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Pitchfork Request Line: New Love & Major Heartbreak

Our recommendations for songs to get you through a breakup, and songs to celebrate new love, on the latest episode of our podcast The Pitchfork Review

Ela Minus Makes Techno-Pop for Everyday Rebellion

The Colombia-born, Brooklyn-based artist talks about her emo past, communing with synthesizers, and abolishing the ego in this Rising interview.

The Summer of Quarantine Sex Jams

At a time when so many people are barely allowed to touch each other, pop music is once again giving voice to our thirstiest desires.

The Music That Made Conor Oberst

As his longstanding band Bright Eyes returns, the 40-year-old songwriter reflects on the artists that have soundtracked his life, from Cyndi Lauper to the Faint to Phoebe Bridgers.

Songs of the Summer of Our Discontent

Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, the Weeknd, DaBaby, and more chart-toppers from this weird summer, discussed on our podcast The Pitchfork Review

Angel Olsen Is at a Crossroads, Again

On a rainy morning in early August, we spoke with the singer-songwriter about her raw new album, her process, and the age-old quandary of art versus commerce.

Lianne La Havas’ Bittersweet Memories

A conversation with the singer/songwriter about Prince, Radiohead, and her new album, on our podcast The Pitchfork Review

The Scientific Benefits of Listening to New Music

A discussion of why it’s good for your brain to listen to music you haven’t heard before, on the latest episode of our podcast The Pitchfork Review

The Music That Made Laraaji

The New Age icon discusses the songs and sounds that have shaped his life—from Sinatra to Sade, Baptist choirs to Sikh chants, and plenty of joyful dance parties in between.

Taylor Swift Loves Indie, Too

A discussion of Taylor Swift’s new album, folklore, on the latest episode of our new podcast The Pitchfork Review.