Primer
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Primer is a music podcast about translation and illumination. Host Christian Dueñas is joined by a different co-host each season to explore a genre of music from outside the English-speaking world. In its debut season, music writer Yosuke Kitazawa (PBS SoCal, Light in the Attic) joins Christian and special guests to explore Japanese City Pop. They celebrate the lives of its artists, explore the cultural and historical context of the songs, and reflect on the impact that music had on listeners everywhere - including personally, as fans. Primer invites both newcomers and crate diggers alike to find their next f...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Nicholas Quah • Vulture • Jul 1, 2024
"...Christian Dueñas, joined by Yosuke Kitazawa, delivers a highly accessible and enjoyable introduction to City Pop, the ’80s-era Japanese genre...As the title reflects, they’re mostly producing something meant to get you started, and that is something they unambiguously achieve."
