This Is Modern Rock: Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's

Will Westercauw is joined by Sarah Dougher to discuss some of the women of modern rock, circa 1992. Songs under discussion include: Indigo Girls - Galileo Tori Amos - "Crucify" Annie Lennox - "Walking on Broken Glass" Shakespeares Sister - "Stay" Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=dfe88625db7e440b

Will Westercauw and Orly discuss the modern rock songs of September 1992. Songs under discussion include: Peter Gabriel - "Digging in the Dirt" Pearl Jam - "Jeremy" The Utah Saints - "Something Good" PJ Harvey - "Sheela Na Gig" Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=313afbf513fb4126

It's our first crossover episode! Will Westercauw joins the lads of Deep Dives and Deep Cuts to examine some of the important bands that debuted in 1987-88. Part two of two. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6U9OnTJHjlFTjgGeyro6vz?si=5307af22c5434a3e Email me at thisismodernrock@gmail.com

It's our first crossover episode! Will Westercauw joins the lads of Deep Dives and Deep Cuts to examine some of the important bands that debuted in 1987-88. Part one of two. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6U9OnTJHjlFTjgGeyro6vz?si=a2a57f2367564aaf Email me at thisismodernrock@gmail.com

Will Westercauw is joined by Michael Allen (The Wolfgang Press)to talk about his musical journey and the songs of August 1992. Songs under discussion include: Faith No More - "Midlife Crisis" Morrissey - "Tomorrow" The Wolfgang Press - "A Girl Like You" Sonic Youth - "100%" Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=4a4c1a224419483b

Will Westercauw is joined by Matt Spix to talk about the modern rock songs of July 1992. Songs under discussion include: The B-52s - "Good Stuff" The Lemonheads - "It's a Shame About Ray" L7 - "Pretend We're Dead" Peter Murphy - "You're So Close" Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=ab89d8f83d084e9a

Meryn Cadell joins will to talk about the modern rock songs of June 1992, David Letterman performances, Tim Curry, Sinead O'Connor, changing cultural attitudes, and so much more. This interview was recorded February 12, 2022. Songs under discussion include: The Cure - "Friday I'm In Love" The Jesus & Mary Chain - "Far Gone and Out" Chris Mars - "Popular Creeps" Meryn Cadell - "The Sweater" Season...

Will and Orly pay tribute to four musicians who died during the COVID pandemic: Adam Schlesinger, Dave Greenfield, Matthew Seligman and Mark Lanegan. Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=e6beba5ebb4c48e5

Will sits down to an epic double-length interview with musician Ron Nine (Love Battery, Purple Strange) to talk about the music of Seattle, 1992. Bands under discussion include Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone, and (of course) Love Battery. Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=072a59a21a6f40b2 Purple Stran...

Will and Orly listen to the big songs of May 1992, and share some thoughts on BTS, cracker varieties and Edie Brickell. Songs under discussion include: Cracker - "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" Charlatans UK - "Weirdo" XTC - "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead" Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Under the Bridge" Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=9b6...

Will is joined by Rob Elba, host of That Record Got Me High podcast, to talk about the modern rock hits of April 1992. Songs under discussion include: U2 - "One" The Cure - "High" Ride - "Leave Them All Behind" Miracle Legion - "Snacks & Candy" That Record Got Me High podcast: https://www.thatrecordgotmehigh.com/ Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?s...

Welcome to a very special (and very unusual) episode of This Is Modern Rock! In this episode, Will and his 7 year-old daughter Violet discuss one of her favorite songs of all time: "Fingertips" by They Might Be Giants. Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=5569f28d39e04b18

Alison Dennis (Dr. Something) joins Will to talk about the importance of mass transit, sexy ghosts, and of course, the Modern Rock songs of March 1992. Lightning Seeds - "Life of Reilly" Concrete Blonde - "Ghost of a Texas Ladies Man" Teenage Fanclub - "The Concept" They Might Be Giants - "The Statue Got Me High" Dr. Something: https://drsomething.com/ Season 5 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/p...

