now. We spoke with Kevin from his hotel room in Phoenix about life on the road in the desert, crushing his sleep score at the Holiday Inn Express, the game of “Odds,” getting sweaty on TikTok, just playing Kimmel and getting autotune put on his voice without being told, proposing a modern-day Traveling Wilburys with Morby as Dylan, which older bands make new fans and which don't, his Pitchfork score starts with an eight, we update the famous people in Kansas City list, and a temp check on whether he's reading the reviews. instagram.com/kevinmorby twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2026, fascism in the US is rising while “the left” descends further into powerlessness, goofiness, and irrelevance—but, author William C. Anderson argues, it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, Anderson returns to the show for an unflinching conversation with former political prisoner and host Mansa Musa about the state of the political left today and the lessons organizers and everyday people can learn from the Black Liberation Movement and figures like the late Russell Maroon Shoatz. Editor's Note: This conversation was recorded on May 1, 2026.Guests:William C. Anderson is a writer and activist from Birmingham, AL. His work has appeared in outlets ranging from The Guardian, MTV, Truthout, British Journal of Photography, to Pitchfork. He is the author of The Nation on No Map: Black Anarchism and Abolition, and co-author of As Black as Resistance: Finding the Conditions for Liberation. He's also the co-founder of Offshoot Journal and provides creative direction as a producer of the Black Autonomy Podcast.Additional links/info: William C. Anderson, Prism / TRNN, “Another Way Out: We need a mosaic movement, not fragmented ‘leftism'”Credits:Producer / Videographer / Editor: Cameron GranadinoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

On this week’s episode, host Barry Dolan, our doctor-in-residence of the loudest new guitar music, shares his favourite new tracks from around the globe. Artist “Track” [Album] [edit] radio podcast 820 – Right Click and Save As to Download The post Podcast 820 | Featuring Other Half, Felicette & Angine de Poitrine appeared first on [edit] radio.

Chance The Rapper Talks Coloring Book’ 10 Year Anniversary Tour, Fatherhood, Pitchfork + MoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this week is  Rochelle Jordan. The London-born, LA-based alt-RnB and soul artist has spent over fifteen years honing her craft, accumulating more than 200 million global streams and critical acclaim from Pitchfork, BBC Music, NPR, and The New York Times, with collaborations alongside Kaytranada and Dem Funk among her credits. Last year's Through The Wall — her third full-length record — was a critical success, finding its way onto best-of lists across the board at year's end. On today's episode, Rochelle joins us to talk about the making of Through The Wall and its critical reception, her long-running working relationship with producer KLSH and what makes it so effective, her earliest introduction to songwriting, and what fans can expect from her upcoming Australian shows. Rochelle Jordan  : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Hot Chip is a band from London made up of Alexis Taylor, Joe Goddard, Al Doyle, Owen Clarke, and Felix Martin. Their second album, The Warning, came out in 2006. It was nominated for a Mercury Prize, and named one of the best albums of the year by NME and Pitchfork. And later, NME would include it in their list of best albums of all time. For this episode, I talked to them about one of the songs from The Warning called “Boy From School.” You might have heard it in the second season of the show Beef on Netflix—the band's also in the show—or you might have heard it on The Simpsons. You could have also heard the song in my car all the time in 2006. So I was very excited to talk to Alexis and Joe from Hot Chip about how “Boy from School” was made.For more info, visit songexploder.net/hot-chip.

On this week’s podcast, Tom Crook, Ben Smith and Paul Whitty share their experiences from this year’s Wood Festival before returning home and sharing their favourite new tracks for your enjoyment. Artist – Track [Album] [edit] radio podcast 819 – Right Click and Save As to Download The post Podcast 819 | Featuring The Milk Cartoon Kids, Getdown Services & John Bramwell appeared first on [edit] radio.

