The Music Book Podcast

A podcast about music books, talking to authors about how they wrote their books about music! Hosted by music writer Marc Masters.

Podcasting since 2023 • 94 episodes

The Music Book Podcast

Latest Episodes

094 John Davis on DC Music Fanzines

On this episode, Marc talks with John Davis, author of "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC," published in October of 2025. It's a thorough history of punk fanzines in DC from the 70s to the p...

July 28, 2026 • 54:46

093 Craig Robertson on Chris Knox

On this episode, Marc talks with Craig Robertson, author of "Chris Knox: Not Given Lightly," published in October of 2025 in New Zealand and available for pre-order now in the US. It's an incredibly thorough biography of the music...

July 14, 2026 • 59:53

092 Barry Walters on the History of LGBTQ Music

On this episode, Marc talks Barry Walters, author of "Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000," published in May of 2026. It's a fascinating version of music history focused on LGBTQ musicians and audiences, with chapters...

June 30, 2026 • 47:03

091 Steve Lowenthal on John Fahey

On this episode, Marc talks Steve Lowenthal, author of "Dance of Death: The Life of John Fahey, American Guitarist," published in June of 2014. It's an enthralling biography of the legendary guitarist, writer, painter, and music h...

June 16, 2026 • 1:00:21

090 Ben Cardew on Stereolab

On this episode, Marc talks with Ben Cardew, author of "Space Age Batchelor Pad Music: The Story of Stereolab in 20 Songs," published in April of 2026. It's a mix of biography and criticism that gets at both how Stereolab made the...

June 02, 2026 • 50:33

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