Sound of History

Apr 28 2024 104 ep. 47 mins 376

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Where an aspiring music history nerd attempts to teach the basics to someone who knows nothing about it.

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Episode 76: N.W.A.

Apr 28 2024 56 mins

N.W.A. took the emerging genre of Hip Hop and created a new, aggressive sound that quickly became called Gangster Rap. Mika and Nick take a look at this super-important group and this pivotal moment in rap history Follow us on Social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ

Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (Sound of Conspiracies)

Apr 14 2024 62 mins

As a part of Run DMC, Jam Master Jay helped define the early years of hip hop. When his life was tragically cut short, no one could understand why. Nick and Jacob break down the story and answer the question: who killed Jam Master Jay? Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.yo

Episode 75: Grandmaster Flash

Feb 25 2024 41 mins

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five helped to usher in a world of Hip Hop. They were legendary pioneers of a new genre. But parts of their story turned pretty dark. #HipHop #MusicHistory

Episode 74: The Birth of Hip Hop

Jan 11 2024 62 mins

Hip Hop culture burst on to the scene in the 80s and completely changed American culture and music. Nick and Mika take a look at where it came from and the Golden Age of Hip Hop FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ

Bonus Episode: Prince

Dec 02 2023 50 mins

For this bonus episode, we take a look at the life and work of one of the most iconic and influential pop stars of all time: Prince. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ

Episode 73: Madonna

Sep 01 2023 48 mins

Madonna is a cultural, musical, and business icon. This is the story of how Madonna became one of the biggest forces in the history of American pop culture. Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ

Is Avril Lavigne Actually Dead? (Sound of Conspiracies)

Aug 10 2023 34 mins

One of the most popular conspiracy theories in music history revolves around Avril Lavigne dying and being secretly replaced by her best friend. Nick and Jacob take a deep dive into this theory and see if it's got any legs (it doesn't) Follow us on Social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.you

Episode 72: Survey of 80s Pop

Jul 07 2023 38 mins

Pop music in the 80's was a wild world full of so many different things. The industry exploded during this decade. Mika and Nick take a look at some of the biggest artists and genres that dominated this time frame. Follow us on Social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ

Episode 71: The History of R.E.M.

Jun 22 2023 56 mins

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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ

Episode 70: Alternative Rock

May 17 2023 49 mins

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.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