High Fidelity is an audio documentary series on the history of music. From disco dance floors, to the creation of Spotify, High Fidelity takes a closer listen to music’s history to hear what it says about the culture. If you want to learn more about your favourite genres, artists and songs, this is the series for you!
Our first series "Disco Didn't Die!" is out now!
“Disco Didn’t Die!” tells the story of disco music - from its start in the New York club scene, to its meteoric rise, to its supposed death at the infamous Disco Demolition Night! In this series we’ll look at disco’s origins, the cultural and social context that surrounded it and how maybe it never truly died…
How We Stole Music: Episode 3: Spotify Kinda Sucks
This is the story of how we stole music. Nowadays, for a simple monthly subscription we get access to every song we could possibly want at the cost of our favourite artists making a living. But how did we get here? In this series, we trace the routes of music streaming, to the online piracy craze of the 90s and 00s, to a major development in music technology.
In the final episode, we look at how music piracy led to the creation of Spotify. We take a deeper look at how Spotify pays its artists and the final ways in which we stole music.
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16 Feb 2026
How We Stole Music: Episode 2: TPK aka The Pirate King
This is the story of how we stole music. Nowadays, for a simple monthly subscription we get access to every song we could possibly want at the cost of our favourite artists making a living. But how did we get here? In this series, we trace the routes of music streaming, to the online piracy craze of the 90s and 00s, to a major development in music technology.
This week, we dive into the deepest corners of the internet to learn about music piracy and the Pirate Kings behind the MP3 piracy craze. We learn who was leaking and supplying all the music for your favourite sites like The Pirate Bay and Napster.
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16 Feb 2026
How We Stole Music: Episode 1: Audio(ph/f)iles
How We Stole Music!
This is the story of how we stole music. Nowadays, for a simple monthly subscription we get access to every song we could possibly want at the cost of our favourite artists making a living. But how did we get here? In this series, we trace the routes of music streaming, to the online piracy craze of the 90s and 00s, to a major development in music technology.
This week, we kick things off by exploring the history of the MP3 - a revolution in digital audio storage - and see how, while trying to promote his genius bit of technology, its inventor accidentally launched a new wave of music piracy that changed the industry.
Follow us on Instagram and Substack @highfidelitypod
30 Jun 2025
Episode 4: Stayin' Alive
This episode explores the reasons behind disco's decline while highlighting its lasting influence on hip hop, new wave, and house music.
30 Jun 2025
Episode 3: More, More, More
This episode explores the peak of disco in 1977, spotlighting icons like The Village People, Chic, and Donna Summer and their impact on shaping disco's image.
30 Jun 2025
Episode 2: Lost in Music
This episode explores disco's musical hallmarks, tracing its sonic roots and highlighting the artistry behind labels like Motown, Philadelphia International Records, and Salsoul Records.
30 Jun 2025
Episode 1: Boogie Wonderland
This episode explores disco's origins in early New York clubs, highlighting the influential DJs and venues that shaped the genre's rise from grassroots to celebrity hotspots.
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