Songs That Don't Suck

About Songs That Don't Suck

"Songs That Don't Suck" is a podcast hosted by an aging GenXer who scours through hundreds of newly released songs each week, seeking fresh artists and sounds to avoid replaying the hits of his youth. Covering all genres including folk, rock, pop, indie, alternative, heavy metal, and more! This dedicated music enthusiast navigates through the overwhelming daily deluge of 100,000 new songs, separating the gems from the noise. Tune in weekly to discover standout tracks as Mark unearths the best of the best from the streaming platforms' vast and varied offerings. Looking for music releases that aren't on mainstream radar? Welcome!

Publisher

Mark

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Nov 2022

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

196 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Two Trips to Church

   ~Episode 193~ Two concerts, one sermon: Carbon Leaf and Johnnyswim live, plus new prog rock, retro soul, and gritty indie rock worth adding to your playlist this week. Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website (https://songsthatdontsuck.net/) to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&vanity=SongsThatDontSuck) (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,  connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/), and  Thread (https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast)

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Rebrand, Rehearse, Repeat - An Interview with the Bites (plus 4 new tracks to dig your ears into!)

   ~Episode 192~ The Bites talk their rebrand, the self-titled new album and 100 hours of rehearsal, plus new music from BODEGA, Kid Sistr, Andy Shauf and The Decemberists. Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website (https://songsthatdontsuck.net/) to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&vanity=SongsThatDontSuck) (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,  connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/), and  Threads (https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast).

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   The Most Dangerous Slot on the Bill

   Opening acts that upstaged the headliner, from Hendrix opening for the Monkees to Skynyrd at the Cow Palace, plus five new songs worth your time this week. Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website (https://songsthatdontsuck.net/) to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/SongsThatDontSuck?utm_source=search&vanity=SongsThatDontSuck) (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,  connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/stdspodcast/), and  Threads (https://www.threads.com/@stdspodcast).

Who has been a guest on Songs That Don't Suck

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dropkick Murphys
• The 4411
• Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners
• Roe Kapara
• Biffy Clyro

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

20,601

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

83

Social presence

91

YouTube

72

Engagement

95

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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