Best 20 Contemporary Music Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best contemporary music podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Dissect

Dissect
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Analyzing the music and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode. Join host Cole Cuchna as he

Host

Cole Cuchna (Male)

Producer/Network

The Ringer

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Album Collector

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 9210

Avg Length

63 mins
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2. Kreative Kontrol

Kreative Kontrol
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Thoughtful, funny, heartfelt interviews and in-depth documentaries about musicians, authors, comedians, and

Host

Vish Khanna (Male)

Producer/Network

Lionsgate Sound

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Cultural Enthusiast, Artist, Musician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 236

Avg Length

52 mins

3. Deprogrammed

Deprogrammed
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Host Justin Wilson gathers a panel to discuss bands and weigh out their discography in order to create a top

Host

Justin Wilson (Male)

Producer/Network

Oh Hi Justin Podcasts

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Indie Artist Supporter

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 60

Avg Length

22 mins

4. Barenaked ABCs - Alphabetical Barenaked Ladies Catalog

Barenaked ABCs - Alphabetical Barenaked Ladies Catalog
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Barenaked ABCs (Alphabetical Barenaked [Ladies] Catalog) is a weekly podcast where four New Englanders

Hosts

Tracy Comeau (Female), Aaron, Michelle, Bobby, Jeff, Heidi, Steffan, Betsy

Producer/Network

Tracy, Aaron, Michelle, Bobby, Jeff, Heidi, Steffan, Betsy

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

54 mins

5. Meeting Malkmus - a Pavement podcast

Meeting Malkmus - a Pavement podcast
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Meeting Malkmus - a Pavement Podcast is an obsessive and exhaustive deep-dive into the songs of the seminal

Host

JD (Male)

Producer/Network

Dewvre Podcasts & Such

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Indie Music Fan, Music Critic

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 63

Avg Length

15 mins

6. Kyle Meredith With...

Kyle Meredith With...
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Kyle Meredith With... is an interview series in which WFPK's Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of

Host

Kyle Meredith (Male)

Producer/Network

Consequence Podcast Network

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Music Producer, Aspiring Musician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 69

Avg Length

29 mins

7. Songs & Stories

Songs & Stories
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Backstage Bay Area is an exclusive podcast that explores San Francisco's jazz music scene in depth. It

Host

Steven Roby (Male)

Producer/Network

Backstage Bay Area

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Producer, Jazz Enthusiast, Music Critic

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 9

Avg Length

30 mins

8. Hypnagogue Podcast

Hypnagogue Podcast
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Every two weeks the Hypnagogue Podcast offers 90 minutes of the best ambient, electronic, New Age, and

Producer/Network

Hypnagogue

Last Episode Date

Email

****@hotmail.com

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Ambient Music Lover

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 41

9. Main Pod Girl

Main Pod Girl
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Main Pod Girl is a pop culture podcast hosted by artist and songwriter AJ Marks, with special guests ranging

Host

AJ Marks

Producer/Network

Popheads

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Pop Culture Aficionado, Music Industry Professional, Aspiring Artist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

50 mins

10. Relevant Tones

Relevant Tones
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A podcast about the most fascinating time in classical music history: right now. Relevant Tones features

Host

Seth Boustead (Male)

Producer/Network

Access Contemporary Music

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Classical Music Enthusiast, Composer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 24

Avg Length

62 mins

11. Prog-Watch

Prog-Watch
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Prog-Watch is a podcast and internet radio program dedicated to bringing the listener contemporary

Host

Anthony Rowsick (Male)

Producer/Network

Anthony Rowsick

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Producer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

97 mins

12. Freedom Feens radio show, archives (2011-2018)

Freedom Feens radio show, archives (2011-2018)
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We laughed while statism collapsed

Host

Michael W. Dean (Male)

Producer/Network

BipTunia

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Political Activist, Libertarian

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 73

Avg Length

103 mins

13. LISTEN TO THIS!

LISTEN TO THIS!
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Each show, Eric will introduce you to old music that might be new to you. Take a journey through the do-wop

Host

Eric (Male)

Producer/Network

This Is Funner

Email

****@thisisfunner.com

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Nostalgia Seeker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

65 mins

14. The Samuel Andreyev Podcast

The Samuel Andreyev Podcast
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Samuel Andreyev talks with the performers and composers who are changing the music world today.

Host

Samuel Andreyev (Male)

Producer/Network

Samuel Andreyev

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Composer, Professional Musician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 36

Avg Length

78 mins

15. Noise Complaint

Noise Complaint
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CiTR 101.9FM and Discorder Magazine present, NOISE COMPLAINT! A live music and interview podcast featuring

Producer/Network

Various

Email

****@citr.ca

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Music Industry Professional, Indie Music Fan

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

16. Best Song Ever

Best Song Ever
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Each week dear friends and music-heads Luke LaBenne and Kevin Connor present their favorite new music and

Hosts

Luke LaBenne (Male), Kevin Connor (Male)

Producer/Network

Luke LaBenne and Kevin Connor

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Podcast Listener, Music Industry Professional

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

38 mins

17. African Album Review

African Album Review
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A podcast centered on music commentary, technical analysis and recommendations for African music albums and

Host

MJ Wemoto

Producer/Network

Moto Moto Music

Email

****@motomotomusic.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

8 mins
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