Best 100 Music History Podcasts

Ever wanted to take a closer look at the music of Beethoven? The Beethoven Files might make that a little easier. This podcast takes a look at some of the composer's most interesting and famous works. more

Jazz, Just The Way We Like it is a weekly podcast series discussing and playing those jazz classic songs of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s more

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock. more

Was hat ein Hammerklavier mit einem Hammer zu tun? Wie funktioniert gleich nochmal eine Fuge? Und warum gehört Jordi Savall zu den Gurus der Alte-Musik-Szene? Was Sie schon immer über Alte Musik wissen wollten, aber nicht zu fragen wagten: Wir verraten es Ihnen im Forum Alte Musik am Samstagabend in unserer Rubrik 'Das Stichwort' - dem Radio-Lexikon der Alten Musik. more

If there was a definitive discography of classic albums, what should be in it? Host Mark Fraser from The Curator Podcast, and titans of Glasgow music/co-hosts David Weaver from Detour and Chris Cusack from Bloc, discuss and dissect perceived classic albums to decide which albums would make this list. Then, after we've talked it to death, we turn it over to you to decide once and for all via a handy poll. Cast your vote on our Facebook page and let's celebrate unsung classics. more

Sunday Baroque Conversations features Interviews with classical musicians and music enthusiasts.

This show features interviews with legacy bands and performers from the Classic Rock, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Pop, and Oldies genres. Ray White, multi-award nominated host of Classic Artists Today and Coool CAT, an internationally syndicated radio show, brings you the latest from the musicians from the '60s, '70s, '80s and 90's who have sold hundreds of millions of albums. more

Your bite sized briefing on the daily history of the glorious art form known as music.

A music podcast where we discuss our favorite albums, song by song.

Speaker, Composer, Author, Professor, Historian. The Great Courses professor, Music-Historian in-residence, Composer, and OraTV Host! more

Podcast discussing a variety of great albums from the rock, jazz or folk genres in some depth. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers. more

Rocknclassics repassa en format monogràfic la història del rock. Cada setmana et portem biografies dels artistes més destacats de la història de la música rock, monogràfics de discos cabdals, els èxits d'un any en concret, monogràfics dedicats a estils musicals, i tot allò que cal saber dels clàssics del Rock. Perquè el Rock és història, és cultura i és entreteniment, i ens agrada explicar les històries que hi ha en el seu interior, disfrutant al màxim de la música. more

An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast. more

A podcast which goes through the history of rock and roll music one song at a time starting from 1938 and ending up in 1999. more

A podcast about discographies. A different artist every season. Currently in Season 4: Is It Rad In Yo' Head?: A critical analysis of the history, cultural impact, and music of Radiohead. Join Adam, Steve, and Lucas, as they go album by album, track by track, to find out if context can change your experience of music, how people become obsessed with artists, and ultimately answer the question 'What is music?' Expect in-depth analysis, tedious tangents, controversial music opinions, and an exhaustive attitude to context. more

Hosted by Tim Caple, every month the Classic Rock Podcast show is a magazine show with a mix of exclusive and archive interviews with some of the legends of the genre blended with the greatest Classic Rock from the last 60 years as well best of the month's new music. more

Welcome to The Big Beatles Sort Out a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide on my favorite Beatles recordings by scoring each and everyone for lyrical content, musicality, and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. In each episode, we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatle's full recording catalog. more

Progressive Rock was a revolutionary music genre that emphasized flashy musicianship and wild experimentation. In the wake of the psychedelic 60s, Prog Rock would scale the heights of commercial and critical success. Its star burned brightly, but only five years later it was in terminal decline, destined to be lost to the sands of time. Join your host Ian Prise and his guests each week as we trace the rise and fall of Prog Rock, album by album. more

A spotlight on music of the Baroque period, from mid-16th to late18th centuries, including instrumental and vocal works both sacred and secular (tavern as well as court).  more

Friends make a pact to listen and discuss 1001 of the best albums in a basement tiki bar

Kom med tilbage til musikkens storhedstid i tressernes og halvfjerdsernes England og USA. Musikekspert Kim Fritz udbyder seks foredrag om kunstnere/bands, der alle både afspejler og havde indflydelse på deres samtid. more

