Roots of Alternative Podcast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -We're looking back on 40 years of Alternative music to see how the genre came to be what it is today! Each week we'll discuss the biggest Alternative hits that defined the year, starting in 1980 until we reach 2020.
About Our Hosts: dXn lived the earlier years of ALT music, while Jack wasn't even born yet. He's a 90's baby and doesn't know a ton about the early years, except for U2 for which he's a huge fan. dXn, who has years of experience in the music industry will be Jack's teacher along the way.
Both Jack and dXn are on-air personalities at 95X radio in Syracuse, NY.
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The Year Was 2023... Our year end Alternative top 10 review!
December 29, 2023 16:27 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBJack + dXn are back with a full review of their top ten favorite new songs from 2023! Go back and relive some of the best from the year and discover some new songs you may not have heard from artists like bby, The Moss, Vacations, 100 Gecs, Knox, Del Water Gap, Talk, The Paper Kites, King Falcon, Go-Jo, and more. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alternative Hits in John Hughes' 1980's Films
May 14, 2022 13:14 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB*Season Finale* We're taking a break for the summer. Get updates at 95X.com/rootsofalternative. Thank you for listening! This week, Jack & dXn are breaking down the soundtracks from some of John Hughes' most influential films in the 1980's. Learn about Hughes' life and career, plus his love for alternative music and how he integrated them into his films. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn See om...
ALT 101 REMIX - Revisiting Blind Melon & Modest Mouse
April 29, 2022 15:17 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThis week, Jack & dXn go back to revisit two ALT 101 segments from thier countdown, including 1992's self titled album from Blind Melon, and Y2K's Modest Mouse album, The Moon and Antarctica. Next week, they're back with a new episode as they break down the soundtracks from some of John Hughes' most influential films in the 1980's. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn See omnystudio.com/listener f...
The Cars [The Things We Missed]
April 22, 2022 16:36 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week Jack + dXn talk about The Cars and their greatest hits. We'll learn a few things about the band you might not know with Jack's Five Facts, and talk about how they tie in to some newer bands you may know like Fountains of Wayne and Weezer. Check out this week's show page for more info. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane's Addiction (The Things We Missed)
April 15, 2022 13:17 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIt's time to go back and spend some time on the things we missed... This week Jack + dXn talk about Jane's Addiction and two of their essential albums; Nothing Shocking, and Ritual Day Low Habitual. We'll learn a few things about the band you might not know with Jack's Five Facts, and talk about how they helped to organize the very first Lollapalooza which led to so many other music festivals each year. Check out this week's show page with bonus content. The Roots of Alternative podcast ...
Lenny Kravitz (The Things We Missed)
April 08, 2022 17:14 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIt's time to go back and spend some time on the things we missed... We made it to the end of our countdown and we want to thank you for following along to this point! We wanted to take some time in this new season to talk about some of the artists we we felt we didn't get to spend enough time talking about. So with that, we present to you in season five, the things we missed. This week Jack + dXn talk about Lenny Kravitz, his storied career, how be brought soul and R&B elements to modern r...
The year was 2021 - Season Finale
April 01, 2022 12:21 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIt's 2021 and the season 4 finale of the Roots of Alternative podcast! The last year and a half have come down to this moment as Jack & dXn finish their countdown with the year 2021. Since 2021 was so recent, they do a run down of their top ten song picks from that year, plus tease what's to come next as the podcast evolves into a new phase. Check out this week's show page with bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Ja...
The year was 2020
March 18, 2022 15:01 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIt’s 2020! A new decade brings a different creative energy in the midst of a global pandemic. Twenty one pilots produced a song from their bedrooms while other artists like Dayglow, Clario, and Glass Animals came on to the scene. Plus, Jack gets schooled in Alternative 101 with the album RAZZMATAZZ by I Don't Know How But They Found Me. Check out this years bonus material at our show page. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack –...
