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2.27.2022 History Of Alternative

2.27.2022 History Of Alternative

February 27, 2022 | bphillips

The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Blink 182 and 311 in this set along with Beck, The Breeders, Blondie and Brand New, album anniversaries for U2, PJ Harvey, Tears For Fears and Kaiser Chiefs, plus The Smiths, The Replacements and a proper nod to the late Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees.

1.23.2022 History Of Alternative

1.23.2022 History Of Alternative

January 23, 2022 | bphillips

Radiohead, The Ramones, U2 and Nine Inch Nails in this set along with Weezer, Depeche Mode, Jane’s Addiction and Sneaker Pimps, album anniversaries for Alice In Chains, Our Lady Peace, Arctic Monkeys and the Meat Puppets, plus Primus, The Smiths and the Violent Femmes’ “American Music”.

9.19.2021 History Of Alternative

9.19.2021 History Of Alternative

September 19, 2021 | bphillips

Beck, Beastie Boys, The B-52’s and 311 in this set along with Chicago’s Veruca Salt and Urge Overkill, album anniversaries for Green Day, Social D and Liz Phair, plus bands playing Riot Fest today (The Flaming Lips, Devo, New Found Glory, Simple Plan) and Orgy’s cool cover of Blue Monday.

7.18.2021 History Of Alternative

7.18.2021 History Of Alternative

July 18, 2021 | bphillips

Weezer, The White Stripes, Depeche Mode and Devo in this set along with Radiohead, New Order, Cake and The Stone Roses, plus Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop, The Pretenders and all the glam rock goodness of The Darkness!

5.23.2021 History Of Alternative

5.23.2021 History Of Alternative

May 23, 2021 | bphillips

Beck, Beastie Boys, Weezer and Incubus in this set along with Morrissey, The Strokes, Primus and Urge Overkill, plus music from bands playing Lolla 2021: Foo Fighters, Modest Mouse, Jimmy Eat World, All Time Low and Limp Bizkit!

2.28.2021 History Of Alternative

2.28.2021 History Of Alternative

February 28, 2021 | bphillips

Beck, Bad Religion, Weezer and Oasis in this set along with Social D, U2, L7 and Stroke 9, plus Pearl Jam, Cake, The Smiths and The Bangles’ cover of “Hazy Shade Of Winter”.

12.13.2020 History Of Alternative

12.13.2020 History Of Alternative

December 13, 2020 | bphillips

Beck, Blink 182, Bad Religion and Blondie in this set along with Radiohead, 311, Social D and Garbage, plus Siouxsie And The Banshees, Devo, Matthew Sweet and some quality cha-cha-chaing with Caviar’s “Tangerine Speedo”.

11.22.2020 History Of Alternative

11.22.2020 History Of Alternative

November 22, 2020 | bphillips

Soundgarden, Green Day, Incubus and Echo And The Bunnymen in this set along with Radiohead, Luscious Jackson, Beastie Boys, Belly and Bloc Party, plus Nine Inch Nails, Nada Surf and the “Nookie” from Limp Bizkit!

9.20.2020 Alt_Backspace

9.20.2020 Alt_Backspace

September 20, 2020 | bphillips

Beck, Alice In Chains, Green Day and The Cure lead this set along with Cake, Depeche Mode, Garbage and Fiona Apple, plus New Order and “Super Bon Bon” from Soul Coughing.

6.14.2020 Alt_Backspace

6.14.2020 Alt_Backspace

June 14, 2020 | bphillips

Alice In Chains, Depeche Mode and Weezer in this set along with The Smiths, Pearl Jam, Veruca Salt and Reel Big Fish along with Bjork, 311, Marvelous 3 amd “3 Strange Days” from School Of Fish.

3.29.2020 Alt_Backspace

3.29.2020 Alt_Backspace

March 29, 2020 | bphillips

Pearl Jam, Depeche Mode, Green Day and Bad Religion lead this set along with They Might Be Giants, Social D and XTC, plus New Order, Nada Surf, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin and Reel Big Fish cover an 80’s classic.

11.24.19 Alt_Backspace

11.24.19 Alt_Backspace

November 24, 2019 | bphillips

Oasis, Jane’s Addiction and Nine Inch Nails lead this set along with The Replacements, Radiohead, Pearl Jam and Primus plus 311, Local H and DNA’s remixed version of “Tom’s Diner”.

8.11.19 Alt_Backspace

8.11.19 Alt_Backspace

August 11, 2019 | bphillips

Oasis, Pearl Jam and Beck lead this set along with New Order, Local H, The Pixies and Blink 182 plus The Cure, The Lemonheads, Weezer and “Circles” from Soul Coughing.

4.28.19 Alt_Backspace

4.28.19 Alt_Backspace

April 28, 2019 | bphillips

Weezer, Pearl Jam, Depeche Mode and Garbage along with a timely April song from Sublime lead this set along with Our Lady Peace, Face To Face, XTC and cool covers from the Smashing Pumpkins, They Might Be Giants and The Lemonheads.

2.24.19 Alt_Backspace

2.24.19 Alt_Backspace

February 24, 2019 | bphillips

Oasis, Social D, U2 and 311 along with Veruca Salt, Pavement and Soul Coughing lead this set. Plus, The Clash, The Alarm, The Cure and the “Scooby Snacks” from Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Zoinks!

12.16.18 Alt_Backspace

12.16.18 Alt_Backspace

December 17, 2018 | bphillips

Social D, Weezer, Our Lady Peace and The Cure drive this set of retro goods along with The Clash, The Replacements and The Smiths. Plus, the Pumpkins cool cover of a Depeche Mode classic never disappoints.

9.23.18 Alt_Backspace

9.23.18 Alt_Backspace

September 25, 2018 | bphillips

Leading with a track from Nirvana’s “Nevermind” released 27 years ago, UK imports (Oasis, The English Beat, James), solid ska horns (Goldfinger, Less Than Jake) and a classic shredder from Hum make up this set of retro goods.

6.10.18 Alt_Backspace

6.10.18 Alt_Backspace

June 10, 2018 | bphillips

Sing-along songs of Sunday, sunscreen and a funky jazz flute sample make for a solid soundtrack!

4.22.18 Alt_Backspace

4.22.18 Alt_Backspace

April 23, 2018 | bphillips

Let’s celebrate Earth Day with these highly recyclable retro tunes.

2.11.18 Alt_Backspace

2.11.18 Alt_Backspace

March 14, 2018 | bphillips

Valentine’s Day songs of love, loss and longing for (Stupid) Cupid.

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