Sound of History

Episode 76: N.W.A.

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 g

Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (Sound of Conspiracies)

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 d

Episode 75: Grandmaster Flash

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. 

Episode 74: The Birth of Hip Hop

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

Bonus Episode: Prince

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!  Facebo

Episode 73: Madonna

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 u

Is Avril Lavigne Actually Dead? (Sound of Conspiracies)

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 dee

Episode 72: Survey of 80s Pop

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 artist

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. Follo

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 ambig

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. Mik

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 s

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.

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, passion

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 Nic

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 th

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 Socia

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 o

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 h

Bonus Episode: Sex Pistols

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 hi