The year was 2019
March 11, 2022 19:48 - 1 hour - 63 MBIt’s 2019! The final year of the 2010s brought us Billie Eilish. Enough Said. Well lets also mention some other big hits from AJR, Vampire Weekend, Cage the Elephant, and White Reaper. Plus, Jack gets schooled in Alternative 101 with the album 1000 gecs by 100 gecs. Check out this year’s featured playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
The year was 2018
March 04, 2022 12:54 - 1 hour - 56 MBIt’s 2018! Jack & dXn share their memories from our 95X BigXCuse concert with performances from 2018 breakout artists lovelytheband and AJR. They'll also dive in to songs from Panic! at the Disco, Weezer, Mumford and Sons, The 1975 and many more. Plus, Jack gets schooled in Alternative 101 with the album Love Is Dead by CHVRCHES. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram:...
The year was 2017
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIt’s 2017! Our march to the end of the decade continues with more big hits from Imagine Dragons, plus The Revivalists, Portugal. The Man, Rag n Bone Man, and so many more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Hot Thoughts by Spoon. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
The year was 2016
February 18, 2022 16:25 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIt’s 2016! It was a huge year for The Lumineers with their staple album Cleopatra. More alternative hits dominated the charts too from The Head & the Heart, Kaleo, The Strumbellas, Blink 182 and so many more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Ellipses by Biffy Clyro. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn S...
The year was 2015
February 11, 2022 14:01 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIt’s 2015! We're halfway through the decade with massive hits from the likes of twenty one pilots, X Ambassadors, Cold War Kids, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album I Love You, Honeybear by Father John Misty. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn See omnystudio.com/l...
The year was 2014
February 04, 2022 14:59 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIt’s 2014! Big hits from Hozier, Imagine Dragons, Vance Joy, Milky Chance and so many more took over the alternative scene. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Crosses by Crosses. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95Xdxn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The year was 2013
January 28, 2022 16:39 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIt's 2013! More new artists arrive to the alternative scene including Lorde, The Neighbourhood, Bastille, and the 1975. We also get new stuff from Cage the elephant, Fitz and the Tantrums, and so much more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekend. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material: https://bit.ly/3rb4nfi The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagr...
The year was 2012
January 21, 2022 13:19 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIt's 2012! This was a HUGE year for the alternative music genre! We saw the beginnings of several different bands we take for granted today including The Lumineers, Fun., and Alt-J. Also, Alabama Shakes, Of Monsters and Men, Passion Pit, and tons more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album The Church of Rock and Roll from Foxy Shazam. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material: https://bit.ly/33ynQOn The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsore...
The year was 2011
January 14, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIt's 2011! We continue on through the decade as we are introduced to some new classics in the year 2011. Bands like M83 and AWOLNATION came into the spotlight with some staple songs at alternative radio. We're also treated to a new tune from Florence + the Machine, Gotye, and so many more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Simple Math from Manchester Orchestra. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material: https://bit.ly/31VY59G The Roots of ...
The year was 2010
January 07, 2022 15:47 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBIt's 2010 and the start of a new decade! Our countdown continues as Jack & dXn embark on the final decade of their look back. 2010 brought us all new bands and some new sounds. It was also the beginning of Alternative radio as we know it today with hit songs from bands like Foster the People, Mumford and Sons, Young the Giant, Cage the Elephant, The Black Keys, and so many more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Blue Sky Noise by Circa Survive. Check out our show pa...
BONUS | The XMAS Show
December 22, 2021 12:22 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJack & dXn get in to the holiday spirit by diving in to the world of alternative Christmas/holiday music! There's a lot more music than you think, from so many different artists, across several decades including Bad Religion, The Ventures, The Killers, Fountains of Wayne, and a stocking full of even more! They break it down for you in this special bonus episode of the Roots of Alternative Podcast. Check out the show page for a few different holiday playlists to add to your library. This ...
BONUS | dXn's story about Swoon
October 15, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBIn our final bonus episode of season three, Jack & dXn talk about the Silversun Pickups album, Swoon, its impact on the decade, and break down some of the best songs on the album. dXn also shares his thoughts on the album, which include a very personal story about how it saved his life when he suffered through some very serious health issues. *Note: Some of the content discussed in this episode are graphic in nature and discuss elements of death and suicide. If you or someone you know is t...
The year was 2009
October 08, 2021 14:44 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn the season finale of the 2000's decade, Jack & dXn reflect back on 2009 and the biggest alternative hits from that year. Pearl Jam came back with a new sound, Phoenix impacted with a hit from 1901, plus more songs from The Temper Trap, Passion Pit, Matt & Kim, and a unique take from Asher Roth with the hit, "I Love College," plus many more. We'll be back next week with a special bonus episode focusing on the 2009 album Swoon by the Silversun Pickups. dXn has a story to share about this ...
