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Monday Music Club with Will Anderson

Vox Media Podcast Network

10 episodes

Monday Music Club is a podcast about the defining moments that have shaped the way we hear the world. Each week, host Will Anderson explores the stories behind iconic songs, legendary artists, and the creative forces that have transformed music and culture.

More about the show

Whether you’re obsessed with music history, fascinated by the craft of songwriting, or simply looking to hear your favorite songs in a new way, Monday Music Club is where the conversation begins.

Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Episodes

  1. How De La Soul Changed Hip-Hop

    · 28 min

    How did De La Soul change the sound of hip-hop? Could three MCs from Long Island challenge the genre’s conventions and redefine what rap could be? And could their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, become one of…

  2. The Making of Born to Run

    · 45 min

    Could Bruce Springsteen save rock ’n’ roll? Was he the next Bob Dylan? And was Born to Run the ultimate rock album? Maybe. Maybe not. But for Bruce Springsteen, it was a make-or-break moment and possibly his last shot…

  3. Les Paul vs. Fender: The Men Who Changed the Electric Guitar

    · 37 min

    In their own very different ways, Les Paul and Leo Fender revolutionized the sound, design, and possibilities of the electric guitar and their paths would lead to influence and riches beyond what either could have…

  4. The Day Music Went Digital

    · 34 min

    Before Spotify, Apple Music, and endless playlists, there was the MP3, and one mysterious music leaker who helped expose just how radically digital technology was about to change the music business. Will Anderson takes…

  5. The Genius Behind the Beach Boys

    · 36 min

    Will Anderson explores the troubled genius behind the Beach Boys with David Leaf, author of Smile: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson. Together, they delve into the extraordinary life and complicated…

  6. Why You Should Love Modern Pop Music with Nate and Charlie of "Switched on Pop"

    · 48 min

    Will Anderson is joined by "Switched on Pop" hosts Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding for a wide-ranging conversation about the songs, ideas, and curiosity that keep pop music moving forward. They dig into the origins of…

  7. Inside Hitsville, USA: The Story of Early Motown

    · 40 min

    Before Motown became a musical empire, it was a scrappy little record label in Detroit with big dreams, limited resources, and something to prove. In this episode, Will Anderson explores how that happened with help…

  8. Silver Springs, Stevie Nicks, and the Story of Fleetwood Mac

    · 35 min

    Stevie Nicks was already a star but she needed help bringing her music to life. “Silver Springs” became her opus: a deeply personal song born from her tumultuous relationship with Lindsey Buckingham and a heartfelt…

  9. The Godmother of Rock & Roll: The Untold Story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe

    · 32 min

    Before Elvis, Chuck Berry, or The Beatles, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She’s a gospel superstar and electric-guitar pioneer whose bold sound helped lay the foundation for rock & roll. Will Anderson tells the…

  10. Welcome to Monday Music Club with Will Anderson

    · 0:47 · Trailer

    Monday Music Club is a podcast about the defining moments that have shaped the way we hear the world. Each week, host Will Anderson explores the stories behind iconic songs, legendary artists, and the creative forces…

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