Alternative Classix - The Blog
A Weblog for the Internet's premier '80s and early '90s alternative rock weekly podcast (www.alternativeclassix.com), hosted by Chicago's Tarsis Lopez.
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Another Weekend, Another Delay
Hey Listeners! Apologies once again for the delay in posting a new podcast. It was another super busy weekend for the Alternative Classix team. We know that music - paticularly classic alternatve rock - is one of those things you simply can't set aside like a china plate. It's, well, life su …
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Where's the Podcast?
Hey Listeners, DJ Tarsis here. It's been a crazy two weeks for me and the team and we apologize for the delay in posting a podcast. Look for a new show next Saturday (3/22) - we promise!In the meantime, catch me in Second Life this Wednesday and Friday. For more information, check our SL blog!
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End of An Era for Planet Earth Chicago
It is with great sadness that the Alternative Classix team learned today of DJ Dave Roberts and Kristine's decision to cancel the Planet Earth retro club night at Neo on Chicago's North side. As many long time listeners know, the creation of the Alternative Classix podcast was in large …
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Week of March 2, 2008 Podcast
It's a new month and time for another round of your favorite retro music by Visage, Red House Painters (pictured), Lilac Time, This Mortal Coil and more! We'll do a new round of Classic/Current featuring American Music Club and Totally Tubular Flashback recalls a time when an ad could actually ca …
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Just For Once
From time to time, I receive emails and comments from listeners asking me if I enjoy other genres of music beyond what I play on the podcast. Some have asked for recommendations. And still others have asked me to get my head out of the past and embrace the future. I promise, I won't be dumping the p …
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Week of February 24, 2008 Podcast
Another round of great tunage from a time when you didn't have to worry about lead paint on your Dukes of Hazzard lunchbox -- with The Wild Swans, Re-Flex, China Crisis, Buzzcocks and much more! We'll play an "oh so sweet" Remember When? request to hear The Popinjays (pictured) and G …
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Week of February 17, 2008 Podcast
We're helpin' you navigate the winter doldrums - in the Northern Hemisphere, at least - with great stuff this week by American Music Club, That Petrol Emotion (pictured), Tones on Tail, Bel Canto and much more! We're back with another Classic/Current featuring Nada Surf (including a cool intervie …
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Week of February 10, 2008 Podcast
Back on track this week with another great show featuring your favorites by Killing Joke, Madder Rose (pictured), Presence, Dead Can Dance and much more! It's been quite a while, but we're back with our Remember When? segment and a special Valentine's Day request, Totally Tubular Flashback recall …
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Wait...It Wasn't On Purpose...
Aiyee!My sincere apologies for stiffing you on a podcast this past week without prior warning. Your host (and the AC Team) has been very busy with non-podcast-related affairs and we simply...well...forgot (gasp!). Look for a new show on Feb. 10 and ALSO don't forget to join me tomorrow night at the …
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Week of January 27, 2008 Podcast
This week we welcome the newest member to our Alternative Classix team, Yvette Quijote from the virtual world of Second Life with her "Backstage Pass", a monthly round-up of the latest tour news from your favorite alternative artists. Also on tap - The Katydids, The Creatures, The Sm …
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Week of January 20, 2008 Podcast - Special All-Asian Themes Edition
Remember how back in the early '80s you got the sense that songs and music videos were slightly obsessed with asian themes? Well, you're not alone. On this special edition of the podcast, we explore alternative songs from that era through the early 90s inspired by Asian culture, themes or landscapes …
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Week of January 13, 2008 Podcast
Happy New Year eveyone! The AC is back this week after a long hiatus with your favorites by Luscious Jackson (left), Yaz, The Misfits, Aimee Mann and more! Our popular Classic/Current segment continues this year with Nick Lowe and Totally Tubular Flashback recalls an interview with Talk Talk lead si …
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Happy New Year...So Where's The Podcast?
Hello Everyone -A very, very Happy New Year to you and yours on this first full week of 2008!And so much for resolutions...we've denied you a promised post-holiday podcast already. One of those "due to circumstances beyond our control" deals ;) But don't fear -- the AC will be back this Sunday, s …
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Merry Christmas!
To AC listeners the world over - Our best wishes for a wonderful Christmas 2007! Have a good laugh with our holiday video treat and Happy Holidays!DJ Tarsis and the Alternative Classix Team
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Week of December 16, 2007 Special Christmas Podcast
It's our annual Christmas edition of the podcast this week, featuring seasons greetings from REM, Cocteau Twins, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Pet Shop Boys and much more! Totally Tubular Flashback recalls a Bill Murray holiday classic, and Gina is back with all the latest news on your favorite clas …
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Week of December 9, 2007 Podcast
We're smackin' you upside the head again this week with musical memories from David Sylvian, Swimming Pool Q's, Comsat Angels (left) and much more! We'll have a new Classic/Current featuring Morten Harket and A-ha and Totally Tubular Flashback recalls those furry little buggers that - once expose …
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Week of December 2, 2007 Podcast
We kick off the final month of 2007 (can you believe it?) with your favorites by A Certain Ratio, Oingo Boingo, Lisa Germano, New Fast Automatic Daffodils and much more! We'll have a new Classic/Current featuring Duran Duran (left), Gina has all the latest news on your favorite classic alternativ …
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Happy Thanksgiving! Special Edition Podcast, November 22, 2007
An early Thanksgiving surprise for this edition of the podcast, featuring a special interview with animator Gary Leib formerly of the '80s band Rubber Rodeo! In this hour-long chat with Alternative Classix - also featuring some of the band's greatest singles - Gary shares his memories about the earl …
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Week of November 18, 2007 Podcast
Back after an unannounced one week break (sorry!) with a great set of tunes that'll rock your Thanksgiving week (if you're in the United States, as least), with The Panik, Howard Jones, The Hummingbirds (left), Kraftwerk and lots more! We'll have a new Classic/Current featuring Siouxsie Sioux, an …
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Week of November 4, 2007 Podcast
Back from an extended and much needed break with a slew of lost classics by The Sun And The Moon, The Close Lobsters (left), The Lucy Show, The Housemartins and much, much more! We'll have a new Classic/Current featuring Velvet Underground founder John Cale, and Totally Tubular Flashback recalls …
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