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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.8KFacebook 3KTwitter 12.6KInstagram 39.5K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form 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. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 822Facebook 233.5KTwitter 527.3KInstagram 298.7K Avg Length 71 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
Email ****@kirkhamilton.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 3.9KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 8.6K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Nov 2014 Get Email Contact

4. Rolling Stone All Access

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Step into Rolling Stone All Access, where the biggest voices in music and culture tell the stories you won't hear anywhere else. From the must-hear reporting of Music Now to the pulse of country on Nashville Now and the unfiltered conversations of The Rolling Stone Interview, this feed pulls back the curtain on the artists and ideas driving the world forward. With new original series and special drops like Voices of the Year on the way, Rolling Stone All Access brings you the moments that matter — straight from the source.MORE Host Brian Hiatt
Producer/Network Cumulus Podcast Network
Email ****@rollingstone.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Avg Length 55 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
Email ****@nytimes.com
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 1.9K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. 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
Email ****@strongarmmedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 999Facebook 113.8KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 153.3K Avg Length 98 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. 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
Email ****@luxxury.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.3K Avg Length 66 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.
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Producer/Network The Ringer
Email ****@gmail.com
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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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My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast that celebrates the art of the playlist — bringing the spirit of the classic mixtape into the streaming era. Join host Brian Colburn as he teams up with artists, musicians, and passionate music fans to curate themed playlists, share the stories behind the songs, and explore what makes great music connect with us all. From rock and pop to punk, hip-hop, and beyond, My Weekly Mixtape blends interviews, commentary, and nostalgia into the ultimate listening experience — one playlist at a time. Discover new music. Revisit old favorites...MORE Producer/Network Brian Colburn
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 250 Avg Length 55 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
Email ****@gentrythomas.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 413 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact