NPR Music
NPR Music is a multi-show channel from NPR covering new albums, songs, interviews and Latin music. It publishes about every two days across 300 episodes in the feed, with a median length of roughly 41 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with host-read mid-roll rates of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Distinctive detail: a weekly New Music Friday album roundup.
Established NPR music audience reached through a weekly album roundup and artist interviews
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,143 ratings with a 4.3 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 41 minutes on average, long enough for a host-read mid-roll to land.
- Publishing cadence of about every two days across more than 300 episodes gives repeated placement.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, album roundup, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- informed, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description promises sponsor-free listening for NPR Music through NPR+, and the feed carries an NPR+ funding link.
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Family friendly
No explicit flag is set and the recent titles cover album reviews, interviews and music history.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.npr.org/podcasts/510019/npr-music |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id79687345 |
| RSS feed | feeds.npr.org/510019/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 16 | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| Alt.Latino: Every El Tiny song has a secret | 2026-10-14 | 28 min |
| A new canon of Halloween music | 2026-10-13 | 51 min |
| Interview: Fontaines D.C.'s decadent, dystopian 'Dopamine Chamber' | 2026-10-12 | 48 min |
| Interview: Troye Sivan is leaning into loneliness | 2026-10-10 | 28 min |
| New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 9 | 2026-10-09 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Welcome to your all-in-one destination for every NPR Music podcast. We break down the best new albums to hit streaming each week on New Music Friday; we share the latest songs worthy of your playlists on All Songs Considered; there’s off-the-rails conversations (and chisme!) about Latin music on Alt.Latino. The NPR Music channel is your hub for new records, iconic artists and cult heroes, free of…
About NPR Music
NPR Music is a channel-style podcast from NPR that brings together several shows covering new albums, songs and music interviews. The feed carries New Music Friday, All Songs Considered and Alt.Latino, and it publishes about every two days across a catalogue of 300 episodes. Typical episodes run around 41 minutes, according to the feed.
The show is published by NPR and promotes NPR+ as its funding route. The feed description states that NPR Music is sponsor-free for listeners who join NPR+. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 3,143 ratings with an average of 4.3 stars, and the show has been listed there since 2005.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, though NPR's sponsorship policy may restrict commercial placements. Music brands and audio companies are the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. NPR Music can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about NPR Music
How much does NPR Music charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode based on 20,000 to 80,000 estimated downloads. The show's feed says NPR Music is sponsor-free for NPR+ members, so availability needs checking first.
What is NPR Music about?
NPR Music covers new album releases, music interviews and Latin music through shows such as New Music Friday, All Songs Considered and Alt.Latino. It publishes roughly every two days.
How do I contact NPR Music about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Confirm whether NPR allows sponsorships before proceeding.
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