Ongoing History of New Music
by Curiouscast
Is this your podcast?Curiouscast is a podcast network known for producing engaging, innovative content that spans various topics, particularly in the realm of music and culture. They have established a reputation for their high-quality storytelling and insightf…
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The Birth Year of Alt-Rock - Part 1
Oct 14, 2026
35m 40s
A Timeline of Technological Advances in Music
Oct 7, 2026
46m 57s
The One-Hit Wonders Follow-up Show
Sep 30, 2026
31m 35s
The Story of Trip-Hop
Sep 23, 2026
25m 46s
The History of Band T-Shirts
Sep 16, 2026
36m 39s
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Audience Interest
- alternative rock music
- hip hop culture
Podcast Focus
- explores alt-rock universe
- thematic music explorations
Publishing Consistency
- 524 episodes produced
- active for 9 years
Platform Reach
- available on major platforms
- distributed in Canada
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- 🇨🇦Canada · Music HistoryHOME#1391K to 2.1M
- 🇺🇸United States · Music History#15162K to 855K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Music History#339K to 207K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Music History#825K to 134K
- 🇮🇳India · Music History#1320K to 104K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
687K to 3.6M🎙 Weekly cadence·545 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.4M to 7.3M🇨🇦57%🇺🇸24%🇰🇷6%+6 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
756K to 4.0M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/26 | The Birth Year of Alt-Rock - Part 1 | 1976 wasn't just another year in music. It marked the birth of punk rock and launched alternative culture as we know it. From the gritty stages of CBGB to the first records by the Ramones, Blondie, Patti Smith, and Talking Heads, we trace how a handful of outsiders sparked a movement that would eventually become alt-rock. It's the story of rebellion, creativity, and a year that changed the sound of modern music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 35m 40s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | A Timeline of Technological Advances in Music | Ever wonder which pieces of technology changed music forever? From Thomas Edison’s phonograph and the invention of the microphone to the Walkman, the iPod, and today’s streaming platforms, we take a geeky trip through the biggest innovations that transformed how music is created, recorded, distributed, and enjoyed. Plus the stories behind headphones, magnetic tape, synthesizers, CDs, and digital recording, while looking ahead to what AI and future tech could mean for music. If you love music, gadgets, and the stories behind how we got here, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 46m 57s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | The One-Hit Wonders Follow-up Show | Think we were done with alt-rock one-hit wonders? Not quite. After our original deep dive into the biggest alternative one-hit wonders since 1976, the emails and DMs kept pouring in. You pointed out...rightfully so... songs we missed, artists we overlooked, and a few bands that many people think are one-hit wonders but actually aren't. So we're back for one more sweep through the archives. Along the way, we uncover some fascinating stories about mysterious bands, unlikely hits, and artists who built entire careers on a single song. We also set the record straight on acts like a-ha, Fastball, Tonic, Orgy, Lit, and others who don't quite fit the one-hit wonder label. No rankings. No logarithmic formulas. Just great songs, surprising backstories, and a little unfinished business. Because sometimes all you need is one hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 31m 35s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | The Story of Trip-Hop | Trip-hop was one of the coolest sounds of the 1990s, blending hip-hop beats, dub, soul, and moody atmospheres into something completely new. And to be honest, I can't believe we haven't done a deep dive on it yet! So it's time to fix that. We trace its roots from the streets of Bristol to artists like Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky, and DJ Shadow, exploring how a dark, experimental underground movement became one of alternative music's most influential sounds. This is the story of Trip-Hop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 25m 46s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | The History of Band T-Shirts | Most of us have at least one band T-shirt stuffed in a drawer or hanging in a closet. Maybe it's a concert souvenir, a vintage find, or a shirt you've worn so often it's barely holding together. But where did band T-shirts come from, and how did some of them become worth thousands of dollars? I think it's time to dig into the surprisingly fascinating history of band merch, tracing its roots from the early days of Elvis and The Beatles through the explosion of rock, punk, metal, and grunge culture. Now to get the full story, I talk with vintage band T-shirt expert James Applegarth of Toronto's Defunkd Vintage about rare finds, iconic designs, and why collectors are willing to pay a fortune for the right shirt. Whether you're a serious collector or just someone with a closet full of concert tees, this is the story behind one of music's most enduring pieces of memorabilia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 36m 39s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | John FruscianteRed Hot Chili Peppers+4 | — | Red Hot Chili PeppersGrammy | — | John FruscianteRed Hot Chili Peppers+4 | — | 29m 45s | ||
| 9/2/26 | John FruscianteRed Hot Chili Peppers+4 | — | Red Hot Chili PeppersBlood Sugar Sex Magik | — | John FruscianteRed Hot Chili Peppers+4 | — | 29m 25s | ||
| 8/26/26 | musicneuroscience+4 | — | CuriouscastMind-Blowing Facts about Music, The Brain and the Body | — | musicbrain+6 | — | 27m 52s | ||
| 8/19/26 | pop punkmusic history+4 | — | Warped TourDookie+1 | — | pop punkGreen Day+6 | — | 27m 11s | ||
| 8/12/26 | pop punkpunk rock+3 | — | — | — | pop punkpunk rock+5 | — | 21m 34s | ||
| 8/5/26 | death of musiciansgrief+3 | — | — | — | musician deathgrief processing+3 | — | 40m 17s | ||
| 7/29/26 | final momentsmusic legends+5 | — | Curiouscast | — | final hoursmusic stars+5 | — | 39m 13s | ||
| 7/22/26 | concert ticketsticketing history+4 | — | Ticketmaster | — | concert ticketsTicketmaster+5 | — | 47m 12s | ||