From breaking news to celebrity drama, today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers a mix of serious headlines and real talk that keeps listeners locked in. The show opens with a tragic story out of San Diego, where two teenage gunmen opened fire at an Islamic Center, killing three people before taking their own lives. Authorities say the suspects expressed “generalized hate rhetoric,” and the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime, with reports indicating the teens may have shared extremist views and left behind writings tied to racial hatred. On the entertainment side, the show breaks down why Chris Brown continues to trend, as his latest album Brown sparked major backlash after receiving an extremely low 1.3 rating from Pitchfork, which labeled the project “soulless” and “hit-chasing.” Despite the criticism, fans and collaborators are defending him, highlighting his long-standing success and influence. Meanwhile, Ne-Yo opens up about his personal life, revealing that the end of his marriage to Crystal Renay—after accusations of infidelity—pushed him toward a polyamorous lifestyle, which he says is rooted in honesty and works better for him, even as it continues to spark public debate. The show also features T.I., who talks about his return to music, teasing new projects while reflecting on Atlanta’s culture—including how clubs like Magic City still serve as testing grounds for hit records, a tradition deeply tied to the city’s hip-hop scene. With its blend of heavy news, culture, and candid conversations, this episode keeps listeners informed while staying true to the show’s voice. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show breaks down why Chris Brown continues to trend, as his latest album Brown sparked major backlash after receiving an extremely low 1.3 rating from Pitchfork, which labeled the project “soulless” and “hit-chasing.” Despite the criticism, fans and collaborators are defending him, highlighting his long-standing success and influence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T. Kyle and Brad discuss the “piece of s—t” Pitchfork headline for the Chris Brown album, promoting Zara Larsson, Luscious Massacr calling out Bob the Drag Queen to his face for “giving male,” Slayyyter's “CRANK” becoming a graduation meme, Lady Gaga's ‘Mayhem REQUIEM' funeral, Spotify's 20th anniversary celebration with First Songs and All-Time playlists, Dua Lipa announcing her Live From Mexico special, Kylie Minogue's ‘Tension Tour Live' coming to Netflix, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Venus Williams at the Kevin Hart roast, Baby Yoda at the Mandalorian & Grogu premiere, Hilary Duff for SI Swimsuit Issue, Taylor Swift popping up around NYC, Jennifer Lopez's stunt walk, a teLOgram from a Little Monster, new music from Becky G, Tove Lo, mother-daughter pop duos, a Madonna Minute update about the Peggy Gou remix of “Bring Your Love,” the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of ‘Confessions II,' the FIFA World Cup Final, and early listening party reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Y'all had a LOT to say about last week's episode. So much that we had to open with the receipts.Ryan is still standing by his take. The comment section is still unhinged. And somehow in the middle of all of that, we ended up talking about a Dominican village where one in every 90 children is born appearing female… and grows a penis at puberty. Make it make sense.This week we got into all of it — fake doctors, Kevin Hart's worst decision, Drake dropping three albums (why), Chris Brown getting a 1.3 from Pitchfork, and a biology lesson none of us were ready for.It's a lot. Let's go.⸻Segment BreakdownAm I the Asshole? — The Response EpisodeThe internet came for Ryan's neck over last week's AITA take, and he isBuddenacking down. Not even a little. Joyhdae is somewhere in the middle, which is somehow worse.Dr. Cheyenne Bryant — “A License Is Only for Insurance”She called herself a doctor for years. Appeared on Breakfast Club, Joe Budden, Shannon Sharpe. Then a DC journalist asked the simple questions and the whole thing unraveled. We get into the credentials controversy, what Argosy University actually was, and why Black women with real degrees were absolutely not letting this slide.The Kevin Hart Netflix RoastA George Floyd joke. Shane Gillis headlining. Kevin Hart laughing. Joyhdae has had enough of Kevin Hart and she has reasons. Ryan is leaning her way. Michael Che's post-roast commentary was the most incisive thing anyone said about the whole situation, and he wasn't even there.Chris Brown's Album Got a 1.3 — Pitchfork Said “Real Piece of Sh*t”27 tracks. A Pitchfork review that went nuclear. And Breezy clapping back with “we kicking ass goddammit.” Joyhdae has never actually listened to a Chris Brown album since the first one, and stands firm.Drake Dropped Three AlbumsIceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honor — allegedly to exit his deal and sell his catalog. Ryan listened to all three. The verdict is… it's Drake. Joyhdae continues her lifelong streak of not listening to a full Drake album. Kendrick still lives in his head.The Guevedoces — Penis at 12In a village in the Dominican Republic, one in 90 children is born appearing female and grows male genitalia at puberty due to a rare enzyme deficiency. The community calls them guevedoces. The research from this village literally led to the creation of finasteride. Joyhdae brought this to the table and Ryan's response was to immediately figure out how far away he could move. The gender conversation this opened up? We're coming back to it.Dad JokesBoth of them were reaching this week. But they crack themselves up - so it is what it is.⸻Drop it in the comments:If you came here because y'all were in Joyhdae's comments saying Ryan was wrong — welcome. You found us. Drop your takes in the comments!New episodes weekly.⸻Connect With Us:Email: Virgoseasonshow@gmail.comWebsite: Virgoseasonshow.comYouTube, TikTok & Instagram: @VirgoSeasonShowRyan: @OhBlackRyanJoyhdae: @JoyhdaeSubscribe, leave a review, & hit the bell to turn on notifications.  ⸻We're grateful for your continued support.  We couldn't do it without you.  This show is a labor of love.  We thank you!⸻CHAPTERS00:00 — Intro00:05 — Opening Banter: Follow Up & Ryan's Coming In Hot!12:48 — AITA: What Would You Do?17:25 — The Rundown21:46 — "Dr. Cheyenne Bryant..."33:51 — The Roast of Kevin Hart46:14 — Pitchfork Critiques Chris Brown's New Album52:17 — Drake Drops 3 Albums...59:49 — Guevedoces01:06:27 — Dad vs Auntie Jokes01:09:57 — Find Us On All The Things!01:10:55 — One More For The Road...01:12:13 — Outro

