All Of It with Alison Stewart

Believe it or not, 2022 is already more than halfway over. As a result, many are reflecting on the best albums that have already been released this year, what sounds and trends have been popular, as well as look forward to what projects we should expect to hear throughout the rest of the year. Plus, as we reach the peak of the heat of summer, everyone's clamoring for that summer anthem you hear everywhere you go. Joining us for a music Review/Preview is WNYC's own John Schaefer.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan. 

This Sunday, July 10, is the tenth anniversary of Frank Ocean's debut studio album, channel ORANGE. The Grammy award-winning album can be found on many lists recapping the best projects of the 2010's and is highly influential in modern R&B today, on top of Ocean also being a popular, yet simultaneously mysterious celebrity figure. With us to talk about the music on the album, its initial popularity, and how its influence can continue to be seen today, is Jason King, chair of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU, and Ryan Dombal, features editor for Pitchfork who wrote the review of channel ORANGE back in 2012. Plus, we take your calls.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

For many of us, summer means travel, and with most COVID restrictions across the country and around the world lifted, travelers are looking to make up for lost time in planning their vacations. But with inflation hitting the cost of airfare, gas, and more, travelers looking for an affordable, enjoyable getaway might have to reformulate their plans. Jacqui Gifford, editor in chief of Travel + Leisure, joins us to discuss her latest travel plans and tips for destinations off the beaten path.

*This segment was guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan*

Barrie Gower is a prosthetic make-up designer, whose work you've seen in "Game of Thrones," "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," "Chernobyl," and most recently, "Stranger Things," for which he created the grotesque look of the fourth season villain, Vecna. Gower joins us to explain how he makes up monsters and more.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan*

Korean pop culture is increasingly popular around the world, and two free concerts coming to Manhattan in July showcase a wide range of contemporary Korean music. The Korea Gayoje, coming to Central Park's SummerStage on Sunday, July 10, focuses on K-pop, and will feature girl group Brave Girls, boy band Golden Child, and solo artist AleXa. K-Indie Music Night, coming to Damrosch Park on July 27th, will showcase two indie rock bands: Jannabi and Byebyesea. Mickey Hyun and Hyo Han from the Korean Cultural Center of New York, which organized these concerts, as well as Tamar Herman, a senior reporter covering culture for the South China Morning Post, join us to dive into the artists performing and the broader popularity of Korean culture in New York.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan*

The script for "Mr. Malcolm's List" sat on the Hollywood Black List before being picked up by director Emma Holly Jones, who developed the script into a short film before getting the green light for a feature. The film, set in Regency-era England, tells the story of a particularly picky eligible bachelor, and a woman who was scorned by him who becomes bent on revenge. We're joined by Jones, actor and executive producer Freida Pinto (who plays love interest Selina) and actor Zawe Ashton (who plays schemer Julia). "Mr. Malcolm's List" is playing now in theaters everywhere.

*This segment was guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan*

According to the Ringer, FX's "The Bear" is "the surprise hit of the summer." The show stars Jeremy Allen White as a chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over his family's sandwich shop. White, who is also known for his role in Showtime's "Shameless," joins us.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan*

Poet and organizer aja monet shares the stage with rapper and activist Vic Mensa for the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival this Friday, July 8. monet joins us to talk about using art to make sustainable change.

Abby Hwong is an LA-based guitarist who makes music as NoSo. In 2019, they were recognized as a finalist in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. On Friday, they'll release their debut album, Stay Proud of Me. As part of an hour dedicated to new debut albums, Hwong joins us for a Listening Party.

R&B singer/songwriter Ravyn Lenae has been one-to-watch since dropping her first EP in 2015. This month, she released her official debut album, HYPNOS, which has been named one of the best of the year so far by NPR, Billboard, the AV Club, and more. As part of an hour dedicated to new debut albums, Lenae joins us for a Listening Party.