Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
CuriouscastHave I got a story for you! Award winning Music Historian and host of the chart topping Ongoing History of New Music Podcast Alan Cross unleashes his next amazing podcast. In every episode Alan Cross takes you inside unbelievable true stories of crime, murder, scandal, strange deaths, unexplainable events, and the general mayhem from the music industry through the decades.There is a lot of bad beh... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 69 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeMusic | |||
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Kidnapping isn’t the first thing you associate with the music world...but it happens far more often, and far more brutally, than you might think.
In this episode of Uncharted, we explore abduction stories involving artists from Solomon Northup and F... more
Rock’n’roll has always thrived on rebellion, excess, and the thrill of pushing every boundary. But sometimes, the party goes so far off the rails it becomes legendary...for all the wrong reasons.
In this episode of Uncharted, we dive deep into the m... more
In December 2000, beloved British singer‑songwriter Kirsty MacColl, best known for her iconic duet with Shane MacGowan on “Fairytale of New York”, was enjoying a family vacation in Cozumel, Mexico. What should have been a peaceful day of snorkelling ... more
We all know the punchline… but do we really know the story?
In this episode of Uncharted, we dig into how Milli Vanilli went from unstoppable pop stars... to the center of one of music’s biggest scandals in the history of music.
It’s a wild ride in... more
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- Great musical journalism
Was told about your show from a friend and love it. Such in depth investigating from all styles of rock and rollers and no needless extra chatting, great voice too!
Apple Podcasts5SaskShell
Canada2 months ago - Copycat
Correct me if I’m wrong here but is this not a copy of Strangeland and/or an Ai version?!
Apple Podcasts1SJA1973
United Kingdom5 months ago - Essential for any music fan
I don’t really do the crime genre too often or music pods for that matter - but music is a big part of my life and have always enjoyed reading biography’s and watching the odd doc - I was hooked from day one - Alan speaks so well and clearly puts tons of work into these
Apple Podcasts5AndrewYVRCanada7 months ago - Entertaining, Insightful & suspenseful
I always look forward to each episode as it sheds light into some dark corners of the music industry. Very nice storytelling pace.
Apple Podcasts5Alx Meza
United States9 months ago - Very entertaining
Love this podcast. I was only going to select a few episodes that interested me, but then I decided to listen to all of them. I hope this podcast continues for a long time.
Apple Podcasts5sbee2022United States10 months ago
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A gripping true-crime style deep dive into the music industry, tracing infamous scandals, murders, cover-ups, and the darker underbelly of fame. Through meticulously researched narratives, listeners are guided across decades of rock, pop, and industry intrigue—from infamous party excesses and high-stakes heists to wrongful deaths and ethical lapses—backed by expert commentary and archival voices. The host's historical lens and documentary pacing make each episode feel like a well-produced case study, valuable for audiences who crave thorough storytelling about how power, money, and ambition intersect with music.
A standout element is the thoughtful treatment of accountability within the industry, plus the host's ability to weave complex hi... more
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