Indiecast
Amazon MusicIndiecast 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 | 276 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic | |||
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A hashing-heavy episode opens with news of a big recent court ruling against Live Nation (1:15) and whether it might lead to cheaper concert tickets. The guys then talk about a digital marketing company linked to Geese and many other indie acts that ... more
Our first episode since December of 2025 opens with a quick conversation about "Mad Men" star Christina Hendricks' viral indie-music DJ set in San Diego (1:09). The guys then talk about the return of the show (5:00) and muse on topics they missed whi... more
Hello and welcome back to Indiecast! We are pleased to announce that the podcast we started back in 2020 and co-hosted through December of 2025 — when we were temporarily put on hold by our former producing partner — will return on Friday April 10. S... more
Steven and Ian begin with a quick Sportscast about the disastrous turn for Steven's beloved Green Bay Packers (0:34). They also do some clarifications on last week's year-end albums lists (5:59). After that, they discuss the future of the show and re... more
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Apple Podcasts5Mulisha7
United States14 days ago - Keep going please!
Would be happy to pay for this podcast - please continue!! There aren't any podcasts like it.
Apple Podcasts5brackattack
Canada4 months ago - Sportscast Forever and Always Amen
2026 December Update: Bring back an indie Indiecast!!! We miss 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!
Apple Podcasts5jb_birdUnited States4 months ago - An Existential Crisis
At some point I become the Cure Guy still wearing goth makeup, I guess. I don’t necessarily want the kids on my lawn either with their mediocre music—but these guys get a little rake-shakey.
I guess whenever Pitchfork started liking Bieber (or whoever was the teen idol in the coal mine) music criticism of this nature began dying. It’s weird to find it so much later. Especially (as the years spin away and infidelities are only whispered) from guys who were super into Emo (let us all shake our r... more
Apple Podcasts3Wild Colonials’ Fiddle TechUnited States5 months ago - Less Taylor Swift Talk
I’ve been a weekly listener since the Celebration Rock days and I still look forward to tuning in with each new episode. I love Sportscast, Cinemacast, AIcast, and even hashing out the trends. But…I have a challenge for Steven and Ian. Try to go two episodes in a row without saying the name Taylor Swift. I really don’t think they know how often they talk about her, but she’s mentioned at least once per episode. She might be the biggest pop star in the world, but she makes music for high school g... more
Apple Podcasts4Tanny12!United States6 months ago
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Spotify | #49 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #69 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #86 | Canada/Music |
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What is Indiecast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on indie music culture, criticism, and the evolving indie landscape, with weekly banter between two veteran music writers. Episodes frequently cover new releases, year-end trends, and debates about journalism, while weaving in pop culture crossovers and live scene chatter. A standout aspect is the duo's willingness to challenge trends, mix sharp analysis with humor, and connect historical context to contemporary releases, making it appealing to listeners who want informed critique without pretension.
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How many episodes of Indiecast are there?
Indiecast launched 6 years ago and published 276 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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