he internet is losing it over Chris Brown's response to the critical reception of his 12th studio album, BROWN. In this episode, we break down the dramatic shift in Breezy's attitude—moving from a calm, measured "thank you for listening" to an absolute expletive-filled blowout on his Instagram Stories. We dive deep into the viral Pitchfork review that triggered the meltdown, which handed the massive 27-track project a staggering 1.3 out of 10 and labeled it a "real piece of s--t."We dissect exactly what Chris Brown said in his video response, including his defiant claims that he's keeping his "foot on they neck" and his completely unexpected shot at pop singer Zara Larsson. Why did she catch strays in this album drama? We lay out the history, look at the fans' reactions, and discuss what this means for his massive upcoming summer tour with Usher.In this episode, we cover:The critical trashing of Chris Brown's new album BROWN.A breakdown of the viral Pitchfork 1.3 rating and the internet's reaction.Chris Brown's explosive Instagram Story defense and his "we kickin' they ass" declaration.The random beef renewal: Why he told haters to go listen to Zara Larsson.How this controversy impacts his joint stadium tour with Usher.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to keep up with the weekly culture breakdowns!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

It's Charles Holmes Week!! While Nora gets hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we'll have four very special besties of the pod to talk about their obsessions. Up second is Charles Holmes! Jodi and Charles first do a quickfire round of takes on reader-suggested topics (2:55), before getting into the awful things that happened on boats this week, including the hantavirus outbreak (14:45), photos of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel's boat trip from 2021 (28:30), and where we stand before the ‘Summer House' reunion (they were on a boat last week!!) (38:09). Then, criticism is so back with Pitchfork's review of Chris Brown's new album (54:16) and the Current Affairs piece on Jimmy Fallon (1:04:55). Finally, they have a Hot Take Happy Hour, where they touch on Sydney Sweeney, Lena Dunham, Hollywood's representation of OnlyFans, and Tom Holland as a father (1:11:48). Last but not least, they each share their personal obsession for the week (1:33:40). Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®. DM us on Instagram at instagram.com/wereobsessedpod! Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@wereobsessed! Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Charles Holmes Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a complete review roundup, sales outlook, and controversy overview of Chris Brown's 2026 album BROWN (“Break Rules Only When Necessary”).Analytic Dreamz breaks down the 27-track, 92-minute project released May 8, 2026 via RCA/CBE, featuring Bryson Tiller, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Leon Thomas, and NBA YoungBoy. The segment examines the album's blend of R&B, trap, and club-pop, its heavily criticized length and perceived lack of cohesion, and the extremely polarized reception — including Pitchfork's 1.3/10 score and strong fan defense of Brown's vocals and hooks.Get detailed first-week projections of 70K–77K units, streaming performance, comparisons to Breezy and 11:11, plus analysis of Brown's 20-year career dominance, catalog strength, and touring power ahead of the major Raymond & Brown stadium tour with Usher.Analytic Dreamz also covers ongoing legal controversies, the Tarzana security incidents, UK court case, recent lawsuits, and the Zara Larsson feud, while addressing how Drake's Iceman release one week later adds competitive pressure in 2026 R&B and hip-hop.A must-listen for honest context on Chris Brown's latest chapter, commercial expectations, and industry positioning.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Family of the show, REASON, drops by to talk about his new project Moving Towards Love_PINK, and share his takes on the “Who’s the Giant” posters that have been popping up in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. The guys talk everything from favorite studio sessions, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX being pulled from streaming, and the East Coast vs. West Coast beef from last year. They also address Wale’s recent comments about the toxicity in online hip hop discussions, and discuss Pitchfork’s disrespectful review of Chris Brown’s new album. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show kicks off with a sharp mix of politics, pop culture, and heated commentary as Donald Trump dominates headlines after launching a late‑night barrage on Truth Social aimed at Barack Obama, including reposts calling for Obama’s arrest and inflammatory AI-generated images. The controversy lands as Americans grapple with rising gas prices tied to the ongoing Iran conflict and global oil tensions, raising questions about priorities as Trump heads into high‑stakes talks with China, a major buyer of Iranian oil. The episode also dives into viral relationship drama after Cardi B is caught on camera arguing with Stefon Diggs, only for the rapper to brush it off online, joking that she “forgot she was a celebrity” and was simply hungry — a response that turned potential backlash into meme‑worthy humor. In music and entertainment news, Chris Brown fires back after Pitchfork delivers a brutal 1.3/10 review of his new 27‑track album Brown, calling it “soulless” and reigniting debates about critics versus fan loyalty as Brown doubles down on performing for his core audience. Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael continues its box-office dominance, officially becoming the second highest‑grossing biopic of all time after crossing $577 million worldwide, cementing the King of Pop’s lasting cultural impact and audience draw despite mixed critical reviews. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Brown fires back after Pitchfork delivers a brutal 1.3/10 review of his new 27‑track album Brown, calling it “soulless” and reigniting debates about critics versus fan loyalty as Brown doubles down on performing for his core audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The JBP's latest episode begins with Joe commenting on the Knicks sweeping the Sixers (27:40) before the crew recaps their Mother's Day 2026 (39:46). Pitchfork releases a disrespectful review of Chris Brown's new album (53:21), The Roast of Kevin Hart on Netflix (1:04:30), and Caitlin Clark walking out with Morgan Wallen draws mixed reactions from fans (1:38:20). Also, Swatch and Audemars Piguet are planning a collaboration watch (1:48:20), Dr. Cheyenne Bryant's appearance on the Breakfast Club (2:03:53), Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' and other videos being reuploaded (2:31:52) leads to release week for Drake's 'Iceman', Paul Pierce's comments about women with makeup (2:47:00), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

