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1st Wave

CH 33

Classic alternative

The First Wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the ‘70s through the early ‘90s.

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1st Wave: Classic Alternative

The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.

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1st Wave with Richard Blade

1st Wave with Richard Blade

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2 hrs 30 mins

Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He

Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.

1st Wave with Swedish Egil

1st Wave with Swedish Egil

Next Airs Today at 9 pm
2 hrs

Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music know

Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.

Lust For Lists with Lori Majewski

Lust For Lists with Lori Majewski

Next Airs Today at 11 pm
1 hr

Entertainment magazine editor, author and SiriusXM host Lori Majewski curates an hour-long playlist highlighting special eve

Entertainment magazine editor, author and SiriusXM host Lori Majewski curates an hour-long playlist highlighting special events or themes in classic-alternative music.

Magnificent 7 Mondays

Magnificent 7 Mondays

Next Airs Tomorrow at 3 am
30 mins

Richard Blade counts down the 7 biggest classic-alternative and new-wave songs from a week in 80s history!

Richard Blade counts down the 7 biggest classic-alternative and new-wave songs from a week in 80s history!

1st Wave: Classic Alternative

1st Wave: Classic Alternative

Next Airs Tomorrow at 3:30 am
1 hr 30 mins

The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s th

The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.

1st Wave with Larry The Duck

1st Wave with Larry The Duck

Next Airs Tomorrow at 5 am
3 hrs 50 mins

Larry The Duck has been a DJ since alternative rock's 1st wave. He's interviewed Duran Duran, Erasure, The Psychedelic Furs,

Larry The Duck has been a DJ since alternative rock's 1st wave. He's interviewed Duran Duran, Erasure, The Psychedelic Furs, John Lydon and P.I.L., the Ramones, Patti Smith, Johnny Marr, Siouxsie & The Banshees and Robert Smith. Hear him play these acts and more every morning.

DJ Bueller's Breakfast Beatmix

DJ Bueller's Breakfast Beatmix

Next Airs Tomorrow at 8:50 am
20 mins

DJ Bueller scrambles up classic-alternative and new-wave mixes.

DJ Bueller scrambles up classic-alternative and new-wave mixes.

Sluggo 1st Wave

Sluggo 1st Wave

Next Airs Tomorrow at 9:10 am
5 hrs 50 mins

Sluggo, aka The SlugMonstrosity and/or Baron Von Slug, spent the early 80's sitting in front of MTV (just like you), started

Sluggo, aka The SlugMonstrosity and/or Baron Von Slug, spent the early 80's sitting in front of MTV (just like you), started playing music on the radio in 1984, lost his concert virginity to Adam AND the Ants, did the blue hair, Rocky Horror and tacky buttons thing and finally ended up at KROQ in Los Angeles. Yet he still can't get enough! So, we've invited him to play Classic Alternative at you every day of the week.

This Is The Day

This Is The Day

Next Airs Tomorrow at 3 pm
5 mins

Classic-alternative and new-wave history with the artists who made it.

Classic-alternative and new-wave history with the artists who made it.

New Sensation

New Sensation

Next Airs Tomorrow at 6 pm
5 mins

Richard Blade features new music from a 1st Wave artist.

Richard Blade features new music from a 1st Wave artist.

Where Are They Now Wednesday

Where Are They Now Wednesday

Next Airs Wednesday at 6 pm
5 mins

“Where Are They Now Wednesday” answers all your questions about the artists you grew up with. Hosted by Richard Blade.

“Where Are They Now Wednesday” answers all your questions about the artists you grew up with. Hosted by Richard Blade.

Theme Of The Week

Theme Of The Week

Next Airs Thursday at 6 pm
20 mins

Richard Blade hosts min-themed playlists with songs that share a common theme.

Richard Blade hosts min-themed playlists with songs that share a common theme.

Forget Me Not Friday

Forget Me Not Friday

Next Airs Friday at 6 pm
5 mins

Richard Blade reminds you of a nearly-forgotten, classic-alternative gem.

Richard Blade reminds you of a nearly-forgotten, classic-alternative gem.

Party 360

Party 360

Next Airs Friday at 9 pm
6 hrs

Launch into the weekend with 6 hours of classic-alternative and new-wave party music, including remixes and deep cuts.

Launch into the weekend with 6 hours of classic-alternative and new-wave party music, including remixes and deep cuts.

Saturday Night Safety Dance

Saturday Night Safety Dance

Next Airs Saturday at 8 pm
4 hrs

Eight hours of continuous classic-alternative and new-wave dance mixes from artists like Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order,

Eight hours of continuous classic-alternative and new-wave dance mixes from artists like Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, The Pet Shop Boys, Yaz and more.

Dark Wave

Dark Wave

Next Airs Sunday at 10 pm
3 hrs

Explore the darker side of 1st Wave with three hours of alternative rock from artists like Bauhaus, Joy Division, Siouxsie a

Explore the darker side of 1st Wave with three hours of alternative rock from artists like Bauhaus, Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, Public Image Ltd, Depeche Mode and Love and Rockets.

Lithium

CH 34 Lithium

90s alternative & grunge rock

Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Weezer, Oasis

Show information & Schedules
ON AIR NOW
4h 19m
Kat Corbett On Lithium
80s on 8

CH 8 80s on 8

Pop hits from the MTV era

Michael Jackson, Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Madonna, Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Hall & Oates, George Michael, Phil Collins

Show information & Schedules
ON AIR NOW
2h 19m
80s on 8 with Alan Hunter
Alt Nation

CH 36 Alt Nation

New alternative

Glass Animals, Twenty One Pilots, Cage The Elephant, Hozier, Foster The People, Wallows, The Killers, Milky Chance

Show information & Schedules
ON AIR NOW
2h 19m
Alt Nation with Tatiana
Classic Rewind

CH 25 Classic Rewind

70s/80s classic rock

Van Halen, Journey, Tom Petty, Queen, AC/DC, The Cars, Boston, Fleetwood Mac, Def Leppard, Foreigner

Show information & Schedules
ON AIR NOW
3h 19m
Rachel Steele & Cassette Era Classic Rock

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