The History of Distortion and Feedback

Ongoing History of New Music by Curiouscast

Jun 10, 202637:02TV & Film

Distortion was once considered a mistake...now it’s a defining force in modern music. This episode explores how broken gear, happy accidents, and fearless artists turned fuzz, feedback, and overdrive into powerful creati...

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