This Is Modern Rock: Alternative Rock Music Of The 80's & 90's

Will and Orly talk about some of the top Modern Rock hits of February 1989, including "Dirty Blvd." by Lou Reed, "Sweet Jane" by the Cowboy Junkies, "Punk Rock Girl" by The Dead Milkmen, and "Teenage Riot" by Sonic Youth. Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu

In the first episode of Season 2, Will is joined by co-host Emily, as they talk about four songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in January 1989. Songs include Julian Cope's "Charlotte Anne", R.E.M.'s "Stand", The Waterboys' "Fisherman's Blues", and The Go-Betweens' "Was There Anything I Could Do?". Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu

Will, Orly, and a baby wrap up 1988 with a special episode about songs that could have potentially charted on the Modern Rock charts if the charts had existed since the start of that year. The songs featured include The Church's "Reptile", Morrissey's "Everyday is like Sunday", the Pixies's "Gigantic", and Dinosaur Jr.'s "Freak Scene". Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2

Will talks about the alternative rock songs of December 1988, including "The Great Commandment" by Camouflage, "Angel of Harlem" by U2, "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians, and "Ana Ng" by They Might Be Giants. Featuring special guest host Jesse Reklaw. Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2

Will and Orly discuss the top modern rock songs of November 1988, including The Cocteau Twins' "Carolyn's Fingers", Siouxsie & the Banshees "The Killing Jar", REM's "Orange Crush", and "Jane Says" by Jane's Addiction. Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2

Will talks about The Psychedelic Furs, U2, The Escape Club, and The Timelords. Featuring special guest and Clash-expert Todd. Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2

In the first episode of This Is Modern Rock, WIll and Orly talk about Siouxsie & the Banshees, Big Audio Dynamite, The Primatives, and The House of Love. Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2