Best Alternativ Podcasts (2025)

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85 - Crash Test Dummies "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" (Mar 1994) 42:33

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Will Westercauw chats with Johnny (guitarist from the band Dig) about scandalous rumors, working at Tower Records, Clear Channel censorship, and the modern rock hits of March 1994. Songs under discussion include:Crash Test Dummies - "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm"Tori Amos - "God"Alice In Chains - "No Excuses"Dig - "Believe"Season 7 (1994) Spotify Playlist: http…

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84 - Beck "Loser" (Feb 1994) 36:30

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Will Westercauw is joined by indie comic writer/artist & music podcaster Jason Martin to talk about the modern rock songs of February 1994.Songs under discussion include:Beck - "Loser"Counting Crows - "Mr. Jones"Bjork - "Big Time Sensuality"Cracker - "Get Off This"Season 7 (1994) Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19V29Sq8PhdbMVyOD…

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83 - Pearl Jam "Daughter" (Jan 1994) 39:05

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Will Westercauw and Orly are back for the 1994 Season premiere of This Is Modern Rock.Songs under discussion include:Pearl Jam - "Daughter"Gin Blossoms - "Found Out About You"Nirvana - "All Apologies"Nick Heyward - "Kite"Season 7 (1994) Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19V29Sq8PhdbMVyODJyUz6?si=_xvnAdEzQVaJE0EchWUThA…

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82 - No Alternative (1993 Wrap-up) 50:11

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Will and Orly wrap up the 1993 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.Songs under discussion include:Matthew Sweet - "Superdeformed"R.E.M. (ft. Natalie Merchant) - "Photograph"Ultra Vivid Scene - "Blood and Thunder"X - "Coun…

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81 - Liz Phair "F*** and Run" (Bubbling Under 1993) 40:39

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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"& mo…

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80 - Smashing Pumpkins "Today" (Dec 1993) 39:17

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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.spotif…

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79 - The Afghan Whigs "Debonair" (Nov 1993) 39:47

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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 - "Debon…

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78 - The Breeders "Cannonball" (Oct 1993) 44:51

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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://musicin…

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77 - Juliana Hatfield "My Sister" (Sept 1993) 38:39

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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/playl…

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76 - Björk "Human Behavior" (Aug 1993) 38:55

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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 SqueezeBjörk - Human BehaviorUrge Overkill - Sister HavanaFabulon - In A MoodSeason 6 Music Playlist on…

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75 - The Posies "Dream All Day" (July 1993) 40:49

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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 AgainThe Posies - Dream All DayTrashcan Sinatras - HayfeverThe Cranberries - DreamsFollow Ke…

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74 - Porno for Pyros "Pets" (June 1993) 39:47

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Pete Fij (Adorable, Polak) joins Will Westercauw to talk about the modern rock songs of June 1993. Songs under discussion include:Porno for Pyros - PetsRadiohead - CreepSuede - Metal MickeyAdorable - Sunshine SmileThis Is Modern Rock - Season 6 Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=96c37f443ddf4a89…

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73 - New Order "Regret" (May 1993) 42:23

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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 - RegretDepeche Mode - Walking in My ShoesMidnight Oil - TruganiniCrush - The RainThe Ancients on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4e…

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72 - Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (Apr 1993) 36:54

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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 WayLiving Colour - Leave It AloneFrank Black - Los AngelesTasmin Archer - Sleeping SatelliteThis Is Modern Rock - Season 6 Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=08…

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71 - Belly "Feed the Tree" (Mar 1993) 36:24

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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…

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70 - Duran Duran "Ordinary World" (Feb 1993) 36:51

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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…

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69 - Ned's Atomic Dustbin "Not Sleeping Around" (Jan 1993) 36:18

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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…

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68 - Amelia Fletcher (Bonus Episode) 48:28

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One more Bonus Episode! This time around, Will Westercauw is talking with another of his favorite musicians: Amelia Fletcher!For those listeners who aren't in the know, Amelia Fletcher is the singer and principal songwriter of a big list of indie pop bands, including Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, Marine Research, and Tender Trap. She's also been a suppor…

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67 - Big Dipper (Bonus Episode) 1:02:00

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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 unde…

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66 - Pavement "Trigger Cut" (Bubbling Under 1992) 41:08

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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 …

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65 - Beastie Boys "So What'Cha Want" (1992 Wrap-up) 50:52

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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 - "T…

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64 - Soul Asylum "Somebody to Shove" (Dec 1992) 41:14

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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"Supr…

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Siyamək Kuşi: "Atamın səhhəti bizi çox narahat edir" - Noyabr 23, 2022 5:37

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Hüseyn Kuşinin oğlu Siyamək Kuşi Amerikanın Səsinə atasının həbsxanadakı səhhətindən və 3 illik həbs cəzasından danışıb.By VOA

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63 - 10,000 Maniacs "These Are Days" (Nov 1992) 35:31

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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:…

