The 100 Best Music Podcasts to Listen to in 2024

1. Cocaine & Rhinestones

Cocaine & Rhinestones is a podcast about the history of 20th Century Country Music and the lives of those who gave it to us. Every episode is created by Tyler Mahan Coe.
Podcast cocaineandrhinestones.com
Host Tyler Mahan Coe
Email ****@cocaineandrhinestones.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 12.8KTwitter Followers 26.7KInstagram Followers 18.3K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 107 min Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. All Songs Considered

Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.
Podcast npr.org
Host Robin Hilton
Email ****@npr.org
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Twitter Followers 386.1K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 44 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. Questlove Supreme

Questlove Supreme is a fun, irreverent, and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons in a way that only Questlove and Team Supreme can deliver. Led by Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest's origins to their life passions and current projects. This is not your typical interview show. This is about legends and legends in the making bringing their legacy to life in their own words.
Podcast podpage.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 7.4KTwitter Followers 12.7KInstagram Followers 141.6K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 87 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians.
Podcast npr.org
Email ****@xpn.org
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 46.1KTwitter Followers 31.5KInstagram Followers 18.6K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 28 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Broken Record with Rick Rubin

From Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam, and Justin Richmond. The musicians you love talk about their life, inspiration, and craft. Then play. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
Podcast brokenrecordpodcast.com
Hosts Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Justin Richmond
Email ****@pushkin.fm
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 831Twitter Followers 2.7KInstagram Followers 32.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. Switched on Pop

A podcast about the making and meaning of popular music hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding. We break down pop songs to figure out what makes a hit and what is its place in culture. We help listeners find 'a-ha' moments in the music. Switched On Pop has been cited by Rolling Stone, NPR, The Guardian and Entertainment Weekly as a top music podcast.
Podcast switchedonpop.com
Email ****@switchedonpop.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 13.9KInstagram Followers 7.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. Pure Trance Radio Podcast

A weekly podcast of progressive and uplifting Pure Trance music, presented by Solarstone.
Podcast puretrance.com
Host Solarstone
Email ****@puretrance.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 105.2KTwitter Followers 13.5KInstagram Followers 27.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 91 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Rolling Stone Music Now

Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@westwoodone.com
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 5.1MTwitter Followers 6.2MInstagram Followers 7.5M Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 52 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Records Revisited

The Records Revisited Podcast...a podcast dedicated to the magic of music.
Podcast podomatic.com
Host Ben Montgomery
Email ****@hotmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 524 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 94 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Adam Beyer presents Drumcode

Adam Beyer globally recognized DJ and producer. His acclaimed Drumcode label has been at the cutting edge of club music for well over a decade; now for the first time, Adam takes to the airwaves with a new weekly radio show. Featuring exclusive live performances, cutting-edge studio mixes, artist profiles, and previews of exciting material on the Drumcode labels, this show is set to be a sure-fire hit with electronic music fans worldwide.
Podcast drumcode.libsyn.com
Email ****@drumcode.se
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 354.5KTwitter Followers 102.3KInstagram Followers 458.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 83 min Since Jan 2011 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. Tape Notes

Hosted by John Kennedy, each episode reunites an artist and producer to talk about the highlights of their collaboration in the studio. Their conversations lift the lid on every stage of the creative process, from kindling the first spark of a song idea, through decisions on style and instrumentation, to finessing the final product.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@tapenotes.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 667Twitter Followers 3.5KInstagram Followers 42.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 94 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Highway Hi-Fi Podcast

We go track by track through the underbelly of music history using research and trivia to locate the roots of our obsession with vinyl records. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
Podcast sites.google.com
Hosts Ryan, Joe
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 140Twitter Followers 747 Frequency 4 episodes / year Avg Length 108 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. Cinematic Sound Radio

CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO began as a three-hour film, TV and video game music radio program in 1996. It is now a podcast channel that hosts a variety of specialized programming covering all aspects of film, TV and video game music.
Podcast cinematicsound.net
Host Erik Woods
Email ****@yahoo.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 1.2KTwitter Followers 5KInstagram Followers 236 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 88 min Since Jun 2013 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. Smooth Groovers Podcast

Licensed Jazz Funk Soul and Smooth Jazz Music, discussion and memories with a backdrop of smooth grooves of the past and current.
Podcast smoothgroovers.wordpress.com
Email ****@smoothgroovers.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 1.2KTwitter Followers 1.3K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 109 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

15. And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan

Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time this podcast is about the people who make them.
Podcast feeds.acast.com
Email ****@andthewriteris.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 3.6KTwitter Followers 4.9KInstagram Followers 33.4K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 75 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. Song Exploder

A podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording.
Podcast songexploder.net
Host Hrishikesh Hirway
Email ****@songexploder.net
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 19.3KTwitter Followers 47.5KInstagram Followers 60.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Since Jan 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify Get Email Contact

