The Sounds in My Head is a music podcast hosted by Daniel S Dunnam, featuring indie pop and eclectic songs and bands listeners may have missed, with occasional left-wing commentary between tracks. It has 26 episodes on a biweekly cadence, typically about 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Engaged indie music listeners in a long-running, biweekly discovery show
- Running continuously since 2004, with 26 episodes and a 4.7 Apple Podcasts rating from 165 ratings
- Curated indie pop and eclectic music audience that actively seeks new artists
- Low-production, host-led format with about 50-minute episodes suits a short, clearly labeled mention
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, curated playlist, song rotation
- Tone
- eclectic, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website lists streaming and purchase links for featured artists, not paid placements.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and description are music-focused; the description notes the host adds left-wing commentary between tracks, which is a political flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thesoundsinmyhead.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id259654789 |
| RSS feed | tsimh.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S23,E13: 10/05/26 (Chinese American Bear, Hollow Hand, Glom, Hachiku, | 2026-10-05 | 44 min |
| S23,E12: 09/14/26 (ROADTRIP! Ladybug Transistor, Lindsey Buckingham, P | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 4 min |
| S20,E18: 11/20/23 (ALL WOMEN! Hazel English, Genevva, Jade Imagine, En | 2023-11-20 | 49 min |
| S20,E10: 07/31/23 (Phantom Youth, Beach Fossils, Dayaway, Juan Wauters | 2023-07-31 | 53 min |
| S20,E09: 07/17/23 (Ham Sandwich, Steady Holiday, Coma Culture, Group R | 2023-07-17 | 51 min |
| S20,E08: 07/03/23 (Dayaway, Sylvie, Nicky Hopkins, Joanna Sternberg, A | 2023-07-03 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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About The Sounds in My Head
The Sounds in My Head is a music podcast hosted by Daniel S Dunnam, according to the show's website and feed. It features songs and bands that listeners might have otherwise missed, leaning toward indie pop with an eclectic approach. The show has run continuously since 2004 and currently publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes typically around 50 minutes long.
The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 165 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Audience figures are estimates only: we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode based on the rating count and show history. Listeners are likely to be music enthusiasts, mostly in the United States, with a smaller share in the United Kingdom and Canada.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits independent music brands, streaming services, labels and festival or ticketing companies looking for an attentive, niche music audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Sounds in My Head can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Sounds in My Head
How much does The Sounds in My Head charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates and depend on the agreed placement and terms.
What is The Sounds in My Head about?
The Sounds in My Head is a music podcast hosted by Daniel S Dunnam that features indie pop and eclectic songs and bands listeners may have missed. Episodes come out roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact The Sounds in My Head about sponsoring an episode?
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