
Indiecast is a weekly show from Amazon Music hosted by music critics Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen. Every week, Hyden and Cohen discuss the biggest news and names in modern indie, as well as look back to moments that established the indie rock canon.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 301 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic | |||

After a quick Sportscast on the bad fortunes of their respective NFL teams (1:56), Steven and Ian discuss the recent re-emergence of Bradford Cox and whether he might mount a serious comeback (13:40). They also discuss the state of the Q3 fantasy alb... more
Steven and Ian begin with a Sportscast about injured QBs and terrible NFL watches (0:49) before paying tribute to 90s soft-rock god Duncan Sheik (11:15). After that they discuss Angine De Poitrine winning the Polaris Prize and whether their rise shou... more
The guys begin with a Sportscast on the sorry state of their football teams (0:50) before looking at the recent free speech controversy involving the objectively hilarious stadium-pop pairing of Ed Sheeran and Macklemore (8:15). After that they discu... more
Steven and Ian begin by paying tribute to a shuttered Scottish music publication that was a big part of the fantasy album draft (1:35) before discussing Geese finally commenting on the Chaotic Good scandal (5:35). After that they talk about the new W... more
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Over the past 7 years Steve and Ian have been the two people I trust the most for music recommendations.
I don’t miss an episode of Indiecast!
Update: After a brief hiatus (a couple of months) Steve and Ian are back! Is there a better podcast? Maybe. But this one is my favorite
The highest compliment I can give Indiecast is I hate 90% of the music they discuss. But, no one else can thoughtfully hash out trends like Steve and Ian. I am glad this podcast is back.
Yes! So glad you guys are back. Cheers!
2026 April Update: The Boys are Back in Town!!! We missed you Steve and Ian.
One of the highlights of the week is listening to the new episode each Friday. The great banter and trend-hashing never disappoint and always looking forward to many more.
Also love the Sportscast segments, great way to mix it up!
Is coming back!
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A weekly music-critique show centered on indie rock and adjacent scenes, blending timely discussions of new releases with thoughtful commentary on industry trends, media coverage, and live-music culture. Hosts narrate with sharp banter, personal anecdotes, and a knack for tracing how moments shape the indie canon, including deep dives into notable records, touring politics, and the evolving landscape of criticism. A standout feature is a playful, opinionated mix of album reviews, genre-adjacent tangents, and a recurringRecommendation Corner that surfaces discoveries for listeners who want both analysis and listening picks. The format tends to balance rigorous critique with approachable personality, making it appealing to fans who want intel... more
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