Sound of History

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  

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.youtube.com/chan...

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 

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  

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  

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  

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.youtube.com/chann...

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  

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  

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  

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/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4...

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

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://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://w...

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 Fleetwood Mac that most people know.  Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.c...

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

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 evidence that seems to suggest Jay Z is a time-traveler.  Finally, the talk about the theory that...

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_

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_

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

The Sex Pistols might not have invented punk music, but they started a revolution in the British music scene. Plus, the Sex 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://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

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

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://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

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

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://twitter.com/soundofhistory_

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 seem.    Follow us on Social media!  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter:  h...