Meryn Cadell joins will to talk about the modern rock songs of June 1992, David Letterman performances, Tim Curry, Sinead O'Connor, changing cultural attitudes, and so much more. This interview was recorded February 12, 2022.

Songs under discussion include:

The Cure - "Friday I'm In Love"

The Jesus & Mary Chain - "Far Gone and Out"

Chris Mars - "Popular Creeps"

Meryn Cadell - "The Sweater"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=669e81ab41844a12

Will and Orly pay tribute to four musicians who died during the COVID pandemic: Adam Schlesinger, Dave Greenfield, Matthew Seligman and Mark Lanegan.

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=e6beba5ebb4c48e5

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. Bands under discussion include Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone, and (of course) Love Battery.

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=072a59a21a6f40b2

Purple Strange bandcamp Page: https://purplestrange.bandcamp.com/album/purple-strange

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:

Cracker - "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)"

Charlatans UK - "Weirdo"

XTC - "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead"

Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Under the Bridge"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=9b69590c5c29423c

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:

U2 - "One"

The Cure - "High"

Ride - "Leave Them All Behind"

Miracle Legion - "Snacks & Candy"

That Record Got Me High podcast: https://www.thatrecordgotmehigh.com/

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=9b69590c5c29423c

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 her favorite songs of all time: "Fingertips" by They Might Be Giants.

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=5569f28d39e04b18

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.

Lightning Seeds - "Life of Reilly"

Concrete Blonde - "Ghost of a Texas Ladies Man"

Teenage Fanclub - "The Concept"

They Might Be Giants - "The Statue Got Me High"

Dr. Something: https://drsomething.com/

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh…34f44538eb104126

Dusty Reske and Ellen Osborn (Rocketship) join Will to talk about even more songs of February 1992. Brace yourself - Strong opinions are shared ;)

Matthew Sweet - "Girlfriend"

The KLF - "Justified and Ancient"

The Wonder Stuff - "Welcome to the Cheap Seats"

My Bloody Valentine - "Only Shallow"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh…34f44538eb104126

Will and Orly discuss four songs that charted on the Modern Rock charts in February 1992.

Talking Heads - "Sax & Violins"

Lou Reed - "What's Good"

Sugarcubes - "Hit"

Social Distortion - "Bad Luck"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh…34f44538eb104126

Will Westercauw and his guest host John Easedale (Dramarama) discuss four songs that charted on the Modern Rock charts in January 1992.

Ocean Blue - "Ballerina Out of Control"

Enya - "Caribbean Blue"

Dramarama - "Haven't Got A Clue"

Lloyd Cole - "Tell Your Sister"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=34f44538eb104126