
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 | 285 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

After a brief tangent on Steve's experience this week recording an audiobook and a review of the week's scant slate of new releases, the guys get into a deep conversation about the music of 2016, a fascinating year of transition in a tumultuous time.... more
The guys begin with a quick Sportscast about the NBA Finals (2:02) before diving into the "no phone" discourse about Phoebe Bridgers' upcoming tour (9:22). Then they talk about Ian's interview with Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie that's now up on ... more
This week's conversation begins with Steven telling a story about a very mean email he got from a publicist this week (2:00), followed by Ian talking about his trip to an historic studio down south (9:30). After that, they do an update of the fantasy... more
The guys open with a Sportscast about the NBA playoffs, including talk about SGA flopping and the New York Knicks dominating (1:56). They then talk about a new album announcement by one of the show's "mascot" bands, Wild Pink (13:57). They also discu... 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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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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Indiecast launched 6 years ago and published 285 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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