| 7/15/26 | concert ticket historyticketing evolution+4 | — | TicketmasterTicketron+2 | ancient Greek theatres | concert ticketsticketing history+7 | — | 36m 29s | ||
| 7/8/26 | alternative rockmovie soundtracks+5 | — | A Clockwork OrangeThe Rocky Horror Picture Show+4 | — | alternative musicsoundtracks+6 | — | 30m 30s | ||
| 7/1/26 | Canadian music historyCanRock movement+4 | — | Curiouscast | Canada | CanRockCanadian music+7 | — | 28m 29s | ||
| 6/24/26 | ageism in musiclate success+3 | — | BlondieLCD Soundsystem | — | rock musicageism+4 | — | 27m 36s | ||
| 6/17/26 | band dynamicslead singer changes+3 | — | Stone Temple PilotsSublime+3 | — | lead singerband changes+6 | — | 30m 32s | ||
| 6/10/26 | distortionfeedback+4 | — | Metal Machine Music | — | distortionfeedback+6 | — | 37m 02s | ||
| 6/3/26 | synthesizersmusic history+4 | Andy McCluskeyPaul Humphreys | Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark | — | synthesizersmusic innovation+5 | — | 36m 35s | ||
| 5/27/26 | portable musichistory of music+3 | — | SpotifyApple Music+1 | — | portable musicsmartphone+5 | — | 36m 38s | ||
| 5/23/26 | military historyconflict+3 | Roham Alvandi | London School of Economics and Political Science | Iran | warhistory+5 | — | 45m 16s | ||
| 5/20/26 | portable musichistory of music+3 | — | SpotifyApple Music+1 | — | portable musicmusic history+3 | — | 38m 54s | ||
| 5/13/26 | Ramones historymusic anniversaries+3 | — | Ramones | — | RamonesJoey Ramone+3 | — | 40m 59s | ||
| 5/6/26 | alt-rockone-hit wonders+4 | — | CuriouscastThe 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders | — | alt-rockone-hit wonders+5 | — | 32m 33s | ||
| 4/29/26 | alt-rockone-hit wonders+3 | — | Curiouscast | — | alt-rockone-hit wonders+3 | — | 39m 11s | ||
| 4/22/26 | alt-rockone-hit wonders+3 | — | GregorianAtari+3 | — | alt-rockone-hit wonders+3 | — | 33m 42s | ||
| 4/15/26 | alt-rockone-hit wonders+3 | — | DishwallaEMF+2 | — | alt-rockone-hit wonders+5 | — | 30m 44s | ||
| 4/8/26 | alt-rockone-hit wonders+3 | — | CuriouscastK's Choice+4 | — | alt-rockone-hit wonders+3 | — | 29m 36s | ||
| 4/1/26 | one-hit wondersalt-rock+3 | — | Oxford English DictionaryBillboard+1 | — | one-hit wonderalt-rock+3 | — | 30m 47s | ||
| 3/25/26 | alt-rockcover songs+4 | — | — | — | alt-rockcover songs+3 | — | 28m 21s | ||
| 3/18/26 | music terminologymusic history+4 | — | CuriouscastOngoing History of New Music+6 | — | music definitionsNew Rock+5 | — | 21m 48s | ||
| 3/11/26 | Blink-182band history+4 | — | Blink-182Curiouscast+2 | — | Blink-182Mark Hoppus+8 | — | 28m 32s | ||
| 3/4/26 | music videospop culture+4 | — | OK GoK-pop+3 | — | music videopop culture+7 | — | 35m 52s | ||
| 2/25/26 | music videospop culture+4 | — | MTV | United StatesWest | music videoMTV+5 | — | 42m 07s | ||
| 2/18/26 | protest musicsocial justice+3 | — | — | — | protest songssocial injustice+3 | — | 29m 02s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Curiouscast is a podcast network known for producing engaging, innovative content that spans various topics, particularly in the realm of music and culture. They have established a reputation for their high-quality storytelling and insightful exploration of musical history, making them a prominent player in the podcasting industry. "Ongoing History of New Music," hosted by the esteemed Alan Cross, delves into diverse musical genres, from alt-rock to hip hop, offering in-depth artist profiles and thematic explorations. With 545 episodes over six years, the podcast stands out for its unique ability to unearth lesser-known facts and narratives within the music world, ensuring that listeners gain fresh perspectives on familiar topics. The podcast attracts a wide-ranging audience of music enthusiasts who seek to deepen their understanding of the industry. Listeners value the rich historical context and engaging storytelling that Alan Cross provides, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in music history and culture.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 2.6K
- Total plays: 110K
Platforms
YouTube
- Subscribers: 2.6K
- Views: 110K
- Videos: 35
Audience
teens, seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- explores alt-rock universe
- thematic music explorations
- Canada's music documentary
- hosted by Alan Cross
Audience interests
- alternative rock music
- hip hop culture
- music history insights
- artist profiles and themes
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- distributed in Canada
- growing international audience
- no specific platforms detected
Publishing consistency
- 524 episodes produced
- active for 9 years
- weekly or more often
- consistent episode releases
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Ongoing History of New Music, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Ongoing History of New Music, estimated by CastFox AI.
Listeners are typically younger to middle-aged music enthusiasts who enjoy exploring music history and various genres. They are drawn to unique insights and artist profiles that deepen their understanding of music culture.
- alternative rock
- hip hop culture
- music history
- artist profiles
- thematic explorations
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for Ongoing History of New Music
Peaked at #1 in Canada, top 10 in 7 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Korea | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| PT | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Australia | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| CZ | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| GR | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| RO | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| India | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| South Africa | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| United States | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| VN | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| CH | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| Mexico | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| PH | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| AE | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| Finland | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| Japan | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| ID | — | #28 | #28 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 43 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 43 markets.