Roots of Alternative Podcast

So many influential names take shape in 1986 like Peter Gabriel and The Pet Shop Boys. We also learn about the looming downfall of The Smiths and impending fame of Oingo Boingo, who's frontman Danny Elfman, moves on to produce music for some of the biggest TV shows and movies to this day. Ever watch The Simpsons? You may know Danny Elfman pretty weak then!

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In episode seven of The Roots of Alternative Podcast, Jack and dXn are officially over the hump of the decade as they take on 1986!

So many influential names take shape in 1986 like Peter Gabriel and The Pet Shop Boys. We also learn about the looming downfall of The Smiths and impending fame of Oingo Boingo, who's frontman Danny Elfman, moves on to produce music for some of the biggest TV shows and movies to this day. Ever watch The Simpsons? You may know Danny Elfman pretty well then!

Next week we move on to 1987.

AND, join us in two weeks as we drop a special bonus episode covering The Joshua Tree, U2's greatest album of all time and one of the most influential albums of the last four decades!

[Check out this week's show page with special features and the full playlist from 1986 at 95X.com]

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1985 was a defining year in alternative music as we begin to hear the roots of grunge, metal, and punk as we know it today. Bands like The Smiths, Faith No More, The Cure, Simple Minds, and Tears for Fears set the tone of the year, and to Jack, it's not sounding as dark as 1984.

We'll also reflect on Live Aid, the legendary live music/benefit concert that has become known as "the greatest concert ever" and the very controversial cola wars of the decade. Yes, we said cola wars.

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In episode six of The Roots of Alternative Podcast, Jack and dXn reflect on the alternative music & pop culture of the year 1985.

1985 was a defining year in Alternative music as we begin to hear the roots of grunge, metal, and punk as we know in later years. Bands like The Smiths, Faith No More, The Cure, Simple Minds, Tears for Fears, and more, set the tone of the year, and to Jack, it's not sounding as dark as 1984 was!

We'll also reflect on Live Aid, the legendary live music/benefit concert that has become known as "the greatest concert ever," and the very controversial cola wars of the decade. Yes... we said cola wars.

[Check out this week's show page with special features and the full playlist from 1985 at 95X.com]

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Next week we continue to make our way through the latter half of the 80's with 1986.

1984 brought along some changes in style with hits from Depeche Mode, Husker Du, and Sonic Youth. We also cover some big songs from David Bowie, R.E.M., and dare we say, Prince?!

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In episode five of The Roots of Alternative Podcast, Jack and dXn reflect on the alternative music & pop culture of the year 1984. 

The tone of this year felt somewhat different for Jack as bands like Depeche Mode, Hüsker Dü, and Sonic Youth take on a darker edge. 1984 also had hits from David Bowie, Echo & The Bunnymen, R.E.M., and dare we say, Prince?!

[Check out this week's show page with special features and the full playlist from 1984 at 95X.com]

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Next week we’ll be half way through the 80's and we'll take a deep dive into 1985!

It's 1983 and it was a mammoth year for alternative music! We'll hear hits from R.E.M., David Bowie, and dive head first into the new wave revolution. We also find out that Jack has no idea what Fraggle Rock is.

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In episode four of The Roots of Alternative Podcast, Jack and dXn reflect on the year 1983. This was a mammoth year for music with hits like R.E.M's "Radio Free Europe," and David Bowie's "Let's Dance!" The guys go deep into the New Wave revolution and talk about how much alternative music in the 80's has changed so quickly in just a few years. We also find out that Jack has no idea what Fraggle Rock is....

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Take a look at the full list of the most impactful songs from 1983, and remember to hit us up with a voice message or email [email protected] with any comments or feedback for our next episode.

Next week we’ll take a deep dive into 1984!

Jack & dXn reflect on the year 1982, the same year the first CD player was introduced in Japan. It also had some big hits from The Clash, A Flock of Seagulls, Billy Idol, Modern English, and much more.

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In episode three of The Roots of Alternative Podcast, Jack and dXn reflect on the year 1982. It was the same year the first CD player was introduced in Japan and also had some of the biggest hits from The Clash, A Flock of Seagulls, Billy Idol, Modern English, and so much more.

RELATED: Listen to more episodes of the ‘Roots of Alternative Podcast.’

Take a look at the full list of the most impactful songs from 1982, and remember to hit us up with a voice message or email [email protected] with any comments or feedback for our next episode.

Next week we’ll take a deep dive into 1983!