Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 3

Episode 433 of the Ongoing History of New Music podcast, hosted by Curiouscast, titled "Why Bowie Still Matters - Part 3" was published on December 10, 2025 and runs 38 minutes.

December 10, 2025 ·38m · Ongoing History of New Music

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In this third and final chapter of our look at Why Bowie Still Matters, we explore the last two decades of his life and the innovations that cemented his legacy. From pioneering digital music distribution and launching BowieNet, to creating “Bowie Bonds”...something that changed the music business...Bowie was always ahead of the curve. We revisit his late-career albums, his secret comeback with "The Next Day", and the farewell gift of "Blackstar". Plus, the stories behind his art, his influence on countless genres, and why his impact continues to grow even ten years after his passing. Bowie didn’t just make music...he reshaped culture...and this is Why Bowie Still Matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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