Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves
Andy FenstermakerPoetic Wax is a short weekly podcast where host Andy Fenstermaker digs deep into his vast record collection to uncover and share the history of bands, albums, songs, and more. Poetic Wax explores music history in all its forms, from new angles on things widely covered to the little known moments that create monumental change.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic HistoryMusic | |||
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To Echo & the Bunnymen’s Ian McCulloch, "The Killing Moon" from Ocean Rain is a work of fate, born from dreams, chance discoveries, and cosmic obsession. From his claim that the lyrics were “already written in the stars” to the band’s surreal trip to... more
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Apple Podcasts | #74 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  Sweden/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #134 |  Netherlands/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #155 |  South Africa/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Ireland/Music/Music History |
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