Chasing The Sound
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Ever thought about all the incredible stories hiding in your favorite tracks? Chasing the Sound is the new Audible series from writer, actor and prolific question-asker Kirk Flash, who’s taking listeners all around the globe on a mission to uncover the secrets, misconceptions, and debates buried in some of the world's most iconic music genres. Each episode starts with a single question about one of the songs from Kirk’s eclectic personal playlist, and goes wherever in the world the answers lead. From the opulent movie sets of Mumbai and the rowdy shebeens of Johannesburg, to the desert resorts of Marrakech and the seamy street corners of London, Kirk talks to renowned musicians, DJs, authors, journalists, socialites and other people who simply know much more than he does about the whos, wheres, whys and whats behind the music Kirk has his own connection to. Chasing the Sound is an unpretentious exploration of some of the world’s most vibrant, influential and sometimes misunderstood music scenes. Brought to you by the best cultural commentators in their respective fields… and Kirk Flash.
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Fiona Sturges • Financial Times • May 25, 2025
"Flash is an excellent host, charismatic and full of witty asides, who uses his own musical memories to spark storytelling and discovery. Flash is an excellent host, charismatic and full of witty asides, who uses his own musical memories to spark storytelling and discovery."
Score: 5
Scott Bryan • Podcast Rex • Apr 27, 2025
"...looking at vibrant but often misunderstood music scenes, weaved together with his trademark storytelling. I delved into an episode looking at how London’s music scene became “cool” and what exactly has made it lose that crown. …"
