The Pitchfork Review

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.
The Origins and Influence of Brian Eno’s Pioneering Album Ambient 1: Music for Airports

The Origins and Influence of Brian Eno’s Pioneering Album Ambient 1: Music for Airports

Following his recent Sunday Review, longtime contributor Grayson Haver Currin talks to Reviews Director Jeremy D. Larson about the story behind legendary producer Brian Eno’s 1978 touchstone Ambient 1: Music for Airports, the most influential ambient album ever made. Read Grayson’s Sunday Review of Music for Airports .

11 1月 2024 - 31 分 37 秒

 
Jeff Tweedy Interview

Jeff Tweedy Interview

The Wilco frontman and author talks to Associate Editor Sam Sodomsky about the pitfalls of music snobbery, what he doesn’t like about rock criticism, Wilco’s recent album Cousins, and his latest book World Within a Song, in which he writes about 50 tracks that rearranged his brain.

4 1月 2024 - 28 分 28 秒

 
Dolly Parton on The New Yorker Radio Hour

Dolly Parton on The New Yorker Radio Hour

The Pitchfork Review is off this week so we're sharing an episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour featuring Dolly Parton talking about the Rock Roll Hall of Fame and her one-of-a-kind career.

28 12月 2023 - 24 分 28 秒

 
Replay: Boygenius Interview

Replay: Boygenius Interview

An encore presentation of Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel’s interview with boygenius’ Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus, which was recorded around the release of their debut album last spring.

21 12月 2023 - 34 分 35 秒

 
The 2023 Music Grab Bag: Trends, Scandals, and Theories; Plus an Appearance From Alvvays

The 2023 Music Grab Bag: Trends, Scandals, and Theories; Plus an Appearance From Alvvays

Jeremy D. Larson, Puja Patel, and Cat Zhang talk about the trends, scandals, gossip, technological moves, and industry changes that shaped the musical landscape of 2023. Plus: Alvvays’ Molly Rankin reveals the song she wishes she wrote.

14 12月 2023 - 33 分 03 秒

 
The Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Albums of 2023

The Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Albums of 2023

Puja Patel, Jeremy D. Larson, and Anna Gaca talk about some of their personal faves from Pitchfork’s 50 Best Albums of 2023 list, including records by Amaarae, ANOHNI, Sofia Kourtesis, Kara Jackson, and SZA. They also lament some of the year’s biggest disappointments, like Lil Yachty’s psych-rock experiment and Doja Cat’s rap misfire.

7 12月 2023 - 31 分 19 秒

 
The Replacements’ Tim Is the Best Reissue of 2023; Plus Tommy Stinson’s Perfect-10 Album

The Replacements’ Tim Is the Best Reissue of 2023; Plus Tommy Stinson’s Perfect-10 Album

Jeremy D. Larson, Puja Patel, and Ryan Dombal delve into the sordid history of beloved Minneapolis rock band The Replacements and explain why the new reissue of their classic 1985 LP Tim is such a revelation. Plus, Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson stops by to talk about an album he considers to be a perfect 10. Read Jeremy’s review of Tim (Let It Bleed Edition) here .

30 11月 2023 - 34 分 34 秒

 
Erykah Badu on The Run-Through with Vogue

Erykah Badu on The Run-Through with Vogue

The Pitchfork Review is off this week, so we're sharing an episode from our friends at The Run-Through with Vogue, where editors Chioma Nnadi and Chloe Malle talk to the legend Erykah Badu. You can also watch Badu give her Over/Under on aliens, Porky Pig and more here .

23 11月 2023 - 20 分 26 秒

 
Bad Bunny’s New Album and the Future of Puerto Rican Rap and Reggaeton

Bad Bunny’s New Album and the Future of Puerto Rican Rap and Reggaeton

Ryan Dombal, Isabelia Herrera, and Julianne Escobedo Shepherd talk about Bad Bunny’s remarkable rise to superstardom and how his latest record, nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana, doesn’t quite live up to his own high bar. Also, we highlight a few new queer femme artists from Puerto Rico who are taking the island’s music to exciting new places. Read Isabelia's review here , and her feature story here .

16 11月 2023 - 32 分 19 秒

 
Debating the Best Songs of 2023, Part Two

Debating the Best Songs of 2023, Part Two

Puja Patel, Jeremy D. Larson, and Ryan Dombal battle it out over some of their favorite songs of the year in various genres. Matchups include Troye Sivan’s “Rush” vs. NewJeans’ “Super Shy,” Wednesday’s “Chosen to Deserve” vs. Big Thief’s “Vampire Empire,” and Tinashe’s “Needs” vs. Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama.” Plus singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart stops by to talk about his dream collaboration.

9 11月 2023 - 38 分 39 秒