Fontaines D.C. and Rosalía’s Boring Would-Be Bond Theme
In which we Waste or Taste a surprising alt-rock duet along with freestyles from rap legends old and new.
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Genuine Question: Has “Nicole Kidman” Singer Adéla Ever Seen a Nicole Kidman Film?
Podcast takes on one of the biggest pop hits on earth right now, U2’s latest comeback attempt, and an experiment in birdsong and feedback from Tyonadai Braxton.
Debating Our Most Controversial Faves of 2026 So Far
The whole HT crew reconvenes for a podcast episode about songs that just might piss some people off.
Where Does Phoebe Bridgers Go From Here?
Podcast dissections of the biggest indie-rock comeback of the year, a rap comeback we didn’t know we needed, and a reality-TV comeback we might not want at all
Just Be Grateful That Rivers Cuomo Isn’t Your Dad
Waste or Taste takes on Weezer’s latest attempt at relevance, a viral 9-year-old singer’s spin on an OutKast classic, and a blistering track from one of the coolest artists currently working.
Flop Alert, Ariana Grande Edition
Podcast takes on new tracks from Glinda the Good, electro-pop girlie Kim Petras, and breathless New York rapper Errol Holden.
Charli XCX and the Meaning of Rock Music
Plus podcast takes on “Hacks” actor Meg Stalter’s pivot to music and the new single by a band called the Rolling Stones.
Katseye—Pop Progressives or Soulless Shills?
It’s time to put new tracks by Olivia Rodrigo, Katseye, and Yaya Bey through the Waste or Taste gauntlet.
You Need to Hear This Trance Song About Why Apples Are Awesome
In which we Waste or Taste equine DJ Horsegiirl’s fruity new anthem, Flea’s Frank Ocean cover, and Gelli Haha’s springy psych-pop.
Does Horny Music Have to *Sound* Horny?
Our podcast crew goes deep on the merits of thirsty tracks in honor of Kacey Musgraves’ horned-up new single. Plus: Mike and Earl Sweatshirt, and a clinically insane cover of Van Halen’s “Jump.”
Lana Del Rey’s Deranged Trad-Wife Vision Quest
Our podcast crew takes on the latest singles from Lana Del Rey and Jessie Ware, along with a track from illuminati punk freaks Angine de Poitrine.
Can Straight People Physically Hear This Music?
It’s time to Waste or Taste new tracks by UK grime firecracker Nadia Rose, trash-adjacent dance-pop tart Slayyyter, and super wavy New York rap misfit Xaviersobased.