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Ongoing History of New Music

Ongoing History of New Music

Written by: Curiouscast
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 Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada’s most well known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.2022 Curiouscast Music World
Episodes
  • Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 3

    Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 3
    Dec 10 2025
    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
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    39 mins
  • Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 2

    Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 2
    Dec 3 2025
    David Bowie wasn’t just a rock star...he was a cultural architect who reinvented music, fashion, and identity. In part 2 of "Why Bowie Still Matters", we explore Bowie’s groundbreaking mid-70s to early-80s era: from the cocaine-fueled chaos of Station to Station and the birth of the Thin White Duke, his "Berlin Trilogy" with Brian Eno that shaped post-punk and electronic music. And we’ll explore how albums like Low, Heroes, and Lodger influenced everyone from Joy Division to Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Radiohead and others. Meanwhile, Bowie’s constant creativity sparked movements like New Wave and the New Romantics. And then we reach Bowie’s bold reinvention...again... in the 90s with Tin Machine and Trent Reznor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 1

    Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 1
    Nov 26 2025
    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
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    33 mins
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I am such a big fan of this podcast. Alan Cross knows every thing about music and the music world. One thing that could be better is less well disturbing things

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