The Mystery of Richard Simmons on ABC, Spencer Pratt v. TMZ, Thomas Markle's GoFundMe for a house, Rich Beato destroys the New York Times, Michael Jackson defenders hate us, pooping in school, and a Tic Tac took Marc out. Marc vs a Tic Tac. The Tic Tac was victorious. Why can't doctors tell us how much a service costs? Michael Jackson molested the Cascio family and his defenders have infiltrated out YouTube page. Don't forget to subscribe. DoorDash driver Olivia Henderson lied about a sexual assault and shared a TikTok of her naked customer, yet somehow she's the victim. Can Spencer Pratt actually win the election for LA Mayor? He's getting slammed for living in a hotel instead of his Airstream. Kevin Hart and Tony Hinchcliffe are in trouble for a George Floyd joke. Katt Williams killed it at the roast. There is a GoFundMe worth donating to… ‘Help Thomas Reunite with Family'. Meghan Markle is apparently out-earning Prince Harry. Chris Brown and Usher are going on tour. Pitchfork recently ripped Chris Brown's new album to the point that he wants to beat up the writer like he's Rihanna. Goop is moving to AI and firing employees. NYU students are not fans of Jonathan Haidt. Diane Sawyer has a new special out on The Mystery of Richard Simmons. Rosie O'Donnell ruined the show. Did you ever poop in middle school? Rick Beato takes on the New York Times' 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters list. Sydney Sweeney's huge boobs dominated the latest episode of Euphoria. Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions are overturned thanks to some dope clerk. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Hrishikesh Hirway is a musician from Los Angeles, best known for his masterful podcast Song Exploder. His new record, In the Last Hour of Light, is out now. We chat with him about the new Salem x Supreme collection, Pitchfork giving Chris Brown's new offering a devastating 1.3, our salad days of podcasting, competing with A.I. in both music and podcasts, when the emo band opens for the hardcore band, what happens when doctors and lawyers run in your family but you choose Spotify, exactly how many licks it takes to explode a song, whether songs will have ads one day, the “Ratatouille moment” when a singer hears their original recording from decades ago, and which podcasts Hrishikesh is listening to. instagram.com/hrishihirway twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA honored Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins with a pregame moment of silence and tribute recognizing their deaths and legacies. Caitlyn Jenner is facing a class action lawsuit over her $JENNER meme coin. Plus, Chris Brown reacted to a negative Pitchfork review of his new album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on [edit] radio: Ben Marwood talks about how Maltesers can combat bad election results, how to look after your middle-aged knees, and how much Europop is socially acceptable anyway? Artist “Track” [Album] [edit] radio podcast 818 – Right Click and Save As to Download The post Podcast 818 | Featuring NAHreally, Lice & Frog appeared first on [edit] radio.

Andy talks about Bruce McCulloch's new album, Dark Purple Slice, and Pitchfork screwing up their rating of Lip Critic's Theft World. Also, we listen to a clip of Mick Jagger talking about meeting the Cure's Robert Smith for the first time. Subscribe to Andy's newsletter, Naked Graveyard, here: Home | Naked Graveyard. On Rachel's Chart Chat, Rachel from Des Moines talks about Long May You Run by the Stills-Young Band. Follow Rachel on Last.fm here.

Will and Jon discuss the latest releases by The Haunted Youth, Station Model Violence, and Twisted Teens, plus live reports and bonus songs.

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Pitchfork news director Alex Suskind to talk about why musicians keep coming down with “blue dot fever.” Stars like Meghan Trainor and Post Malone are among many in recent months who have cancelled entire tours, seemingly due to a lack of ticket sales. Has social media changed what it means to be famous, or have things like Ticketmaster finally made concerts too expensive to attend? Or are we, the audience, to blame? This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Pitchfork news director Alex Suskind to talk about why musicians keep coming down with “blue dot fever.” Stars like Meghan Trainor and Post Malone are among many in recent months who have cancelled entire tours, seemingly due to a lack of ticket sales. Has social media changed what it means to be famous, or have things like Ticketmaster finally made concerts too expensive to attend? Or are we, the audience, to blame? This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Pitchfork news director Alex Suskind to talk about why musicians keep coming down with “blue dot fever.” Stars like Meghan Trainor and Post Malone are among many in recent months who have cancelled entire tours, seemingly due to a lack of ticket sales. Has social media changed what it means to be famous, or have things like Ticketmaster finally made concerts too expensive to attend? Or are we, the audience, to blame? This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Dylan Wray on his anticipated first book, Groovy, Laidback & Nasty, the first ever authoritative history of Sheffield music (out today!).Exhaustively researched and spanning almost seven decades, Groovy, Laidback and Nasty features over 150 new interviews with the likes of Richard Hawley, Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), The Human League, ABC and Cabaret Voltaire – along with countless others.The book also delves deep into many of Sheffield's far-reaching cultural roots; from Peter Stringfellow's wild years as a club promoter in the 1960s to Toddla T's teenage breakthrough in the late 2000s, via Warp records, FON and seminal nightclubs such as Jive Turkey, Niche and Gatecrasher, as well as the noughties' so-called ‘New Yorkshire' movement, a controversial rave-meets-religion movement turned cult, and a whole host of stories spanning worldwide pop stardom through to more underground, DIY and leftfield musical excursions.Daniel Dylan Wray is a music and culture writer who lives in Sheffield. Primarily writing for the Guardian, he has also written for outlets including the BBC, Pitchfork, The Independent, The Times, New Statesman, Uncut, The Quietus and countless others. Groovy, Laidback and Nasty is his first book.https://www.instagram.com/ddywray/------22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpodOff the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodesMerch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=uAlso check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The xx formed in 2005, when they were still in high school. They signed to the UK label Young, and put out their first album in 2009. It won the prestigious Mercury Prize, and was named one of the best albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and more. Since then, the Guardian has named it one of the best albums of the 21st century. This year, the three band members, Romy Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie xx played together as The xx for the first time in 8 years. I spoke to them in between the weekends at Coachella, where they were opening their sets with the song “Crystalised.” It's the first song they ever released, back in April 2009, when the lineup also included Baria Qureshi on guitar. I spoke to Romy, Jamie and Oliver, here at my studio, about how they first found each other, and how they made “Crystalised.”For more info, visit songexploder.net/the-xx.

