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. 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.
Latest episodes
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28 min
How De La Soul Changed Hip-Hop
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 Fe…
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45 min
The Making of Born to Run
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-br…
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37 min
Les Paul vs. Fender: The Men Who Changed the Electric Guitar
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 ric…
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34 min
The Day Music Went Digital
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 t…
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36 min
The Genius Behind the Beach Boys
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 e…
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48 min
Why You Should Love Modern Pop Music with Nate and Charlie of "Switched on Pop"
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 f…
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40 min
Inside Hitsville, USA: The Story of Early Motown
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 ex…
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35 min
Silver Springs, Stevie Nicks, and the Story of Fleetwood Mac
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…
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32 min
The Godmother of Rock & Roll: The Untold Story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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…
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47 sec
Welcome to Monday Music Club with Will Anderson
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, legend…