Music podcasts

51Rap StoriesESPN, AndscapeTo celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th, a tribute with a twist: We’re highlighting timeless yet underrated albums by artists we love.

52ROC SolidMemphis BleekROC Solid with Memphis Bleek is the ultimate hip-hop podcast, bringing you raw conversations, untold Roc-A-Fella stories, and exclusive industry insights.

53Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian MusicAndrew Gill and Leah Payne Rock That Doesn’t Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry.

54Rolling Stone Music NowRolling Stone, Cumulus Podcast NetworkStep into Rolling Stone All Access, where the biggest voices in music and culture tell the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

55Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest SongsiHeartThis exclusive podcast from Rolling Stone tells the stories behind the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time." Hosts Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield dissect Rolling Stone's iconic list and explore the magic and mythology behind the songs on this in-depth new series.

56Shred With ShiftyChris ShiflettIn each episode Chris Shiflett sits down with a legendary guitarist and aims to answer a singular question: “How did you do that?” Each guitarist will give rare insight into the art of the guitar solo and what makes a great one so memorable.

57Sleep Sound with Shamier AndersonAudible

58Song ExploderRadiotopia Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made.

59Sound OpinionsJim DeRogatis and Greg Kot Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

60Sounds GayStitcherIn this mixtape of documentaries, host Sarah Esocoff takes you to rap battles, mosh pits, and songwriting sessions.

61Stones Touring PartyiHeartIn the summer of 1972, the Rolling Stones swept across an America still smoldering from the tumult of the ‘60s, bringing their gritty masterpiece Exile on Main St. to the masses.

62Storytime with Legendary JerryiHeartStorytime with Legendary Jerry is filled with the true stories and interviews from the golden age of hip hop culture.

63Switched on PopNew York MagazineListen closer to pop music — hear how it moves us.

64Tabs Out Cassette PodcastMike, Dave, and JoeTabs Out is an all cassette podcast with a focus on experimental music and cassette culture.

65Talk ’90s to mePodmastersDiving deep into a wild decade of chaos, creativity and hedonism – from Oasis to ‘Friends’, from grunge to girl power, from Kate Moss to alcopops to ‘Trainspotting’ and beyond.

66The Ballad of Uncle DrankAudio Up and SiriusXMIn episode 8, you heard a small sample of what REALLY went down that night Uncle Drank returned… Now, hear the OTHER artists who came and played for the Beach Country legend at DRANK FEST.

67The DJ SessionsVarious“The DJ Sessions” is a Twitch/Mixcloud "Featured Partner” live streaming/podcast series featuring electronic music DJ’s/Producers/Industry Professionals via live mixes/interviews and streamed/distributed to a global audience.The series constantly places in the “Top Ten” on Twitch Music and the “Top Five” in the “Electronic Music", “DJ", "Dance Music" categories. TDJS is rated in the Top 0.11% of live streaming shows on Twitch out of millions of live streamers."The DJ Sessions" is listed in the Feedspot directory as one of the Top 60 EDM Podcasts. TDJS is also getting requests from some of the top electronic publications for interviews with articles already in 1001Tracklists, We Rave You Magnetic Mag, EDM Maniac, and DJ Mag Mexico.  TDJS was also listed in the “2022 Ultimate Directory of Podcasters” in the Music category.

68The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg ShowEbro, Laura, RosenbergThe Ebro, Laura & Rosenberg Show is a cultural commentary platform hosted by Ebro Darden, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg.

69The Greatest Day: The Epic Story Behind Hip-Hop's Most Iconic PhotographAudible

70The Magnificent Others with Billy CorganClub Random Studios Welcome to The Magnificent Others, the podcast where host Billy Corgan engages in profound conversations with extraordinary individuals who have reached the pinnacle of success in their respective fields.

71The Metallica ReportMetallicaKeep up with all things Metallica by going straight to the source.

72The Nightingale of IranDanielle Dardashti It was a golden age for Jews in Iran.

73The Rise and Fall of DiddyWondery For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs stood at the top of hip-hop—a mogul who built an empire and redefined celebrity, power, and influence in the music industry.