When Yancey Strickler moved to New York, he was broke, freelancing for $50, and chasing a writing career. Little did he know, his gift for building on the internet would soon change the world of crowdfunding. A chance encounter with a friend and a half-baked idea about crowd-funded concert tickets led to the founding of Kickstarter, a platform that has raised over $7 billion for creative projects worldwide. In this episode, Yancey joins Ilana to discuss his journey from freelancing on a shoestring budget to building a billion-dollar platform and what it took to survive the hardest moments. He also explains his bold plan to help artists participate in capitalism. Yancey Strickler is the co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, the platform that raised over $7 billion for more than 200,000 creative projects. He now runs Metalabel, a studio building tools for creative cooperation. In this episode, Ilana and Yancey will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (03:11) From Music Households to Manhattan Bylines (06:28) The Side Project That Changed Everything (13:34) The Ladder Vouch System That Launched Kickstarter (18:57) Why Showing Up as an Open Box Wins Every Room (26:31) The Day Two Projects Hit a Million Dollars at Once (33:40) The New Definition of Work in the Age of AI (36:28) Building the Legal Blueprint for the Artist Economy (43:09) Why the Private Internet Is Where the Real World Lives (49:38) Q&A: How to Open Doors to New Connections Yancey Strickler is a writer, serial entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Kickstarter, the global crowdfunding platform that has raised billions for creative projects.  He's the author of This Could Be Our Future and The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet and the co-host of the New Creative Era podcast. Before Kickstarter, Yancey was a music critic for outlets like Pitchfork and Spin. Today, he leads two bold projects: A Corp, a legislative effort to provide artists with real economic infrastructure, and DFOs, a platform reimagining the private internet.  Connect with Yancey Yancey's Website: https://www.ystrickler.com Yancey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yancey-strickler-486b4557/  Yancey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ystrickler/  Yancey's X: https://x.com/ystrickler  Resources Mentioned: Yancey's Books, This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World: https://www.amazon.com/This-Could-Our-Future-Manifesto/dp/0525560823  The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Forest-Anthology-Internet/dp/B0D14NN1DN  On the Creative Life: Conversations Toward a New Creative Era: https://squad.metalabel.com/onthecreativelife?ref=ystrickler.com&variantId=1  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities.  Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

