Music trends that took us by surprise in 2023

Are we spending too much on other people’s weddings?Going to a friend's weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wallet. A survey by LendingTree found that 31% of people who had been to a wedding in the past five years had accrued debt to attend. So ...  Show more

Love Island USA, the reality show where attractive singles compete to find love, is in full swing. Over the course of its eighth season, there’s been everything from romance and friendship to betrayal and heartbreak. And what goes on inside the Love Island villa has sparked a lot ...  Show more

The most impactful tracks of the year come from different genres and generations — and not all of them are traditional songs. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite ...  Show more

Today, we're doing something a little different. We're talking about some of the biggest trends of 2023 and what we can leave behind in the new year. Some may agree or disagree but that’s the fun part! A lot happened this year, from fashion trends to music and everything in betwe ...  Show more

Women in music have shattered some records and changed the industry this year. We gush over the accomplishments of Olivia Rodrigo, Adele, Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion. 

As the genre grows in worldwide popularity, it is engaging with the pop music mainstream and stratifying into subsets, introducing new opportunities and dilemmas. Guests: Isabelia Herrera and Katelina Eccleston. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spo ...  Show more