Sound of History

Episode 71: The History of R.E.M. R.E.M. redefined what it meant to be an underground/indie band. They forever changed the landscape of music and ushered in a new scene. This is the story of R.E.M. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: http...

Episode 70: Alternative Rock Punk and other genres of the late 70s created the perfect soil to grow a completely new way to become musicians: alternative rock. Mika and Nick take a look at this ambiguous but important genre Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...

Episode 69: Mötley Crüe Mötley Crüe were one of the most notorious bands in music history. Through their hard partying ways, Mötley Crüe set the standard for what a glam metal band could be. Mika and Nick take a look at their story and their journey. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Soundof...

Episode 68: Hair Metal The world of the 80s was kind of like the wild west: alcohol, massive hair, and plentiful power chords. Mika and Nick take a look at possibly the quintessential musical style of the 80s. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundo...

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The Rumours Era - Fleetwood Mac Part Two Most people think of Rumours when they think of Fleetwood Mac. That era of the band is easily one of the most recognizable and that album is one of the best of all time. This is a look at what Fleetwood Mac was going through when they recorded that album. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https:/...

Bonus Episode: The Beginning of Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac are one of the most iconic bands in the history of music. But, even before there was Stevie Nicks and Rumors, Fleetwood Mac was full of interesting, passionate, and talented musicians. This is the story of the beginning of Fleetwood Mac. Soon, we'll release part two and talk about the....

The Michael Jackson Special For better or worse, Michael Jackson is an American icon. He had a difficult childhood, made worse by his massive popularity from a very early age. Listen as Mika and Nick take a longer look at the life and career of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www....

Sound of Conspiracies: Is Stevie Wonder Really Blind? In this episode of Sound of Conspiracies, Jacob and Nick take a look at three more ridiculous and lighthearted music history conspiracy theories. First, they examine the strange dance-fad song called "Peanut Duck." Who is the singer of that song and what does it actually mean? Then, they look at the...

Bonus Episode: History of MTV Regardless of what you think about the channel, MTV was a cultural force for decades. Mika and Nick take a look at what MTV did and how it got there. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

Episode 67: Blondie Debbie Harry and Blondie helped to define the pop culture of the early 80s. Blondie was an iconic band and we took a look at their story and their music. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

Episode 66: New Wave New Wave was a genre of music that emerged alongside and out of the ashes of the first wave of punk. New Wave was a strange genre, but it influenced the course of music history. Mika and Nick take a look at the story of New Wave and the artists that made it something massive. Follow us on Social med...

Bonus Episode: S*x Pistols The S*x Pistols might not have invented punk music, but they started a revolution in the British music scene. Plus, the S*x Pistols had one of the wildest rides in the history of popular music. Join us as Mika learns more about their story and their music. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https:...

Episode 65: The Ramones In many ways, the Ramones epitomized the early punk sound. The Ramones first album defined what punk was. Mika and Nick take a look at their story to find out more about their sound and style and everything that made them Ramones. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Soundof...

Episode 64: Punk In the mid 70s, punk music came on the scene in New York and hit the music industry like a shot in the arm. Mika and Nick take a look at where it came from and some of the biggest names there at the start. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https:/...

Bonus Episode: ABBA ABBA is not necessarily Disco, but they are Disco adjacent. And one of the biggest musical groups in history. Mika and Nick take a look at ABBA's long and storied career to find out more about the people behind the iconic music. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHi...

Episode 63: Bee Gees The Bee Gees are one of the most successful groups of all time. They are also almost synonymous with disco. However, their history is large and varied. Mika and Nick take a look at the story of the Bee Gees. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https...

Episode 62: Disco In this episode, Mika and Nick take a look and one of the shortest-lived, but most impactful musical phenomena in history. Disco directly shaped much fo the culture in the late 70s as well as the dance music that we still listen to. But the beginning of disco wasn't as cheery and carefree as it may....

Episode 61: Joni Mitchell In this episode, Mika and Nick take a look at the life and legacy of one of America's (and Canada)'s greatest artists. Joni Mitchell inspired so many people and created so much legendary music. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Episode 60: Singer-Songwriter Singer-Songwriter was a super important genre born out of folk, blues, and protest songs. Mika and Nick take a look at where it all came from and what it might mean. There is also some healthy discussion about what Singer-Songwriter actually is. Join in with the discussion on Twitter Follow us on So...

Sound of Conspiracies: Elvis is Actually Alive Is Elvis really alive? This is probably one of the most enduring and legendary conspiracies in the history of music. Did the King of Rock and Roll fake his own death and slip into hiding? Has he been popping up now and then in various sightings? Or was he hiding in plain sight as another masked sing...

Bonus Episode: Billy Joel In this episode, Mika and Nick take a look at one of Nick's all-time favorite artists: Billy Joel. They talk about Billy Joel's career and his life, one hit song at a time. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

Sound of Conspiracies: Are Tupac and Jim Morrison Alive? Tupac and Jim Morrison are two legendary musicians. Their music has impacted countless lives. Plus, the mystery and intrigue around their deaths have kept people guessing for decades. Nick, Jacob, and a special guest take a look at the conspiracies surrounding the deaths of these two icons. Are they...

Episode 59: Elton John Elton John is one of the titans of music history. He is one of the most prolific and successful musical artists of all time. Mika and Nick take a look at his long, impressive career and listen to a lot of Elton John's music. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistor...

Episode 58: Soft Rock Mika and Nick take some time to talk about a highly commercialized version of rock that takes some of the chaos out of it. Soft Rock is all about escape and easy listening. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

Episode 57: Queen Queen is one of the most iconic and accomplished rock bands in history. Queen and Freddie Mercury have influenced more artists, musicians, and icons than we could name. In this episode, Mika and Nick take a look at Queen's history and legacy. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Episode 56: Arena Rock Some people might not consider Arena Rock to be its own genre of music - but we do! We talk about what makes it different and then tell the story of two major bands from the genre, Boston and Kiss. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter...

Bonus Episode: Woodstock Mika hears the story of the most famous music festival in American history. Love it or hate it, Woodstock is iconic and the story is a wild ride. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

Episode 55: Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin is one of the most iconic bands in the history of music. Mika and Nick take some time to talk about their story and their impact on music. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

Episode 54: Metal Metal is often misunderstood genre. In this episode, Mika learns that she likes early metal more than she thought she would. Nick and Mika talk about Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and the birth of the metal genre. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: h...