Episodi

  • The Making of Paul Simon’s Graceland

    The Making of Paul Simon’s Graceland
    Nov 9 2026
    Will Anderson takes us on a fascinating deep dive into the making of Paul Simon’s landmark 1986 album, Graceland. Featuring acclaimed music historian and author Ashley Kahn, this conversation explores the creative vision, extraordinary musical collaborations, and cultural encounters behind one of the most influential albums of its era. Drawing on his book Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland, Kahn takes us behind the scenes of the album’s creation—from Simon’s musical journey to South Africa and his groundbreaking collaborations with South African musicians, to the artistic triumphs and political controversies that shaped its legacy. Discover the stories, sounds, and creative risks behind an album that crossed musical boundaries, challenged conventions, and changed the landscape of popular music. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network and produced by Figures Network. New episodes every Monday! Follow Monday Music Club: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/mondaymusicclub Instagram: https://instagram.com/mondaymusicclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 min
  • The Hallelujah Story: Leonard Cohen, John Cale, Jeff Buckley & the Song That Took Over the World

    The Hallelujah Story: Leonard Cohen, John Cale, Jeff Buckley & the Song That Took Over the World
    Nov 2 2026
    Few songs have traveled a more unlikely path to becoming a modern classic than Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Written over several years, initially rejected by his record label, and transformed by a series of remarkable interpretations, the song eventually became one of the most beloved and recognizable compositions of our time. This week on Monday Music Club, host Will Anderson welcomes acclaimed music journalist and author Alan Light, whose book The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of “Hallelujah” tells the extraordinary story behind the song. Along the way, we’ll explore Buckley’s complicated relationship with his father’s legacy, the evolution of his arrangement, and the cultural moments that propelled “Hallelujah” from an overlooked composition into a global phenomenon. How did a song that Leonard Cohen struggled for years to finish, and that his own record label didn’t believe in, become a universal anthem? Join us for the fascinating, surprising, and sometimes heartbreaking story of “Hallelujah.” Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network and produced by Figures Network. New episodes every Monday! Follow us: TikTok: http://tiktok.com/mondaymusicclub Instagram: http://instagram.com/mondaymusicclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 min
  • How De La Soul Changed Hip-Hop

    How De La Soul Changed Hip-Hop
    Oct 26 2026
    How did De La Soul change the sound of hip-hop? Could three MCs from Long Island challenge the genre’s conventions and redefine what rap could be? And could their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, become one of hip-hop’s most influential records? Absolutely. With their playful lyrics, inventive samples, and offbeat spirit, De La Soul helped open up a new world of possibilities for rap music. On this episode of Monday Music Club, Will Anderson dives into the story of De La Soul, the groundbreaking group that helped reshape hip-hop and leave an indelible mark on music and culture. To explore their origins, creative vision, and lasting legacy, we’re joined by the man who chronicled their story in extraordinary depth: Marcus J. Moore, author of High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network and produced by Figures Network. New episodes every Monday! Follow Monday Music Club: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/mondaymusicclub Instagram: https://instagram.com/mondaymusicclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • The Making of Born to Run

    The Making of Born to Run
    Oct 19 2026
    Could Bruce Springsteen save rock ’n’ roll? Was he the next Bob Dylan? And was Born to Run the ultimate rock album? Maybe. Maybe not. But for Bruce Springsteen, it was a make-or-break moment and possibly his last shot at success. On this episode of Monday Music Club, Will Anderson dives into the making of Born to Run, the landmark album that helped turn Springsteen into a rock ’n’ roll icon. To explore the stories, struggles, and creative forces behind one of rock’s most celebrated albums, we’re joined by the man who chronicled this pivotal chapter of Springsteen’s career in extraordinary depth: Peter Ames Carlin, author of Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network and produced by Figures Network. New episodes every Monday! Follow Monday Music Club: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/mondaymusicclub Instagram: https://instagram.com/mondaymusicclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 min
  • Les Paul vs. Fender: The Men Who Changed the Electric Guitar

    Les Paul vs. Fender: The Men Who Changed the Electric Guitar
    Oct 12 2026
    In their own very different ways, Les Paul and Leo Fender revolutionized the sound, design, and possibilities of the electric guitar and their paths would lead to influence and riches beyond what either could have imagined. But how much of the story we’ve been told is actually true? How much is fact, and how much is mythmaking, marketing, and legend? On this episode of the Monday Music Club, Will Anderson is joined by Cory Wong to pull back the curtain on two towering figures, explore the rivalry and innovations that shaped modern guitar, and separate the history from the mythology. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network and produced by Figures Network. New episodes every Monday! Follow us: TikTok: tiktok.com/mondaymusicclub Instagram: instagram.com/mondaymusicclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min
  • The Day Music Went Digital

    The Day Music Went Digital
    Oct 5 2026
    Before Spotify, Apple Music, and endless playlists, there was the MP3, and one mysterious music leaker who helped expose just how radically digital technology was about to change the music business. Will Anderson takes us back to the late ’90s and early 2000s, when music started escaping the CD and physical album, and a new world of file-sharing, leaks, and Napster sent the industry scrambling. Vulture’s Jason P. Frank joins to unpack the mystery of the music leaker at the center of this story, how MP3s made it possible for music to spread instantly across the internet, and how Napster turned that possibility into a full-blown revolution. We’ll explore the excitement, controversy, and unintended consequences of a technology that made music easier to share than ever and forced record labels to confront a future they weren’t ready for. From mysterious leaks to the rise of file-sharing, the MP3 era transformed how music was discovered, distributed, and consumed, laying the groundwork for the streaming world we live in today. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network and produced by Figures Network. New episodes every Monday! Follow us: TikTok: http://tiktok.com/mondaymusicclub Instagram: http://instagram.com/mondaymusicclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 min
  • The Genius Behind the Beach Boys

    The Genius Behind the Beach Boys
    Sep 28 2026
    Will Anderson explores the troubled genius behind the Beach Boys with David Leaf, author of Smile: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson. Together, they delve into the extraordinary life and complicated legacy of Brian Wilson—the visionary behind some of the most influential music of the 20th century. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network and produced by Figures Network. New episodes every Monday! Follow us: tiktok.com/mondaymusicclub instagram.com/mondaymusicclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 min
  • Why You Should Love Modern Pop Music with Nate and Charlie of "Switched on Pop"

    Why You Should Love Modern Pop Music with Nate and Charlie of "Switched on Pop"
    Sep 21 2026
    Will Anderson is joined by "Switched on Pop" hosts Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding for a wide-ranging conversation about the songs, ideas, and curiosity that keep pop music moving forward. They dig into the origins of Switched on Pop, the evolution of their approach to listening and analysis, the case for pop optimism, and a game called “If you like__, then you’ll like___.” Will, Nate, and Charlie pick a song or album from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s and then a corresponding album from this year (or last) that a fan of that album would like! Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network and produced by Figures Network. New episodes every Monday! Follow us: tiktok.com/mondaymusicclub instagram.com/mondaymusicclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 min