Four podcasts you should be listening to if you’re in the music or radio game
As podcasting popularity soars in Australia, more and more people are choosing the platform as their go-to for news, general information andentertainment.
The music and radio industries have been blessed with a number of illuminating shows, ranging from all-out music criticism to industry conversation and debate, serving to educate people in and around the scene.
Hence, TMN has compiled four of the most compelling music and radio-related podcasts to keep your ears busy over the comingweeks.
Rolling Stone Music Now
Featuring interviews with the most prominent music names, writers and editors at the iconic Rolling Stone publication take you inside the biggest stories in the world of music both past and present, as well as providing expert analysis on breaking news and current issues.
Some highlightsincludeAlice Cooperspeaking about breaking up his original band, Iggy Pop on the mysteries of his musical future, and why Sheryl Crow believes grunge killed rock n roll, plus much more.
Listen to Rolling Stone Music Now here
Game Changers: Radio
Hosted by Australian radio veteran Craig Bruce, Game Changers: Radio has now hit its fourth season kickingoff last week with former #1 Melbourne breakfast host Tom Gleisner.
With past guests including Mick Molloy, Andy Lee, Ash London and Chrissie Swan, this podcast unearths (and retells) real and uncensoredstories from some of the best in the business.
Listen to Game Changers: Radio here
Chart Beat by Billboard
A podcast created by America’s leading charts provider Billboard, Chart Beat employs in-depth discussion and analysis to better understand the numerous factors that go into making songs and albums Billboard chart hits.
Billboard’s Co-Director of Charts Gary Trust hosts the show with regular contributions fromother members of the Billboard charts department.
The Motive Unknown Podcast
A music and tech podcast, hostDarren Hemmingstakes a closer look at all the latest developments across the music industry. Hemmings opens up the floor for listenersto have their voice, answering questions in relation toanything music and marketing.
Topics range from Spotify, YouTube and social media, all the way to mental health and wellbeing in the music industry.