The lovely thing about music is that it’s much more than just listening to songs or practicing to play an instrument. There’s so much history and interesting stories to hear as well and podcasts are the best way to immerse yourself in everything music has on offer.

Whether you are an aspiring musician or just passionate about music, these five podcasts are worth adding to your ‘to listen’-list. You are guaranteed to laugh, learn and discover new music through these shows.

Sodajerker on Songwriting

You might think that Sodajerker is only aimed at musicians, but the interesting tales of how artists put songs together are fascinating even if you aren’t inspired to do the same. The podcast is created by two songwriters, Simon Barber and Brian O’Conner, who interview other musicians about the process of creating a song from nothing.

It’s interesting and offers plenty of insight in how differently artists can operate. You’ll enjoy plenty of laughs and painstakingly emotional moments with the podcast.

Coverville

Let’s be honest, cover songs aren’t always the most enjoyable things to listen to, but the Coverville podcast manages to surprise. The podcast features new versions of the old classic tunes and most of the times the versions are quirky and fresh.

You’ll also get the information of who made the cover and how to find it. If you are passionate about classics, but looking for something a bit different, then this podcast is going to be a positive surprise.

100% Homegrown with Target

The BBC has plenty of fantastic music podcasts, but if you had to listen to just one, you should make it the 100% Homegrown with Target. The podcast is all about new talent and it gives a fantastic platform for artists to get themselves known.

The podcast is focused on black British music, with the podcasts being just quick four-minute snippets. It’s the perfect way to start your day and a great dream for musicians looking to make it big one day.

Tacos and Chocolate Milk

If you are interested in knowing about the not-so-glamorous side of the music industry, then Tacos and Chocolate Milk is a must-listen show. The podcast is hosted by two New York City MCs, who talk about what it’s like to be part of the industry, when you’re doing music as a side job and you have bills to pay.

The podcast doesn’t typically have any music, but the stories are fun and raw. As the hosts work in the rap scene, the podcast is especially great for people who enjoy the genre, but you’ll love it even if you aren’t a huge rap fan.

The Epileptic Gibbon

For an all-around fun show with plenty of music and interesting stories, The Epileptic Gibbon is a fantastic show to listen to. The podcast has been going on for a number of years now, which is a testament to its professional nature.

You’ll hear music from a variety of genres, with the focus being on smaller, independent labels. But if you like the big hits, you will occasionally hear them as well! The podcast is a lot of fun, so you should give it a listen this year.

There’s plenty of amazing music podcasts out there, but the above five are definitely our favourites. You can learn a lot from the shows, if you are an aspiring musician learning the ropes, or just have a good time with new music and inspiring stories!