The year was 2008
September 17, 2021 22:08 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIt's 2008! Jack and dXn take some extra time in this episode talking about all the mega hits from that year including songs from The Killers, Death Cab for Cutie, and Vampire Weekend. They'll also add in some extras from Slightly Stoopid, Empire of the Sun, Flobots, and a laundry list of others. Alternative 101 will continue in the next episode. This week they'll break down the Kings of Leon album "Only by the Night." Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Audacity App. *** Foll...
The year was 2007
September 10, 2021 17:39 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIt's 2007! Jack & dXn look back on the biggest hits from that year on the Roots of Alternative Podcast! Silversun Pickups, Fall Out Boy, and MGMT dominated the charts that year, plus new music from The National, and tie in's to 80's sound from Arcade Fire, Bloc Party, and so much more. Plus, Jack listens to the Fall Out Boy album, Infinity on High for the first time in Alternative 101. Listen and subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and 95X dot com. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
95X Retro Labor Day Weekend/Lookahead to 2007
September 03, 2021 12:04 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBWe're taking the week off as dXn and I wrap up everything going on at the Great New York State Fair for 95X! We'll be back next week to take on the year 2007 plus talk about Jack's Alternative 101 homework assignment; Fall Out Boy's 2007 album, Infinity on High. In the mean time, check out some of our favorite episodes from earlier in the podcast, and listen to 95X this weekend as we play a bunch of those songs we loved, and talked about from the 80's and 90's. Have a great Labor Day week...
The year was 2006
August 27, 2021 12:52 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIt's 2006! Jack & dXn look back on the biggest hits from 2006 on the Roots of Alternative Podcast! Pop punk and emo became mainstream thanks to bands like Panic! at the Disco, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, and All American Rejects. Plus, Jack will give his take on The Flaming Lips album, At War with the Mystics, in Alternative 101. Listen and subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and 95X.com. Check out this week's bonus content: https://bit.ly/2WrcFD1 See omnystudio.com/l...
The year was 2005
August 20, 2021 12:01 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBIt's 2005! We're halfway through the 2000's as Jack & dXn look back on 2005 on the Roots of Alternative Podcast! They'll talk about the big hits from Green Day, Death Cab for Cutie, and Gorillaz, plus Coldplay's third studio album X&Y. The'll also take a deep dive into the Jack's Mannequin album 'Everything in Transit' and preview Andrew McMahon's new memoir out now. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Check out all of this week's bonus material, inc...
The year was 2004
August 13, 2021 19:09 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJack & dXn look back at the biggest songs from 2004 in the latest episode of the Roots of Alternative Podcast! Smash hits from Green Day, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, My Chemical Romance, and Yellowcard all dominated the airwaves. We'll also have Jack listen to an album he's never heard before in Alternative 101 with Story of the Year's album, Page Avenue. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and 95X.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let's Talk About EMO [BONUS]
August 06, 2021 15:07 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBWhat exactly was emo and what really defined it? Was it strictly the music, or did the fashion influence it? Was it the other way around? Jack and dXn break it down in this bonus episode as they take a deep dive and talk about all things EMO, plus what bands defined this subset of alternative! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get Us Outta Crazy Town [BONUS]
July 30, 2021 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBIn this bonus episode, Jack & dXn revisit 2001 and discuss the impact of the song "Butterfly" by Crazy Town. dXn hates it and explains why he doesn't think it fits onto the alternative genre even though it charted as alternative in 2001. Stay tuned for more bonus episodes throughout season 3! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The year was 2003
July 23, 2021 12:28 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week on the Roots of Alternative Podcast Jack and dXn dive into the biggest alternative songs from 2003! Notable hits from Fountains of Wayne, The Postal Service, The White Stripes, and Jet make the list. PLUS, dXn schools Jack on an alternative album he's never heard before in Alternative 101 with the Hot Hot Heat album, Make Up the Breakdown. Check out some bonus content at our show page: 95X.com/rootsofalternative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The year was 2002
July 16, 2021 12:27 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis week on the Roots of Alternative Podcast, Jack and dXn dive into 2002! Some of the biggest arena anthems of the new millennium debuted this year from bands like Jimmy Eat World, Good Charlotte, and Something Corporate. dXn also has a great story about the early days of Chris Carrabba and the founding of Dashboard Confessional. And Jack gets schooled on an alternative album he's never heard before in Alternative 101 with the Coheed and Cambria album, The Second Stage Turbine Blade. C...
