The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in pop music criticism, trends and news.

Arcade Fire arrived more than a decade ago, bringing grandeur and heart into indie rock, and also some arrogance. In the years since, it has become one of the most ambitious bands in pop, and also one of the most scrutinized, particularly as it has moved closer and closer to the dance floor.