Ever wonder who were the Florentine Camerata? Where did the conductor's baton come from? Or the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? These little nuggets of classical music trivia are what this podcast is all about. Come hop around music history with me, Steven Hobé, as we take a minute to get the scoop! more

A Beatles Podcast

The yesterday and today podcast is fan-made, not for profit, just for fun compilation of chronological source materials as they pertain to the Beatles. This show is in no way affiliated with Apple Corps, nor any organization connected to John, Paul, George, or Ringo in any way though we do consider ourselves premiere members of the Bungalow Bill fun club. So kick back, turn off your mind, relax and download the stream we hope you will enjoy the show. more

An audio documentary of 1970s music and history. This podcast examines the intersection of a wide variety of musical genres, including pop, rock, country, country-pop, disco, punk, and soul with the events and people that helped shape the 70s and beyond. more

Queen, Ed Sheeran, Adele, die Rolling Stones, die Beatles, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan uvm. sie alle haben mit ihren Pop- und Rock-Alben Musikgeschichte geschrieben und längst den Status Legenden erreicht. Wir holen sie wieder hervor, die größten Alben aller Zeiten. Die Platten, mit denen sich Künstler wie Creedance Clearwater Revival, die Eagles oder Fleetwood Mac unsterblich gemacht haben. Jeden Montag gibt es eine neue Folge. more

Celebrating the rich musical heritage of Texas by looking back at its history, interviewing current musicians that are adding to its legacy, and playing live music from those artists. Recorded live at the Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe in Smithville, Tx, just outside of Austin this podcast features celebrated musicians in all genres from the Central Texas area and beyond. Each episode spotlights one key figure in the musical history of Texas followed by a discussion with an artist in the same genre. These conversations examine the careers of the guest, their inspirations and influences and what the future holds. Each episode concludes with a stripped-down live performance by that artist. more

A series exploring classical music in all its glories and complexities. From the sweetest melodic to the cutting edge of the avant-garde... from the deep past to the freshest contemporary. All of it. The joy of classical music. more

Riffs on Riffs digs beneath the surface of your favorite hits! Hosts Joe Watson and Toby Brazwell provide hilarious analysis, unexpected tangents, and a deep dive into the pop hits you love. We explore the history, the cultural impact, the guilty pleasure factor, and the surprisingly deep messages hidden within the lyrics. You never know where Riffs is going to lead, but it's going to be a fun journey! more

Join Jack Lawless as he asks notable people from different careers, accomplishments, and backgrounds one question: 'How did The Beatles influence your life?' To join our community of Beatles fans from around the world. more

John started listening to Blues nearly 60 years ago. His interest steadily grew to encompass Jazz and African music and he now has a massive collection of music that he wants to share. Reading about and listening to the musical journey of African Americans led to finding out about the repressive social structure within which they existed and still do to an extent to this day. more

Radio Rollback. For lovers of great music radioRadio Rollback celebrates the golden era of pop music radio from the 60s, 70s, & 80s. The Offshore Radio Stations, Radio Luxembourg, USA pop music radio and more. The Stations. The Deejays. The Jingles.Clips of the Deejays, the station, plus the jingles and the classic commercials. Also interviews with some of the people behind these great stations. more

Dropping the needle on Black music history. Queue Points is a video podcast with the intent to inform and celebrate Black Music creatives through meaningful dialogue. The show is hosted by DJ Sir Daniel & Jay Ray. more

This is an occasional series, and the programme length varies somewhat, but usually about 1 hour 15 minutes. As a former music librarian Tony adds quite a detailed commentary to the musical content. His favourite period is the first half of the 20th century. more

Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. more

An anthology of some of the greatest music stories never truly told.

