1988 seemed to be another huge shift in the sound of the decade with glimpses into the sound of the coming decade with hits from Pixies, Jane's Addiction, R.E.M., INXS, and more. We also learn a new side to dXn and discover what song played a huge role in one of the most memorable moments of a young man's life!

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1988 seemed to be another huge shift in the sound of the decade with glimpses into the sound of the coming decade with hits from Pixies, Jane's Addiction, R.E.M., INXS, and more. We also learn a new side to dXn and discover what song played a huge role in one of the most memorable moments of a young man's life! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rootsofalternative/messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1988 seemed to be another huge shift in the sound of the decade with glimpses into the sound of the coming decade with hits from Pixies, Jane's Addiction, R.E.M., INXS, and more. We also learn a new side to dXn and discover what song played a huge role in one of the most memorable moments of a young man's life!

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The year was 1988

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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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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