http://odeo.com/channels/61944-Music-Popcast Sheryl no The New York Times pop music critics discuss the latest albums and music events of the week. The New York Times pop music critics discuss the latest albums and music events of the week. The latest albums and music events of the week. en-us 40 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25438497-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-11-11-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Attention Deficit" by Washington D.C. rapper Wale and in a special segment, Ben Sisario talks to Yang Haisong of PK14 and Shouwang of Carsick Cars, both bands based in Beijing, about the underground Rock scene in mainland China and their current U.S. tour. Ben Sisario is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Attention Deficit" by Washington D.C. rapper Wale and in a special segment, Ben Sisario talks to Yang Haisong of PK14 and Shouwang of Carsick Cars, both bands based in Beijing, about the underground Rock scene in mainland China and their current U.S. tour. Ben Sisario is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Attention Deficit" by Washington D.C. rapper Wale and in a special segment, Ben Sisario talks to Yang Haisong of PK14 and Shouwang of Carsick Cars, both bands based in Beijing, about the underground Rock scene in mainland China and their current U.S. tour. Ben Sisario is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438497 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25399000-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-11-04-2009 This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Raditude" by California alt-rock veterans Weezer; Jon Pareles on "In Love & War" by pop R&B singer Amerie; and blues-folk guitarist Geoff Muldaur performs live and discusses his new album "Geoff Muldaur and the Texas Sheiks" with Ben Sisario. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Raditude" by California alt-rock veterans Weezer; Jon Pareles on "In Love & War" by pop R&B singer Amerie; and blues-folk guitarist Geoff Muldaur performs live and discusses his new album "Geoff Muldaur and the Texas Sheiks" with Ben Sisario. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Raditude" by California alt-rock veterans Weezer; Jon Pareles on "In Love & War" by pop R&B singer Amerie; and blues-folk guitarist Geoff Muldaur performs live and discusses his new album "Geoff Muldaur and the Texas Sheiks" with Ben Sisario. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25399000 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25399011-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-10-28-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews Rod Stewart's latest release "Soulbook"; Ben Ratliff on "Stone In The Water" by Italian jazz pianist Stefano Bollani; and Nashville based alt-country singer Will Hoge performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about how his recovery from a recent motorcycle accident influenced his new album. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews Rod Stewart's latest release "Soulbook"; Ben Ratliff on "Stone In The Water" by Italian jazz pianist Stefano Bollani; and Nashville based alt-country singer Will Hoge performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about how his recovery from a recent motorcycle accident influenced his new album. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews Rod Stewart's latest release "Soulbook"; Ben Ratliff on "Stone In The Water" by Italian jazz pianist Stefano Bollani; and Nashville based alt-country singer Will Hoge performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about how his recovery from a recent motorcycle accident influenced his new album. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25399011 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25399014-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-10-21-2009 This week: Jon Caramanica reviews the "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack; Ben Ratliff on Concha Buika and Chucho Valdés's tribute to Chavela Vargas titled "El Último Trago"; and Todd Goldstein of Arms plays live in our studio and discusses his new album and the break up of his former band, the New York based Harlem Shakes. Ben Sisario is the host. This week: Jon Caramanica reviews the "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack; Ben Ratliff on Concha Buika and Chucho Valdés's tribute to Chavela Vargas titled "El Último Trago"; and Todd Goldstein of Arms plays live in our studio and discusses his new album and the break up of his former band, the New York based Harlem Shakes. Ben Sisario is the host. This week: Jon Caramanica reviews the "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack; Ben Ratliff on Concha Buika and Chucho Valdés's tribute to Chavela Vargas titled "El Último Trago"; and Todd Goldstein of Arms plays live in our studio and discusses his new album and the break up of his former band, the New York based Harlem Shakes. Ben Sisario is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25399014 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25333982-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-10-21-2009 This week: Jon Caramanica reviews the "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack; Ben Ratliff on Concha Buika and Chucho Valdés's tribute to Chavela Vargas titled "El Último Trago"; and Todd Goldstein of Arms plays live in our studio and discusses his new album and the break up of his former band, the New York based Harlem Shakes. Ben Sisario is the host. This week: Jon Caramanica reviews the "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack; Ben Ratliff on Concha Buika and Chucho Valdés's tribute to Chavela Vargas titled "El Último Trago"; and Todd Goldstein of Arms plays live in our studio and discusses his new album and the break up of his former band, the New York based Harlem Shakes. Ben Sisario is the host. This week: Jon Caramanica reviews the "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack; Ben Ratliff on Concha Buika and Chucho Valdés's tribute to Chavela Vargas titled "El Último Trago"; and Todd Goldstein of Arms plays live in our studio and discusses his new album and the break up of his former band, the New York based Harlem Shakes. Ben Sisario is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25333982 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25286771-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-10-14-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Out of Ashes" by Dead By Sunrise, a side project of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington; Ben Ratliff on doom metal supergroup Shrinebuilder's self-titled debut; and 60's folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie performs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her new album, "Running For The Drum". Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Out of Ashes" by Dead By Sunrise, a side project of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington; Ben Ratliff on doom metal supergroup Shrinebuilder's self-titled debut; and 60's folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie performs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her new album, "Running For The Drum". Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Out of Ashes" by Dead By Sunrise, a side project of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington; Ben Ratliff on doom metal supergroup Shrinebuilder's self-titled debut; and 60's folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie performs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her new album, "Running For The Drum". Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25286771 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25250527-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-10-07-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews the latest release from indie rockers Gossip entitled "Music for Men"; Ben Ratliff on "Love Unstoppable" by Detroit-based gospel singer Fred Hammond; and TV On The Radio and Rain Machine's Kyp Malone performs a song from Rain Machine's self-titled debut. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews the latest release from indie rockers Gossip entitled "Music for Men"; Ben Ratliff on "Love Unstoppable" by Detroit-based gospel singer Fred Hammond; and TV On The Radio and Rain Machine's Kyp Malone performs a song from Rain Machine's self-titled debut. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews the latest release from indie rockers Gossip entitled "Music for Men"; Ben Ratliff on "Love Unstoppable" by Detroit-based gospel singer Fred Hammond; and TV On The Radio and Rain Machine's Kyp Malone performs a song from Rain Machine's self-titled debut. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25250527 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25213947-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-09-30-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Brand New Eyes" by the Tennessee based emo band Paramore and in a special segment, pioneering rock critic Nik Cohn joins Ben Ratliff to discuss the new remastered release of The Beatles self-titled 1968 classic also known as "The White Album". Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Brand New Eyes" by the Tennessee based emo band Paramore and in a special segment, pioneering rock critic Nik Cohn joins Ben Ratliff to discuss the new remastered release of The Beatles self-titled 1968 classic also known as "The White Album". Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Brand New Eyes" by the Tennessee based emo band Paramore and in a special segment, pioneering rock critic Nik Cohn joins Ben Ratliff to discuss the new remastered release of The Beatles self-titled 1968 classic also known as "The White Album". Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25213947 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25173859-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-09-23-2009 This week: Jon Pareles pulls double-duty and reviews two new albums, "Backspacer" by Pearl Jam and Nelly Furtado's Spanish-language release "Mi Plan"; also Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto performs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her new CD. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles pulls double-duty and reviews two new albums, "Backspacer" by Pearl Jam and Nelly Furtado's Spanish-language release "Mi Plan"; also Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto performs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her new CD. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles pulls double-duty and reviews two new albums, "Backspacer" by Pearl Jam and Nelly Furtado's Spanish-language release "Mi Plan"; also Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto performs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her new CD. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25173859 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/25136552-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-09-16-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews Jay-Z's latest offering, "The Blueprint 3"; Ben Ratliff on Tyondai Braxton's "Central Market"; and Shilpa Ray performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about the perils of rock rebellion. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews Jay-Z's latest offering, "The Blueprint 3"; Ben Ratliff on Tyondai Braxton's "Central Market"; and Shilpa Ray performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about the perils of rock rebellion. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews Jay-Z's latest offering, "The Blueprint 3"; Ben Ratliff on Tyondai Braxton's "Central Market"; and Shilpa Ray performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about the perils of rock rebellion. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25136552 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24919357-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-08-06-2009 This week, a bonus episode of the NYT Music Popcast! Jon Pareles, the chief pop critic, moderates a roundtable on the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. Joining him are three reporters who endured the mud for the Times: Mike Kauffman, Barney Collier and Mike John. Sia Michel is the host. This week, a bonus episode of the NYT Music Popcast! Jon Pareles, the chief pop critic, moderates a roundtable on the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. Joining him are three reporters who endured the mud for the Times: Mike Kauffman, Barney Collier and Mike John. Sia Michel is the host. This week, a bonus episode of the NYT Music Popcast! Jon Pareles, the chief pop critic, moderates a roundtable on the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. Joining him are three reporters who endured the mud for the Times: Mike Kauffman, Barney Collier and Mike John. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24919357 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24883458-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-07-29-2009 In the last episode before a short summer break, Jon Pareles reviews "Y." by the Spanish singer Bebe; Ben Ratliff on "Idiosyncrasies" by jazz saxophonist Marcus Strickland; and host Sia Michel previews the big CD releases for August and September. In the last episode before a short summer break, Jon Pareles reviews "Y." by the Spanish singer Bebe; Ben Ratliff on "Idiosyncrasies" by jazz saxophonist Marcus Strickland; and host Sia Michel previews the big CD releases for August and September. In the last episode before a short summer break, Jon Pareles reviews "Y." by the Spanish singer Bebe; Ben Ratliff on "Idiosyncrasies" by jazz saxophonist Marcus Strickland; and host Sia Michel previews the big CD releases for August and September. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,24883458 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24848406-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-07-22-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "LP", the debut album by Discovery; Ben Ratliff takes a listen to "Two-Shades" by jazz pianist Gerald Clayton; and African music star Baaba Maal performs a song from his new album "Television" and talks to Ben Sisario in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "LP", the debut album by Discovery; Ben Ratliff takes a listen to "Two-Shades" by jazz pianist Gerald Clayton; and African music star Baaba Maal performs a song from his new album "Television" and talks to Ben Sisario in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "LP", the debut album by Discovery; Ben Ratliff takes a listen to "Two-Shades" by jazz pianist Gerald Clayton; and African music star Baaba Maal performs a song from his new album "Television" and talks to Ben Sisario in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24848406 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24810150-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-07-15-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews The Dead Weather, Ben Ratliff reviews the David Berkman Quartet and Jason Lytle plays live music and talks to host Ben Sisario in the studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews The Dead Weather, Ben Ratliff reviews the David Berkman Quartet and Jason Lytle plays live music and talks to host Ben Sisario in the studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews The Dead Weather, Ben Ratliff reviews the David Berkman Quartet and Jason Lytle plays live music and talks to host Ben Sisario in the studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24810150 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24771769-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-07-08-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "BLACKsummers' night" by Brooklyn soul singer Maxwell; Ben Ratliff on "American Saturday Night" by country star Brad Paisley; and alt-country singer Paul Burch talks to Ben Sisario and performs in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "BLACKsummers' night" by Brooklyn soul singer Maxwell; Ben Ratliff on "American Saturday Night" by country star Brad Paisley; and alt-country singer Paul Burch talks to Ben Sisario and performs in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "BLACKsummers' night" by Brooklyn soul singer Maxwell; Ben Ratliff on "American Saturday Night" by country star Brad Paisley; and alt-country singer Paul Burch talks to Ben Sisario and performs in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,24771769 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24750674-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-07-01-2009 This week: Jon Pareles on Michael Jackson's legacy and Ben Sisario on the self proclaimed King of Pop's record breaking sales after his death. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles on Michael Jackson's legacy and Ben Sisario on the self proclaimed King of Pop's record breaking sales after his death. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles on Michael Jackson's legacy and Ben Sisario on the self proclaimed King of Pop's record breaking sales after his death. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24750674 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24750675-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-06-24-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Murdering Oscar (and other love songs)" by Patterson Hood; Ben Ratliff on "A Man's Thoughts" by Ginuwine; and Chris Potter performs in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Murdering Oscar (and other love songs)" by Patterson Hood; Ben Ratliff on "A Man's Thoughts" by Ginuwine; and Chris Potter performs in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Murdering Oscar (and other love songs)" by Patterson Hood; Ben Ratliff on "A Man's Thoughts" by Ginuwine; and Chris Potter performs in our studio. Sia Michel is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24750675 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24720973-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-06-17-2009 This week: Jon Pareles with a dispatch from the Bonnaroo music festival; Ben Ratliff reviews "127 Rose Avenue" by Hank Williams, Jr.; and Kakande performs in our studio. Ben Sisario is the host. This week: Jon Pareles with a dispatch from the Bonnaroo music festival; Ben Ratliff reviews "127 Rose Avenue" by Hank Williams, Jr.; and Kakande performs in our studio. Ben Sisario is the host. This week: Jon Pareles with a dispatch from the Bonnaroo music festival; Ben Ratliff reviews "127 Rose Avenue" by Hank Williams, Jr.; and Kakande performs in our studio. Ben Sisario is the host. