15 Best Los Angeles Music Podcasts

1. Song Exploder

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Song Exploder is 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. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.more Host Hrishikesh Hirway
Producer/Network Radiotopia
Email ****@theoneamradio.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Emma Straub, Romy Croft +30 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 9.3KFacebook 23.4KTwitter 41.5KInstagram 76.2K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2014 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Switched on Pop

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A podcast all about the making and meaning of popular music. Musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding pull back the curtain on how pop hits work magic on our ears & our culture. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.more Hosts Nate Sloan, Charlie Harding
Producer/Network Vox Media Podcast Network
Email ****@switchedonpop.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Samara Cyn, Hye Jin Lee +17 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.1KFacebook 3KTwitter 12.6KInstagram 52.4K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. One Song

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ONE SONG is an award-winning music podcast where friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max's South Side and IFC's Sherman's Showcase) and Blake 'LUXXURY' Robin (Songwriter, Producer, KCRW DJ & TikTok 'Interpolation' whisperer) hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this. The show was named top 25 of the year by The Atlantic, and has featured guests from Devo to Lil' Jon.more Hosts Blake Robin, Diallo Riddle
Producer/Network Hartbeat
Email ****@luxxury.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Danyel Smith, Wyclef Jean +7 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.8K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

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

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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. Produced by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is... ™ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Ross Golan
Producer/Network And The Writer Is
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Jack Antonoff, Rick Beato +17 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 29.5KTwitter 7.2KInstagram 47K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. One Life One Chance with Toby Morse

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Toby Morse is the host of the One Life One Chance podcast and lead singer of the band H2O for 32 years. The show, as well as his 501C3 non-profit organization, is named after one of their most impactful songs off of their 1999 album F.T.T.W. Inside these episodes you'll hear him have real, authentic and non-scripted conversations with friends and heroes who have had a major impact on his life, where many guests have said it was 'very therapeutic'...more Host Toby Morse
Producer/Network One Life One Chance with Toby Morse
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Sam Velde, Joe Nelson +37 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Avg Length 165 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. The Watt From Pedro Show

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Mike Watt (solo artist, Minutemen, fIREHOSE, Iggy Pop and The Stooges) playing some tunes and doing some spiel. Assisted by brother matt and coming to you from the wild kingdom at the pleasure point, in San Pedro California! TWFPS www.twfps.commore Host Mike Watt
Producer/Network Mike Watt (solo artist, Minutemen, fIREHOSE, Iggy Pop and The Stooges) playing some tunes and doing some spiel. Assisted by brother matt and coming to you from the wild kingdom at the pleasure point, in San Pedro California! TWFPS www.twfps.com
Email ****@sightworks.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Emily Robb, Anne Richmond Boston +6 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 403 Avg Length 180 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters

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Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.more Hosts Paul Duncan, Scott B. Bomar
Producer/Network Scott B. Bomar, Paul Duncan
Email ****@songcraftshow.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Molly Tuttle, Pynk Beard +13 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 262Facebook 2.2KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The New Music Business with Ari Herstand

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**WEBBY AWARD FOR BEST MUSIC PODCAST**'#1 music industry podcast to help keep you in the loop' -Spotify'The 10 Best Music Business Podcasts of 2022' VarietyAri Herstand is the best-selling author of How To Make It in the New Music Business. Forbes calls him 'The poster child of DIY music.' In this show, he deconstructs the brightest minds in the music industry, digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and strategies that listeners can use to run successful careers of their own. Ari offers straight talk with no fluff and doesn't let his guests off easy...more Host Ari Herstand
Producer/Network Ari's Take
Email ****@aristake.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Ethan Berlin, Skully Kaplan +10 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 301Facebook 12.8KTwitter 11.4KInstagram 30.3K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

9. The Smashing Pumpkast

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A Smashing Pumpkins podcast hosted by Frank Garcia-Hejl and Patrick O'Brien. Wanna go for a ride?
Hosts Frank Garcia Hejl, Patrick OBrien
Producer/Network The Smashing Pumpkast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Evangelina, Noah Wilkinson +11 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 159 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Full Metal Jackie

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Email ****@fullmetaljackieradio.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ryan Clark, Woody +24 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 84Facebook 219.2KTwitter 104.6KInstagram 33.7K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. My Rock Moment

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My Rock Moment celebrates the golden era of rock music - the 60s, 70s and 80s. Hosted by Amanda Morck—a native Angeleno, longtime Sunset Strip resident, and adjunct instructor of California rock history—the show delves into the personal stories and pivotal experiences that have shaped the world of rock 'n' roll. Each episode features in-depth interviews with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Grammy-winning producers, renowned music journalists, photographers, DJs, managers, authors, and award-winning directors...more Host Amanda Morck
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Larry Vigon, Steve Binder +29 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 61Instagram 92.9K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

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Created in 1986 by a team of visionaries, LA Opera has become a leader in artistic innovation, while honoring the great historical legacy of opera. Through the powerful art form of opera, we celebrate the diversity and pioneering spirit of our great city.more Host Gail Eichenthal
Producer/Network LA Opera
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Assal Habibi, Susan Kotses +14 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 70 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Sep 2011 Get Email Contact

13. STAYradio

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STAYradio is a weekly mix show featuring the best in dance, club, house and open format music. Hosted every Friday by DJ Spryte, the show digs deep to bring you the newest tracks, exclusive remixes, and underground gems in electronic music. Originally airing for 6 years as the premiere electronic show on SiriusXM's Pitbull's Globalization, STAYradio has now become one of the top-rated web-based mix shows. Tune in every Friday to get your weekend started right!more Host Dj Spryte
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 68 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. House Music Podcast For House Music Culture | BLEND LA Podcast - Hosted by The AMP Collective

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Blend LA is a House Music podcast powered by The AMP Collective—DJ Big D and Albius Negroni—a dynamic International House Music Duo based in Los Angeles. Created for the culture and by the culture, Blend LA dives deep into the roots, rhythms, and relevance of House Music. Each episode explores the origins of House Music, pays tribute to pioneering DJs and producers, and uncovers the underground stories that shaped the global movement...more Hosts DJ Big D, Albius Negroni
Producer/Network DJ Big D and DJ Dayslayer
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Terrence Toy
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 507Instagram 288 Avg Length 130 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

15. Go with Elmo Lovano

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Elmo Lovano is a producer, drummer, musical director, and the Founder/CEO of Jammcard. Each week, Elmo dives deep with an inspiring creative to give you context on how they go forward professionally and personally. Let's GO!more Host Elmo Lovano
Email ****@jammcard.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kamasi Washington, Linda Perry +14 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 66 Avg Length 108 min Format Extended Get Email Contact