Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take unbiased deep dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do us a huge favor: hit that subscribe button on YouTube, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and most importantly, drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it helps us grow faster than anywhere else. And if you really want to support the show, join our Patreon for just $5 a month. That gets you access to our private Discord, a shoutout in an episode, and the power to pitch your own topic. Alright, let’s get into our artist for this week…Huey Lewis & The News!

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do you want more weird music history, bonus episodes, and a backstage pass to the show? Hit up our Patreon at patreon.com/Melomaniax. For $5 bucks a month, you’ll get bonus episodes, early drops, access to our Discord community and a whole lot more. Help us keep the deep dives coming—join the crew today.

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do us a huge favor: hit that subscribe button on YouTube, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and most importantly, drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it helps us grow faster than anywhere else. And if you really want to support the show, join our Patreon for just $5 a month. That gets you access to our private Discord, a shoutout in an episode, and the power to pitch your own topic.

This is the story of Toto—a band that climbed the charts, got shunned by critics, broke up, got back together, and ultimately proved that catchy hooks, mind-blowing musicianship, and a dash of 80s cheese can be timeless.

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do you want more weird music history, bonus episodes, and a backstage pass to the show? Hit up our Patreon at patreon.com/Melomaniax. For $5 bucks a month, you’ll get bonus episodes, early drops, access to our Discord community and a whole lot more. Help us keep the deep dives coming—join the crew today. Alright, let’s get into it!

Let’s talk about the queen of heartbreak ballads, the woman who has single handedly sold more tissues than Kleenex’s marketing department ever dreamed of: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. Yes, that Adele. The one whose voice makes you feel like you just got dumped, even if you're happily married. She’s not just a singer. She’s a category of emotion. A genre of feeling. And she’s done it all while being unapologetically herself, flipping the music industry the bird with every soulful, chart-topping hit.

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do you want more weird music history, bonus episodes, and a backstage pass to the show? Hit up our Patreon at patreon.com/Melomaniax. For $5 bucks a month, you’ll get bonus episodes, early drops, access to our Discord community and a whole lot more. Help us keep the deep dives coming—join the crew today. Alright, let’s get into it!

Have you ever wondered how certain songs seem to dominate the airwaves, how new artists suddenly blow up, or why that one song seems to follow you everywhere you go? A lot of that ties back to what’s on the Hot 100. Today, we’ll break down the history, evolution, and inner workings of the chart that shapes the soundtrack of our lives.

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do you want more weird music history, bonus episodes, and a backstage pass to the show? Hit up our Patreon at patreon.com/Melomaniax. For $5 bucks a month, you’ll get bonus episodes, early drops, access to our Discord community and a whole lot more. Help us keep the deep dives coming—join the crew today. Alright, let’s get into it!

Think you know your favorite songs? Think again. In this episode of Melomaniax, we dive into the shocking true stories behind some of music’s biggest hits — songs you know by heart but never knew were covers. Get ready to have your mind (and your playlist) blown.

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do you want more weird music history, bonus episodes, and a backstage pass to the show? Hit up our Patreon at patreon.com/Melomaniax. For $5 bucks a month, you’ll get bonus episodes, early drops, access to our Discord community and a whole lot more. Help us keep the deep dives coming—join the crew today. Alright, let’s get into it!

Alright, Melomaniax, buckle up—today we're diving into the fascinating, genre-bending, face-tattoo-sporting enigma known as Post Malone…

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do you want more weird music history, bonus episodes, and a backstage pass to the show? Hit up our Patreon at patreon.com/Melomaniax. For $5 bucks a month, you’ll get bonus episodes, early drops, access to our Discord community and a whole lot more. Help us keep the deep dives coming—join the crew today.

Today we're going through our list of 10 people you never knew did music!

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do you want more weird music history, bonus episodes, and a backstage pass to the show? Hit up our Patreon at patreon.com/Melomaniax. For $5 bucks a month, you’ll get bonus episodes, early drops, access to our Discord community and a whole lot more. Help us keep the deep dives coming—join the crew today. Alright, let’s get into it!

If you're a rock 'n' roll fan, or just a lover of chaos, mayhem, and the kind of wild stories that legends are made of, then you're in the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into the story of one of the most infamous, unpredictable, and electrifying bands in the history of rock music—Guns N' Roses. Grab your leather jacket, hold on to your whiskey, and prepare for a ride through the highs, lows, and ridiculousness that is Guns N' Roses.

Welcome to Melomaniax—the podcast where we take deep, unbiased dives into the biggest musicians and bands of all time. Before we get started, do you want more weird music history, bonus episodes, and a backstage pass to the show? Hit up our Patreon at patreon.com/Melomaniax. For $5 bucks a month, you’ll get bonus episodes, early drops, access to our Discord community and a whole lot more. Help us keep the deep dives coming—join the crew today. Alright, let’s get into it!

Today we're finishing our year-by-year and breakdown of music throughout the decades and crowning the BEST year in music!