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24720973 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24684828-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-06-10-2009 This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "The Eternal" by Sonic Youth; Jon Pareles on "Hombre Lobo: Twelve Songs of Desire" by Eels; and The Low Anthem perform "Ticket Taker" live in our studio and talk to Ben Sisario about naming their album after Charles Darwin. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "The Eternal" by Sonic Youth; Jon Pareles on "Hombre Lobo: Twelve Songs of Desire" by Eels; and The Low Anthem perform "Ticket Taker" live in our studio and talk to Ben Sisario about naming their album after Charles Darwin. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "The Eternal" by Sonic Youth; Jon Pareles on "Hombre Lobo: Twelve Songs of Desire" by Eels; and The Low Anthem perform "Ticket Taker" live in our studio and talk to Ben Sisario about naming their album after Charles Darwin. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24684828 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24648109-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-06-03-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "New Again" by Taking Back Sunday plus Connie Lynn Petruk and Christmas Davis of The Tall Pines talk to Ben Sisario about their influences and perform a song in our studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "New Again" by Taking Back Sunday plus Connie Lynn Petruk and Christmas Davis of The Tall Pines talk to Ben Sisario about their influences and perform a song in our studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "New Again" by Taking Back Sunday plus Connie Lynn Petruk and Christmas Davis of The Tall Pines talk to Ben Sisario about their influences and perform a song in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24648109 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24617014-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-05-27-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Relapse" by Eminem; Ben Ratliff takes a listen to "Fondo" by Vieux Farka Touré; and Ben Sisario with his take on surprising sales numbers from some of pop music's biggest acts. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Relapse" by Eminem; Ben Ratliff takes a listen to "Fondo" by Vieux Farka Touré; and Ben Sisario with his take on surprising sales numbers from some of pop music's biggest acts. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Relapse" by Eminem; Ben Ratliff takes a listen to "Fondo" by Vieux Farka Touré; and Ben Sisario with his take on surprising sales numbers from some of pop music's biggest acts. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24617014 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24587274-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-05-20-2009 This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Folk Art" by Joe Lovano and his band Us Five; Sia Michel previews June's biggest releases from Black Eyed Peas, Wilco and others; and Diane Birch talks to Ben Sisario and plays a song from her new album, "Bible Belt". This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Folk Art" by Joe Lovano and his band Us Five; Sia Michel previews June's biggest releases from Black Eyed Peas, Wilco and others; and Diane Birch talks to Ben Sisario and plays a song from her new album, "Bible Belt". This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Folk Art" by Joe Lovano and his band Us Five; Sia Michel previews June's biggest releases from Black Eyed Peas, Wilco and others; and Diane Birch talks to Ben Sisario and plays a song from her new album, "Bible Belt". tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24587274 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24553680-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-05-06-2009 This week: Jon Pareles on the 40th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; Ben Ratliff reviews "Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free" by the Brooklyn based Akron/Family; and guitarist Marc Ribot plays two songs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario. Sia Michel is your host. This week: Jon Pareles on the 40th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; Ben Ratliff reviews "Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free" by the Brooklyn based Akron/Family; and guitarist Marc Ribot plays two songs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario. Sia Michel is your host. This week: Jon Pareles on the 40th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; Ben Ratliff reviews "Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free" by the Brooklyn based Akron/Family; and guitarist Marc Ribot plays two songs in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario. Sia Michel is your host. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24553680 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24553679-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-05-13-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "21st Century Breakdown", Green Day's highly anticipated follow up to 2004's "American Idiot" and also takes a listen to "Cryptomnesia" by El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez, a side project of the Mars Volta guitarist. Folk singer Abigail Washburn and electronic musician Dave Liang discuss their new project "Afterquake" with Ben Sisario, which commemorates the first anniversary of the earthquake in Sichuan. Sia Michel is your host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "21st Century Breakdown", Green Day's highly anticipated follow up to 2004's "American Idiot" and also takes a listen to "Cryptomnesia" by El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez, a side project of the Mars Volta guitarist. Folk singer Abigail Washburn and electronic musician Dave Liang discuss their new project "Afterquake" with Ben Sisario, which commemorates the first anniversary of the earthquake in Sichuan. Sia Michel is your host. