With Covid-19 continuing to enforce bans on large public gatherings and stay-at-home orders, many are looking for ways to keep themselves entertained while remaining inside. Technology has begun to become the primary component of various industries, especially music entertainment. For those who want to stay up to date on current events and releases within the music industry, podcasts are beneficial and becoming increasingly popular. There are many different types of music podcasts, and we will highlight some of them below.
Dissect
This podcast is perfect for those who are interested in knowing more about album creation and creative thought processes. Each season, the show’s host, Cole Cuchna, breaks down an album and “dissects” it by analyzing the various details of each song. This show is especially fit for those whose favorite genres of music are rap, r&b, hip-hop, and soul. Cuchna has dissected many albums already, but some of the most popular artists he dives into include Beyonce, Childish Gambino, Tyler the Creator, and Lauryn Hill.
Rolling Stone: Music Now
With Rolling Stone Magazine already being a prevalent staple source when it comes to music journalism, this is a podcast that definitely knows what they are talking about. Music Now is actually one of the top-rated and top listened-to podcasts on Apple in the musical sector. For the most part, it functions as a general music show, but they also cover a wide range of topics within the industry that keeps listeners up to date with exciting developments. They feature interviews, go in-depth with specific profiles, share industry news, and also provide listeners with song recommendations. This podcast includes information for each genre, so everyone can find something they would be interested in while listening to this show.
Talkhouse
If you are a listener who values story-times, this is a listing for you. This show features unique interviews where artists question other artists; they share personal stories with the listeners about what it is like in the industry and deeper insight into their creative processes. It is almost guaranteed that you will find at least one of your favorite artists on this show.