500 Songs

A History Of Rock Music In 500 Songs is a fascinating, brilliantly written podcast for anyone who loves songs. Andrew Hickey, in fascinating detail, tells the story of the song, its influences, and the historical and political context in which it was released.

I’ve only listened to one episode…Last Train To Clarksville…but it has certainly whet my appetite for more when time allows. Hickey plays plenty of music along the way too…songs that I knew and many that I had never heard of.

It provides a unique insight into modern music, and I recommend a listen.