Lost Notes: Introducing Season 2

The Freeze were an early American punk band. Now, 40 years later, two members reckon with the lyrics they wrote as teenagers. 

Poet and author Hanif Abdurraqib's letter to Cat Power about how her album The Greatest worked its way into his life. 

A conversation about her unlikely pop fame, complex relationship to stardom and powerful, signature music. Guests: Alfred Soto and Amanda Hess. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here http ...  Show more

From concepting to songwriting, making something new isn’t always straightforward. Host Shirley Manson and acclaimed musicians take stock of the moment in their careers that solidified their artistic identity. 

A conversation about her unique music, her short career and the path that led to her rediscovery. Guests: Jon Pareles, Maureen Mahon and Oliver Wang. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app her ...  Show more

Everyone's heard of James Brown and Stevie Wonder, but how about the women who helped make them who they are? For our last episode of this season, we'll get to know the unsung icons behind some of the most iconic music.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ...  Show more