Cocaine & Rhinestones is a podcast about the history of 20th Century Country Music and the lives of those who gave it to us. Every episode is created by Tyler Mahan Coe. more

This is a podcast about 60s garage punk, garage rock, proto-punk, freak beat and psychedelia from the entire planet. more

U-Man and Favazz explore the back stories and interviews heard on KSHE, the longest running rock station in the country. more

The past is a blast on Old School, the educational underground pirate radio podcast. DJ Professor Mikey curates vintage vinyl, recalls dope details, and fills the air with audio archives from a half-century-plus collection of singles, albums, reel-to-reels, 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, and audio memorabilia. more

Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada's most well-known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you're definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this. more

What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate's 'Why Is This Song No. 1?' series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. more

Visit MusicGeology.com to see our YouTube channel videos. This is where music meets revelation! We dig deep into rock and beyond to find sonic gems. Join us as we explore everything from the powerful riffs of rock to the soul-stirring melodies of soundtracks. Each episode is a concise musical journey where we not only savor the tunes but unravel the fascinating stories behind the recordings. We share trivia, untold tales, and behind-the-scenes insights that will make you appreciate your favorite songs in a whole new light. more

Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock and roll in five hundred songs.

Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada's most well-known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you're definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this. more

Hear the interview of the week from the Music Show, where composer Andrew Ford entertains and informs a wide audience each week, providing two hours of essential listening from the world of music. more

Програма «Музичне бубубу» Олександра Сердюка. Передача, під час якої говорять лише про музику. Проте не поверхнево, а дістаючи з гостя історії, які ніхто не знав, та цікаві факти з життя артистів. more

Travel back to the greatest decade of music ever. Songs you haven't heard for a while or maybe never before. Tune in and be surprised. more

Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada's most well known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you're definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this. more

Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, looking at five hundred songs that shaped the genre. more

Music History Monday podcast is about the speaker, composer, author, professor, historian.

Tracing the roots of American music from its emigrated past to artists playing the songs forward. Join folk singer-songwriter Nicholas Edward Williams, where each episode uncovers unique stories and lesser-known facts behind five songs, spanning from centuries ago to those carrying tradition today. Then, as folk artists have always done, Williams re-creates them. From European immigrants to songs of the South: Gospel, Ragtime, Blues, Country, and the Folk music derived from it all. more

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Outkast tell you to 'Shake it like a Polaroid Picture'?How about when Nickelback told you to 'Look at this Photograph'?Or when Taylor Swift provided the soundtrack to your Love story?Join Myles Galloway as he takes you through the biggest songs in the world - with new interviews and newly unearthed archive footage from the artists themselves.Subscribe on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts! more

What is up cellmates? Welcome to the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, a show where we are going to talk about music and the influence it has over all of us. We debate our favorite bands and albums, share concert stories, and settle once and for all some of those music arguments you have with your friends: The Stones or the Beatles? Is Bruce Springsteen the greatest live act of all time? Does the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame really matter? See you on the cellblock! more

Weekly podcast of music from vinyl records.

2 North Florida radio guys that truly love music and the radio of the past few decades, of which they have both been a part. But they have never worked together UNTIL NOW! more

Host Mitch Goldman and his musician-guest explore rare archival recordings of one of the guest's favorite artists. more

MUSIC is not a GENRE goes beyond music critique, beyond opinion, and WAY beyond gimmicks to get at the heart of music and how it connects to the rest of the world. Every episode starts with a main music topic and connects it to cultural, social & political issues in unexpected ways. It challenges music lovers to think as if THERE IS NO BOX AT ALL. No kind of music can be confined to a genre. And the whole 'genre of music' can't be separated from the totality of our experience. Join host Nick DeMatteo for true music talk from a true music insider. more

Take Note is a ninety-second weekly dive into music history where we choose topics based on music's intersection with national and international cultural celebrations. Highlighting diverse topics within the history of music, Take Note aims to promote inclusivity in the world of classical music. Each Take Note episode has its own focus whether fun or educational so that listeners from all backgrounds will find something to enjoy from week to week. more

The ultimate classic rock podcast with big-name interviews on every episode! If you love classic rock and want to hear stories of the glory days from the guys who were at the heart of the action then you'll LOVE this comprehensive classic rock podcast, hosted by UK radio veteran, Paul Stephenson! Scroll back through the archives to hear Paul chat with stars from some of the biggest rock bands of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, INCLUDING more than 20 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees! more

Intimate interviews with your favorite WTTS artists including Paul McCartney, Chris Martin, U2, Keith Richards, Robert Plant, and many more. more