17. Music Production Podcast

An exploration of music production through informal discussions about technique, philosophy, gear, and creativity. Hosted by Brian Funk, a musician, songwriter, teacher, and Ableton Certified Trainer.
Podcast brianfunk.com
Host Brian Funk
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 244Twitter Followers 3.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 89 min Since Mar 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. Song Vs. Song

Hosted by Todd (in the Shadows) Nathanson and Alina Morgan, Song vs. Song pits two similar songs of an era against each other with controversial outcomes.
Podcast art19.com
Host Todd Nathanson
Email ****@shadows.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 4.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 67 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

19. Tritonia

Perfectionists in the studio, passionate on stage and with an army of dedicated Tritonians in every corner of the planet, Texan duo Tritonal invite you to enter Tritonia, a weekly podcast featuring the latest in dance music, handpicked by Chad and Dave.
Podcast tritonia.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 619.1KTwitter Followers 105.4KInstagram Followers 119.7K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 60 min Since Nov 2012 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

20. Narcissistic Music Disorder (NMD)

Narcissistic Music Disorder (NMD) is a bi-weekly podcast discussing/debating everything involving the world of music.
Podcast nmdpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Instagram Followers 126 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 67 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. Americana Podcast

Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.
Podcast americana-podcast.simplecast.com
Host Robert Earl Keen
Email ****@robertearlkeen.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 11.9KTwitter Followers 65.5KInstagram Followers 126K Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 68 min Since Apr 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

22. The Business Side of Music Podcast

The Business Side of Music Podcast is where music business experts share their insights & advice, with host Bob Bender and interviews with hit-making artists. The main objective is to educate and train musicians to succeed in the music business. The host Bob Bender is an established music industry veteran with years of major label and indie artist experience.
Podcast businesssideofmusic.com
Host Bob Bender
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 915 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 47 min Since May 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

23. The Global Dance Party

DJ Glenn Sweety G Toby PKA Dr. Glenn Toby is a true musical pioneer, conquering and crossing various musical genres. He raises the frequency worldwide with the best of House, R&B, Soul, Gospel and Classic Hits.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Hosts Sweety G Toby, Dr. Glenn Toby
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 6 episodes / quarter Avg Length 61 min Play Get Email Contact

24. Crucial Listening

Experimental musicians and sound artists discuss the albums that are important to them. A bi-weekly podcast from ATTN:Magazine.
Podcast attnmagazine.co.uk
Email ****@attnmagazine.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 924 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 71 min Since Oct 2009 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

25. Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone. Whether you are a beginner just looking to get into classical music but don't know where to start, or a seasoned musician interested in the lives and ideas of your fellow artists, this podcast is for you. The show will feature interviews with the top artists of today, in-depth looks at specific pieces from the repertoire, and deep dives into each era of classical m
Podcast stickynotespodcast.libsyn.com
Host Joshua Weilerstein
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 2.2KInstagram Followers 2.9K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

26. ABC Music

ABC Music = A Beautiful Collection of Music. Dubb, Deep House, Detroit, Afrohouse and Techno music. Online Music Platform for promoting quality electronic music. Our mission is to provide high-level audio content on a monthly base. It's raw & for the floor, you couldn't ask for more. 'Like-Minded Souls Who Love Music' Why don't you stay a while? Electronic music podcast for dance music lovers.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 643Twitter Followers 127 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

27. Minnesota Music Shakedown

Welcome to the Minnesota Music Shakedown! A podcast dedicated to spinning some of the best original Twin Cities (and beyond) area music.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Host Mark Stary
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 34 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

28. Lyrics Of Their Life

Lyrics Of Their Life is an in depth, Music Biography podcast that explores the extraordinary lives, lived by those that wrote or performed the songs we know and love. Come on a journey with your host Adam Hampton as we explore the struggles, major events and triumphs that have occurred during these musicians lives. All while breaking down their lyrics along the way to discover the meaning behind their music. In other special episodes the Podcast also explores the latest music news from around the world and Adam also chats to a range of musicians.
Podcast audioboom.com
Host Adam Hampton
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 635Twitter Followers 134Instagram Followers 696 Frequency 6 episodes / year Avg Length 84 min Since Jul 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

29. Ongoing History of New Music

Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada's most well-known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you're definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.
Podcast curiouscast.ca
Host Alan Cross
Email ****@alancross.ca
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 15.7KTwitter Followers 258 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 32 min Since Feb 2017 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

30. Music Student 101

We are musicians, composers, engineers, teachers and students alike. The path of a musician can be challenging and uncertain but it can also be enriching and great fun! This is the path we chose and we are here as your resource. Explore music theory, history, ear training, technique, special topics, and overall musicianship.
Podcast musicstudent101.com
Hosts Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 1K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 80 min Since Jul 2016 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact