Top music podcasts offer deep dives into song histories, artist interviews, and music production.
Storytelling & Track Breakdowns
- Song Exploder: Musicians break down how their hit songs were written, recorded, and produced (hosted by Hrishikesh Hirway).
- Switched On Pop: A musicology podcast exploring the hidden meanings and structures behind pop hits (hosted by Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding).
- Twenty Thousand Hertz: An exploration of the world’s most recognizable sounds, jingles, and musical themes (hosted by Dallas Taylor).
Artist Interviews & Talk Shows
- Broken Record: In-depth interviews with musicians, producers, and icons (hosted by Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, and others).
- Questlove Supreme: Long-form, conversational interviews with musical legends and cultural figures.
- Twenty Thousand Hertz: An exploration of the world’s most recognizable sounds, jingles, and musical themes (hosted by Dallas Taylor).
Artist Interviews & Talk Shows
- Broken Record: In-depth interviews with musicians, producers, and icons (hosted by Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, and others).
- Questlove Supreme: Long-form, conversational interviews with musical legends and cultural figures.
- The Joe Budden Podcast: Weekly discussions covering hip-hop releases, industry news, and cultural commentary.
- Norah Jones Is Playing Along: Informal, musical jam sessions and chats between Norah Jones and guest artists.
Music Criticism & Industry
- Popcast (The New York Times): A music criticism roundtable discussing industry trends and new albums (hosted by Jon Caramanica).
- The Ringer Music Show: Debates and features tracking modern music news and culture.
The New Music Business with Ari Herstand: Practical advice, interviews, and strategies for independent artists trying to navigate the modern music industry.