Music is supposed to stir the emotions, and if we are hearing it, but it is not moving us in any way, surely that's inexcusable? Over a series of chats with musical examples, I would like to introduce you to a different way of listening to music, by exploring how it creates the emotions that it is supposed to in the listener. I would enjoy being your guide to a deeper listening experience. more

CLASSICAL MUSIC has been misappropriated as a musical genre and a culture rooted in the aesthetics of Western Europe. TRILLOQUY is the weekly podcast built to DECOLONIZE the traditional definitions and conversations surrounding CLASSICAL MUSIC. more

Conversations from the world of classical music hosted by Presto Music's Paul Thomas. Guests have included artists such as Jess Gillam, Anna Lapwood, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, and respected writers and critics like Rob Cowan, David Hurwitz, Andrew Mellor. more

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

The Roger Ashby Oldies Show is a nationally syndicated weekly show. Hosted by Roger Ashby, one of the industry's most iconic (and extremely likable!) on air personalities. Roger curates and delivers all the hits you remember from the 50's, 60's and 70's, plus…some you might not! Along with playing the greatest hits, there are also popular weekly features like 'Behind the Hits' and 'The Roots of Rock', which are now available on their own as a podcast right here! more

A comedy podcast for pop music historians. Join us as we keep or bin every UK number one!

Each week, a curated selection of historical 78 RPM recordings of mostly popular music, with a radio drama thrown in at the end. more

A weekly radio program featuring the music of Bob Dylan, his contemporaries, and his antecedents.

The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts! more

Bringing a mixture of classic Beatles music, over 60 years of reimagined tunes, rare interviews and live performances, and some surprises along the way, Beatles4Ever is the ultimate Beatles experience you will get to hear! more

The ultimate Beatles podcast: Deep research, unconventional topics, probing interviews and hard-hitting info that doesn't pull any punches. Hosted by Erik Taros and Richard Buskin. more

Naxos Classical Spotlight explores the world of classical music. Along the way host Raymond Bisha shares the stories about the music, and the musicians who make it. To know more on this, subscribe with us. more

A comprehensive journey into the history of Rap music and Hip Hop culture, hosted and narrated by Hip Hop Historian Jay Quan. more

Chris Molanphy, a pop-chart analyst and author of Slate's 'Why Is This Song No. 1?' series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia, and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love or hate dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever. more

#1 fastest-growing House Music podcast. If you're a fan of Defected Radio, Deeper Shades of House, Fish Go Deep & Deep House Cat then you'll love this podcast. Classic House mix every month. more

A free, weekly show about the world's greatest progressive rock band, Yes. If you don't yet know the music, enjoy sharing your host's reflections as an introduction to the fascinating story of the band. If you are already a Yes fan, listen and join in the conversation at www.yesmusicpodcast.com So subscribe today for free and start exploring Yes Music every week! more

Hosted by Matthew Frost, Music Editorial presents interviews with notable international Salvationist musicians, and provides insightful analyses of iconic Salvation Army brass band repertoire See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. more

Produced by Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long and narrated by musician Herman Butch Slaughter, Echoes of Indiana Avenue is an audio documentary focused on the cultural achievements of Black artists and musicians from central Indiana. more

Welcome to John's Old Time Radio Show!!! Listen To John Heneghan play and talk about 78 rpm records from his collection. Each episode features a different theme and style and some will feature special guests playing records from their collections. more

Learn more about the albums you love with Dissect. Analyzing one album per season, one song per episode, Dissect dives deep into albums like Childish Gambino's Because of the Internet, Beyonce's Lemonade, Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly & DAMN., Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Frank Ocean's Blonde, and more. Let's Dissect. more

Perfect Pitch brings you a whole new approach to classical music. For experts and beginners alike, Perfect Pitch is an accessible, relaxed, and informative dive into the best classical works over the centuries and some of the fascinating stories behind the music and their composers. more

In this podcast, we review and discuss music with a focus on old and new albums. Each week we select an album, give commentary on the history of the album and band, and ultimately decide which track we would scratch off. Back in the day when CDs and Vinyl records were the main ways of consuming music the downside was they would get scratched. The worst part was it would often happen to one of your favorite songs. more

A lovingly produced podcast rich in music and storytelling, Low Profile features long-form interviews with would-be legends of an alternate music history. Markly Morrison is an audio journalist and independent musician in the exotic city of Olympia, Washington. more

