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Indie / Soul Collaborations

Episode 185 • Feb. 23, 2017

Something old and something new. These independent musicians have collaborated with legendary soul artists to create some great new songs.

What's the Deal With the Seinfeld Bass Riff?

Episode 184 • Feb. 15, 2017

Just about everyone knows the theme song from "Seinfeld." But who was the man behind this musical gem of the 90s, and why was it so funky?

Why Do So Many Rap Songs Mention Grey Poupon Mustard?

Episode 183 • Feb. 12, 2017

Sparked from a popular ad campaign in the early 80s, this rich man's condiment found itself in dozens of rap songs in the years following.

What Was the First Song Ever Recorded?

Episode 182 • Feb. 5, 2017

In 1860, a Frenchman created the world's first recording of the human voice—but it wasn't until 2008 that we were able to listen to it.

2 Quirky Inventions That Pioneered On-Demand Music

Episode 181 • Jan. 30, 2017

100 years before the days of Spotify, or even the Sony Walkman, inventors had some crazy ways of bringing on-demand music to the masses.

Were These Song Melodies Stolen?

Episode 180 • Jan. 21, 2017

Have you ever heard two songs with similar melodies? We decided to put five of them to the test and found a surprising mix of conclusions.

#1 Pop Songs on Christmas Day

Episode 179 • Dec. 22, 2016

What songs have topped the charts on Christmas day for the past 50 years? No one's wondering this, but we're out of ideas so here you go.

2016 in Memoriam

Episode 178 • Dec. 11, 2016

Too many musicians died this year. We haven't covered any of these stories at length yet, so now it's time for all the sadness at once.

Review of "Awaken, My Love!" by Childish Gambino

Episode 177 • Dec. 7, 2016

This psychedelic soul album is a big shift from Donald Glover's typical rap stylings. It's a bold move for sure, but did he pull it off?

The History of Digital Music Piracy

Episode 176 • Nov. 27, 2016

Illegal file sharing platforms have caused one of the largest modern upsets in the music industry. Could streaming services be the solution?