35 Best Music Discovery Podcasts

1. All Songs Considered

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Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.MORE Hosts Robin Hilton, Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre, Stephen Thompson
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2. Dark Indulgence Industrial

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In 1985, a musical journey began that would lead to the birth of DJ Scott Durand. The discovery of the music coming out of Europe; New Wave/Electro bands like New Order and Depeche Mode, the early industrial sounds of Nitzer Ebb and, with Front 242, he was a witness to the birth of what would come to be known as EBM. Growing up in this atmosphere of new music and inspirational artists, it was little wonder that he began a 30 year career that allowed him to bring all the new music and developing genres to the dancefloors.MORE Host Dj Scott Durand
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.3KTwitter 8.2KInstagram 3.8K Avg Length 162 min Get Email Contact

3. Free Form Rock Podcast

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The Freeform Rock Podcast features a diverse range of rock music from classic rock to hard rock, progressive rock, punk rock and more. Each episode is like a journey into the unknown, where listeners never know what they are going to get next but are always pleasantly surprised.The storyteller recounts how the podcast hosts take their listeners on a wild and unpredictable ride through the world of rock music.MORE Host Marc Taylor
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4. Hot House Hours

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House music at its best! Let Dave Baker take you on a journey of discovery and aural pleasure as he brings you the hottest and freshest funky, deep, and tech house releases every week.
Host Dave Baker
Producer/Network Dave Baker
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 5.2KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 73 min Get Email Contact

5. Add to Playlist

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Add to Playlist takes us on a musical journey of discovery, exploring the web of connections between tracks across the breadth of all musical styles, from pop, rock, reggae and hip-hop to classical, jazz, folk and country.MORE Hosts Jeffrey Boakye, Anna Phoebe
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 180.3K Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact

6. Voyage of Discovery by Sebastian Davidson

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Voyage of Discovery
Host Sebastian Davidson
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 5.6KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact

7. 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 of the 50's, rock of the 60's, swing of the 40's and soul from the 70's using a theme every episode to tie it together. A passion for music and a love for all things old, has led your host, Eric Leckey, on a life-long quest to curate unique and clever playlists for friends and family. Now, he takes you on a journey of musical discovery and stories behind the artists and behind the songs.MORE Host This is Funner
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 1.2KInstagram 166 Avg Length 63 min Get Email Contact

8. V Sessions with Yves V

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V Sessions with Yves V, a discovery in electronic music as told by one of the dance scene's most exciting DJ and Producer stars; Yves V! Explore new sounds and the most upfront club beats from Belgium's number 55 DJ in the World according to the official Top 100 DJ Poll. V Sessions presented to you each and every week by Yves V.MORE Host Yves V
Email ****@yvesv.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 625.9KTwitter 302Instagram 226.4K Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact

9. Soul Discovery

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The show's passion and dedication to its music, artists, producers and record labels make it not only unique but involving, enabling listeners to really absorb themselves, tapping into their emotions and taking them on discoveries of their own. The show incorporates exclusive tunes and interviews in the sub-genres of Gospel, upfront soul & R&B, whilst dipping into forgotten gems and unearthing the new and the rare.MORE Host Soul Discovery
Producer/Network Soul Discovery
Email ****@souldiscovery.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 222Instagram 879 Avg Length 93 min Get Email Contact

10. LaunchLeft

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A music discovery podcast where famed creatives launch emerging artists. Hosted by Rain and Summer Phoenix LaunchLeft features intimate conversations about art, music, activism and all things left-of-center.MORE Host Rain Phoenix
Producer/Network LaunchLeft and Kast Media
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.8KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 13.8K Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact

11. Hidden Track

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We all remember the moment we discovered that secret song on one of our favourite albums. Often, those hidden gems provide a revealing peek behind-the-curtain, leading us to new insights about the artists and recordings we thought we knew. CKUA's Hidden Track podcast aims to do the same, by bringing you stories that change the way you experience music.MORE Producer/Network CKUA Radio
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12. LSQ

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Interviews focus on key moments of discovery, and the songs/artists that have soundtracked the guest's life. Hosted by journalist and radio presenter Jenny Eliscu , these are laid-back but in-depth discussions, with music-makers and music-lovers. Episodes also occasionally feature clips from Eliscu's extensive archive, which includes 20 years' worth of interview audio.MORE Host Jenny Eliscu
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 25.5KInstagram 17.6K Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact

13. Discovery

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Each Tuesday from 8-10pm on Radio 5MBS Discovery introduces you to often little-known recordings of Fine Music
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14. SOUND KHARMA®

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This podcast all about new indie music discovery. We highlight some of the most talented independent artists from around the world with a quick bio with short samples of each song, covering all formats.MORE Host SOUND KHARMA
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15. The Sunday Night Army

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If you're looking to find your next favorite artist then you're at the right place. This is where JAKUB, an aspiring journalist, podcaster and musician brings a weekly discovery show to your favorite podcast platform. From new up and coming indie artists to seasoned veterans, every episode in the music series will tell you their journey. In between the music episodes there will be some opinion about current events, media, politics, entertainment news with random special guest interviews.MORE Host The Sunday Night Army
Producer/Network Jakub Winiarski
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 703Twitter 4.3KInstagram 5.9K Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact

16. The BINACT Podcast

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The audio arm of the online music discovery and exploration platform, But I'm Not A Critic Though. For those of us who love music, the artists that make it, and the people who listen to it.
Host Candice
Producer/Network BINACT
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17. Audio Judo

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Music discovery used to come from all over the place: the radio, MTV, shared mix tapes, Rolling Stone magazine, and record stores, but not anymore. Enter Audio Judo, your music discovery podcast. Your hosts Matthew and Kyle will introduce you to great music new and old, talk a little about the history of bands and albums, and maybe make you chuckle a couple times (although no guarantees). Try out an episode anywhere podcasts are podcast. Audio Judo also has some sibling podcasts we produce that you might be interested in.MORE Host Audio Judo
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 509Twitter 238 Avg Length 72 min Video Podcast YouTube
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18. The SoCal Sound Podcasts

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The SoCal Sound is all about music discovery. We are dedicated to curating a blend of established, emerging, and diverse artists, including music that is new, deep, local. As a public, member-supported audio service with broadcast and digital distribution, we embrace the independence our non-profit status affords us by super-serving Southern California with listeners worldwide. We put our community of constituents and supporters first, including listeners, members, artists, sponsors, students, and the universities we serve.MORE Producer/Network The SoCal Sound
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 87.5KTwitter 8.4KInstagram 17.8K Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

19. The Long Island Sound

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Host Steve Yusko
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20. The Mix New Music Club

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The Mix New Music Club is your home for emerging artists in pop music. From interviews to live performances, find your next favorite artist with hosts Jenny V and Dash from 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago. The Mix New Music Club. Thursday - Sunday: 9pm-11pm on 101.9fm The Mix WTMX Chicago. Listen with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.MORE Host Jenny Valliere
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21. Coffee, Cake and Culture

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Classical music lovers know what they like and what they don't like, but often they don't know why? After Andy Bromberger's successful face to face classes where she demystifies Classical music, she has now made 'Coffee Cake and Culture the Podcast'. Andy takes you on a musical journey of discovery from how melodies have changed over time to the complexities of equal temperament. As an added bonus, each episode involves a sweet treat, cake or biscuit to indulge in, with recipes on her.MORE Host Andy Bromberger
Producer/Network Andy Bromberger
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22. FRXDAY

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FRXDAY's goal is to boost music discovery by highlighting new releases and allowing listeners to share valuable feedback. Check us out on our website, social media, and streaming platforms.www.frxday.comFormerly I'd Tap That.MORE Host FRXDAY
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23. The Song Saloon

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Welcome to the Song Saloon, hosted by singer songwriter Jordan Smith Reynolds.Each episode of the Song Saloon features an artist through the lens of a song. It starts with a live performance, followed by an interview with the songwriter about the featured song, and ends with the final recorded version. It's amazing how much you can learn about an artist through exploring the choices they make when creating a song!MORE Hosts Jordan Smith Reynolds, The Song Saloon
Producer/Network Jordan Smith Reynolds
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24. Classical Music Discoveries

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The most popular classical music broadcast in the world
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25. VIC Radio - Discovery Hour

