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

Season 5

51 - Teenage Fanclub "The Concept" (March 1992)

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

57 - Meryn Cadell "The Sweater" (June 1992)

Will Westercauw is joined by Matt Spix to talk about the modern rock songs of July 1992.

Songs under discussion include:
The B-52s - "Good Stuff"
The Lemonheads - "It's a Shame About Ray"
L7 - "Pretend We're Dead"
Peter Murphy - "You're So Close"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=ab89d8f83d084e9a

58 - The Lemonheads "It's A Shame About Ray" (July 1992)

Will Westercauw is joined by Steve Michener (Big Dipper, Volcano Suns, Dump Truck) to talk about some of the songs that charted on the Modern Rock Charts in November 1992. 

Songs under discussion include:
10,000 Maniacs - "These Are Days"
Paul Weller - "Uh Huh Oh Yeh"
Darling Buds - "Please Yourself"
Smashing Pumpkins - "Drown"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=15662de309234031
Big Dipper on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BigDipperBand

63 - 10,000 Maniacs "These Are Days" (Nov 1992)

Will Westercauw talks to Joie Calio (dada, 7Horse) about life in the Geffen mailroom, what happens when your record label goes bankrupt while you're on tour, and some of the songs that charted on the Modern Rock Charts in December 1992.

Songs under discussion include:
Soul Asylum - "Somebody to Shove"
Peter Gabriel - "Steam"
dada - "Dizz Knee Land"
Supreme Love Gods - "Souled Out"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=c232ce345a2548ad
7Horse Band: www.7horsemusic.com/

64 - Soul Asylum "Somebody to Shove" (Dec 1992)

As usual, Will and Orly wrap up the 1992 season with a discussion of modern rock statistics and trends, a game of "Name that Cover Song", and a look at a few cool songs that we missed earlier in the season, and few other suprises.

Songs under discussion include:
The Tom Tom Club - "Sunshine and Ecstasy"
Beastie Boys - "So What'Cha Want"
Carter USM - "The Only Living Boy in New Cross"
Kitchens of Distinction - "4 Men"

Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=d40a9f4e8d8143df

65 - Beastie Boys "So What'Cha Want" (1992 Wrap-up)

Will Westercauw's good friend Jeremy T. returns to talk about 6 artists/bands that should have charted on the Modern Rock Charts in 1992.

Songs under discussion include:
Pavement - "Trigger Cut"
Guided By Voices - "Exit Flagger"
Bettie Serveert - "Palomine"
Jonathan Richman - "That Summer Feeling"
Spent Poets - "Walt Whitman's Beard"
Arrested Development - "Tennessee"

Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=c4d3a04042d8451a

66 - Pavement "Trigger Cut" (Bubbling Under 1992)

Will Westercauw is pleased to present this very special episode all about one of his favorite bands - Big Dipper!

Will is joined by Big Dipper guitarist/vocalist Gary Waleik to talk about the band's entire history.  This episode covers the band's humble beginnings, their rise to indie-rock semi-stardom, their tragic fall, and their eventual (and underappreciated) return.  

Will and Gary listen to too many Big Dipper songs to list all of them here, but you can listen to them in their entirety by checking out the Big Dipper playlist.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3E51CGarZP91ki3bFk03Iy?si=b1276cc48ca744aa

Curious listeners should also check out Gary Waleik's current podcast endeavors - 
Lamplighters (stories of Chabad emissaries): https://www.lubavitch.com/podcast/
Saturday to Shabbos (stories of returnees to the Jewish faith): https://tachlismedia.com/series/saturdaytoshabbos/

Season 5.5

67 - Big Dipper (Bonus Episode)

Will Westercauw and Larry Kirwan (Black 47) talk about Broadway musicals, Irish birth control, and the music of January 1993.

Songs under discussion include:
Ned's Atomic Dustbin - "Not Sleeping Around"
Jesus Jones - "The Devil You Know"
Neneh Cherry (feat. Michael Stipe) - "Trout"
Black 47 - "Funky Ceili (Bridie's Song)"

More info about Larry Kirwan and Black 47: https://www.black47.com/

Season 6 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=a771b95d3ea04427

Season 6

69 - Ned's Atomic Dustbin "Not Sleeping Around" (Jan 1993)

Orly is back to help Will discuss some of the big modern rock hits of February 1993.

Songs under discussion include:
Duran Duran - "Ordinary World"
The The - "Dogs of Lust"
INXS - "Beautiful Girl"
Pearl Jam - "Black"

Season 6 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=0922300917b349fd

70 - Duran Duran "Ordinary World" (Feb 1993)

Steve Bryant (Chance the Gardener, Toadmortons) joins Will to talk about the modern rock songs of March 1993.  

