Ongoing History of New Music
CuriouscastOngoing 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 580 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusicMusic Interviews | |||
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Love this podcast! Maybe explore the shoegaze sound bands since this sound is coming back around?
Apple Podcasts5karanoreen
United Statesa month ago - 🤟
Thank you Alan. This is a letter to you not a review. Maybe both, bear with me here:::
I first heard your take on music history on an air Canada flight in the 90s
In particular it was a show that included urge overkill covering hot chocolate ‘emma/line’ both my grunger head secret favs the time
And to this day to be honest . Just found your show
Thanks again.
Apple Podcasts5jackSlippery
Canada2 months ago - Paid Sub Still Has Ads
This should be a five star rating because I grew up with Alan Cross on the radio and love this podcast, but the subscription offer literally says “ad-free” and this is a scam. I had no ads for maybe a dozen episodes and now they’re back and I’m feeling ripped off. I’d give this one star but I like the podcast too much to do that to it. But be warned that ad free is not ad free.
Apple Podcasts5BatfishBettyCanada4 months ago - Easily a favorite but some issues
This podcast has quickly become one of my first listens each week. He’s smart and knows the history of music. That being said he does make some simple mistakes that do hurt the credibility of the show (Plush by STP being on The Crow soundtrack), errors that can be fact checked in a few seconds. There is also times where he will contradict what he says in different podcasts. With more fact checking it would be a 5.
Apple Podcasts4Zak71296United States7 months ago - Best podcast
Great podcast. Grew up listening to CFNY and Alan Cross. Glad he continued the great work on Alt Rock. You can’t find a radio station with this information any longer.
Apple Podcasts5Canadian Hockey GuyUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #8 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #95 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #225 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
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A deep-dive music history podcast that often unfolds as documentary storytelling, blending biographical profiles, industry narratives, and cultural context across alt-rock, punk, electronic, and broader genres. Episodes frequently explore historical arcs, influential scenes, and the people who shaped them, with a careful balance of archival detail, interviews, and analytical perspective. A standout feature is the host's long-form, narrative approach to under-the-radar topics and historical turning points, offering listeners well-researched yet highly engaging storytelling that appeals to serious music fans and industry professionals alike.
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Recent guests on Ongoing History of New Music include:
1. Legs McNeil
2. James Applegarth
3. John Frusciante
4. Paul Humphreys
5. Andy McCluskey
6. Roham Alvandi
7. Paul Jago
8. Gaz Whelan
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