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

Jillian Lowery (Deathbed Playlist) joins Will in the studio to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in August 1989. Songs under discussion include "Channel Z" by The B-52s, "Come Anytime" by Hoodoo Gurus, "Love Song" by The Cure, and "Radio Silence" by Boris Grebenshikov. For more information about Deathbed Playlist, check out the band's Facebook page: https://www.faceb...

Jacob Avery (singer/guitarist for Heavy Sweaters) joins Will in the studio to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in July 1989. Songs under discussion include "Disappointed" by Public Image Ltd, "Eardrum Buzz" by Wire, "Here Comes Your Man" by Pixies, and "Waiting for Mary" by Pere Ubu. Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu

Orly Marella (singer/guitarist for Fun Yeti) joins Will in the studio to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in June 1989. Songs under discussion include "So Alive" by Love and Rockets, "Trouble Me" by 10,000 Maniacs, "Pet Sematary" by The Ramones, and "Saved" by Swans. Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu

Jeremy Tiedeman joins Will to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in May 1989. Songs under discussion include The Cure's "Fascination Street", Fine Young Cannibals "Good Thing", The Cult's "Fire Woman", and House of Freaks' "Sun Gone Down". Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu

Will Westercauw invites Elizabeth Merritt into the studio to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in April 1989, as well as the importance of older siblings on developing musical appreciation. Songs under discussion include XTC's "Mayor of Simpleton", Robyn Hitchcock & the Egyptians's "Madonna of the Wasps", Morrissey's "The Last of the Famous International Playboys", a...

Paul Regan (Watchlist, Stars of Cascadia) joins Will in the studio to talk about songs from March 1989 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts. Artists under discussion include The Replacements, Elvis Costello, Midge Ure, and The Untouchables. Paul Regan's current music projects include the power pop band Watchlist - https://onthewatchlist.bandcamp.com/track/watch-list and the Alt-Country band Stars o...

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/2...

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