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "21st Century Breakdown", Green Day's highly anticipated follow up to 2004's "American Idiot" and also takes a listen to "Cryptomnesia" by El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez, a side project of the Mars Volta guitarist. Folk singer Abigail Washburn and electronic musician Dave Liang discuss their new project "Afterquake" with Ben Sisario, which commemorates the first anniversary of the earthquake in Sichuan. Sia Michel is your host. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24553679 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24523854-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-04-29-2009 This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Together Through Life" by Bob Dylan and gives us his take on Allen Toussaint's "The Bright Mississippi". Also, singer-songwriter Sarah Siskind performs live in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about writing songs for other performers. Sia Michel is your host. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Together Through Life" by Bob Dylan and gives us his take on Allen Toussaint's "The Bright Mississippi". Also, singer-songwriter Sarah Siskind performs live in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about writing songs for other performers. Sia Michel is your host. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Together Through Life" by Bob Dylan and gives us his take on Allen Toussaint's "The Bright Mississippi". Also, singer-songwriter Sarah Siskind performs live in our studio and talks to Ben Sisario about writing songs for other performers. Sia Michel is your host. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24523854 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24488557-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-04-22-2009 This week: Ben Sisario with a recap of this year's Coachella festival and the Irish rock band Bell X1 performs in our studio. Sia Michel is your host. This week: Ben Sisario with a recap of this year's Coachella festival and the Irish rock band Bell X1 performs in our studio. Sia Michel is your host. This week: Ben Sisario with a recap of this year's Coachella festival and the Irish rock band Bell X1 performs in our studio. Sia Michel is your host. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24488557 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24453016-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-04-15-2009 This week: Pop music critic, Ben Ratliff, pulls double-duty this week. First he reviews "Live", a new album from the gospel singer Smokie Norful then Ben chairs a roundtable discussion on the Grateful Dead where the participants debate the eternal question -- what was the best Grateful Dead performance ever captured on tape? Sia Michel is your host. This week: Pop music critic, Ben Ratliff, pulls double-duty this week. First he reviews "Live", a new album from the gospel singer Smokie Norful then Ben chairs a roundtable discussion on the Grateful Dead where the participants debate the eternal question -- what was the best Grateful Dead performance ever captured on tape? Sia Michel is your host. This week: Pop music critic, Ben Ratliff, pulls double-duty this week. First he reviews "Live", a new album from the gospel singer Smokie Norful then Ben chairs a roundtable discussion on the Grateful Dead where the participants debate the eternal question -- what was the best Grateful Dead performance ever captured on tape? Sia Michel is your host. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24453016 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24425613-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-04-08-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Yonder Is The Clock" by The Felice Brothers and Ben Sisario reports on the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Yonder Is The Clock" by The Felice Brothers and Ben Sisario reports on the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Yonder Is The Clock" by The Felice Brothers and Ben Sisario reports on the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-08,24425613 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24392992-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-04-01-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "It's Blitz" by the New York band Yeah Yeah Yeahs and former Hüsker Dü and Sugar vocalist and guitarist Bob Mould performs in our studios and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "It's Blitz" by the New York band Yeah Yeah Yeahs and former Hüsker Dü and Sugar vocalist and guitarist Bob Mould performs in our studios and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "It's Blitz" by the New York band Yeah Yeah Yeahs and former Hüsker Dü and Sugar vocalist and guitarist Bob Mould performs in our studios and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24392992 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24361950-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-03-25-2009 Jon Pareles discusses his favorite new acts from SxSW and Ben Sisario interviews James Hetfield of Metallica before the band gave an unannounced performance at the festival. Jon Pareles discusses his favorite new acts from SxSW and Ben Sisario interviews James Hetfield of Metallica before the band gave an unannounced performance at the festival. Jon Pareles discusses his favorite new acts from SxSW and Ben Sisario interviews James Hetfield of Metallica before the band gave an unannounced performance at the festival. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24361950 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24324455-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-03-18-2009 This week: Ben Ratliff reviews the album "Beware" by singer-songwriter Will Oldham's alter-ego, Bonnie "Prince" Billy; Jon Pareles on "Cuculand", a new solo album from Yerba Buena frontwoman CuCu Diamantes; and Danish pop singer Tina Dico talks to Ben Sisario and performs the song "No Time to Sleep" in our studio. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews the album "Beware" by singer-songwriter Will Oldham's alter-ego, Bonnie "Prince" Billy; Jon Pareles on "Cuculand", a new solo album from Yerba Buena frontwoman CuCu Diamantes; and Danish pop singer Tina Dico talks to Ben Sisario and performs the song "No Time to Sleep" in our studio. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews the album "Beware" by singer-songwriter Will Oldham's alter-ego, Bonnie "Prince" Billy; Jon Pareles on "Cuculand", a new solo album from Yerba Buena frontwoman CuCu Diamantes; and Danish pop singer Tina Dico talks to Ben Sisario and performs the song "No Time to Sleep" in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24324455 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24290773-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-03-11-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Scream" by Chris Cornell; Ben Ratliff on Robbie Fulks online offering, "50-Vc. Doberman"; Sia Michel looks at more big releases in March; and the Brooklyn band Bishop Allen performs in our studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Scream" by Chris Cornell; Ben Ratliff on Robbie Fulks online offering, "50-Vc. Doberman"; Sia Michel looks at more big releases in March; and the Brooklyn band Bishop Allen performs in our studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Scream" by Chris Cornell; Ben Ratliff on Robbie Fulks online offering, "50-Vc. Doberman"; Sia Michel looks at more big releases in March; and the Brooklyn band Bishop Allen performs in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-11,24290773 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24253614-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-03-04-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "No Line on the Horizon " by U2 and the latest solo offering from New Pornographers vocalist Neko Case entitled "Middle Cyclone". And also on this super-sized Popcast, singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell talks to Ben Sisario and performs the track "Personal" in our studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "No Line on the Horizon " by U2 and the latest solo offering from New Pornographers vocalist Neko Case entitled "Middle Cyclone". And also on this super-sized Popcast, singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell talks to Ben Sisario and performs the track "Personal" in our studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "No Line on the Horizon " by U2 and the latest solo offering from New Pornographers vocalist Neko Case entitled "Middle Cyclone". And also on this super-sized Popcast, singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell talks to Ben Sisario and performs the track "Personal" in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24253614 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24286569-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-03-04-2009 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "No Line on the Horizon " by U2 and the latest solo offering from New Pornographers vocalist Neko Case entitled "Middle Cyclone". And also on this super-sized Popcast, singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell talks to Ben Sisario and performs the track "Personal" in our studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "No Line on the Horizon " by U2 and the latest solo offering from New Pornographers vocalist Neko Case entitled "Middle Cyclone". And also on this super-sized Popcast, singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell talks to Ben Sisario and performs the track "Personal" in our studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "No Line on the Horizon " by U2 and the latest solo offering from New Pornographers vocalist Neko Case entitled "Middle Cyclone". And also on this super-sized Popcast, singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell talks to Ben Sisario and performs the track "Personal" in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24286569 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24211541-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-02-25-2009 This week, a focus on Latin music. Ben Ratliff reviews "Juntos Para Siempre" by Bebo and Chucho Valdés and Portuguese Fado singer Mariza performs in our studio. This week, a focus on Latin music. Ben Ratliff reviews "Juntos Para Siempre" by Bebo and Chucho Valdés and Portuguese Fado singer Mariza performs in our studio. This week, a focus on Latin music. Ben Ratliff reviews "Juntos Para Siempre" by Bebo and Chucho Valdés and Portuguese Fado singer Mariza performs in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24211541 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24286570-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-02-25-2009 This week, a focus on Latin music. Ben Ratliff reviews "Juntos Para Siempre" by Bebo and Chucho Valdés and Portuguese Fado singer Mariza performs in our studio. This week, a focus on Latin music. Ben Ratliff reviews "Juntos Para Siempre" by Bebo and Chucho Valdés and Portuguese Fado singer Mariza performs in our studio. This week, a focus on Latin music. Ben Ratliff reviews "Juntos Para Siempre" by Bebo and Chucho Valdés and Portuguese Fado singer Mariza performs in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24286570 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24129304-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-02-18-2009 This week: Ben Ratliff takes a listen to Morrissey's "Years of Refusal"; Jon Pareles on Ryan Leslie's self-titled U.S. debut; and British duo, Psapp, play their unique homemade instruments for Ben Sisario. This week: Ben Ratliff takes a listen to Morrissey's "Years of Refusal"; Jon Pareles on Ryan Leslie's self-titled U.S. debut; and British duo, Psapp, play their unique homemade instruments for Ben Sisario. This week: Ben Ratliff takes a listen to Morrissey's "Years of Refusal"; Jon Pareles on Ryan Leslie's self-titled U.S. debut; and British duo, Psapp, play their unique homemade instruments for Ben Sisario. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24129304 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24286571-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-02-18-2009 This week: Ben Ratliff takes a listen to Morrissey's "Years of Refusal"; Jon Pareles on Ryan Leslie's self-titled U.S. debut; and British duo, Psapp, play their unique homemade instruments for Ben Sisario. This week: Ben Ratliff takes a listen to Morrissey's "Years of Refusal"; Jon Pareles on Ryan Leslie's self-titled U.S. debut; and British duo, Psapp, play their unique homemade instruments for Ben Sisario. This week: Ben Ratliff takes a listen to Morrissey's "Years of Refusal"; Jon Pareles on Ryan Leslie's self-titled U.S. debut; and British duo, Psapp, play their unique homemade instruments for Ben Sisario. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24286571 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24068299-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-02-11-2009 This week: Ben Sisario with his take on the Grammy Awards; Jon Pareles on India.Arie's fourth album, "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics"; and Ben Ratliff reviews "Coward", a solo effort from Wilco guitarist, Nels Cline. This week: Ben Sisario with his take on the Grammy Awards; Jon Pareles on India.Arie's fourth album, "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics"; and Ben Ratliff reviews "Coward", a solo effort from Wilco guitarist, Nels Cline. This week: Ben Sisario with his take on the Grammy Awards; Jon Pareles on India.Arie's fourth album, "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics"; and Ben Ratliff reviews "Coward", a solo effort from Wilco guitarist, Nels Cline. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-11,24068299 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/24038107-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-02-04-2009 This week: Ben Sisario with a Grammy preview and Jon Pareles on the self-titled debut from Two Tongues, a collaborative effort from the emo bands Say Anything and Saves the Day. This week: Ben Sisario with a Grammy preview and Jon Pareles on the self-titled debut from Two Tongues, a collaborative effort from the emo bands Say Anything and Saves the Day. This week: Ben Sisario with a Grammy preview and Jon Pareles on the self-titled debut from Two Tongues, a collaborative effort from the emo bands Say Anything and Saves the Day. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-04,24038107 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:30:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23974454-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-01-28-2009 This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "The Tiffany Transcriptions" by Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys and "Se Feliz" by Descemer Bueno and Fernando Alvarez plus Krishna Das joins Ben Sisario in our studio and performs his unique yogic chants. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "The Tiffany Transcriptions" by Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys and "Se Feliz" by Descemer Bueno and Fernando Alvarez plus Krishna Das joins Ben Sisario in our studio and performs his unique yogic chants. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "The Tiffany Transcriptions" by Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys and "Se Feliz" by Descemer Bueno and Fernando Alvarez plus Krishna Das joins Ben Sisario in our studio and performs his unique yogic chants. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-28,23974454 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:18:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23915720-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-01-21-2009 This week: Jon Pareles on Erin McCarley's "Love, Save The Empty" and the self-titled debut from the Scottish band Glasvegas; plus Calypso Rose performs in the studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her long career. This week: Jon Pareles on Erin McCarley's "Love, Save The Empty" and the self-titled debut from the Scottish band Glasvegas; plus Calypso Rose performs in the studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her long career. This week: Jon Pareles on Erin McCarley's "Love, Save The Empty" and the self-titled debut from the Scottish band Glasvegas; plus Calypso Rose performs in the studio and talks to Ben Sisario about her long career. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-21,23915720 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:01:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23841542-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-01-07-2009 This week: Ben Sisario chairs the second part of our special "year in music" roundtable conversation with the Times's pop music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Nate Chinen and Jon Caramanica. This week: Ben Sisario chairs the second part of our special "year in music" roundtable conversation with the Times's pop music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Nate Chinen and Jon Caramanica. This week: Ben Sisario chairs the second part of our special "year in music" roundtable conversation with the Times's pop music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Nate Chinen and Jon Caramanica. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-06,23841542 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:40:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23801048-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-12-24-2008 This week: Ben Sisario chairs a special "year in music" conversation with the Times's pop music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Nate Chinen and Jon Caramanica; and Kyp Malone of TV On The Radio talks to Ben about his favorite albums of 2008. This week: Ben Sisario chairs a special "year in music" conversation with the Times's pop music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Nate Chinen and Jon Caramanica; and Kyp Malone of TV On The Radio talks to Ben about his favorite albums of 2008. This week: Ben Sisario chairs a special "year in music" conversation with the Times's pop music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Nate Chinen and Jon Caramanica; and Kyp Malone of TV On The Radio talks to Ben about his favorite albums of 2008. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,23801048 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:51:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23774307-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-12-17-2008 This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "When The World Comes Down" by The All American Rejects, Jon Pareles on Anthony Hamilton's "The Point Of It All", and Brendan Canning of the Toronto band Broken Social Scene performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "When The World Comes Down" by The All American Rejects, Jon Pareles on Anthony Hamilton's "The Point Of It All", and Brendan Canning of the Toronto band Broken Social Scene performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "When The World Comes Down" by The All American Rejects, Jon Pareles on Anthony Hamilton's "The Point Of It All", and Brendan Canning of the Toronto band Broken Social Scene performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-18,23774307 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:17:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23770711-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-12-17-2008 This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "When The World Comes Down" by The All American Rejects, Jon Pareles on Anthony Hamilton's "The Point Of It All", and Brendan Canning of the Toronto band Broken Social Scene performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "When The World Comes Down" by The All American Rejects, Jon Pareles on Anthony Hamilton's "The Point Of It All", and Brendan Canning of the Toronto band Broken Social Scene performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "When The World Comes Down" by The All American Rejects, Jon Pareles on Anthony Hamilton's "The Point Of It All", and Brendan Canning of the Toronto band Broken Social Scene performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about his new album. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-17,23770711 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:56:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23736591-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-12-10-2008 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Gracias" by Omara Portuondo, Ben Ratliff on "Traced in Air" by Cynic, and Artist of the Week Anne Heaton talks to Ben Sisario and performs the song "Jump" live in the studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Gracias" by Omara Portuondo, Ben Ratliff on "Traced in Air" by Cynic, and Artist of the Week Anne Heaton talks to Ben Sisario and performs the song "Jump" live in the studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Gracias" by Omara Portuondo, Ben Ratliff on "Traced in Air" by Cynic, and Artist of the Week Anne Heaton talks to Ben Sisario and performs the song "Jump" live in the studio. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-10,23736591 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:58:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23701209-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-12-03-2008 This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Circus" by Britney Spears and "Electric Arguments" by Fireman, a Paul McCartney side-project, and Artist of the Week Kassin+2 talk to Ben Sisario and perform live in the studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Circus" by Britney Spears and "Electric Arguments" by Fireman, a Paul McCartney side-project, and Artist of the Week Kassin+2 talk to Ben Sisario and perform live in the studio. This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Circus" by Britney Spears and "Electric Arguments" by Fireman, a Paul McCartney side-project, and Artist of the Week Kassin+2 talk to Ben Sisario and perform live in the studio. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-03,23701209 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:58:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23675280-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-11-26-2008 This week: Jon Pareles on "Chinese Democracy" by Guns N' Roses, Ben Ratliff reviews "24 Hours" by Tom Jones, and David Grubbs, the Artist of the Week, talks to Ben Sisario and performs live in the studio. This week: Jon Pareles on "Chinese Democracy" by Guns N' Roses, Ben Ratliff reviews "24 Hours" by Tom Jones, and David Grubbs, the Artist of the Week, talks to Ben Sisario and performs live in the studio. This week: Jon Pareles on "Chinese Democracy" by Guns N' Roses, Ben Ratliff reviews "24 Hours" by Tom Jones, and David Grubbs, the Artist of the Week, talks to Ben Sisario and performs live in the studio. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-26,23675280 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:45:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News http://odeo.com/episodes/23641196-NYT-Music-Popcast-for-11-19-2008 This week: Jon Pareles on "Sycamore Meadows" by Butch Walker; Ben Ratliff reviews "Shontelligence" by Shontelle Layne; and Ane Brun, the Artist of the Week, talks to Ben Sisario and performs a song from her new album. This week: Jon Pareles on "Sycamore Meadows" by Butch Walker; Ben Ratliff reviews "Shontelligence" by Shontelle Layne; and Ane Brun, the Artist of the Week, talks to Ben Sisario and performs a song from her new album. This week: Jon Pareles on "Sycamore Meadows" by Butch Walker; Ben Ratliff reviews "Shontelligence" by Shontelle Layne; and Ane Brun, the Artist of the Week, talks to Ben Sisario and performs a song from her new album. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-19,23641196 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:45:00 -0800 no Music Popcast News