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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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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.

1st Wave with Richard Blade

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2 hrs 40 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

Next Airs Today at 9 pm

3 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.

1st Wave: Classic Alternative

Next Airs Tomorrow at 3 am

2 hrs

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

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

Next Airs Tomorrow at 8:50 am

20 mins

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

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 80s sitting in front of MTV (just like you), started …

Sluggo, aka The SlugMonstrosity and/or Baron Von Slug, spent the early 80s 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

Next Airs Tomorrow at 3 pm

5 mins

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

Forget Me Not Friday

Next Airs Tomorrow at 6 pm

5 mins

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

Party 360

Next Airs Tomorrow 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.

Lust For Lists with Lori Majewski

Next Airs Saturday at 9 am

1 hr

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

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

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

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.