Jon Pareles

New York

Chief Pop Music Critic at The New York Times

always listening

Featured in: Favicon

nytimes.com Favicon

uol.com.br (+1) Favicon

msn.com

globo.com

estadao.com.br Favicon

terra.com.br Favicon

independent.co.uk Favicon

clarin.com Favicon

lanacion.com.ar Favicon

smh.com.au + 100 more

Articles

David Thomas, Leader of the Band Pere Ubu, Dies at 71

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jon Pareles

As a singer and songwriter, he pushed the boundaries of punk and art-rock, producing a half century of music, writings and performances and always upending expectations. David Thomas in 2007. Best known as the leader of the band Pere Ubu, he recorded prolifically, releasing 32 studio albums and dozens of live recordings. "Each album needs to be a step forward into a deeper and more complex rendering of the human experience," he said. Credit...
Lorde Returns With a Nostalgic Breakup Anthem, and 9 More New Songs

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jon Pareles

Hear tracks by Haim, Young Thug, Cazzu and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign up for The Amplifier, a twice-weekly guide to new and old songs.
On 'Bluebird,' Lana Del Rey Sings a Sweet Warning

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Kate LoPresti |Frannie Carr Toth |Rowan Niemisto |Dan Powell |Jon Pareles

Jon Pareles, the chief pop music critic of The New York Times, recommends five recently released songs to listen to this weekend. They include a spooky ballad, some very twisted pop and, as usual, some love gone wrong.
Lana Del Rey's Foreboding Lullaby, and 7 More New Songs

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jon Pareles

Hear tracks by Madison McFerrin, Ana Tijoux, Matmos and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign up for The Amplifier, a twice-weekly guide to new and old songs.
Getting Loud With Sleigh Bells and Beyond

1 month ago | news.nestia.com | Jon Pareles

Image Image Sleigh Bells onstage in 2012. Credit...Phil Sears for The New York Times By Jon ParelesDear listeners,Jon Pareles here, sitting in while Lindsay is on book leave. This week cranks The Amplifier all the way up — and then further into overload.
Getting Loud With Sleigh Bells and Beyond

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Jon Pareles

Image Sleigh Bells onstage in 2012. Credit... Phil Sears for The New York Times Jon Pareles here, sitting in while Lindsay is on book leave. This week cranks The Amplifier all the way up - and then further into overload.
Is Yoko Ono Finally Getting Her Moment?

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Jon Pareles |Lindsay Zoladz

A new biography and film about Yoko Ono offer more opportunities to assess her contributions to culture. Two pop music critics debate if they're worthy of their subject. LINDSAY ZOLADZ Are we living through a Yokossance? Though the 92-year-old conceptual artist, musician and Beatle widow Yoko Ono has spent much of the past decade far from the public eye dealing with health issues, each year seems to bring a new opportunity to reassess her contributions to culture.
Is the Yokossance Finally Here?

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Jon Pareles |Lindsay Zoladz

5 hours agoOff the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Unexcused AbsenceThere are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Unexcused Absence Constructor: Wendy L. Brandes Editor: Amanda Rafkin What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle BRAD (1A: Janet's fiance in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show") The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 movie …1 day agoApril 10 marks the 55th anniversary of The Beatles' breakup. We look at their legacy.
Meet Jensen McRae and 3 Other Artists on the Rise

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Kate LoPresti |Frannie Carr Toth |Rowan Niemisto |Dan Powell |Jon Pareles

They come from different coasts and countries, with sounds ranging from folk pop to hard-nosed rap to otherworldly electronics. And this year, they're all releasing new music, going on tour or both. Jon Pareles, the chief pop music critic at The New York Times, spotlights four ascendant artists: Jensen McRae, J Noa, Oklou and Mei Semones. Image The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity.
Maren Morris Lifts Herself Up, and 10 More New Songs

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Jon Pareles

Hear tracks by Mumford & Sons, Mon Laferte, the Swell Season and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign up for The Amplifier, a twice-weekly guide to new and old songs.