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Discovery Hour is a music review podcast. Hosts Sam Liebman and Leonardo Amaral choose a new album, discuss expectations, listen to them (off-air) and then come back to discuss how they lived up to/defied expectations. A production of VIC Radio at Ithaca College.MORE Hosts VIC Radio, Leonardo Amaral, Sam Liebman
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26. Adventures in New Music

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Ever think they don't make music like they used to? Ever think new music isn't for you? Think again my friend!Best friends Andy and Chris hit middle age and decided they still wanted to keep a withered finger on the pulse of new music. Each week, they listened to a new record from an artist they'd never heard before. It was so much fun, they decided to make a podcast about it. It's a journey of constant discovery, always bringing new sounds to their ageing ears.MORE Host Adventures in New Music
Producer/Network Chris Jopson & Andy Knudsen
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 227Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 49 min Get Email Contact

27. The J Files

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The J Files is Double J's music doco show bringing together artists and fans to share and explore the stories behind the music you love. Each week the Double J radio program and online feature dig through archives, rarities and your experiences to create an in-depth profile of an artist, album or idea. It's your ticket to music discovery.MORE Producer/Network triple j
Email ****@triplej.abc.net.au
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 136.2KInstagram 407.7K Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

28. The KPBS Summer Music Series

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A music-discovery podcast from KPBS with in-depth artist interviews and stories behind the songs. The KPBS Summer Music Series features encore presentations of our best in-studio performances and interviews, celebrating San Diego's diverse music scene and beyond. The podcast is hosted and produced by Kurt Kohnen, Maureen Cavanaugh, and Jade Hindmon. Megan Burke is senior producer.MORE Host KPBS
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 70.9KTwitter 67.3KInstagram 49.8K Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

29. A Side B Side Podcast

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A Side B Side is a branded podcast powered by WhatsTheMovement.net a multi-media music discovery platform to showcase art, music and anything moving in New Jersey & abroad. The podcast is produced and hosted by Jonathan C. Ramsey AKA RamseySaidWHAT. Here he tells stories, hosts exclusive interviews, Album Reviews, & more. For Advertisement, Interviews requests, and ALL other inquiries contact us at: ASideBSidePodcast@gmail.comFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @ASIDEBSIDEPODCAST We're available EVERYWHERE you listen to podcasts.MORE Host What's the Movement
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30. Deepness

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Hosted by Stillhead. Deepness is an occasional, highly-curated mix showcasing the deeper end of the electronic spectrum. For those who value music discovery.
Hosts Alex Cowles, Stillhead
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31. Unreliable Radio

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A platform for music discovery and connecting creatives through conversation.
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32. The Craft Brewed Music Podcast

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Music interviews for serious listeners. Drawn from and inspired by the boutique Craft Brewed Music® discovery app, some of the world's greatest and most off-the-beaten-path musicians discuss their work. Hosted by CBM founder Brian Horner and CBM artist Aaron Stayman, the podcast is published twice monthly.http://www.craftbrewedmusic.comMORE Host Craft Brewed Music
Producer/Network from Craft Brewed Music®, the music discovery app that streams music for serious listeners.
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33. The Ice Crimes Show

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The Ice Crimes Show is a curated music discovery program and interview show. Each episodes highlights an artist, a subculture, an aesthetic. Check in every Friday at 6pm GMT for a new episode featuring avant-garde artists from around the world.Ride the wave!MORE Host Ice Crimes
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34. Record Store Society

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It's time to visit your favorite local record store; a place where music fans spend countless hours flipping through records, discuss the minutia of favorite b-sides, best live albums, and anything else music-related. If you have any questions, you can always find Tara and Natalie behind the counter ready to give a recommendation or tell you about a recent discovery. Join Record Store Society, a music podcast, to see what's new, or just to hang around for some music talk.MORE Hosts Record Store Society, Tara Davies, Natalie White
Producer/Network Tara Davies/Natalie White
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35. New And Making Noise

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Before some of the biggest Hip-Hop and R&B artists sell-out arenas, they hit up New & Making Noise, an audio music discovery podcast that gives listeners the exclusive download on the hottest artists and tracks before they rise up the charts.Hosted by Atlanta's Hot 107.9 national radio personalities Incognito, DJ Misses, and A-Plus.MORE Hosts Reach Media, DJ Misses
Producer/Network Urban One Podcast Network
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