The Pitchfork Review
The Origins and Influence of Brian Eno’s Pioneering Album Ambient 1: Music for Airports
In the latest episode of Pitchfork’s podcast, our critics revisit the legendary producer’s classic 1978 LP, which was recently featured in our Sunday Review series.
Jeff Tweedy on Rock Criticism, the Pitfalls of Music Snobbery, and His New Book
The musician and author discusses World Within a Song, in which he writes about 50 songs that rearranged his brain, Wilco’s new album, and more.
The 2023 Music Grab Bag: Trends, Scandals, and Theories
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics talk about the rise of the musical theater girlie, the fall of the 1975’s Matty Healy, and more. Plus: Alvvays’ Molly Rankin reveals the song she wishes she wrote.
The Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Albums of 2023
In this episode of The Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics talk about some of their faves from our 50 Best Albums of 2023 list and lament a few of the year’s biggest disappointments.
Why the Replacements’ Tim Is the Best Reissue of 2023
In this episode of The Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics talk about the revelatory new version of the beloved rock band’s 1985 LP. Plus, Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson reveals his perfect-10 album.
Breaking Down Bad Bunny’s New Album and the Future of Puerto Rican Rap and Reggaeton
In this episode of The Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics dissect Bad Bunny’s latest and highlight a few new queer artists from Puerto Rico who are taking the island’s music to exciting new places.
Debating the Best Songs of 2023, Part Two
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics battle it out over some of their favorite songs of the year, by artists including Troye Sivan, Kendrick Lamar, Big Thief and more. Plus: Devendra Banhart tells us all about his dream collaboration.
Debating the Best Songs of 2023, Part One
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics take sides and discuss which tracks by some of 2023’s most exciting artists deserve a spot on our upcoming year-end lists.
The Good, the Bad, and the Swiftie of Taylor’s Eras Tour Concert Film
In this episode of The Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics wade through the ups and downs of the pop superstar’s new record-breaking live movie.
What Drake Is Doing Wrong—and How He Can Fix It
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics talk about what made them care about Drake in the first place, why his new album For All the Dogs is so frustratingly mid, and what he should do next.
Best New Music Albums From yeule and L’Rain, Plus Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Her Perfect 10 Record
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss yeule’s softscars and L’Rain’s I Killed Your Dog. Then Olivia Rodrigo stops by to gush about one of her all-time favorite albums.
Sufjan Stevens Is at His Intimate and Uplifting Best on Javelin
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss the indie darling’s 10th album and why he’s so good at making our tear ducts flow.
The Nostalgic, Messy Fun of Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss how the pop-rock star’s new album captures the spectacular drama of being a girl in the world.
The Hollow Spectacle of Travis Scott’s Utopia
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss why the superstar rapper’s long-awaited new album is such a disappointment.
The Best of Pitchfork Music Festival, Then and Now
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics reminisce about their favorite moments from past Pitchfork Festivals and talk about who they’re looking forward to seeing most this weekend in Chicago.
Why HBO’s The Idol Is So Fascinatingly Bad
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss the near-hits and wild misses of the controversial pop-star drama starring the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.
Elliott Smith Like You’ve Never Heard Him Before
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics draw surprising connections between unearthed songs Elliott Smith made with his high school friends and the music that turned him into a legend.
Fear Will Not Stop Queer Nightlife
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss the queer nightlife scene’s resilience amid anti-trans legislation and attacks on LGBTQ+ communities.
Janelle Monáe Creates a Queer Paradise on The Age of Pleasure
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss the pop world-builder’s fourth studio album, which abandons their sci-fi past for a more joyous future.
Foo Fighters Rock Through the Pain Once Again
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss the eternal arena-rock band’s new album, But Here We Are, their first since the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The Best and Worst Songs of 2023 So Far
In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics highlight songs from the first half of the year that we have on repeat—and the ones we never want to hear again.
What Does AI Mean for the Future of Music?
In this crossover podcast episode, our Editor-in Chief Puja Patel joins Wired’s Gideon Lichfield and Lauren Goode to discuss how AI is changing how music is made and heard.