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.