How do I cite audio sources in APA Style (Songs, Albums, Podcasts, etc.)?
Answer
Single Song or Track
Recording Artist Last Name, First Initial. (Year of release). Title of song [Song]. On Title of Album [Album]. Record Label.
Swift, T. (2022). You’re On Your Own, Kid [Song]. On Midnights [Album]. Republic Records.
In-Text Citation: (Swift, 2022). Or Swift … (2022).
Note: If the song does not have an associated album, simply omit the section with the album.
Note: It is not necessary to specify how you listened to a song (Spotify, Pandora, CD, etc.).
Music Album
Recording Artist Last Name, First Initial. (Year of release). Title of Album [Album]. Record Label.
Swift, T. (2022). Midnights [Album]. Republic Records.
In-Text Citation: (Swift, 2022). Or Taylor Swift … (2022).
Note: If you are referencing a re-recorded version, list that album title in brackets following the name of the album.
Note: It is not necessary to specify how you listened to an album (Spotify, Pandora, CD, etc.).
Single Podcast Episode
Host Last Name, Host First Initial. (Host). (Date of publication). Title of podcast episode (Episode number) [Audio podcast episode]. In Title of Podcast. Production Company. URL
Kelce, J. and Travis Kelce. (Hosts). (2023, November 15). The sexiest Batman alive, the guy on the Chiefs and a Kelce duet (Season 2, No. 14) [Audio podcast episode]. In New Heights. Wave Sports and Entertainment. https://www.newheightshow.com/
In-Text Citation: (Kelce & Kelce, 2022-present). Or Kelce and Kelce … (2022-present).
Note: In place of the host, you can also list the executive producer of the podcast.
Note: If you used a podcast app, omit the URL.
Podcast
Host Last Name, First Initial. (Host). (Range of publication). Title of Podcast [Audio podcast]. Production Company. URL
Kelce, J. and Travis Kelce. (Hosts). (2022-present). New Heights [Audio podcast]. Wave Sports and Entertainment. https://www.newheightshow.com/
In-Text Citation: (Kelce & Kelce, 2022-present). Or Kelce and Kelce … (2022-present).
Note: In place of the host, you can also list the executive producer of the podcast.
Note: If you used a podcast app, omit the URL.
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