Songs under discussion include:
Belly - "Feed the Tree"
Depeche Mode - "I Feel You"
Jellyfish - "The Ghost at Number One"
Ween - "Push th' Little Daisies"

If you'd like to hear more from Steve Bryant, check out:
Toadmortons - Susschord (new album!)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5PIUYkdBr8ddZJb7T9jncj?si=h1uCFtknSKSJFX9kg1njRQ
Chance the Gardener - The Day the Dogs Took Over
https://open.spotify.com/album/5I5Or24NljOHHllWGZxrF1?si=d6mkj5xbSpS2UHMk6z0tfA


This Is Modern Rock - Season 6 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=5129db601da345aa

71 - Belly "Feed the Tree" (Mar 1993)

Will and Orly talk about Bill Nye, wet bus seats, True Lies, and the songs of April 1993. 

Songs under discussion include:
Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way
Living Colour - Leave It Alone
Frank Black - Los Angeles
Tasmin Archer - Sleeping Satellite

This Is Modern Rock - Season 6 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=087249d149be447a

72 - Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (Apr 1993)

Fred Schreck (Crush, the Ancients) joins Will Westercauw to talk about DJ'ing at The Mission, Joey Ramone, Star Search, and some of the big modern rock hits of May 1993.  Songs under discussion include:

New Order - Regret
Depeche Mode - Walking in My Shoes
Midnight Oil - Truganini
Crush - The Rain

The Ancients on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4e2Smvg9gYeQ40mwlGFaU0?si=FTfuUjl-R_io2BHHOhKH9g

This Is Modern Rock - Season 6 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=4a3f7fb6b1254075

73 - New Order "Regret" (May 1993)

Pete Fij (Adorable, Polak) joins Will Westercauw to talk about the modern rock songs of June 1993. Songs under discussion include:

Porno for Pyros - Pets
Radiohead - Creep
Suede - Metal Mickey
Adorable - Sunshine Smile

This Is Modern Rock - Season 6 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=96c37f443ddf4a89

74 - Porno for Pyros "Pets" (June 1993)

Will talks to Ken Stringfellow (The Posies) about the origins of The Posies, his stints with R.E.M. and Big Star, touring with The Cranberries, and (of course) the modern rock songs of July 1993. Songs under discussion include:

Tears for Fears -Break it Down Again
The Posies - Dream All Day
Trashcan Sinatras - Hayfever
The Cranberries - Dreams

Follow Ken Stringfellow on Instagram: @kenstringfellow

Season 6 Music Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=43b5af0035b34e00

75 - The Posies "Dream All Day" (July 1993)

Will talks to Kevin Macbeth (Fabulon) about sharing a practice space with Deee-Lite, becoming a casualty of the grunge explosion, and (of course) the modern rock songs of August 1993. Songs under discussion include:

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Soul to Squeeze
Björk - Human Behavior
Urge Overkill - Sister Havana
Fabulon - In A Mood

Season 6 Music Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=f4953919bd844912

76 - Björk "Human Behavior" (Aug 1993)

Will and Orly talk about medieval torture devices, bands who play barefoot, Dr. Who, and the modern rock hits of September 1993. Songs under discussion include:

Juliana Hatfield Three - "My Sister"
Blind Melon - "No Rain"
The Catherine Wheel - "Crank"
Pet Shop Boys - "Can You Forgive Her?"

Season 6 (1993) Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=be027c1c7c6641f6

77 - Juliana Hatfield "My Sister" (Sept 1993)

Sice (The Boo Radleys) joins Will Westercauw to talk about mental health for touring musicians, career changes, key changes, the perfect level of fame, and the modern rock hits of October 1993, including:

Nirvana - "Heart-Shaped Box"
The Breeders - "Cannonball"
U2 - "Lemon"
The Boo Radleys - "Lazarus"

Music Industry Therapist Collective: https://musicindustrytherapists.com/

The Boo Radleys on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UYwzZChuolxsylHcZcBBP?si=7srYfyN8TuKA3ZgsYLNeTw

Season 6 (1993) Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=9aaeb88fc35743c1

78 - The Breeders "Cannonball" (Oct 1993)

Will Westercauw and Orly discuss kerosene hats, the merits of being Evan Dando, why it pays to be friends with Mark Pellington, whether or not being with you, girl, is actually like being "stone", and the modern rock hits of November 1993, including:

The Lemonheads - "Into Your Arms"
Cracker - "Low"
The Connells - "Slackjawed"
The Afghan Whigs - "Debonair"

Season 6 (1993) Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=8a7c9febb3de4ce1

79 - The Afghan Whigs "Debonair" (Nov 1993)

Will Westercauw is joined by his friend Dusty Hoesly to talk about identical twins, glossolalia, Danger Man, and the modern rock hits of December 1993.

