The 15 Best Music Podcasts of 2016
These are the fifteen music podcasts you should check out in 2016. These podcasts were chosen based on reviews, popularity, relevance to the current music industry, and entertainment value.
Some of the talents that have been featured in the show include; talented Smith’s guitarist Johnny Marr, Billy Bragg and Rufus Wainwright. This podcast offers music lovers a channel through which they can learn about the art of music writing from experts who have succeeded in the music industry.
14. Sound Opinions 5 days ago - English
If you want to listen to a variety of music ranging from current hits to classics then this is a sound choice for you to binge on. The news, reviews, interviews, genre primers and views will undoubtedly keep you hooked to this podcast. Sound Music discusses artistic merits and demerits and covers controversies rocking the music industry. Whether you are a lover of rock music, pop music, rhythm and blues or rap music, worry not because Sound Opinions has got you covered.
13. All Songs Considered 7 days ago - English
It is hosted by the entertaining duo of Bob Boiler and Robin Hilton who are captivating, comical and most importantly knowledgeable on all matter music. The episodes are interactive as they feature interactive segments where fans can request and suggest what music they want played. Bottom line is this podcast is well thought out, interactive, entertaining and comical.
12. Song Exploder 5 days ago - English
Each episode starts with a brief history on the origin of the song followed by a brief description of what influenced the song from the horse’s mouth; the artist. You will be fascinated to uncover what inspired your favorite song. You will also be amazed to discover that 80s pop acts such as ABBA and punk rockers that many people take for granted are the inspirations to modern music.
11. Turned Out A Punk 4 days ago - English
Each episode features a guest who explains the impact that the punk rock genre has had in shaping their lives. An episode worth checking out that garnered a massive audience featured punk singer Meredith Graves who went into the details of how widespread sexism exists in the punk rock genre.
10. The Talkhouse Music Podcast 2 weeks ago - English
It is however not all talk as it also features a wide variety of songs ranging from modern hits from up-and-coming artists to classics. Each episode deals with an emerging issue in song writing and music production hence keeping you not only entertained but also informed.
9. The List Music Podcast 2 years ago - English
8. The Cipher 24 hours ago - English
If you are a fan of rap music and are in search of raw, unguarded and entertaining interviews then this is your ideal music podcast.
7. Coverville: The Cover Music Show 6 days ago - English
Additionally, it will introduce you to creative renditions of your favorite song that will blow your mind. Apart from simply airing the covers, the podcast also informs the listener who is performing the cover and who did the original song. This is a great channel to discover new talent.
6. Who Charted? 6 days ago - English
Additionally the hosts play fun games such as Chart Roulette’ with talented guests such as Reggie Watts and Paul F. Tompkins and other music personalities associated with Earwolf production. If you are a chart fanatic interested in understanding why and how certain tunes made it to the charts, then you should be listening to Who Charted.
5. Tiny Desk Concerts - Audio 23 hours ago - English
Tiny Desk Concerts features music by all artists ranging from modern music sensations such as Adele, Miguel to classics such as The Beetles, Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey. This podcast caters for a large audience as it does not discriminate the music it plays on the basis of genre. If you want a podcast that offers you indiscriminate variety of tunes without laying emphasis on genre, then this is a viable choice.
4. Sock Monkey Sound 2 years ago - English
In 2011, Sock Sound Monkey Sounds was named by the renowned USA Today Pop Candy Blog as one of the best musical podcasts in the United States. The candid and entertaining interviews coupled with the good music makes this podcast worth listening to for any lover of music.
3. Soul Music 6 hours ago - English
This podcast will make you appreciate the effect a simple song can have on the life of a listener. If you're interested in witnessing the healing power, inspirational power and motivational effect that music has on its listeners then this is the podcast you should be listening to. It’s a more emotional approach to music that is refreshing and entertaining. Soul Music is a podcast that caters for music lovers who appreciate the role that music plays in our daily lives.
2. DJ Theo's Soulful San Francisco House Sessions 2 weeks ago - English
1. The Popcast With Knox and Jamie 6 days ago - English
If you're interested in the latest tunes in addition to behind-the-scenes happenings that go into producing an album, The Popcast Podcast is for you. The critique of the hosts on your favorite tunes will force you to listen to music from a critical perspective that analyses all the elements that go into producing a song. If you are interested in the social aspect of music then this is an ideal podcast for you.
No matter what your favorite music, there's a great podcast that can entertain and interest you. These 14 are viable options that will undoubtedly quench your musical thirst.