Music Podcasts

[owyn]

I listen to a LOT of music. Probably 70% of what I listen to, and recently, that has meant listening to music oriented podcasts.

What I really like is enthusiastic podcasts. People who love what they are casting. I also like to be introduced to new artists. Well, new to me anyway. My son gave me a 5 CD set of #1 hits. I had never heard the majority of them. What can I say, I lost a decade or so to work.

Warning, I grew up with traditional/celtic music and blues. I also play a lot of instrumental music (jazz, classical) when I just want the background and don't want to be distracted by people talking. Mileage may vary on my recommendations.

Anyway, here is the list, in alphabetical order.

Acts of Volition
Austin Riffs
Bandana Blues
Bluegrass Radio Show
Celebrity Vinyl Heaven
Celtic Music News
Coverville
Downtown Soulville
Raven'n'Blues
The Roadhouse Podcast

Open for suggestions for others worth listening to.

[Brian]

Don't forget the Rock and Roll Geek Show.

Also, a few that have appeared recently that I've really enjoyed are:
(in no particular order)
The Memory LAME radio six-pack (not quite RiAA-free gems from the 80's)
Old Wave Radio (gems not quite from the 80's, RIAA-free)
Brain Strain (music trivia - and short)

And other favorites I subscribe to:
Radio Clash (Mashups)
What They Sang To Me (one song seen through the eyes of another listener)
The Biddycast (because I'm secretly in love with Saskia)

All of these are great listening and work-safe for the office.

Well, maybe not the Biddies.

[cc_chapman]

You should head on over to http://www.musicpodcasting.org for a good all around list of music podcasts.

The ones mentioned already are awesome as well. I'm a big fan of Michael Butler and his show.

[owyn]

Thanks.

Added a bunch of new shows. Download list showed 18 items queued, so I don't think I am going to be listening to much radio for the next while.

[robulon]

Have a listen to:-
Tracks Up the Tree
WHYME
For mostly indie stuff,

then you have:-
Not Your Usual Bollocks
One Rotted Note
Notes from the Underground
In Over Your Head
Radio Clash
for a good variety of more uptempo music

and of course, we cant forget gems like:-
The Tragically Nameless Podcast
Modpod Radio
Insomnia Radio
Loft405.com

and if youre feeling nice, take a listen to our podcast, My Silver Mount Zion (http://robular.libsyn.com). It's hmm.. eclectic.

Rob

p.s. would be next to each other if q and r werent in the alphabet

[cc_chapman]

Added a bunch of new shows. Download list showed 18 items queued, so I don't think I am going to be listening to much radio for the next while.

Isn't that a GREAT feeling? I haven't listened to the radio in so long.

[owyn]

Isn't that a GREAT feeling? I haven't listened to the radio in so long.

Yep. About the only radio I listen to, on the radio, is the CBC National News at 6PM daily.

I use BlogMatrix - Sparks (http://www.blogmatrix.com/sparks_main/) to record some streaming radio. Works fairly well, but, results vary depending on the quality of the stream. Audio quality not as good as podcasted radio, eg. Raven'n'Blues. But, it is a handy way to timeshift the broadcasts that I still want to listen to. radioShark (http://www.podcastalley.com/search.php?searchterm=linux) is another good solution.

Between the two of them you can create your own adhoc poditems from anything that is either streamed or available on-air.

[Greg]

Thanks for the mention Owyn -- and thanks for the other recommendations as well. I find that word of mouth is the secret to "discovering" new podcasts. I am hooked on The Lee Show right now: a very eclectic and humorous mix of country, boogie-rock, indie, and the bizarre.

As for radio, I listen to news radio in the morning. That's about it.

Greg

[owyn]

Hey Greg

Love the creativity in your show. The music is always "interesting".

[owyn]

I am hooked on The Lee Show right now: a very eclectic and humorous mix of country, boogie-rock, indie, and the bizarre.

What a hoot. Started listening to latest episode. Went back to iPodder and checked the rest of the episodes. Listening to first one now.

