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

3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary

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Recent Appearances

Bloodshot Records with Co-Founder Rob Miller

Sound Opinions•Apr 3, 2026•50:11•guest

Springtime Buried Treasures

Sound Opinions•Mar 27, 2026•48:10•host

Greg Kot

About Greg

Associated Podcasts

3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary

Sound Opinions

Connect

Recent Appearances

Bloodshot Records with Co-Founder Rob Miller

Springtime Buried Treasures

Key Topics

Late Career Encores

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

Beach Bunny (Lili Trifilio) Live, Plus Opinions on Charli XCX

Reconsidering Late R.E.M.

Modern Protest Songs

Radio DJ Mary Lucia & Opinions on Lucinda Williams

New Buried Treasures

Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) & RIP Bob Weir

R.I.P. Rob Reiner, Opinions on Lily Allen & Dry Cleaning

2025 Mixtape, Obituaries and Singles of the Year

British Post-Punk Pioneers the Raincoats

Radiohead's Kid A 25th Anniversary Plus Malcolm McLaren

Jeff Tweedy on "Twlight Override"

Sound Opinions' Holiday Spectacular 2025

The Best Albums of 2025

Yes's "Going For the One" & Opinions on Tortoise

Jim Goes Full Greg Kot with This Pick

Songs About Giving Thanks