The year was 2001
July 09, 2021 12:31 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBJack & dXn look back on the biggest alternative hits from the year 2001. The Strokes, Sum 41, and Gorillaz make a big splash, plus some notable hits from Radiohead, Weezer, and Depeche Mode. dXn schools Jack on an alternative album he's never heard before in Alternative 101 with the album Humanistic by Abandon Pools. They also take a few minutes to reflect on and discuss 9/11's impact on the music industry and how it changed artistic expression in the months and years to come. See omnys...
The year was 2000
July 02, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBIt's the year 2000 folks! The Y2K bug is in the air and the new millennium is upon us as Jack & dXn look back on the biggest hits from the year 2000. Coldplay, Radiohead, Blink 182, and more redefined the genre, plus dXn school’s Jack on the Modest Mouse album, The Moon & Antarctica, in Alternative 101. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Y2K is here! | Season 3 Trailer
July 02, 2021 03:52 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBGet your survival kits ready because Y2K is coming! Jack & dXn prepare and fill you in on everything planned for season three as they embark on the decade that was the 2000's, Friday, July 2nd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What was grunge? | BONUS
March 05, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhile discussing the music of the 90's, Jack & dXn have led it all up to this point. In this episode, we bring it all together and discuss the big four bands that defined the Grunge movement of the early 90's; Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, and Soundgarden. What else was defined as Grunge? Was Grunge truly alternative? In hindsight, should Grunge be considered Alternative by today's standards? These are all questions we will discuss in this special bonus episode to round out the decad...
A Conversation on Grunge with Joe D.
March 05, 2021 13:27 - 39 minutes - 37 MBWhile discussing the music of the 90's, Jack & dXn have led it all up to this point. In this episode, we bring it all together and discuss the big four bands that defined the Grunge movement of the early 90's; Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, and Soundgarden. What else was defined as Grunge? Was Grunge truly alternative? In hindsight, should Grunge be considered Alternative by today's standards? These are all questions we will discuss in this special bonus episode to round out the decad...
Recapping the 90's | BONUS EPISODE
February 26, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe 90's biggest alternative hit was.... 🤔 For the last ten weeks, Jack & dXn have been discussing the biggest songs in alternative music from the 90's. In this recap they list off and rank thier favorites, beginning with thier top three from each year, followed by thier top ten from the entire decade. *You can also watch this bonus episode from 95X.com here: https://www.95x.com/2021/02/25/recapping-the-90s-roots-of-alternative-podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roo...
Recapping the 90's | BONUS
February 25, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe 90's biggest alternative hit was.... 🤔 For the last ten weeks, Jack & dXn have been discussing the biggest songs in alternative music from the 90's. In this recap they list off and rank thier favorites, beginning with thier top three from each year, followed by thier top ten from the entire decade. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rootsofalternative/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The year was 1999
February 18, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAs the 90's come to a close, Jack & dXn reflect on the biggest alternative songs from the year 1999. Artists like Blink 182 brought their mega hit song "All The Small Things" to the scene with other huge hits by Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, and so many more. Also, dXn schools Jack on an alternative album he’s never heard before with Alternative101. This week we dive into The Shiela Divine album, "New People." We will soon dive into the 00's but before then, we will dive into some bonus ...
The year was 1999...
February 18, 2021 16:18 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MBAs the 90's come to a close, Jack & dXn reflect on the biggest alternative songs from the year 1999. Artists like Blink 182 brought their mega hit song "All The Small Things" to the scene with other huge hits by Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, and so many more. Also, dXn schools Jack on an alternative album he’s never heard before with Alternative101. This week we dive into The Shiela Divine album, "New People." We will soon dive into the 00's but before then, we will dive into some bonus ...
