Ongoing History of New Music

What exactly is "Post‑Rock"? In this first installment of a two‑part deep dive, we unpack one of the most misunderstood labels in modern music. From its origins in the 1960s to its evolving relationship with rock, ambient, jazz, and experimental traditions...Post-Rock has come to mean different things to different listeners. In part 1, we focus on where the term came from and what it was originally trying to describe. We explore ideas like: The cultural and musical context that gave rise to post‑rock Why the genre resists simple definitions Early artists and scenes that shaped its sound and philosophy How “using rock instruments for non‑rock purposes” became both a manifesto and a limitation Rather than treating post‑rock as a fixed style, we look at it as an idea...one that reflects broader shifts in how music moved away from verse‑chorus structures and toward texture, atmosphere, and long‑form composition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflecting on the heavy losses in the music world, the discussion dives into the legacies of rock icons who passed away in 2025. Touching on Ozzy Osbourne's health struggles and innovative influences like David Johansen, it pays tribute to notable figures across genres. The narrative highlights tragic early deaths, the impact of musicians in different styles, and the emotional weight of such losses. Each story immortalizes the artists' contributions, ensuring their music lives on even as their voices fall silent.

Delve into the chaotic world of punk rock as Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen's tumultuous relationship takes center stage. Explore the infamous night at the Chelsea Hotel where Nancy was found dead. Were drugs to blame, or was there something more sinister at play? Learn about Sid's troubled past, their destructive love, and the lingering questions surrounding Nancy's murder. Theories abound, from robbery to alternative suspects, leaving the final verdict shrouded in mystery.

We are going to talk about drummers on this show…i just want you to know right from the start just in case you wanna roll your eyes and go “really? Do we have to?”   Yes, we have to…there have been countless stories told about great guitarists and singers and keyboardists…drummers?... Not so much, unless your name is Dave Grohl. And we will get to him.   So this was going to a profile of my favourite drummers in alt-rock…but then I got to thinking: how much do we know what about drummers play?... How many histories of the electric guitar have been written?... Monographs, coffee table books, books on collectible guitars…   Now think about the books written about keyboards…there’s about three linear feet of bookshelf in my office taken up just by books on the history of synthesizers…   But what about the drums today’s drummers play?...    No, I think it’s time that we not only talked about drummers but also drums…think about it: how did the modern drumkit come into being?...there’s a pretty standard sort of set-up…how did that come about?...why do we play drums the way we do?... And who should we thank for making drums into what they are today?...cymbals and foot pedals and snare…where did all that come from?...   See?...you’re curious now, aren’t you?...well, stand by…the history of the modern drumkit is coming up…this is stuff even most drummers don’t know… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the wild world of the most infamous rock tour in history! Experience the chaos of Depeche Mode's Devotional Tour, marked by excessive drugs and a string of health crises, including a band member's near-death overdose. Discover the band's dramatic rise to fame, how tensions during album recording spiraled out of control, and the chaotic riots that ensued everywhere they went. From debauchery to the stark realities of addiction, this is a gripping tale of survival and excess in the music world.

This is my annual data dump featuring music information you didn’t know you needed…over the last 12 months, I’ve collected this material on scraps of paper, post-it notes, on my iPhone’s “notes” app, and in various files on my computer…and these are the best 60 mind-blowing facts about music I can offer for 2025.  This is the 11th year that I’ve been doing this…maybe there’s a book in here somewhere…i don’t know…maybe…one day… Whatever…a lot of random information is about to come your way…do your best to ingest what you can…ready?....let’s go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this third and final chapter of our look at Why Bowie Still Matters, we explore the last two decades of his life and the innovations that cemented his legacy. From pioneering digital music distribution and launching BowieNet, to creating “Bowie Bonds”...something that changed the music business...Bowie was always ahead of the curve. We revisit his late-career albums, his secret comeback with "The Next Day", and the farewell gift of "Blackstar". Plus, the stories behind his art, his influence on countless genres, and why his impact continues to grow even ten years after his passing. Bowie didn’t just make music...he reshaped culture...and this is Why Bowie Still Matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Bowie was not just a rock star; he revolutionized music, fashion, and identity. Dive into his transformative years marked by the Thin White Duke and the iconic Berlin Trilogy. Discover how albums like Low and Heroes shaped the landscape of post-punk and influenced a wave of artists from Joy Division to Depeche Mode. Explore Bowie's bold reinventions in the 90s and his collaborations with Trent Reznor. His chameleonic nature and outsider appeal continue to resonate, leaving a lasting cultural legacy.

It’s been nearly a decade since David Bowie left us, and the world hasn’t really been the same since. In the first of a three part series, we explore why Bowie’s influence goes far beyond music...shaping fashion, art, technology, and even social movements. From his early days writing songs he would really rather forger about...to the birth of Ziggy Stardust...his role in shaping glam rock, gender expression, and even the evolution of punk. Bowie changed everything. David Bowie redefined what it meant to be a rock star...and this is why his legacy matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there’s an official mission statement for the kind of music we all love, it’s “sex, drugs, and rock’n’roll” …these are the three main food groups in this world… All three of these things affect the same portions of the brain:  the amygdala, the nucleus accumbens, and the cerebellum…. All of them are involved in the secretion and regulation of dopamine, the “feel-good” hormone…  Dopamine is a very addictive hormone…whenever our brains squirt it out, the body goes “this is good!  I want more!” …it happens when we hear a great song….it happens with certain drugs and alcohol, which is the basis of addiction…and it happens with an orgasm… Once you’re inside this bubble, you may find things rather permissive…as long as you’re producing, people will look the other way…there’s no one to tell you “no”…and it doesn’t take long for some people to get lost in this world, coming to believe that normal rules of polite society don’t apply….you’re special, meaning that you can do anything… That’s when your judgement starts to become suspect…and that’s when things start to get strange…how strange?...well… Welcome to a show all about rock’n’roll and weird tales of sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices