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Exploring the Suburban Punk Rebellion: History Mixtapes with Kyle Riismandel

In this episode of History Mixtapes, host Katherine Rye Jewell announces the start of season two, reflecting on her creative journey and the inspiration behind her new book project, A History of Alternative in 10 Bands. Katherine then engages in a detailed conversation with Kyle Riismandel, Associate Teaching Professor at Rutgers Newark, covering everything from the historic suburban punk scene to the impact of cultural production on suburban youth from the 1970s to the 1990s. They explore themes of rebellion, nostalgia, and moral panics, all set against the backdrop of the evolving suburban landscape. Key tracks discussed include the Middle Class's "Out of Vogue," Cheap Trick's "Surrender," and Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs."

Hear all the musical mentions in Kyle's playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_bIX7g9SjAXoMNsP1bmBIMEyt298Br-&si=_BOV3RltixjW-k5v