The year was 1998
February 11, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWe continue to sail through the 90's with a stop in 1998. This year brought us hits from New Radicals, Marcy Playground, The Goo Goo Dolls, Hole, and so many more. dXn also does a breakdown of the Barenaked Ladies hit song, "One Week" that will leave you speechless at the end of the show. You will never listen to that song the same way ever again after dXn fills you in on a little conspiracy theory about that song scouring the internet. Also, dXn schools Jack on an alternative album he’s n...
The year was 1998...
February 11, 2021 15:33 - 59 minutes - 55 MBWe continue to sail through the 90's with a stop in 1998. This year brought us hits from New Radicals, Marcy Playground, The Goo Goo Dolls, Hole, and so many more. dXn also does a breakdown of the Barenaked Ladies hit song, "One Week" that will leave you speechless at the end of the show. You will never listen to that song the same way ever again after dXn fills you in on a little conspiracy theory about that song scouring the internet. Also, dXn schools Jack on an alternative album he’s n...
The year was 1997
February 04, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB1997 was the beginning of another paradigm shift in Alternative Music. Bands like Third Eye Blind came onto the scene with their first album and Radiohead came out with their third album. We also get a taste of some timeless classics from The Verve, Green Day, Blink 182, Sublime, and so much more. dXn also schools Jack on an alternative album he’s never heard before with Alternative101. This week we dive into The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' album "Let's Face It." --- Send in a voice message...
The year was 1997...
February 04, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 70 MB1997 was the beginning of another paradigm shift in Alternative Music. Bands like Third Eye Blind came onto the scene with their first album and Radiohead came out with their third album. We also get a taste of some timeless classics from The Verve, Green Day, Blink 182, Sublime, and so much more. dXn also schools Jack on an alternative album he’s never heard before with Alternative101. This week we dive into The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' album "Let's Face It." [Check out this week's show p...
The year was 1996
January 28, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThe 90's continue with a visit to 1996. Not only was this the year of the first DVD, it also gave us more timeless classics from Alanis Morissette, Beck, Oasis, Everclear, Weezer, and many more. dXn also schools Jack on an alternative album he's never heard before with Alternative101. This week we dive into Weezer's album Pinkerton. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rootsofalternative/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The year was 1996...
January 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThe 90's continue with a visit to 1996. Not only was this the year of the first DVD, it also gave us more timeless classics from Alanis Morissette, Beck, Oasis, Everclear, Weezer, and many more. dXn also schools Jack on an alternative album he's never heard before with Alternative101. This week we dive into Weezer's album Pinkerton. [Check out this week's show page with special features, plus the full playlist from this episode] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rootsofalte...
The year was 1995
January 14, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBJack & dXn are back from the holidays and we're officially halfway through the 90's! 1995 was a pivotal year in the Alternative music movement with some huge hits from a number artists, some who are still big today. Artists like Oasis changes the music landscape with their hit song "Wonderwall." The Goo Goo Dolls, Alanis Morissette, The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, and so much more had memorable songs that are still hits today. dXn also school's Jack in an album he's never heard before wi...
The year was 1995...
January 14, 2021 17:26 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MBJack & dXn are back from the holidays and we're officially halfway through the 90's! 1995 was a pivotal year in the Alternative music movement with some huge hits from a number artists, some who are still big today. Artists like Oasis changes the music landscape with their hit song "Wonderwall." The Goo Goo Dolls, Alanis Morissette, The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, and so much more had memorable songs that are still hits today. dXn also school's Jack in an album he's never heard before wi...
The year was 1994...
December 24, 2020 20:32 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MBWe're almost half way through the 90's! It' just getting better every year, and 1994 was no exception. This year brought us hits from Weezer, Green Day, Tory Amos, and Pearl Jam. dXn also school's Jack on an album he's never heard before in Alternative101. This week, it's Ruby Vroom's album Soul Coughing. [Check out this week's show page with special features, plus the full playlist from this episode] Got feedback? Hit us up with a voice message or email [email protected] with any comments for ...
The year was 1994
December 24, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWe're almost half way through the 90's! It' just getting better every year, and 1994 was no exception. This year brought us hits from Weezer, Green Day, Tory Amos, and Pearl Jam. dXn also school's Jack on an album he's never heard before in Alternative101. This week, it's Ruby Vroom's album Soul Coughing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rootsofalternative/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.