Songs under discussion include:
James - "Laid"
The Smashing Pumpkins - "Today"
Dead Can Dance - "The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove"
Blur - "Chemical World"

Season 6 (1993) Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=b3c96fa3c5044a15

80 - Smashing Pumpkins "Today" (Dec 1993)

Will Westercauw's good friend Jeremy T. returns to talk about 6 artists/bands that didn't chart on the Modern Rock Charts in 1993, but maybe should have...

Songs under discussion include:
Pulp - "Razzmatazz"
Buzzcocks  - "Innocent"
Palace Brothers - "Ohio River Boat Song"
Swervedriver - "Duel"
Liz Phair - "Fuck and Run"
Archers of Loaf - "Web in Front"
& more...

Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=a27496763c144062

81 - Liz Phair "F*** and Run" (Bubbling Under 1993)

In the first episode of This Is Modern Rock, WIll and Orly talk about Siouxsie & the Banshees, Big Audio Dynamite, The Primatives, and The House of Love.
Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2

01 - Siouxsie & the Banshees "Peek-A-Boo" (September 1988)

Will talks about the alternative rock songs of December 1988, including "The Great Commandment" by Camouflage, "Angel of Harlem" by U2, "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians, and "Ana Ng" by They Might Be Giants.  Featuring special guest host Jesse Reklaw.
Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2

This Is Modern Rock

04 - They Might Be Giants "Ana Ng" (December 1988)

Kristi Balzer (Executive Director of Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls)joins Will in the studio to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in March 1990.

Songs under discussion include "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor, "Deliverance" by The Mission UK, "Hello" by The Beloved, and "When the Lights Go Out" by Oingo Boingo.

For more information about Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls, head over to www.girlsrockcamp.org

Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74XFMEq0KcZttPXedAm61t

Season 3

20 - Sinead O'Connor "Nothing Compares 2 U" (March 1990)

Orly Marella (Fun Yeti, Flora Majora)joins Will in the studio to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in April 1990.

Songs under discussion include "Blue Sky Mine" by Midnight Oil, "Metropolis" by The Church, "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode, and "Bikini Girls with Machine Guns" by The Cramps.

Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74XFMEq0KcZttPXedAm61t

21 - Midnight Oil "Blue Sky Mine" (April 1990)

Jim "Child of the 90's" Delphine joins Will Westercauw to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in May 1990.

Songs under discussion include "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Sinead O'Connor, "Forgotten Years" by Midnight Oil, "Here's Where the Story Ends" by The Sundays, and "I Don't Know Why I Love You" by The House of Love.

Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74XFMEq0KcZttPXedAm61t

22 - The Sundays "Here's Where the Story Ends" (May 1990)

Entertainment Lawyer Peter Vaughan Shaver (Sound Advice) joins Will Westercauw to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in July 1990.

Songs under discussion include "Joey" by Concrete Blonde, "Pretty Pink Rose" by Adrian Belew (feat. David Bowie), "Give It Up" by Hothouse Flowers, and "Onion Skin" by Boom Crash Opera.

Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74XFMEq0KcZttPXedAm61t

24 - Concrete Blonde "Joey" (July 1990)

Will Westercauw and Orly talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in August 1990.

Songs under discussion include "Jealous" by Gene Loves Jezebel, "I'll Be Your Chauffeur" by David J, "Home" by Iggy Pop, and "Post Post-Modern Man" by Devo.

Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74XFMEq0KcZttPXedAm61t

25 - Gene Loves Jezebel "Jealous" (August 1990)

Will Westercauw and Kathy Foster (The Thermals, Roseblood, Slang) discuss four songs that peaked on the Modern Rock charts in April 1991. Songs under discussion include "Valerie Loves Me" by Material Issue, "Counting Backwards" by Throwing Muses, "De-Luxe" by Lush, and "The Wagon" by Dinosaur Jr..

Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM

Mix: Ouch! Retaliation Hurts Mix

35 - Material Issue "Valerie Loves Me" (April 1991)

Will Westercauw and guest host Matt Sebastian (SlicingUpEyeballs.com) discuss the big modern rock songs of November 1991, including both "The Fly" and "Mysterious Ways" by U2, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, and "Movin' On Up" by Primal Scream.

Season 4 Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM

Season 4

44 - Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (Nov 1991)

This Is Modern Rock is a podcast about Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's.  Each episode takes a look at one month on the Billboard Modern Rock charts, beginning with September 1988.  This Is Modern Rock is currently in Season 5 (1992).
Hosted by Will Westercauw - thisismodernrock@gmail.com

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