74The Road To JoniSHEROES, TalkhouseSHEROES is proud to present The Road To Joni - a limited audio series and travelogue devoted to SHERO Joni Mitchell.

75Think Twice: Michael JacksonLeon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth Leon Neyfakh is a journalist and podcaster best known as the co-creator and host of Slow Burn, Fiasco, and Backfired.

76This Little LightCadence13Hosted by Flea, founding member and bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, This Little Light is a podcast about falling in love with music.

77Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... NashvilleTony MantorNashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment.

78Twinhood with Maisie and Ellen PetersMaisie and Ellen PetersWelcome to TWINHOOD… the ultimate twin podcast you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by chart-topping singer-songwriter MAISIE PETERS, and her corporate queen, brutally honest, should’ve-been-the-real-star non identical twin ELLEN PETERS.

79Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTVAudacy StudiosFor nearly four decades MTV defined youth culture -- today it's a shell of its former self.

80Alison Moyet - 40 Moyet MomentsSteve Coats-DennisA 40-part podcast featuring Alison Moyet in conversation with Steve Coats-Dennis, exploring the key moments of her 40-year career as a solo artist: the highs, the lows and everything in between.

81Big Bro with Kid CudiWhat up world! It’s your boy Kid Cudi! Welcome to the attic of my mind… This is Big Bro, where I invite my favorite people in culture and entertainment to come kick it.

82Björk: Sonic SymbolismMailchimpJoin Björk in conversations with collaborators about her sound experiences.

83Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondMusic and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating—and what it means to devote a life to music.

84Charlie's PlacePushkin IndustriesHow did a Black man in 1940s Jim Crow South open a club where Black and white people danced together?

85Defected RadioDefected RecordsPodcast from Defected Records

86Friends Keep SecretsWelcome to Friends Keep Secrets: a first-of-its-kind show from best friends benny blanco, Lil Dicky (Dave Burd), and Dave’s wife, Kristin Batalucco.  With more than 18 hidden cameras rigged throughout Dave and Kristin’s LA home, the show brings viewers inside an intimate hang with the hosts' real-life friendships and the guests that pop in.

87Gig PigsKeep It Light MediaSeated or standing?

88Hit That Perfect Beat - The London Records StoryFrom underground misfits to global hitmakers, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - The Story of London Records’ is a thrilling, no-holds-barred journey through one of the most influential eras in British music, and the maverick label that helped define it.London Records didn’t just follow trends: it created them.

89Jase and LaurenNova PodcastsJase, Lauren & Clint is Melbourne's most-loved Breakfast show, bringing the city together with authentic laughs, unbeatable chemistry and a genuine love for everything local.

90Justin Hawkins Rides AgainJustin Hawkins Rides Again is where I’ll be discussing what it’s really like to be part of the lauded and loathed music industry.

91Midnight Chats presented by Loud And QuietLoud and QuietThe podcast where musicians talk nonsense at midnight.

92Mr G's RoomChris LilleyDrama teacher Greg Gregson AKA Mr G's weekly podcast.

93Nicky Byrne HQNicky ByrneEver wondered what it's like to navigate the world of pop and entertainment from the inside?

94Oh Gatekeeper with Joe TalbotSlack Panda ProductionsWelcome to Oh Gatekeeper.

95Prog & ProgenyMark Kelly & Tallulah KellyProg and Progeny is a podcast hosted by father-daughter duo Mark (keyboardist for Marillion) and Tallulah, exploring his life in music, the ups and downs of being in a band, and the personal stories in between.

96Resident by Hernan CattaneoHernan Cattaneo’s podcast

97The Album YearsSteve Wilson and Tim BownessMusic is finite, opinions are endless.

98The Price of MusicDap Dip Ltd The Price of Music: your essential weekly music biz explainer – with Steve Lamacq and Stuart Dredge.

99The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recordedJason BernardRock music from the mid 60s onwards - podcasts, features and much more

100Tim's Listening PartyBauer MediaTim’s Listening Party is the new podcast from The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess as he brings his world-famous Twitter Listening Party to Absolute Radio. Back during lockdown with everyone missing live music, Tim realised we all had the opportunity to take part in one great big listening party.