This Is Modern Rock: Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's
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This Is Modern Rock: Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's
This Is Modern Rock is a podcast about Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's. Each episode takes a look at one month on the Billboard Modern Rock charts, beginning with September 1988. This Is Modern Rock is currently in Season 5 (1992). Hosted by Will Westercauw - thisismodernrock@gmail.com
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85 - Crash Test Dummies "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" (Mar 1994)
Will Westercauw chats with Johnny (guitarist from the band Dig) about scandalous rumors, working at Tower Records, Clear Channel censorship, and the m...
84 - Beck "Loser" (Feb 1994)
Will Westercauw is joined by indie comic writer/artist & music podcaster Jason Martin to talk about the modern rock songs of February 1994.
83 - Pearl Jam "Daughter" (Jan 1994)
Will Westercauw and Orly are back for the 1994 Season premiere of This Is Modern Rock.
Songs under discussion include:
Pearl Jam -...
82 - No Alternative (1993 Wrap-up)
Will and Orly wrap up the 1993 season with a discussion of modern rock statistics and trends, a game of "Name that Cover Song", and a look at a few co...
81 - Liz Phair "F*** and Run" (Bubbling Under 1993)
Will Westercauw's good friend Jeremy T. returns to talk about 6 artists/bands that didn't chart on the Modern Rock Charts in 1993, but maybe should ha...
80 - Smashing Pumpkins "Today" (Dec 1993)
Will Westercauw is joined by his friend Dusty Hoesly to talk about identical twins, glossolalia, Danger Man, and the modern rock hits of December 1993...
79 - The Afghan Whigs "Debonair" (Nov 1993)
Will Westercauw and Orly discuss kerosene hats, the merits of being Evan Dando, why it pays to be friends with Mark Pellington, whether or not being w...
78 - The Breeders "Cannonball" (Oct 1993)
Sice (The Boo Radleys) joins Will Westercauw to talk about mental health for touring musicians, career changes, key changes, the perfect level of fame...
77 - Juliana Hatfield "My Sister" (Sept 1993)
Will and Orly talk about medieval torture devices, bands who play barefoot, Dr. Who, and the modern rock hits of September 1993. Songs under discussio...
76 - Björk "Human Behavior" (Aug 1993)
Will talks to Kevin Macbeth (Fabulon) about sharing a practice space with Deee-Lite, becoming a casualty of the grunge explosion, and (of course) the...
75 - The Posies "Dream All Day" (July 1993)
Will talks to Ken Stringfellow (The Posies) about the origins of The Posies, his stints with R.E.M. and Big Star, touring with The Cranberries, and (o...
74 - Porno for Pyros "Pets" (June 1993)
Pete Fij (Adorable, Polak) joins Will Westercauw to talk about the modern rock songs of June 1993. Songs under discussion include:
Porno...
73 - New Order "Regret" (May 1993)
Fred Schreck (Crush, the Ancients) joins Will Westercauw to talk about DJ'ing at The Mission, Joey Ramone, Star Search, and some of the big modern roc...
72 - Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (Apr 1993)
Will and Orly talk about Bill Nye, wet bus seats, True Lies, and the songs of April 1993.
Songs under discussion include:
Lenny Kr...
71 - Belly "Feed the Tree" (Mar 1993)
Steve Bryant (Chance the Gardener, Toadmortons) joins Will to talk about the modern rock songs of March 1993.
Songs under discussion in...
70 - Duran Duran "Ordinary World" (Feb 1993)
Orly is back to help Will discuss some of the big modern rock hits of February 1993.
Songs under discussion include:
Duran Duran -...
69 - Ned's Atomic Dustbin "Not Sleeping Around" (Jan 1993)
Will Westercauw and Larry Kirwan (Black 47) talk about Broadway musicals, Irish birth control, and the music of January 1993.
Songs under...
68 - Amelia Fletcher (Bonus Episode)
One more Bonus Episode! This time around, Will Westercauw is talking with another of his favorite musicians: Amelia Fletcher!
For those...
67 - Big Dipper (Bonus Episode)
Will Westercauw is pleased to present this very special episode all about one of his favorite bands - Big Dipper!
Will is joined by Big D...
66 - Pavement "Trigger Cut" (Bubbling Under 1992)
Will Westercauw's good friend Jeremy T. returns to talk about 6 artists/bands that should have charted on the Modern Rock Charts in 1992.
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65 - Beastie Boys "So What'Cha Want" (1992 Wrap-up)
As usual, Will and Orly wrap up the 1992 season with a discussion of modern rock statistics and trends, a game of "Name that Cover Song", and a look a...
64 - Soul Asylum "Somebody to Shove" (Dec 1992)
Will Westercauw talks to Joie Calio (dada, 7Horse) about life in the Geffen mailroom, what happens when your record label goes bankrupt while you're o...
63 - 10,000 Maniacs "These Are Days" (Nov 1992)
Will Westercauw is joined by Steve Michener (Big Dipper, Volcano Suns, Dump Truck) to talk about some of the songs that charted on the Modern Rock Cha...
62 - Suzanne Vega "Blood Makes Noise" (Oct 1992)
Will Westercauw is joined by Tim Quirk (Too Much Joy) to talk about some of the songs that charted on the Modern Rock Charts in October 1992. Stick a...
61 - Women of Modern Rock (1992 Bonus)
Will Westercauw is joined by Sarah Dougher to discuss some of the women of modern rock, circa 1992.
Songs under discussion include:
...
60 - Peter Gabriel "Digging in the Dirt" (Sept 1992)
Will Westercauw and Orly discuss the modern rock songs of September 1992.
Songs under discussion include:
Peter Gabriel - "Digging...
Bonus: The Bridge (part 2)
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 19...
Bonus: The Bridge Between Punk/New Wave and Alternative/Modern Rock (1987-88)
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 19...
59 - Faith No More "Midlife Crisis" (August 1992)
Will Westercauw is joined by Michael Allen (The Wolfgang Press)to talk about his musical journey and the songs of August 1992.
Songs und...
58 - The Lemonheads "It's A Shame About Ray" (July 1992)
Will Westercauw is joined by Matt Spix to talk about the modern rock songs of July 1992.
Songs under discussion include:
The B-52s...
57 - Meryn Cadell "The Sweater" (June 1992)
Meryn Cadell joins will to talk about the modern rock songs of June 1992, David Letterman performances, Tim Curry, Sinead O'Connor, changing cultural...
56 - COVID and Modern Rock
Will and Orly pay tribute to four musicians who died during the COVID pandemic: Adam Schlesinger, Dave Greenfield, Matthew Seligman and Mark Lanegan.<...
55 - The Sound of Seattle (1992 Bonus)
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. Ban...
54 - Cracker "Teen Angst" (May 1992)
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...
53 - U2 "One" (April 1992)
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:...
52 - They Might Be Giants "Fingertips" (Bonus Episode)
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...
51 - Teenage Fanclub "The Concept" (March 1992)
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...
50 - Matthew Sweet "Girlfriend" (Feb 1992)
Dusty Reske and Ellen Osborn (Rocketship) join Will to talk about even more songs of February 1992. Brace yourself - Strong opinions are shared ;)
49 - Talking Heads "Sax and Violins" (Feb 1992)
Will and Orly discuss four songs that charted on the Modern Rock charts in February 1992.
Talking Heads - "Sax & Violins"
Lou Reed...
48 - Dramarama "Haven't Got A Clue" (Jan 1992)
Will Westercauw and his guest host John Easedale (Dramarama) discuss four songs that charted on the Modern Rock charts in January 1992.
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