Sound of History

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/soundofhistory_

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 Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sound...

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 singer named Orion?  Jacob and Nick take a look at this super popular theory and weigh the merits of the...

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_

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 actually dead? Or are they hiding out somewhere?    Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://...

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/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

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_

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.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

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.com/soundofhistory_

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_

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_

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:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

The Grateful Dead did their own thing and took over the musical world their own way. Mika and Nick take a look at their story and learn all about their culture and music. 

On the second episode of Sound of Conspiracies, Jacob and Nick talk about the tragic deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. Who was responsible for them and what are some of the theories that have been discussed? 

Mika and Nick take a look at one of the first major diversions in American rock music. Though short-lived, Psychedelic rock influenced and birthed so much of the music we know. 

On the first episode of Sound of Conspiracies, Nick is joined by Jacob from the What's Your Spaghetti Policy Podcast to talk about one of the most discussed conspiracy theories in music history. Was Paul McCartney killed in a car accident and secretly replaced by a lookalike? Hear all of the evidence and make your own conclusion. 

This is a brand new sub-show where Nick teaches his friend Jacob all about the biggest conspiracy theories in music history. The first episode should be dropping soon!  We're super excited for you guys to hear this new project.   

Today we talk about one of the most powerful vocalists in the history of music: Aretha Franklin.  Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ Leave us a review on iTunes and tell your friends! 

In this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of James Brown and Mika learns that she might not like him all that much.    Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ Leave us a review on iTunes! 

We haven't talked about funk yet, so Mika and Nick take some time to examine this new genre and some of the key players in it, like PFunk, Sly and the Family Stone, and Professor Longhair.    Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ Leave us a review on iTunes! 

Phil Spector is the most notorious and potentially the most influential producer in music history. Mika and Nick take a look at his complicated past. 

Diana Ross is one of the most powerful forces in the history of American music. She paved the way for so many great artists after her. Mika and Nick take a look at her life and her work - at least her work so far.   

Led by the somewhat controversial Berry Gordy, Motown dominated pop music for most of the 60s. Mika and Nick take a look at the label and what the Motown sound actually was.  Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ Leave us a review on iTunes! 

The Beatles are arguably the biggest band to ever exist. Mika and Nick briefly examine their story and their impact.  Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ Leave us a review on iTunes! 

The Rolling Stones have been called the Greatest Rock and Roll Band. Mika and Nick take a look at their history and some of their music as they continue to talk about the British Invasion.  Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ Leave us a review on iTunes!