Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of Salem Media Group, Inc. our report dated March 12, 2019 relating to the consolidated financial statements and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Salem Media Group, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2018.

/s/ Crowe LLP

Sherman Oaks, California

July 16, 2019