10 Best Music Commentary Podcasts

1. 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
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.8KFacebook 3KTwitter 12.6KInstagram 35.8K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 500k active Podcasts in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted podcast contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Every Single Album

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Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more.MORE Hosts Nora Princiotti, Nathan Hubbard
Producer/Network The Ringer
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 822Facebook 213.7KTwitter 525.3KInstagram 278.3K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Strong Songs

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Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.
Host Kirk Hamilton
Producer/Network Kirk Hamilton
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 3.9KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 8.5K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Nov 2014 Get Email Contact

4. Rolling Stone Music Now

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Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.MORE Host Brian Hiatt
Producer/Network Cumulus Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Popcast

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The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioappMORE Hosts Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli
Producer/Network The New York Times
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 1.9K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. One Song

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On each episode of ONE SONG, friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max's 'South Side' and IFC's 'Sherman's Showcase') and Blake 'LUXXURY' Robin (Music Producer & TikTok creator) will hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this.MORE Hosts Blake Robin, Diallo Riddle
Producer/Network Hartbeat
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.3K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. R&B Money

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R&B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine.This podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artist & executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans. MORE Hosts Tank, J. Valentine
Producer/Network The Black Effect Network
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 999Facebook 104.3KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 137.7K Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Bandsplain

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Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists - and why people love them - using a curated playlist to help you understand the hype. 
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Producer/Network The Ringer
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.4K Avg Length 137 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. My Weekly Mixtape: A Playlist Curation Podcast

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A music podcast that channels the joy of crafting the ultimate mixtape, one week at a time! My Weekly Mixtape invites fellow music fans, along with the artists themselves, to collaborate with show host Brian Colburn, in an attempt to curate the ultimate playlist based on that week's artist, band or topic...MORE Producer/Network Brian Colburn
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 250 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Dem Vinyl Boyz

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For decades, people who enjoyed music on vinyl records instead of CDs or MP3s were considered dinosaurs. While we like moving at 33 RPM, the rest of the world rushed and went to digital. Not only did vinyl refuse to die but demand is at its highest since at least 1991. It's a good thing Dem Vinyl Boyz saved all their records from back in the day. Because, now we have the biggest collection of 12-inch records on the radio...MORE Producer/Network Podcast Playground
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 413 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact