Alt Rock Classics

An exhilarating history of modern rock classics from the 70s through the 00's.

If you were ever a fan of MTV's “120 Minutes” with Matt Pinfield or Dave Kendall, you'll be in euphoric heaven with IO Business Music’s Alt Rock Classics, which gives you all the alternative music you've enjoyed from the 1970's, 1980's, 1990's and the 2000's wrapped up into one cohesive format for the best in alternative rock listening.

The greatest attribute about this channel is you get it all: britpop, ska, shoegaze, darkwave, electronica, synth pop, trip-hop, slowcore, pop punk, indie rock, indie pop, dream pop, jangle pop, alternative dance, rap-rock, neo-psychedelia, industrial, post-grunge, alternative metal, first wave/new wave and pop rock. It's Lollapalooza on steroids with a smorgasbord of your favorite indie record labels like 4AD, Epitaph, Sub Pop, Mute, Caroline, TVT, Beggars Banquet, Nettwerk, Factory, Slash, Matador, I.R.S. and Wax Trax, only to name a few.

So, go left of the dial for college rock radio where you can relive and rediscover so many of the classic tracks of the day by these groundbreaking and genre-defining artists. Featuring only clean versions and tracks without harmful language, this channel is rated MA-14 for mild mature situations.

Listen for: Sonic Youth, Stone Roses, Jesus & Mary Chain, Morrissey & The Smiths, Garbage, The Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, 311, Afghan Whigs, Jane’s Addiction, Catherine Wheel, My Bloody Valentine, Concrete Blonde, Blur, Nine Inch Nails, Pavement, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Radiohead, and Tori Amos.