Work but not productivity safe.

Thanks

[mental-escher]

MVB is great too- highlighting the best of the MyVirtualBand.com (http://www.myvirtualband.com/) material- all original, in creative commons, music.

MVB feed (http://www.podcastalley.com/redirect.php?pod_id=1101)

[radioclash]

thanks all who mentioned Radio Clash for the kind words - means a lot; feedback is the reason why I keep going, not money or votes or whatever...

About to turn 25 (yes I know JimBob I shouldn't crow about that cos it's meaningless compared to mighty shows like WholeWheat Radio (I'm not worthy!) but..for a mostly planned 45-50 minute music show that's a big thing for me! :D)

Show 24 (the Tired, Screaming and Promotional Red Wine edition..!) is up, including a Warp bootleg mix and some good rock/ambient mashups/bootlegs/whatever you call 'em. Come have a listen: http://www.mutantpop.net/radioclash/archives/2005/04/26/show-24/

My personal current faves music-podcasting stylee are:

Mashup (6 now up!)
Coverville
Vinyl Podcast
Tracks Up The Tree
BicycleMark (I like the music he plays, although it's a mix of talk, soundseeing and music)
Radio Zoom (ditto - John plays great music when he does, tho)
WHYME

There are others I've subbed to and do listen to but haven't had the time to listen to many recently...

Can't remember all the URLS but they should be in the directory here - go search!

hugs

Tim

[owyn]

The Memory LAME radio six-pack (not quite RiAA-free gems from the 80's)


I think I will send you my cleaning bill. Snorted coffee over my keyboard at the start of the latest episode.

Warning. This episode (http://mlradio.no-ip.org/podcasts/ML2005-04-27.mp3) is not work safe. But hilarious.

[wlgordon]

Don't forget "The Sounds In My Head." It's of consistent high quality and very entertaining. It usually runs 20-30 minutes and is well-worth your time. I'm always impressed by the fine music in this podcast. :)

[bazookajoeshow]

They say that 99% of anything is crap and I'd have to say that 99.99% of non-RIAA music is crap. I've always been a supporter of local and independent music but let's be honest, there is some terrible music out there.

At least with corporate music someone is sorting out the crap to act as a filter for you and me. Not to mention all the shows and zines that review the latest releases thus improving your chances of hearing something decent.

That's why i appreciate shows like the Accident Hash, Band Trax and Insomnia Radio. They seperate the wheat from the chaff. And there's a whole lot of wheat out there.

Bazooka Joe

[RitmoLatino]

The Sounds in My Head, without a doubt, is one of the best hosted and produced music podcasts available today. The host, Daniel, is passionate about the music he plays and the selection is fantastic. Why it's not currently in the top 50 is both unfortunate and mind-boggling.

With that, I would also like to recommend Ritmo Latino, an hour of eclectic Latin music from Cuban son and Puerto Rican merengue to Mexican alternative and Brazilian electronica. I host the show weekly, which originally airs on public radio in Micronesia on the islands of Saipan (KRNM FM) and Guam (KPRG FM).

Don’t be turned-off by any preconceived notions of Latin music -- the selection truly is eclectic and selected by a gringo for a predominately gringo audience.


Es diferente. Es bonito. Es muy chido. Es Ritmo Latino.

[owyn]

Thanks, I have subscribed to both shows.

One thing I have not mentioned until now is my favourite music casts.

My number 1 show is Austin Riffs. It is hosted out of Austin Texas by Mark and Ms V with Baba on the boards. Austin and area is one of the most vibrant music scenes in the world. The hosts are knowledgable, enthusiastic, and just downright good. The shows so far tend to be focused around local music events. But what events. South by Southwest, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, and Austin City Limits is just starting. The shows tend to be long, but, when they are finished you just want more. Only negative so far is their website. But, they are working on it. If you love blues, jazz and parties, you have to check them out. And if you just love great radio, they are still more than worth a listen.