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62 - Suzanne Vega "Blood Makes Noise" (Oct 1992) 41:35

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Will Westercauw is joined by Tim Quirk (Too Much Joy) to talk about some of the songs that charted on the Modern Rock Charts in October 1992. Stick around to the end to hear a clip from the latest Too Much Joy single - "Normal Never Was"!*Warning - This episode contains some salty language.*Songs under discussion include:Suzanne Vega - "Blood Makes…

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Sevda Tahir Afşarla müsahibə.mp3 - Oktyabr 03, 2022 4:01

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Sevda Tahir Afşar qardaşı Saların saxlanıldığı barədə məlumat verirBy VOA

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Ruzbeh Səadəti ilə müsahibə - Oktyabr 02, 2022 3:41

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Ruzbeh Səadəti həbs edilən həyat yoldaşı Səfiyə Qarabağinin durumu haqda məlumat verirBy VOA

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61 - Women of Modern Rock (1992 Bonus) 33:15

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Will Westercauw is joined by Sarah Dougher to discuss some of the women of modern rock, circa 1992.Songs under discussion include:Indigo Girls - GalileoTori Amos - "Crucify"Annie Lennox - "Walking on Broken Glass"Shakespeares Sister - "Stay"Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=dfe88625db7e440b…

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60 - Peter Gabriel "Digging in the Dirt" (Sept 1992) 36:10

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Will Westercauw and Orly discuss the modern rock songs of September 1992.Songs under discussion include:Peter Gabriel - "Digging in the Dirt"Pearl Jam - "Jeremy"The Utah Saints - "Something Good"PJ Harvey - "Sheela Na Gig"Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLzL0A?si=313afbf513fb4126…

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Bonus: The Bridge (part 2) 44:28

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It's our first crossover episode! Will Westercauw joins the lads of Deep Dives and Deep Cuts to examine some of the important bands that debuted in 1987-88. Part two of two. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6U9OnTJHjlFTjgGeyro6vz?si=5307af22c5434a3eEmail me at [email protected]…

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Bonus: The Bridge Between Punk/New Wave and Alternative/Modern Rock (1987-88) 44:39

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It's our first crossover episode! Will Westercauw joins the lads of Deep Dives and Deep Cuts to examine some of the important bands that debuted in 1987-88. Part one of two. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6U9OnTJHjlFTjgGeyro6vz?si=a2a57f2367564aafEmail me at [email protected]…

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59 - Faith No More "Midlife Crisis" (August 1992) 35:25

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Will Westercauw is joined by Michael Allen (The Wolfgang Press)to talk about his musical journey and the songs of August 1992. Songs under discussion include:Faith No More - "Midlife Crisis"Morrissey - "Tomorrow"The Wolfgang Press - "A Girl Like You"Sonic Youth - "100%"Season 5 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qoJndh54yyb7fm9sLz…

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58 - The Lemonheads "It's A Shame About Ray" (July 1992) 33:50

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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…

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Mahmud Bilgin: “Nüvə danışıqlarının nəticəsindən asılı olmayaraq milli hərəkatımız İranda siyasi alternativ olma yönündə addım atmalıdır” - Aprel 18, 2022 13:46

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Amerikanın Səsinə danışan siyasi fəal Mahmud Bilgin Qərb tərəfində ciddi bir dönüş yaranmadığı təqdirdə Sepahın sanksiya siyahısından götürülmə ehtimalının çox zəif olduğunu ifadə edir.By Əlirza Quluncu

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Simin Səbri ilə müsahibə - Aprel 12, 2022 12:53

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Babək Bəxtavərlə müsahibə - Aprel 12, 2022 12:34

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Babək Bəxtavərlə müsahibə - Aprel 10, 2022 12:34

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Jalə Təbrizli ilə müsahibə - Mart 28, 2022 12:40

3+ y ago12:40

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57 - Meryn Cadell "The Sweater" (June 1992) 53:28

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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 - "Popula…

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Bulut Ələmdarla müsahibə - Mart 21, 2022 14:05

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Mehsa Mehdili ilə müsahibə - Mart 10, 2022 13:16

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56 - COVID and Modern Rock 44:10

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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=e6beba5ebb4c48e5By This Is Modern Rock Podcast

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Cəlal Rövşənlə müsahibə - Mart 02, 2022 13:58

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Sadiq İsabəyli ilə müsahibə - Fevral 28, 2022 15:43

4y ago15:43

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Şahin Xiyavlı ilə müsahibə - Fevral 16, 2022 14:24

4y ago14:24

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Sevil Sülüymani ilə müsahibə - Fevral 13, 2022 12:59

4y ago12:59

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Ümud Şükri ilə müsahibə - Yanvar 27, 2022 14:09

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55 - The Sound of Seattle (1992 Bonus) 1:07:40

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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/0qoJnd…

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Məcid Arazla müsahibə - Yanvar 13, 2022 14:02

4y ago14:02

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