An indulgent Variant episode from Zack and Dave. Charlotte specifically caught COVID to avoid being here. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2014 pt. 5 Hawkeye 14-22 Finishing the run. Captain Marvel (2014) #1-2, #7-9 Deconnick era renumbers and resets Play along with: Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order A Marvel Unlimited subscription! [Disclosure: Affiliate […] The post My Marvelous Year 2014 Variant C: Dave & Zack talk the Pitchfork Music Bracket! No Comics! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Mainstream psychology has long accepted that some people (like those with autism) are naturally more logical and unemotional, while others (like so-called empaths) intuitively experience the feelings of those around them as deeply as their own. But this is wrong. Aimee Cliff, an autistic psychotherapist who empathizes for a living, knows this firsthand. We are all are capable of empathy, because empathy is something you do, not something you are—meaning you can get better at it if you choose to practice. Drawing on scientific research, clinical experience, and interviews with neurodivergent people, Aimee Cliff examines how empathy works in the brain and body and lays out the five pillars of true empathy: Empathy is humble, empathy is embodied, empathy is amoral, empathy is radical, and empathy is work. At the heart of this expansive new definition is the promise that every one of us can learn to improve our relationships with our fellow humans. We just have to be willing to do the work to close the space between us. Empathy Takes Action shows us the way to build more loving, kind, and supportive communities and to make room for every kind of mind. Our guest is: Aimee Cliff, who is a writer and therapist based in London. As a freelance writer, she has bylines in The Guardian, Pitchfork, The Independent, Vice, and more. She currently works for a disability charity. She is the author of Empathy Takes Action. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an academic writing coach and editor. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: Community-Building and How We Show Up How To Organize Inclusive Events And Conferences Doing the Work of Equity Leadership The Burnout Workbook Being Well in Academia What Might Be A Pedagogy Of Kindness Belonging How To Make Your Brain Your Best Friend Designing and Facilitating Workshops With Intentionality Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mainstream psychology has long accepted that some people (like those with autism) are naturally more logical and unemotional, while others (like so-called empaths) intuitively experience the feelings of those around them as deeply as their own. But this is wrong. Aimee Cliff, an autistic psychotherapist who empathizes for a living, knows this firsthand. We are all are capable of empathy, because empathy is something you do, not something you are—meaning you can get better at it if you choose to practice. Drawing on scientific research, clinical experience, and interviews with neurodivergent people, Aimee Cliff examines how empathy works in the brain and body and lays out the five pillars of true empathy: Empathy is humble, empathy is embodied, empathy is amoral, empathy is radical, and empathy is work. At the heart of this expansive new definition is the promise that every one of us can learn to improve our relationships with our fellow humans. We just have to be willing to do the work to close the space between us. Empathy Takes Action shows us the way to build more loving, kind, and supportive communities and to make room for every kind of mind. Our guest is: Aimee Cliff, who is a writer and therapist based in London. As a freelance writer, she has bylines in The Guardian, Pitchfork, The Independent, Vice, and more. She currently works for a disability charity. She is the author of Empathy Takes Action. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an academic writing coach and editor. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: Community-Building and How We Show Up How To Organize Inclusive Events And Conferences Doing the Work of Equity Leadership The Burnout Workbook Being Well in Academia What Might Be A Pedagogy Of Kindness Belonging How To Make Your Brain Your Best Friend Designing and Facilitating Workshops With Intentionality Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Mainstream psychology has long accepted that some people (like those with autism) are naturally more logical and unemotional, while others (like so-called empaths) intuitively experience the feelings of those around them as deeply as their own. But this is wrong. Aimee Cliff, an autistic psychotherapist who empathizes for a living, knows this firsthand. We are all are capable of empathy, because empathy is something you do, not something you are—meaning you can get better at it if you choose to practice. Drawing on scientific research, clinical experience, and interviews with neurodivergent people, Aimee Cliff examines how empathy works in the brain and body and lays out the five pillars of true empathy: Empathy is humble, empathy is embodied, empathy is amoral, empathy is radical, and empathy is work. At the heart of this expansive new definition is the promise that every one of us can learn to improve our relationships with our fellow humans. We just have to be willing to do the work to close the space between us. Empathy Takes Action shows us the way to build more loving, kind, and supportive communities and to make room for every kind of mind. Our guest is: Aimee Cliff, who is a writer and therapist based in London. As a freelance writer, she has bylines in The Guardian, Pitchfork, The Independent, Vice, and more. She currently works for a disability charity. She is the author of Empathy Takes Action. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an academic writing coach and editor. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: Community-Building and How We Show Up How To Organize Inclusive Events And Conferences Doing the Work of Equity Leadership The Burnout Workbook Being Well in Academia What Might Be A Pedagogy Of Kindness Belonging How To Make Your Brain Your Best Friend Designing and Facilitating Workshops With Intentionality Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