Mark Hummel's Harmonica Party is a videocast/podcast that is all about the Blues. Blues News, Blues history, and Blues artists. Mark takes you on a musical journey with music and stories from his 40 years on the road as a Blues musician. In each episode, Mark talks, listens, and plays his music and the music of those who inspired him. more

Go back in time to the greatest decade of the 20th century the 1980s! The 80's at 8 features all the best songs of the 1980's. Not only will you hear great music but you'll also learn interesting trivia about each song. more

Music is the soundtrack of our lives. With this podcast, we want to discuss good music, bad music, musical artists and history and all things in between and how it shapes our daily lives and who we are as people all while having a lot fun doing it. Join Matt and Shohn on this musical journey. more

The Beatles Come to America is a limited run podcast/interview with host Tom Gouker and the Beatles Guru Brooke Halpin more

A great weekly discussion of the Beatles world by Beatles experts Allan Kozinn, Ken Michaels, and Darren DeVivo. more

We are the world's leading hammered highbrows of Beatles broadcasting. In other words, we have a few drinks, we hit record, and we review and rank one Beatles song per episode. more

Los Angeles radio show hosts, Toscano & and Chang bring in the '80s morning and afternoon radio show feel back! With special guests, both in the entertainment industry from the '80s and from beyond our realm, they bring wacky skits and stories from their generation. Together they are introducing the '80s to a whole new generation. more

A podcast about the making and meaning of popular music hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding. We break down pop songs to figure out what makes a hit and what is its place in culture. We help listeners find 'a-ha' moments in the music. Switched On Pop has been cited by Rolling Stone, NPR, The Guardian and Entertainment Weekly as a top music podcast. more

Hosted by famed New England roots-rock musician and music writer Don DiMuccio, the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast celebrates all things related to the six-decade-long rock era. Along with a cast of rotating co-hosts, we'll hear from musicians, music industry insiders, producers, DJs, etc, who'll tell the stories behind the music. more

Welcome to Beyond The Album Cover!!! I will be highlighting albums regardless of the genre and breaking down their importance from production to song structure etc. I will also be interviewing people within the entertainment industry to get their inside knowledge on the business. Get ready to dust off those 12 inches, 33's, and 45's and go beyond the album cover! more

Come hang out with us as we make albums based on the catalogs of our favorite artists, and other music-related topics. We will also dive into album reviews, music news and other randomness along the way. more

Brian and Sarah are your hosts for this look back at albums from the New Wave and Classic Rock genres- albums which have earned a permanent spot in their record collection. The hosts start the discussion with a history of the album, followed by their personal history with it. Over the course of two episodes, they do a track-by-track review of the album and the videos that accompany the singles. They conclude by each giving the album a final review and rating of zero to 100 record adapters. Join Brian and Sarah in this fun look back at the hits- along with some misses of the 70s and 80s! more

Hear the interview of the week from the Music Show, where composer Andrew Ford entertains and informs a wide audience each week, providing two hours of essential listening from the world of music. more

Primitive Man Soundz is a podcast as well as an online publication that focuses on the heavy - psychedelic bands of the 60s & 70s, 80s metal/punk current groups, artists, authors, brand owners, photographers and so much more! More specifically here at Primitive Man Soundz, we focus on the various creative approaches and attitudes of the music we find GREAT! Their unique and vast approach to life and the arts is deep and impactful and we're on a mission to share those stories the best we can! more

The CAT Club (Classic Album Thursdays) is one of the UK's oldest vinyl record listening clubs.We've had some of the finest names in music (producers, journalists, musicians, actors etc) come along and talk about many a classic long playing record.Our audience listen to the albums in respectful silence. We are based in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood in West Yorkshire, England. more

Unlock the secrets of classical music with Perfect Pitch the podcast that takes you on a journey through the centuries of timeless compositions. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious beginner, Perfect Pitch offers an accessible and relaxed exploration of the world's most beautiful classical works. Join us as we reveal fascinating stories behind the music and the composers who created them. With Perfect Pitch, you'll discover new insights into the classics and develop a deeper appreciation for the art form. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of classical music like never before! more