Peter Amara

MusicBoxPete Podcast

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The official podcast of MusicBoxPete! Devoted to all things related to the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks charts highlighting the history, trends, and most importantly the music that shaped the sound of alternative, punk, indie throughout the 90's and 00's. Learn about how the chart started, its evolution, artists that dominated throughout the entire history of the charts, trends and analysis, and how the chart has evolved to where it's now known as Alternative Airplay.

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Peter Amara

Episodes

Episode 423: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - The Beginning 12.05.2025 18:04

On this first episode of the relaunched and reimagined MusicBoxPete Podcast now dedicated to taking a look back at the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and discussing the chart's beginnings. We talk about some of the artists that first charted that helped define the alternative scene including The Cure, Depeche Mode, U2, and so forth. We talk about the evolution of the chart and how it showcased...