The Next Track

Doug Adams, Kirk McElhearn

kirk@mcelhearn.com

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Booking Overview

The Next Track is a music- and listening-focused show where Doug Adams and Kirk McElhearn dig into artists, recording choices, and how analog vs. digital formats shape what we hear. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit for guests who can explain music culture, media formats, and music history in an accessible way—though the recent feed provided appears to be mostly solo/curation rather than clearly identifiable external guest interviews.

Metrics

Episodes: 337

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

kirk@mcelhearn.com

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Host

Doug Adams - Co-host of The Next Track, Doug Adams discusses music, musicians, and how people listen across analog and digital formats, framing conversations around music culture and media. He is part of an ad-...

Kirk McElhearn - Co-host of The Next Track, Kirk McElhearn explores musicians and listening habits, including differences between downloaded vs. streamed audio/video and analog vs. digital experiences. He collabora...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Musicians, music journalists/critics, authors of music history/artist biographies, audio technology specialists (analog/digital, playback/streaming ecosystems), or recognized experts who can connect listening behavior and media formats to music culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published work on music/artist history, Notable role in a music project or released catalog, Media coverage or recognition in music press, Background expertise in audio technology or format ecosystems

Recent Guest Discussions

Dave Harrington - Rolling Stones And Related Music/artist Discussion Appears On This Segment; The Feed Snippet References “musician Dave Harrington Of Darkside,” But The Provided Episode Content Does Not Clearly Indicate A Full Guest Interview Format

Recent Topics

Music, Music History, Audio, Streaming, Digital

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Next Track
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The Next Track, Episode #336: 50 Years of Punk

June 17, 2026

The 50th anniversary of the famous Sex Pistols concert at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester has just passed. We discuss punk rock, how it started, and what it has become. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! Show notes Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trade Hall - Wikipedia ‘I knew it was over for us’: the bands who got left behind when punk exploded - The Guardian Elish...

The Next Track, Episode #335: Forgotten Artists and Changing Musical Tastes

June 03, 2026

Doug discovered The DeMarco Sisters, an American close harmony singing group, watching TMC. We discuss how hugely popular artists can become forgotten and how musical tastes go out of fashion. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! Show notes The DeMarco Sisters - Wikipedia Episode #201 - Kurt Andersen on Why Music Hasn't Changed in Decades Episode #334: Rolling Stones Daniel Ba...

The Next Track, Episode #334: Rolling Stones

May 20, 2026

The Next Track, Episode #334: Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones have a new album out; it sounds a lot like other Rolling Stones albums. We discuss how one of our favorite bands just keeps doing the same thing, over and over. (Apologies for the quality of Doug's audio.) Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! Show notes Rolling Stones: Foreign Tongues Laurie Anderson: United Sta...

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