Episode 78: Rock the Lot Interview
WATD's Larry Nelson chats with Chris Atwood about the 5th Annual Rock the Lot.
80s Alternative Underground
en-usJuly 20, 2023
80s Alternative Underground
The Alternative features 70s punk, 80s new wave, 90s Brit Pop, and new alt rock from today. The Alternative airs every Friday from 6:15-11 pm on WATD-FM in the Boston radio market. Produced & hosted by Chris Atwood.
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Episodes (74)
Episode 77: The Alternative: Boston Calling 2023 Recap
A recap of Boston Calling 2023 with songs from selected performers, an interview with The Beaches, and stories from the Festival and Media Tent.
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Episode 76: The Beaches: Boston Calling Interview
Atwood chats with The Beaches before their Boston Calling 2023 performance.
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Episode 75: The Alternative: Interview with The Chelsea Curve 05.05.23
Atwood chats with Linda from Boston-based Mod rockers The Chelsea Curve.
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Episode 74: Interview with Mod-Rockers Sharp Class
English mod-rockers chat with Chris Atwood about their debut album, Tales of a Teenage Mind, and upcoming Bound for Boston (USA) Tour.
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Episode 73: Terry Hall Tribute (12.23.22)
A tribute to Terry Hall and his music spanning The Specials, Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield, and his solo work.
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Episode 72: The Alternative: Interview with Heaven 17
Atwood chats with Martyn from Heaven 17 about the bands music, current tour, and what's ahead for 2023.
Episode 71: The Alternative: Interview with Modern English
Atwood chats with Robbie and Mic from Modern English about their music, current tour, and new album in 2023.
Episode 70: The Alternative: Interview with The Ocean Blue (David Schelzel)
Chris Atwood chats with David Schelzel, lead singer, of The Ocean Blue about the bands past and present. Learn how Ballerina Out of Control was created based on an Industrial band's performance.
Episode 69: The Alternative: Friday Flashback 9 (05.27.22)
Let's travel back to 1986 and the top nine songs on the British Charts for May 27, 1986. Enjoy!
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Episode 68: The Alternative: Friday Flashback 9 (03.04.22)
The top nine alternative songs on the British Charts for March 4, 1985. Enjoy
Episode 67: The Alternative: Friday Flashback 9 (09.24.21)
We flashback to September 24, 1984 on this edition of Friday Flashback 9 at 9. Enjoy!
Episode 66: The Alternative: Friday Flashback 9 (08.27.21)
This episode of Friday Flashback 9 takes us back to August 27, 1983 and the top nine alternative songs on the British Charts.
Episode 65: The Alternative: Killing Joke + Chameleons Hour (06.04.21)
A full hour of back-to-back Killing Joke and Chameleons. Enjoy! www.80salternative.com
Episode 64: The Alternative: Friday Flashback 9 (05.21.21)
This week's FF9 @ 9 takes us back to 05.21.1980 with a taste of the 80s alternative music scene: punk, post-punk, synth, and jangly guitars. Enjoy and consider sharing. www.80salternative.com
Episode 63: The Alternative: Leaving blood on the floor show (4.16.21)
Giving it everything I had for this show. Raw, emotional, and leaving "blood on the floor" for you the listener. Let me know what you think. www.80salternative.com
Episode 62: The Alternative: Taken Days Interview (04.10.21)
Chris chats with Landon from SoCal power pop punk band Taken Days about their debut album 'Every Second' out now on Wiretap Records.
Episode 60: The Alternative: Friday Flashback 9 (03.19.21)
We flashback to March 19, 1979 for the top nine alt songs on the British Charts. Please share. www.80salternative.com
Episode 59: The Alternative: Interview with The Alarm's Mike Peters (03.15.21)
I chat with Mike Peters of The Alarm about the band's new album, WAR, inspired by the pandemic and events at the US Capitol on 01.06.21. They wrote, recorded, and produced WAR in 50 days.
Episode 57: The Alternative: Steve Shook Interview (02.12.21)
Atwood chat's with artist/printmaker Steve Shook about his unique prints of legendary nightclubs in Boston, DC, and elsewhere. www.80salternative.com
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