POV: It's 2006, the Jonas Brothers have just released their debut album, It's About Time, and you briefly leave your body. Caroline and I get into her music origin story, her earliest fandoms, and how that eventually led to building the Chicago Show Calendar.Then we get into the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Ditching Spotify and starting fresh on Qobuz, the way people undervalue small businesses, and music industry PR literacy ft. the Geese psyop discourse.FOLLOW CAROLINE & CHICAGO SHOW CALENDARInstagram: @chicagoshowcalendar Support the showTHERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM: FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram: @pessimisticatbesFacebook: @pessimisticatbestWebsite: pessimisticatbest.comFOLLOW SAMInstagram: @samgeorgsonTikTok: @samgeorgsonTwitter: @samgeorgsonYouTube: @samgeorgsonWebsite: samanthageorgson.com

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Zach Schonfeld as they discuss Hall of Fame artists: Michael Jackson's “Don't Stop Till You Get Enough” vs. Outkast's "Ms. Jackson"OutKast's “B.O.B.” vs. Sam Cooke's “Ain't That Good News”Guns n' Roses' “November Rain” vs. Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt"The Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" vs. White Stripes' “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground”Rolling Stones' “She Smiled Sweetly” vs. Prince's "If I Was Your Girlfriend" They also discuss Sly and the Family Stone's "Family Affair" and "If You Want Me To Stay," The Beastie Boys' "Shadrach," Prince's "Darling Nikki," Nine Inch Nails' "March of the Pigs," Big Grams (Big Boi & Phantogram), and Kurt Cobain. Zach Schonfeld is a regular contributor to Pitchfork (https://pitchfork.com/staff/zach-schonfeld/) and Stereogum (https://stereogum.com/author/zach-schonfeld) and wrote the book on Nick Cage, How Coppola Became Cage, which can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Coppola-Became-Cage-Zach-Schonfeld/dp/019755637X! Intro music is from Jussy's Down Open Roads.  Check out Jussy at https://soundcloud.com/user-214048265/sets/jussy-demos-1!Support the show

Calling all Dornstars! You're going to love this loose and lively chat about Anna Dorn's new novel, American Spirits. It's the story of a superfan who becomes the assistant of her favorite pop star as a stepping stone for her own twisted ambition. Bookseller David Kimbel talks with Anna Dorn about fan cultures, Pitchfork writers, Reddit communities, Millennials who look young, Gen Zers who look old, and much much more. Strap in.  Pick up a copy of the book at Skylight or order the audiobook version from Libro.fm. Hosted by David Kimbel. Produced by David Kimbel and Justin Remer. Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire.  Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band. 

We're taking your calls once again and answering all of your inquiries. Like, are bears and balds over? Is a birthday party for a pet gay? What do you do if you like comedians but hate standup? And most importantly, which 2009 Pitchfork bands are gay and which are straight? SEE SAM'S HOUR IN NYC AND LA: linktree.com/samtaggart WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eli, Michael, Miranda and Grace sit down to discuss memories of indie rock and music journalism from 10 years ago. You'll never guess what made it on Pitchfork's end of year list! Number 6 will SHOCK you!

Louie is joined by Vulture's Jason P. Frank, Pitchfork's Walden Green, and critic Lauren Michele Jackson to draft the 20 best Lana Del Rey songs of all time.Gorgeous Gorgeous LA 4/2Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC 4/8Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow Russ on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alynda Segarra is a singer songwriter from the Bronx. They formed Hurray for the Riff Raff in 2007, and since then, they've released 8 albums. Their most recent is The Past Is Still Alive, which came out in 2024. It was named one of the best albums of the year in the New York Times, the Associated Press, Entertainment Weekly, and The Atlantic, and Pitchfork called it one of the best albums of the decade so far. For this episode, I spoke to Alynda about the first track on the album, “Alibi.”For more info, visit songexploder.net/hurray-for-the-riff-raff.