How do I cite audio sources in Chicago Style (Songs, Albums, Podcasts, etc.)?
Answer
Single Song or Track
Footnotes:
- Recording Artist, “Song Title,” by contributing personnel, recording date (if different from year of release), Recording Company or Publisher, track number on Title of Album, year of release, medium.
1. Taylor Swift, “You’re On Your Own, Kid,” by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff, Republic Records, track 5 on Midnights, 2022, Spotify app.
- “You’re On Your Own, Kid,” Swift.
Bibliography:
Recording Artist Last Name, First Name. “Song Title.” Contributing personnel. Recording date (if different from year of release). Track number on Title of Album. Recording Company or Publisher, Year of Release, Medium.
Swift, Taylor. “You’re On Your Own, Kid.” By Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff. Track 5 on Midnights. Republic Records, 2022, Spotify app.
Music Album
Footnote:
- Recording Artist, Recording Company or Publisher, Title of Album, Year of Release, Medium.
- Taylor Swift, Republic Records, Midnights, 2022, Spotify app.
- Swift, Midnights.
Bibliography:
Recording Artist Last Name, First Name. Title of Album. Recording Company or Publisher, Year of Release. Medium.
Swift, Taylor. Midnights. Republic Records, 2022. Spotify app.
Podcast Episode
Footnotes:
- Host First Name Host Last Name, hosts, Podcast Title, podcast, “Title of Podcast Episode,” released Episode Date, URL or Method of audio (italicize an app title).
- Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, hosts, New Heights, podcast, “The Sexiest Batman Alive, The Guy on the Chiefs and a Kelce Duet,” released November 15, 2023, Podcasts app.
- “The Sexiest Batman Alive,” Kelce and Kelce.
Bibliography:
Host Last Name, Host First Name, host. Podcast Title, “Title of Podcast Episode.” Episode Date. URL or Method of audio (italicize an app title).
Kelce, Jason and Travis Kelce, hosts. New Heights, “The Sexiest Batman Alive, The Guy on the Chiefs and a Kelce Duet.” November 15, 2023. Podcasts app.
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This question has been updated to the 18th edition of Chicago Style.
If you are using 17th edition, see this Library Handout, Purdue OWL, or contact a librarian.