In this episode of Dose of Music, we dive into the Punk Revolution of the 1970s, exploring how bands like The Ramones, The Clash, and The Sex Pistols broke musical boundaries, challenged the establishment, and proved that anyone could make icon...

In this episode of Dose of Music, we dive into how Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath carved out the blueprint for heavy metal: dark riffs, doomy lyrics, and a sound that changed rock forever.Songs used in order (all by Black Sab...

The Smiths and The Cure are two iconic bands beloved by fans of alternative music. Despite their shared influence, the relationship between their frontmen was often fraught with tension. In this episode, I explore their rivalry while diving int...

In this episode of Dose of Music, we explore The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, a nostalgic ode to a fading England and a quietly revolutionary record that defied the psychedelic trend of its time, while laying the groundwork...

In this episode, we explore Zamrock, a fascinating blend of psychedelic rock and traditional Zambian music born in the 1970s. From post-independence optimism to economic collapse and revival, this is the sound of a nation in flux.Songs u...

The trailblazing Chrissie Hynde redefined the role of women in music in the late 70s and early 80s. As the frontwoman of The Pretenders, she rose to the top of a man's world, making bold, sophisticated music alongside her immensely talented ban...

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover is just one of a long list of Paul Simon masterpieces. We explore its clever lyrics and storytelling, and the great music at its foundation. 

How do you convey the sounds of nature orchestrally? This question inspired Beethoven to compose this gorgeous symphony, dedicated to his adoration of the natural world and its divine creator. 

The first few seconds are defining, and we discuss some of the most creative ways great artists have filled these. 

As the Strokes exploded onto the music scene in the early 2000s, they would have a musical and cultural impact that is still felt to this day. Their style captured the imagination of a generation, and they became gods of soft rock and indie mus...

In the mid to late 1960s, psychedelic experimentation flooded all aspects of artistic culture and expression. It utterly transformed popular music, and its impact has endured ever since. 

In 1994, Portishead released their debut album, Dummy. Its legacy and influence are still felt to this day, and it earned the band a firm place in the pantheon of musical greats.