Mandatory Music

Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich

Welcome to Mandatory Music! A podcast about the craft of music.
Join Mike and Sebastian as they unravel the depths of song writing, musicianship and great artists. Each season centres on one particular band, with a deep dive into specific songs that delve into their creation, sound and complexity. It is within song and harmony, melody and rhythm that our emotional heartbeat echos.
It has been said that "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. - Plato
So, come for the ride.

No. of episodes: 89
Latest episode: 2026-02-10
Music Music Commentary Music History

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Mandatory Music?

There are 89 episodes avaiable of Mandatory Music.

What is Mandatory Music about?

We have categorized Mandatory Music as:

Music
Music Commentary
Music History

Where can you listen to Mandatory Music?

Mandatory Music is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Mandatory Music start?

The first episode of Mandatory Music that we have available was released 4 March 2024.

Who creates the podcast Mandatory Music?

Mandatory Music is produced and created by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich.