Ongoing History of New Music
Curiouscast
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.
Radio: 102.1 The Edge FM
Categories: Music
Listen to the last episode:
The music video didn’t just shape pop culture…it defined it. From the glam‑soaked excess of the ’80s and ’90s to the gritty authenticity of the alt‑rock era, and finally to the algorithm‑driven, globally connected internet age, the music video has lived many lives. In part two of this deep dive, we trace the rise, collapse, and surprising rebirth of the music video that once ruled MTV and MuchMusic. We look at the groundbreaking work of directors like Spike Jonze, the multimillion‑dollar spectacles of superstars like Madonna and Michael Jackson, and the moment YouTube and smartphones permanently rewired how we watch, and make, music videos. From Pearl Jam’s refusal to play the game, to viral sensations like OK Go, to the billion‑view world of K‑pop and global micro‑scenes, we discover that the music video isn’t dead. It escaped television. And it’s thriving. This is Part 2 of the Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previous episodes
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574 - The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video - Part 2 Wed, 04 Mar 2026
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573 - The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video - Part 1 Wed, 25 Feb 2026
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572 - A Brief History of Protest Music: Part 2 Wed, 18 Feb 2026
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571 - A Brief History of Protest Music: Part 1 Wed, 11 Feb 2026
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570 - What's the Big Deal About Joy Division? Wed, 04 Feb 2026
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569 - What Exactly is Post Rock? Part 2 Wed, 28 Jan 2026
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568 - What Exactly is Post-Rock? Part 1 Wed, 21 Jan 2026
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567 - 2025 In Memoriam Wed, 14 Jan 2026
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566 - Introducing "Uncharted": Sid Vicious and Questions About the Murder of Nancy Spungen Wed, 07 Jan 2026
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565 - History of the Modern Drum Kit Wed, 31 Dec 2025
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564 - Introducing "Uncharted": Depeche Mode and the Debauched Devotional Tour Wed, 24 Dec 2025
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563 - 60 Mind-Blowing Facts About Music in 40 or so Minutes (2025 Edition) Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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562 - Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 3 Wed, 10 Dec 2025
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561 - Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 2 Wed, 03 Dec 2025
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560 - Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 1 Wed, 26 Nov 2025
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559 - Tales of Weird Rock’n’Roll Sex Wed, 19 Nov 2025
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558 - The Backstage Rider Wed, 12 Nov 2025
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557 - Medical Mysteries of Music - The Sixth Edition Wed, 05 Nov 2025
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556 - The Rock Explainer - 6 Wed, 29 Oct 2025
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555 - Introducing... Stop Rewind: The Lost Boy | Through A Glass Darkly | 1 Sat, 25 Oct 2025
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554 - Peaked Too Soon - Bands That Were Ahead of Their Time Wed, 22 Oct 2025
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553 - The Stories Behind Iconic Album Covers Part 2 Wed, 15 Oct 2025
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552 - The Stories Behind Iconic Album Covers Part 1 Wed, 08 Oct 2025
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551 - In the Studio with Oasis Wed, 01 Oct 2025
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550 - Still More Outsider Music Wed, 24 Sep 2025
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549 - 60 More Band Name Origins in 60 Minutes Wed, 17 Sep 2025
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548 - Why Punk Happened Wed, 10 Sep 2025
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547 - The History of Hardcore Wed, 03 Sep 2025
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546 - Songs of Protest Wed, 27 Aug 2025
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545 - Hobbies of Musicians Wed, 20 Aug 2025
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544 - The Oral History of "Madchester" - Part 2 Wed, 13 Aug 2025
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543 - The Oral History of "Madchester" - Part 1 Wed, 06 Aug 2025
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542 - Censorship And Music: Part 2 Wed, 30 Jul 2025
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541 - Censorship and Music: Part 1 Wed, 23 Jul 2025
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540 - What's The Big Deal About Iggy Pop Wed, 16 Jul 2025
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539 - It's A Family Affair Wed, 09 Jul 2025
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538 - Weird and Shocking Rockers Wed, 02 Jul 2025
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537 - Good Goth - Part 2 Wed, 25 Jun 2025
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536 - Good Goth - Part 1 Fri, 20 Jun 2025
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535 - The Second Voice Thu, 12 Jun 2025
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534 - The Original Ramones Wed, 04 Jun 2025
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533 - Rock's Most Iconic Instruments Wed, 28 May 2025
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532 - Explaining Krautrock Wed, 21 May 2025
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531 - Stupid History 2 Wed, 14 May 2025
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530 - We Are The Road Crew - A History of Roadies Wed, 07 May 2025
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529 - The Surprising History of Glam Rock Wed, 30 Apr 2025
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528 - The Rock Explainer 5 Wed, 23 Apr 2025
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527 - The Rise and Fall of the MP3 Wed, 16 Apr 2025
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526 - The History of Concert Sound Wed, 09 Apr 2025
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525 - Legendary Gigs Wed, 02 Apr 2025