My number 1 new show is Speechless which I found at AMP (AMP is doing a great job and everybody should take a look). I mentioned before that I play a lot of instrumental music. Speechless plays just that. The host is knowledgable, the music is diverse, and the website and it's shownotes are the best I have seen. You might not find every track to your taste but If you are into music, composing, and musicianship then take a listen. Then take another listen.

These shows are far from the only ones I listen to regularly. Just the ones that I like the best.

[cc_chapman]

My number 1 new show is Speechless which I found at AMP (AMP is doing a great job and everybody should take a look).

Great to see Luke getting some props. He is the host and I'm so psyched that he started up this podcast. I'm not a huge instrumental fan, but I am a fan of his podcast. Perfect mix of knowledge and fun.

And glad that you've found AMP useful. That's one of our goals is to hook up people with music podcasts that they can dig no matter what their tastes are.

[owyn]

Great to see Luke getting some props. He is the host and I'm so psyched that he started up this podcast. I'm not a huge instrumental fan, but I am a fan of his podcast. Perfect mix of knowledge and fun.
Yeah. I just queued up all his episodes again. Perfect hacking music.

[radioclash]

They say that 99% of anything is crap and I'd have to say that 99.99% of non-RIAA music is crap. I've always been a supporter of local and independent music but let's be honest, there is some terrible music out there.

I agree with the 99% figure - it's why I don't play specifically non-RIAA music on my show - I find that strangely most of it is replicating existing music genres and formats...very rarely do I hear something totally new (no, not even at the podcasts playing non-RIAA music, like some of the AMP ones) as I assume the judgement criteria is still 'does it sound like what I hear on the radio/TV/club?'

As soon as indie non-RIAA music produces something I don't hear when I switch on my radio I'll be there - but sadly it seems ATM the innovation is happening on either lone musicians in their bedrooms, maybe pirate radio, or in corporate studios (I expect the bands that want the exposure want to be signed, they don't really want to innovate in case it's too 'radical' and they don't get signed...catch 22).

Glad to be proven wrong on this one; but all that I've heard on podcasts, from Lacivious Biddies to Martha and the Marbles sounds like, well, stuff I've heard before? Nothing wrong with it; but surely you don't win a war against something like the music industry and RIAA by replicating their output?

But then again my radio hero is John Peel - would always play something new and interesting, even if it was unlistenable, and get bored with 'fashionable' or popular music unless it was very good or new; and move onto the next thing. Not so much 'next big thing' as 'next criminally ignored thing'...

[yaz]

people are so caught up in the "indie" thing, that i guess you all don't realize its not so indie anymore...

[karinnl]

I subscribed to a lot of new music podcasts today thanks to the discussion here.

Of course I'd like to add a few others I really love:
The Dorktones: Vintage and obscure Soul, Ska, Surf, PowerPop and Rock 'n Roll; http://www.dorktones.com/index.php#
The Groove: classic soul and today's r&b; http://suzychaseosborne.audioblog.com/rss/thegroove.xml
Jan Polet's Hittest: http://www.janpolet.nl/hittest/dircaster.php

And I would love it if you would take a listen to my own podcast.
I make a weekly show with songs I pick according to a certain theme. Please use the links below my name.

Karin

[radioclash]

people are so caught up in the "indie" thing, that i guess you all don't realize its not so indie anymore...

that is very true - for instance the indie station in London - XFM, is owned by a big commercial station, Capital, which I think itself is owned by a conglomerate (Clear Channel?)

[cc_chapman]

Great to see Luke getting some props. He is the host and I'm so psyched that he started up this podcast. I'm not a huge instrumental fan, but I am a fan of his podcast. Perfect mix of knowledge and fun.
Yeah. I just queued up all his episodes again. Perfect hacking music.


You have no idea how much Luke will get a kick out of that comment. Luke is a hell of a programmer by day.

[speechless]

Great to see Luke getting some props. He is the host and I'm so psyched that he started up this podcast. I'm not a huge instrumental fan, but I am a fan of his podcast. Perfect mix of knowledge and fun.
Yeah. I just queued up all his episodes again. Perfect hacking music.
You have no idea how much Luke will get a kick out of that comment. Luke is a hell of a programmer by day.

