Are you a music aficionado looking for some great music podcasts to take your love of music to the next level? Well, I’ve got you covered! As a music lover and podcast enthusiast, I have listened to an array of music podcasts. In this blog post, I’ll review some of the most popular music podcasts on the market. From in-depth artist interviews to music history and analysis, these podcasts cover everything you could ever need to fuel your love of music.

Song Exploder 🎶

🎙️ Hosted by Hrishikesh Hirway, Song Exploder features interviews with musicians who dissect and analyze one of their songs. This podcast delves deep into the creative process behind the music we love. Hirway encourages guests to talk about their inspirations, the emotions behind their lyrics, and the technical side of music production. Each episode breaks down one song into its bare components and gives us an intimate look at the artist’s creation process.

Hrishikesh Hirway interviewing guests on Song Exploder

Dissect 🎧

🎙️ Dissect is the ultimate deep dive into some of the most iconic albums in contemporary music history. Hosted by Cole Cuchna, this podcast takes one album and dissects it across an entire season. The show has analyzed hip-hop classics like Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” and Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly” while also delving into Frank Ocean’s “Blonde” and Beyonce’s “Lemonade”. Expect a lot of music theory talk, lyrics dissection, and biographical tidbits about the artists themselves.

Dissect host Cole Cuchna analyzing an album

Song Therapy 💆

🎙️ Hosted by Meghan Trainor and her brother Ryan Trainor, Song Therapy sees the siblings offer up their musical know-how to listeners who write in with their problems. They analyze the lyrics of songs that listeners suggest to show how the music resonates with trying situations listeners are experiencing. The show also explores how music can help us cope with stressful times. As always with Trainor, expect a lot of laughter, charisma, and a whole lot of feel-good moments.

Meghan and Ryan Trainor hosting Song Therapy

Pitchfork Review 📝

🎙️ Pitchfork Review is a music critique podcast that explores everything from the latest albums to upcoming new artists. The podcast takes on the same facetious tone as Pitchfork’s website with a lot of lively debates between the hosts. It’s a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest musical trends and opinions.

Hosts discussing music on Pitchfork Review

R U Talkin’ REM RE: ME? 📅

🎙️ Hosted by Hollywood players Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman, R U Talkin’ REM RE: ME? takes listeners on a journey as the hosts explore everything about American rock band, R.E.M. With over 20 hours of content dissecting the band’s albums, music, history, and group dynamics, this podcast is both hilarious and informative. With Aukerman and Scott’s signature humor, the podcast can get off-topic at times, but it’s always done in good fun.

Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman hosting R U Talkin’ REM RE: ME?

Conclusion 🎊

Listening to music podcasts is a great way to learn about the history, meaning, and creative process behind the music we love. Whether you’re looking to analyze different albums, explore the creative process, or hear the music industry’s latest analyses, there is a podcast for everyone. So, grab your headphones and tune into some of these fantastic podcasts to experience the musical bliss they bring.

Headphones and a musical playlist