Dusty Reske and Ellen Osborn (Rocketship) join Will to talk about even more songs of February 1992. Brace yourself - Strong opinions are shared ;) Matthew Sweet - "Girlfriend" The KLF - "Justified and Ancient" The Wonder Stuff - "Welcome to the Cheap Seats" My Bloody Valentine - "Only Shallow" Season 5 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh…34f44538eb104126

Will and Orly discuss four songs that charted on the Modern Rock charts in February 1992. Talking Heads - "Sax & Violins" Lou Reed - "What's Good" Sugarcubes - "Hit" Social Distortion - "Bad Luck" Season 5 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh…34f44538eb104126

Will Westercauw and his guest host John Easedale (Dramarama) discuss four songs that charted on the Modern Rock charts in January 1992. Ocean Blue - "Ballerina Out of Control" Enya - "Caribbean Blue" Dramarama - "Haven't Got A Clue" Lloyd Cole - "Tell Your Sister" Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=34f44538eb104126

Will Westercauw and his guest host Julia Fernandez (Pleasure Holiday, The Fall Colors) discuss four songs that didn't chart on the Modern Rock charts in 1991, but maybe should have?.. American Music Club - "Rise" Mercury Rev - "Car Wash Hair" Bikini Kill - "Feels Blind" The Wedding Present - "Dalliance" Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM?si=34fde14c...

In this extra long bonus episode, Will and Orly discuss statistics and trends in modern rock, as they wrap up the 1991 season. Songs under discussion include "Native Son" by The JudyBats, "That Ain't Bad" by Ratcat, "There's No Other Way" by Blur, "Crush Story" by Too Much Joy, as well as a bunch of modern rock cover songs. Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT...

Will Westercauw and guest host Brooke Twist (Mieux Mieux) discuss four modern rock songs that charted in December 1991, including "Move Any Mountain" by The Shamen, "Tell Me When Did Things Go So Wrong" by The Smithereens, "Coast Is Clear" by Curve, and "It Won't Be Long" by Alison Moyet. Season 4 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM Mieux Mieux Bandcamp: https://mieu...

Will Westercauw and guest host Matt Sebastian (SlicingUpEyeballs.com) discuss the big modern rock songs of November 1991, including both "The Fly" and "Mysterious Ways" by U2, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, and "Movin' On Up" by Primal Scream. Season 4 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM

Will Westercauw and Orly discuss the modern rock songs of October 1991, including "Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Sexuality" by Billy Bragg, "One Shot" by Tin Machine, and "Come Inside" by The Thompson Twins. Season 4 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM

Will Westercauw and Sam Coomes (Quasi, Jon Spencer & the Hitmakers) discuss the modern rock songs of September 1991, including "Until She Comes" by the Psychedelic Furs, "So You Think You're In Love" by Robyn Hitchcock the Egyptians, "Sam" by Meat Puppets, and "Julie's Blanket" by Mary's Danish. Season 4 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM

Will Westercauw and Jeni Wren Stottrup (Gritty Birds podcast) discuss the modern rock songs of August 1991, including "Rush" by Big Audio Dynamite II, "Satisfied" by Squeeze, "Walking Down Madison" by Kirsty MacColl, and "Marble" by House of Love. Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM

Will Westercauw and Erik Menteer (Blitzen Trapper) discuss the final chart appearances (July 1991) of four elder statesmen of Modern Rock. Songs under discussion include "I Wanna Be A Boss" by Stan Ridgway, "I Feel So Good" by Richard Thompson, "Better Back Off" by Marshall Crenshaw, and "Oh Well" by Joe Jackson. Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM

Will and Orly discuss songs that appeared on the Modern Rock charts in July 1991. Songs under discussion include "Kiss them for Me" by Siouxsie and the Banshees, "Chocolate Cake" by Crowded House, "Submarine Song" by The Candyskins, and "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" by Primus. Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM