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Top Podcasts for Independent Artists in 2026

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The independent artists space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 40 of the best, including DISGRACELAND, Song Exploder, and Switched on Pop.

  1. DISGRACELAND
    DISGRACELAND
    DISGRACELAND is an award-winning music and true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder and behaving very badly. Jerry Lee Lewis's 5...
    Content:
    EntertainmentMusicPop Music HistoryRock N Roll StoriesSerial KillersIndependent Artists
    +2
    Audience:
    History BuffsTrue Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigative
    When:
    Long DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  2. Song Exploder
    Song Exploder
    Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features ...
    Content:
    ArtsAudio TechnologyCultureElectronic MusicEntertainmentIndependent Artists
    +6
    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsCollege StudentsCreatorsStudentsWorship Leaders
    Goal:
    Getting Expert Insights
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingLong Drive
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  3. Switched on Pop
    Switched on Pop
    Listen closer to pop music — hear how it moves us. Hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding. From Vulture and the Vox Media P...
    Content:
    CultureEducationEntertainmentInspirational MusicMusicIndependent Artists
    +4
    Audience:
    College StudentsGen ZStudentsWorship Leaders
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The GymFocused LearningLong Drive
  4. Indiecast
    Indiecast
    Indiecast is a weekly show from UPROXX Indie Mixtape hosted by music critics Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen. Every week, Hyden and Cohen discuss the bi...
    Content:
    MusicIndependent Artists
  5. Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)
    Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)
    Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show) is a short, weekly infusion of delightful, unexpected and strange ways to make life slightly and so...
    Content:
    Personal Growth VetsIndependent Artists
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At Work
  6. And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan
    And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan
    Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. Th...
    Content:
    Inspirational MusicMusicIndependent Artists
  7. Sodajerker On Songwriting
    Sodajerker On Songwriting
    Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodaj...
    Content:
    MusicMusician InterviewsSongwritingIndependent Artists
  8. Sound Opinions
    Sound Opinions
    Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile ...
    Content:
    MusicPop Music HistoryIndependent Artists
  9. The New Music Business with Ari Herstand
    The New Music Business with Ari Herstand
    **WEBBY AWARD FOR BEST MUSIC PODCAST**“#1 music industry podcast to help keep you in the loop” -Spotify“The 10 Best Music Business Podcasts of 2022...
    Content:
    Musician InterviewsIndependent Artists
  10. Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast
    Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast
    Welcome to Gig Gab—the podcast sanctuary for working musicians and anyone fascinated by the vibrant, often unseen world behind every note played on...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  11. Women of Substance Music Podcast
    Women of Substance Music Podcast
    Women of Substance Radio is an Award-Wining Podcast featuring the best music by Female Indie Artists and Female-Fronted Indie Bands in all gen...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  12. Female Entrepreneur Musician with Bree Noble
    Female Entrepreneur Musician with Bree Noble
    Host Bree Noble shares insights on how to create a sustainable career as a woman in the music business. This show includes two different episode fo...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  13. Other Record Labels
    Other Record Labels
    Taking the Mystery out of Running a Record Label A podcast for independent record labels with interviews from Sub Pop, Ghostly International, Mute ...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  14. Independent Minded
    Independent Minded
    Independent Minded is a podcast where DIY music professionals, indie artists, and pop culture icons tell their origin stories, talk about inspirati...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  15. Break the Business
    Break the Business
    A show for indie creators and the people who love and support them. Break the Business Podcast is a fun and informative discussion of entertainment...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
    Goal:
    Professional Development
  16. Creative Juice
    Creative Juice
    Creative Juice, brought to you by Indepreneur, is a weekly 1-hour podcast dedicated to enabling you to pursue your creative passion. Each week we i...
    Content:
    Musician InterviewsIndependent Artists
  17. The 6th Floor Show
    The 6th Floor Show
    The Home of Independent MusicThe 6th Floor Show is a podcast that focuses on independent and unsigned artists from around the world! Hosted by 6th ...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  18. DTong Radio Indie Music Showcase
    DTong Radio Indie Music Showcase
    The BEST Indie Music Show on the radio and on the Internet! EDM, Hip Hop, Rap, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Reggae, Funk, Jazz, Country, & more! DTong is...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  19. Neo2soul Playlist
    Neo2soul Playlist
    Radio show by DJ Niceness from Neo2soul Promotions dropping quality gems. This is the place to hear the music you want to hear and not the music yo...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  20. Coverville: The Cover Music Show (AAC Edition)
    Coverville: The Cover Music Show (AAC Edition)
    Get the best in independent artist cover songs every week on the Coverville podcast!
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  21. Music Marketing Manifesto Podcast
    Music Marketing Manifesto Podcast
    Music Marketing Manifesto is a leading resource for today's DIY musicians, hosted by John Oszajca. John is a Music Marketing Expert, a Former Major...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  22. The Independent Artist Podcast
    The Independent Artist Podcast
    Visual Artists! You are not alone! IAP gives voice to the working artist. Inspirational and entertaining conversations with successful road show ar...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  23. C86 Show - Indie Pop
    C86 Show - Indie Pop
    Channelling the spirit of Indie Pop!
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  24. You haven't heard this music podcast
    You haven't heard this music podcast
    Hosted by Ritchie and Eimear. You haven't heard this music podcast is a podcast about lesser known music by lesser known artists that we believe ar...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  25. The Music Biz Weekly
    The Music Biz Weekly
    Music Marketing Professional & Consultant
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  26. The Unstarving Musician
    The Unstarving Musician
    The Unstarving Musician features interviews with independent musicians, songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals who share their ex...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  27. The Future of What
    The Future of What
    Founded by Music Biz President, Portia Sabin as a way to educate musicians on the realities of the music business, The Future of What Podcast has b...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  28. Your Mic
    Your Mic
    Your Mic is the no‑fluff, say‑the‑quiet‑part‑out‑loud podcast about podcasting for new, stuck, and almost‑quit hosts. Hosted by Speke Podcasting fo...
    Content:
    Podcast GrowthPodcast StrategyPodcasting TipsIndependent Artists
    Audience:
    Aspiring Entrepreneurs
    Goal:
    Podcaster Mindset
  29. Indie Bubble Network
    Indie Bubble Network
    Welcome to the Indie Bubble Network, champion of independent voices and home of shows like VI.R.US, Indie Studies, Beyond the Drop & more! Tune...
    Content:
    Audio FictionEntertainmentIndependent Artists
    Audience:
    Creators
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
  30. Radio Crystal Blue
    Radio Crystal Blue
    Freeform radio with music and news of indie/touring songwriters and bands. Twin Vision, veteran radio promoters, says Radio Crystal Blue is "...the...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  31. Making and Marketing Music: Indie Artists, Advice, Tips, Music Production, Song Exploder, Tiny Desks
    Making and Marketing Music: Indie Artists, Advice, Tips, Music Production, Song Exploder, Tiny Desks
    From creating powerful songs to getting them heard, Making and Marketing Music is your guide to the entire process. Discover how to produce, mix, a...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  32. Creators from TrueFans: Showcasing Independent Podcasting
    Creators from TrueFans: Showcasing Independent Podcasting
    Championing independent podcasters and their supporters, each episode features an interview with an indie podcaster to talk about their show and ho...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  33. Podcasting Tech
    Podcasting Tech
    Welcome to Podcasting Tech, the go-to show designed specifically to help busy entrepreneurs and content creators of all levels succeed in the world...
    Content:
    Podcast GrowthIndependent Artists
  34. ThinkSoJoE Show
    ThinkSoJoE Show
    Independent music podcast focusing on the Western New York music scene, from All WNY.
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  35. Indie Talk
    Indie Talk
    Indie Talk Podcast celebrates independent artists from around the world across all genres, bringing you incredible music beyond the mainstream. Our...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  36. Music Trails with Mark Lafond
    Music Trails with Mark Lafond
    This podcast is about independent music artists, their music, stories, lessons learned as well as the people behind the scenes that make up the ind...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  37. Indie Untold Podcast
    Indie Untold Podcast
    Getting deep into conversation with indie music makers.
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  38. The Spotlight
    The Spotlight
    There are a lot of uplifting digital resources being created in Australia and around the world, and The Spotlight curates the best material and hig...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  39. CD Baby Top Sellers Podcast
    CD Baby Top Sellers Podcast
    CD Baby Top Sellers Podcast: A weekly dose of the music our customers LOVE, with extra tidbits about the musicians that created it! Join us weekly ...
    Content:
    Independent Artists
  40. DIY Musician Podcast
    DIY Musician Podcast
    Content:
    SongwritingIndependent Artists