18 Best Washington DC Music Podcasts

1. NPR Music

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Welcome to your all-in-one destination for every NPR Music podcast. We break down the best new albums to hit streaming each week on New Music Friday; we share the latest songs worthy of your playlists on All Songs Considered; there's off-the-rails conversations (and chisme!) about Latin music on Alt.Latino. The NPR Music channel is your hub for new records, iconic artists and cult heroes, free of algorithms and full of surprises. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for NPR Music.more Hosts Robin Hilton, Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre, Stephen Thompson
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Mike D, Celia Gregory +26 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4.4KTwitter 350.1K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium 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. Alt.Latino

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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!Support NPR and get your music exploration sponsor-free with Alt.Latino+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/nprmusicmore Hosts Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre
Producer/Network NPR Music
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Milo J, Sofia Rei +4 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 801Facebook 33.3KTwitter 16.8KInstagram 8.4M Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

3. Classical Breakdown

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John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA Classical in Washington, D.C.
Producer/Network WETA Classical
Email ****@weta.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 346 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. End On End

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Come along for the ride as Brian and Jeff take journey through the entire Dischord records cannon, one record at a time. There'll be lots of discussion, some debate and plenty of entertaining stories and conversations. Where possible, we interview key players in the making of these releases as well. Brian grew up in the midst of the DC punk scene in the 80's. A surefire roadmap for disaster, enlightenment or something in between!more Hosts Brian Gathy, Jeff Kaplan
Producer/Network Brian and Jeff
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests John Davis, Matthew Remski +10 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 150Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 164 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. DC Rock History

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Join hosts Philip Basnight and Alex Vidales as they explore Washington, D.C.'s rich rock history. Each episode uncovers iconic albums and overlooked gems, featuring stories behind the music, the artists, and the evolving local scene. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the city's musical legacy, this podcast shines a light on the sounds that shaped rock in the nation's capital. email: ****@gmail.commore Producer/Network dcrockpod
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Chris Ryan, Nabil Ayers +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. All Songs Considered

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All Songs Considered is NPR's flagship podcast for new music, artist interviews and friendly banter about the albums and musicians you love. Plus, special episodes on topics we can all relate to, like the best roadtrip anthems or songs to calm the nerves. Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.more Producer/Network NPR
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Hip Hop African Podcast

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The podcast is the longest-running podcast on African Hip Hop culture. It features discussions on African Hip Hop music & culture from around the continent and the Diaspora. The podcast is produced in the Department of African Studies at Howard University. You can access the podcast at www.hiphopafrican.com and on all major podcast platforms.more Host Msia Kibona Clark
Producer/Network Department of African Studies, Howard University
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Breeze Yoko, James Top +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 815Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

8. Music Time in Africa - VOA Africa

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Music Time in Africa is VOA's longest running English language program. Since 1965, this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what's happening in African music.more Host Heather Maxwell
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Facebook 944.5KTwitter 1.3K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

9. DC House Grooves Meet the Locals Podcast

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DC House Grooves was established in 2004 as the online presence for Washington, DC based DJ Andy Grant. Over time, the site's mission has expanded to promoting Washington, DC's many talented DJs through the Body Werk events series and the Meet the Locals Podcast, and providing trusted information and opinion on what's going on in DC's underground electronic music scene...more Producer/Network DC House Grooves
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Andy Grant, KAYLASOUL +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 5.2KTwitter 677 Avg Length 186 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. GoodTwin BadTwin

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Twin Dj/Producer Duo creating vibes.TWiN (DJ)
Producer/Network TWiN
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 1.3KTwitter 284Instagram 2.7K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Choice Mix

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Exclusive mixes, live event recordings, radio mixes and other cool content available for playback and download absolutely free brought to you by DJ Reece. Whether you're on a road trip, commuting to/from work, at the gym or cleaning the house there is a perfect mix for you! Visit djreecemixes.com for more content or older mixes!more Host DJ Reece
Email ****@djreece.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 44 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Image Sessions Podcast

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DJ/ProducerGLOW, Washington D.C. residentGLOW Radio producerTwitter: @robertogonzaleFacebook: www.facebook.com/robertogonzalezmusicBorn in Arlington, Virginia, Gonzalez grew up listening to his dad's rock (Eagles, Aerosmith) and his mom's Spanish music (merengue, cumbia). When Roberto got hooked on electronic dance music at the legendary Zei Club in DC, he taught himself to deejay on his brother's turntables and the rest is, as they say, history...more Host Roberto Gonzalez
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 3.3K Avg Length 103 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

13. The Record Spinner Podcast

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The Record Spinner Podcast is a black music commentary that takes listeners on a trip through the vinyl collection of a young jazz/black music enthusiast. Each episode explores the wide world of music from the lens of a black liberationist. Leon fuses his love for black music with his love of black people to create a personalized storytelling experience that is uniquely his own while attempting to encourage others to start their own journey. Email questions, suggestions, and comments to ****@gmail.commore Host Leon Spinner
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 157Instagram 795 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Styxx - Deep Is The Future Series

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The 'Deep Is The Future Series' is a podcast series mixed by Dj Styxx, originally from South Africa but now based in the Washington DC area in the USA.'My mixtapes feature a combination of Deep House, Deep-Tech, Soulful House, and Afro House, with each mixtape having a unique track selection that has been selected carefully to express the beauty of how music can feed the mind, body, and soul. Enjoy. :-)'Styxx.more Host Styxx
Email ****@iamstyxx.com
Facebook 2KInstagram 682 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Living On Music with Steve Houk

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'Living On Music with Steve Houk' has interviewed over 150 musicians since it began in 2020, from both the super-talented Washington DC music community as well as musical legends from around the world. Host Steve Houk, a three-time Emmy-winning TV writer & producer/music writer and musician, describes the journeys he takes every show, whether it's a deep dive or a brief meetup: 'My main objective is to enrich and captivate musicians and music people, let them engage and reminisce about their musical ride, often remembering their triumphs and their challenges, all while educating and entertai..more Host Steve Houk
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Christopher Wyze, Bruce Sudano
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Saeed Younan

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Send promos to: ****@SaeedYounan.comDemos for Younan Music Record label: Send demos via IG messenger. A world class globe-trotting DJ, a recording artist, a sought-after remix producer, and head of his own record label (Younan Music), Saeed Younan has excelled as a true artist in the global dance scene. Without showing complacency, Saeed Younan does not cease to amaze, always looking to astound.As a DJ, Saeed's performances are renowned for his technical abilities and precision. He effortlessly weaves and morphs tracks together into a seamless blend of house and techno...more Host Saeed Younan
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 51K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Of Music and Men

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Meet Kenya Shaw, a single, young entrepreneur struggling to build an independent record label, while navigating the country's worst city for bachelorettes and an unlikely place for music success: Washington, DC.more Producer/Network Kayona Ebony Brown
Email ****@ofmusicandmen.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 354Twitter 71Instagram 3K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. The Black Smoke Podcast

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The Black Smoke Podcast (BSP), is a conversation with the culture, curated by the culture. Hosted by Washington DC Arts & Entertainment Staples, Grindstone x Pinky Killacorn and Pstew...The Black Smoke Podcast, converses about business, music, fashion, art, lifestyle, politics, community, culture, sports and more!Guests Include:Earn Your LeisureBryson TillerLizzy JeffTuma Basa, Dir of Black Music and Culture at YouTubeJuJu The GentlemanMainoRsonist, and more!more Producer/Network Grindstone Media Group
Email ****@gsumediagroup.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Instagram 415 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact