Tag Archives: Joy Division

8.6.2023 History Of Alternative

8.6.2023 History Of Alternative

August 6, 2023 | bphillips

Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Veruca Salt and STP in this set, album anniversaries for Arcade Fire, 311, Rise Against, Gin Blossoms and Midnight Oil, plus Lollapalooza 2023 acts: Red Hot Chili Peppers, The 1975, Lana Del Rey, Foals, Sofi Tukker, Billie Eilish, Declan McKenna and Portugal. The Man.

2.12.2023 History Of Alternative

2.12.2023 History Of Alternative

February 12, 2023 | bphillips

Green Day, Cake, Garbage and Weezer in this set, album anniversaries for Blur, LCD Soundsystem and Social Distortion, cool covers from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, 311 and Bow Wow Wow with some Valentine’s Day themed tunes from Depeche Mode, The Flaming Lips and more..

2.5.2023 History Of Alternative

2.5.2023 History Of Alternative

February 5, 2023 | bphillips

Weezer, The Strokes, No Doubt and Nine Inch Nails in this set, album anniversaries for Pearl Jam, Cake, The Offspring, Dinosaur Jr. and Incubus, plus tunes from R&R HOF 2023 nominees The White Stripes, Rage Against The Machine And Joy Division.

2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees

2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees

February 1, 2023 | bphillips

First time nominees include The White Stripes, Sheryl Crow and Joy Division. Check the full list and how to submit your fan vote here.

10.9.2022 History Of Alternative

10.9.2022 History Of Alternative

October 9, 2022 | bphillips

Beck, Beastie Boys, The Cure and Alanis in this set, album anniversaries for No Doubt, Soundgarden, Green Day, 311, Radiohead, Rise Against and The Lemonheads, plus Pearl Jam, PJ Harvey and Orgy’s cover of “Blue Monday’.

2.13.2022 History Of Alternative

2.13.2022 History Of Alternative

February 13, 2022 | bphillips

Cool covers from Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, 311 and Nirvana in this set along with album anniversaries for Blur, Social D and LCD Soundsystem and all sorts of Valentine’s Day vibes with Joy Division, The Cure, Plain White T’s and The Smiths.

12.26.2021 History Of Alternative

12.26.2021 History Of Alternative

December 26, 2021 | bphillips

Jane’s Addiction, The Cure, Veruca Salt and Oasis in this set along with Billy Idol, Beastie Boys, Beck and They Might Be Giants, cool covers from Blondie and Mike Ness, plus Depeche Mode, Local H and “Unsung” from Helmet!

9.19.2021 History Of Alternative

9.19.2021 History Of Alternative

September 19, 2021 | bphillips

Beck, Beastie Boys, The B-52’s and 311 in this set along with Chicago’s Veruca Salt and Urge Overkill, album anniversaries for Green Day, Social D and Liz Phair, plus bands playing Riot Fest today (The Flaming Lips, Devo, New Found Glory, Simple Plan) and Orgy’s cool cover of Blue Monday.

5.16.2021 History Of Alternative

5.16.2021 History Of Alternative

May 16, 2021 | bphillips

Radiohead, Beck, Depeche Mode and Soundgarden in this set along with The Smiths, Cake, Pearl Jam and Paramore plus 311, Joy Division, The Go-Go’s and Ned’s Atomic Dustbin.

4.11.2021 History Of Alternative

4.11.2021 History Of Alternative

April 11, 2021 | bphillips

Beck, Blink 182, STP and The Smiths in this set along with Jane’s Addiction, Joy Division, Modest Mouse and Veruca Salt, plus The Pixies, Orgy’s cover of “Blue Monday” and a nod to the 10th anniversary of Foo Fighters’ Wasting Light album.

2.14.2021 History Of Alternative

2.14.2021 History Of Alternative

February 14, 2021 | bphillips

Rock ‘N Roll Hall Of Fame nominees Foo Fighters, Devo, and Rage lead this set along with Social D and Radiohead, plus proper Valentine’s Day tunes from The Cure, The Flaming Lips, Joy Division and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

12.6.2020 History Of Alternative

12.6.2020 History Of Alternative

December 6, 2020 | bphillips

Alice In Chains, Radiohead, Green Day and Oasis in this set along with Nine Inch Nails, Joy Division, Fiona Apple and Primus, plus Soul Coughing, The Smiths, Material Issue and Bjork!

7.12.2020 Alt_Backspace

7.12.2020 Alt_Backspace

July 12, 2020 | bphillips

Green Day, The Replacements, New Order, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin are here along with The Smiths, Veruca Salt, Beastie Boys and Bad Religion plus Dinosaur Jr., 311, Violent Femmes and Smash Mouth!

02.09.2020 Alt_Backspace

02.09.2020 Alt_Backspace

February 9, 2020 | bphillips

A Valentine’s Day themed set of varying moods from New Order, The Cure, Pearl Jam and Portishead, a cool cover from Nirvana, Morrissey is his element of misery and a sweet duet from Iggy Pop and Kate Pierson of The B52s!

12.1.19 Alt_Backspace

12.1.19 Alt_Backspace

December 1, 2019 | bphillips

Alice In Chains, Social D, Green Day and The Smiths lead this set with Joy Division, Veruca Salt, Rancid and Our Lady Peace plus They Might Be Giants, Poe and Go! from Tones On Tail.

9.1.19 Alt_Backspace

9.1.19 Alt_Backspace

September 1, 2019 | bphillips

Green Day, The Cure, Veruca Salt and Peal Jam drive this set of retro goods along with STP, Squeeze and They Might Be Giants plus cool covers from Cowboy Junkies and Save Ferris.

5.19.19 Alt_Backspace

5.19.19 Alt_Backspace

May 19, 2019 | bphillips

Garbage, Social D, 311 and Oasis in this set along with Depeche Mode, Green Day, Catherine Wheel and New Order. Plus, a cool cover from Nirvana and a refresher course in popularity from Nada Surf.

2.10.19 Alt_Backspace

2.10.19 Alt_Backspace

February 10, 2019 | bphillips

A Valentine’s Day themed playlist for varying moods from U2, New Order, Pearl Jam and Portishead, a cool cover from Nirvana, Morrissey is his element of misery and a sweet duet from Iggy Pop and Kate Pierson of The B52s!

9.23.18 Alt_Backspace

9.23.18 Alt_Backspace

September 25, 2018 | bphillips

Leading with a track from Nirvana’s “Nevermind” released 27 years ago, UK imports (Oasis, The English Beat, James), solid ska horns (Goldfinger, Less Than Jake) and a classic shredder from Hum make up this set of retro goods.

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