In the world of alternative music, what’s new and what’s next are every bit as important as what’s come before and paved the way. But every artist starts somewhere…

This week’s discussion of best alternative debuts includes a chat with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, who joins the show to talk about the band’s debut, “Night Visions.” Also discussed in this episode: Liz Phair, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, The Strokes, Arcade Fire, Sugarcubes, DEVO, Arcade Fire and more.