Let's see how recursive we can get with our quoting. :)

Thanks CC and Owyn! Glad to know some people are enjoying the show. Now if I can just control my gabbing and get the show length under control...

[owyn]

Recursive? We don't want no stinkin recursive.

Just had to break that loop.

Keep up the good work Luke.

[owyn]

Just ran into Noise is Music Podcast (http://mikkelwinther.dk/podcast/?p=6) today via bloglines.

Different. But I will probably keep it. Sort of fits well into non-vocal category for me.

[owyn]

This week, Candace talks with Dave Sinko, a Nashville recording engineer who enjoys a busy career working with outstanding acoustic projects. Dave talks about some of his more challenging and rewarding experiences in the recording industry and shares some of his favorite music. Artists featured include Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor, Yo Yo Ma, Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, Joshua Bell, Bela Fleck, Andrea Zonn, Don Williams, Jelly Roll Johnson, Verlon Thompson, and Candace Corrigan.
The Nashville Nobody Knows (http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_detail.php?pod_id=1703#)

They had me at Dave Sinko. The engineer on one of my all time favourite albums, Appalachia Waltz.

Dagnabbit. 3:20am. Great podcasts can be worse than coffee for keeping you up and working.

[Dave]

I don't mean to be self-serving and just throw my own music podcast up here, but... yeah, I might as well.

Dave's Lounge (http://www.daveslounge.com/)

Focused on chillout/trip hop/downtempo grooves. First show is online, second show will be up next Saturday. I haven't gotten feedback from anyone but my girlfriend yet, so drop me a line...

-David, regular subscriber to Coverville and Accident Hash, among others.

[georgivs]

And here's my own bit of self-promotion:

http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=3359

Programme #553 now available

Ultima Thule is a weekly programme of ambient and atmospheric music from across the ages and around the world.

The programme features a blend of ambient, trance, drone and chillout electronica, spacemusic, ancient, mediaeval and neoclassical creations, traditional and world music, soundtracks, cool jazz and impressionist soundworks, woven together to form an intriguing uninterrupted 90 minute musical narrative with a minimum of chatter.

George

[Famous Mortimer]

I like Ultima Thule, but it can be a bit too ambient for me. Ah well.

Radio Clash is the best music podcast I can think of.

And the WFMU podcasts (People Like Us, Advanced D & D) are amazing of course.

[owyn]

The Tartan Podcast (http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=2684)

Another great regional podcast. In this case Scotland / Glasgow.

Check out the monthly review episodes for a good feel of the range of music offered. e.g.

May Review Show (http://libsyn.com/media/tartanpodcast/mayreviewshow.mp3)
April Review Show (http://libsyn.com/media/tartanpodcast/tartanpodcast_13_-_the_montly_revie.mp3)

And ye dinna need tae worra abut his accent. Tis nae tae brawd.

[owyn]

A daily (more or less) five minute feed of music and history from the heart of the Mississippi Delta. It's your daily trip down the back roads of the Blues Routes.

Blues Routes (http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=4531)

A new podcast whose name caught my eye. Based on the first two episodes it should be an interesting daily music / blues history fix.

[RenoTahoeShows]

The Reno Lake Tahoe Entertainment Report
http://www.renotahoeshows.info
has plenty of great music from Independent bands and those signed with major labels.

Don 8)

[speechless]

The Tartan Podcast, Accident Hash, Insomnia Radio and Old Wave Radio are probably my favorites, though I only have time for listening to them in cycles.

I listened to AH regularly, then shifted to Insomnia, the Old Wave, Now Tartan.

I think I'm just cycling through them ALL. :) Eventually I'll get to everyones cast.

[bazookajoeshow]

If you like electronica you might dig my podcast, solipsisticNATION. I play what I consider the best of all forms of electronica which includes everything from trip hop, hip hop, drum n bass, idm, industrial, ambient, techno, dub, etc.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/solipsisticNATION

Bazooka Joe