Greg Kot

Music critic and journalist

Chicago, USA

About Greg

Greg Kot is a music critic and journalist who has written for various publications, including The New Yorker and Rolling Stone. He is also a professor at Columbia College Chicago. Kot is known for his insightful reviews and interviews with musicians.

Associated Podcasts

Sound Opinions

Host

3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary

Host

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Recent Appearances

Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens

Sound Opinions•Aug 28, 2026•49:05•host

Shoegaze Genre Dissection

Sound Opinions•Aug 21, 2026•50:22•host

Greg Kot

About Greg

Associated Podcasts

Sound Opinions

3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary

Connect

Recent Appearances

Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens

Shoegaze Genre Dissection

Key Topics

Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday Celebration

Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard

Summer Review Roundup: Jack White, Olivia Rodrigo, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock & Swamp Dogg

Chinese Hip Hop

The Feelies' "The Good Earth"

The Feelies' "Crazy Rhythms"

Drive-By Truckers' "Southern Rock Opera" 25th Anniversary

Summertime Buried Treasures

The "Best" Albums of 2026...So Far

LGBTQ Music 1969-2000 with Barry Walters

Sound Opinions LIVE (Courtney Barnett, Mudhoney and More) Plus Opinions on JPEGMAFIA

Gary Stewart: The Five Essential Songs, Plus Opinions on Jill Scott, Mandy, Indiana and Aldous Harding

Willie Nelson: The Five Essential Albums & Opinions on Kacey Musgraves

The Violent Femmes' Debut Album

Bloodshot Records with Co-Founder Rob Miller

Springtime Buried Treasures

Late Career Encores

Guest Desert Island Jukebox Picks & Opinions on Peaches and Danny Brown