Roots of Alternative Podcast

*Season Finale* We're taking a break for the summer. Get updates at 95X.com/rootsofalternative. Thank you for listening! This week, Jack & dXn are breaking down the soundtracks from some of John Hughes' most influential films in the 1980's. Learn about Hughes' life and career, plus his love for alternative music and how he integrated them into his films. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jack & dXn go back to revisit two ALT 101 segments from thier countdown, including 1992's self titled album from Blind Melon, and Y2K's Modest Mouse album, The Moon and Antarctica. Next week, they're back with a new episode as they break down the soundtracks from some of John Hughes' most influential films in the 1980's. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jack + dXn talk about The Cars and their greatest hits. We'll learn a few things about the band you might not know with Jack's Five Facts, and talk about how they tie in to some newer bands you may know like Fountains of Wayne and Weezer. Check out this week's show page for more info. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to go back and spend some time on the things we missed... This week Jack + dXn talk about Jane's Addiction and two of their essential albums; Nothing Shocking, and Ritual Day Low Habitual. We'll learn a few things about the band you might not know with Jack's Five Facts, and talk about how they helped to organize the very first Lollapalooza which led to so many other music festivals each year. Check out this week's show page with bonus content. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to go back and spend some time on the things we missed... We made it to the end of our countdown and we want to thank you for following along to this point! We wanted to take some time in this new season to talk about some of the artists we we felt we didn't get to spend enough time talking about. So with that, we present to you in season five, the things we missed. This week Jack + dXn talk about Lenny Kravitz, his storied career, how be brought soul and R&B elements to modern rock music, and (briefly) touch on that one thing that happened that one time at that one concert.... if you catch our drift. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 2021 and the season 4 finale of the Roots of Alternative podcast! The last year and a half have come down to this moment as Jack & dXn finish their countdown with the year 2021. Since 2021 was so recent, they do a run down of their top ten song picks from that year, plus tease what's to come next as the podcast evolves into a new phase. Check out this week's show page with bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2020! A new decade brings a different creative energy in the midst of a global pandemic. Twenty one pilots produced a song from their bedrooms while other artists like Dayglow, Clario, and Glass Animals came on to the scene. Plus, Jack gets schooled in Alternative 101 with the album RAZZMATAZZ by I Don't Know How But They Found Me. Check out this years bonus material at our show page. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2019! The final year of the 2010s brought us Billie Eilish. Enough Said. Well lets also mention some other big hits from AJR, Vampire Weekend, Cage the Elephant, and White Reaper. Plus, Jack gets schooled in Alternative 101 with the album 1000 gecs by 100 gecs. Check out this year’s featured playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2018! Jack & dXn share their memories from our 95X BigXCuse concert with performances from 2018 breakout artists lovelytheband and AJR. They'll also dive in to songs from Panic! at the Disco, Weezer, Mumford and Sons, The 1975 and many more. Plus, Jack gets schooled in Alternative 101 with the album Love Is Dead by CHVRCHES. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2017! Our march to the end of the decade continues with more big hits from Imagine Dragons, plus The Revivalists, Portugal. The Man, Rag n Bone Man, and so many more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Hot Thoughts by Spoon. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2016! It was a huge year for The Lumineers with their staple album Cleopatra. More alternative hits dominated the charts too from The Head & the Heart, Kaleo, The Strumbellas, Blink 182 and so many more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Ellipses by Biffy Clyro. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2015! We're halfway through the decade with massive hits from the likes of twenty one pilots, X Ambassadors, Cold War Kids, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album I Love You, Honeybear by Father John Misty. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2014! Big hits from Hozier, Imagine Dragons, Vance Joy, Milky Chance and so many more took over the alternative scene. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Crosses by Crosses. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material. The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 2013! More new artists arrive to the alternative scene including Lorde, The Neighbourhood, Bastille, and the 1975. We also get new stuff from Cage the elephant, Fitz and the Tantrums, and so much more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekend. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material: https://bit.ly/3rb4nfi The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 2012! This was a HUGE year for the alternative music genre! We saw the beginnings of several different bands we take for granted today including The Lumineers, Fun., and Alt-J. Also, Alabama Shakes, Of Monsters and Men, Passion Pit, and tons more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album The Church of Rock and Roll from Foxy Shazam. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material: https://bit.ly/33ynQOn The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 2011! We continue on through the decade as we are introduced to some new classics in the year 2011. Bands like M83 and AWOLNATION came into the spotlight with some staple songs at alternative radio. We're also treated to a new tune from Florence + the Machine, Gotye, and so many more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Simple Math from Manchester Orchestra. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material: https://bit.ly/31VY59G The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 2010 and the start of a new decade! Our countdown continues as Jack & dXn embark on the final decade of their look back. 2010 brought us all new bands and some new sounds. It was also the beginning of Alternative radio as we know it today with hit songs from bands like Foster the People, Mumford and Sons, Young the Giant, Cage the Elephant, The Black Keys, and so many more. Plus, dXn schools Jack in Alternative 101 with the album Blue Sky Noise by Circa Survive. Check out our show page for this year's playlist and bonus material: https://bit.ly/3zyloD3 The Roots of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers. Follow us on Instagram: Jack – @onairwithjack dXn – @95XdxnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack & dXn get in to the holiday spirit by diving in to the world of alternative Christmas/holiday music! There's a lot more music than you think, from so many different artists, across several decades including Bad Religion, The Ventures, The Killers, Fountains of Wayne, and a stocking full of even more! They break it down for you in this special bonus episode of the Roots of Alternative Podcast. Check out the show page for a few different holiday playlists to add to your library. This episode is sponsored by Syracuse Haulers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our final bonus episode of season three, Jack & dXn talk about the Silversun Pickups album, Swoon, its impact on the decade, and break down some of the best songs on the album. dXn also shares his thoughts on the album, which include a very personal story about how it saved his life when he suffered through some very serious health issues. *Note: Some of the content discussed in this episode are graphic in nature and discuss elements of death and suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website for more resources.*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the season finale of the 2000's decade, Jack & dXn reflect back on 2009 and the biggest alternative hits from that year. Pearl Jam came back with a new sound, Phoenix impacted with a hit from 1901, plus more songs from The Temper Trap, Passion Pit, Matt & Kim, and a unique take from Asher Roth with the hit, "I Love College," plus many more. We'll be back next week with a special bonus episode focusing on the 2009 album Swoon by the Silversun Pickups. dXn has a story to share about this album you won't want to miss. *The 2010's are upon us! We'll be taking a short break before starting the last decade of our countdown, so stay tuned to 95X.com for news on when we'll be back with the year 2010!*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.