# alt rock (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alt rock. Page: Feed: --- ## The History of Pop Punk - Part 2 _2026-08-19 · Ongoing History of New Music_ Pop-punk is one of those musical contradictions that somehow makes perfect sense. Punk was supposed to be loud, fast, and rebellious. Pop was all about hooks and mass appeal. But somewhere along the way, the two got together and created one of the biggest movements in alternative rock. In part two, we pick up the story in the early 1990s as grunge begins to fade and bands like Green Day, The… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU1641049900.mp3) ## The History of Pop Punk - Part 1 _2026-08-12 · Ongoing History of New Music_ Punk rock comes in a lot of different flavours, but few have had the impact of pop-punk. In Part One of this series, we dig into how a genre that was supposed to be the enemy of pop music ended up borrowing some of its best ideas. From the Ramones and Buzzcocks to Bad Religion, Descendents, Hüsker Dü, and Social Distortion, we'll follow the bands that started mixing punk's speed, attitude, and DIY… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU1101360549.mp3) ## The Last Moments Of Part 2 _2026-08-05 · Ongoing History of New Music_ When someone dies, our first reaction is disbelief...we’re stunned...that’s immediately followed by a need to know what happened...how?...where?...it’s only natural...we need information to help us process the news and the emotion that comes with it... The next stage is might be “could anything have been done to prevent this?”... “Could someone have helped or intervened?”...In some cases,… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU2028514231.mp3) ## The Last Moments Of Part 1 _2026-07-29 · Ongoing History of New Music_ Ever wonder what really happened in the final hours of some of music's biggest stars? This time, I want to retrace the final hours and days of some of rock's most legendary figures. From heartbreaking health battles to shocking accidents and devastating personal struggles, these are the stories behind the headlines as we piece together the events that led to their final moments and explore the… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU9004920003.mp3) ## The Weird History of Concert Tickets Part 2 _2026-07-22 · Ongoing History of New Music_ In part two of our series, we continue to figure out why buying concert tickets has become one of the most frustrating consumer experiences…and why it’s always been that way. From the evolution of ticketing from physical box offices and early computer systems to the rise of Ticketmaster, we want to understand how service fees, scalping, exclusive venue contracts, and industry power struggles… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU4582519103.mp3) ## The Weird History of Concert Tickets Part 1 _2026-07-15 · Ongoing History of New Music_ Buying a concert ticket should be simple and easy...but has it ever been? In this two-part series, we're going to try to unpack the surprisingly long, messy, and often corrupt evolution of ticketing, from ancient Greek theatres to the rise of computerized systems in the late 20th century. We'll dig into how tickets evolved from physical tokens and box-office lineups to early computer-driven… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU5086927344.mp3) ## Key Alt-Rock Movie Soundtracks _2026-07-08 · Ongoing History of New Music_ Movie soundtracks once shaped the direction of popular music...and nowhere was that more true than in alternative rock. This week, we go back into the Ongoing History vault to trace the evolution of movie soundtracks from their early, days to their cultural impact in the ’80s and ’90s. These are albums that helped define, amplify, and sometimes completely redirect alternative music. From the… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU4825858507.mp3) ## Away From Me _2026-07-03 · Icarus_ Away From Me by Jaded Jester. Jaded Jester are a fierce female-fronted alt-rock force emerging from Southend-on-Sea, blending hard-hitting nu-metal energy with emotionally charged songwriting led by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Val Fida, alongside bassist Craig Lione and drummer Lawrence Faulkner; their sound fuses driving riffs, atmospheric textures and raw, introspective lyricism exploring… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=9d8ce850-8275-4a74-9622-1fd0cbe4b41d/headstarts.uk/msp/jaded-jester/track%201/1.%20Jaded%20Jester%20-%20Away%20From%20Me.mp3) ## The Roots of the CanRock Explosion of the 90s _2026-07-01 · Ongoing History of New Music_ There was a time when Canadians didn’t believe in Canadian music...unless someone else told us it was good first. To celebrate Canada Day, we're exploring how that mindset changed, and how Canada went from cultural insecurity to producing one of the most influential rock movements of the 1990s. From early radio bias and the “Guess Who?” prank, to CanCon rules, FACTOR funding, the rise of FM radio,… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU7442519470.mp3) ## Late Bloomers _2026-06-24 · Ongoing History of New Music_ Rock music is supposed to belong to the young...but history tells us a different story. This time, we look at artists who refused to quit, even as the years passed and the industry insisted their time was over. From Deborah Harry breaking through with Blondie in her 30s, to James Murphy reinventing himself with LCD Soundsystem at 35, to Leonard Cohen becoming a global icon in his 50s, these are… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU2239093989.mp3) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yDzN6vsFlODL) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## 18 Bands Who Changed Lead Singers _2026-06-17 · Ongoing History of New Music_ What happens when a band loses its lead singer? Usually, it’s the end...but not always. In this episode, we explore 18 bands that survived... and sometimes thrived... after changing singers. From Stone Temple Pilots and Sublime to Alice in Chains, Faith No More, and New Order. Losing your singer doesn’t have to mean the end… but surviving it is one of the hardest things a band can do. Learn more… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU1583443745.mp3) ## Disappear _2026-05-29 · Icarus_ Disappear by Jaded Jester. Jaded Jester are a fierce female-fronted alt-rock force emerging from Southend-on-Sea, blending hard-hitting nu-metal energy with emotionally charged songwriting led by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Val Fida, alongside bassist Craig Lione and drummer Lawrence Faulkner; their sound fuses driving riffs, atmospheric textures and raw, introspective lyricism exploring… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=9d8ce850-8275-4a74-9622-1fd0cbe4b41d/headstarts.uk/msp/jaded-jester/track%206/6.%20Jaded%20Jester%20-%20Disappear.mp3) ## Losing Grip _2026-03-19 · Icarus_ Losing Grip Jaded Jester return with “Losing Grip,” a powerful alt-rock track that captures the moment when emotional pressure begins to fracture the surface. Driven by heavy riffs, atmospheric tension and the raw, expressive vocals of Val Fida, the song builds from brooding introspection into a soaring, cathartic release. The track explores themes of inner conflict, self-awareness and the… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=9d8ce850-8275-4a74-9622-1fd0cbe4b41d/headstarts.uk/msp/jaded-jester/track%203/3.%20Jaded%20Jester%20-%20Losing%20Grip.mp3) ## Nothing Left To Say _2026-02-20 · Icarus_ This is their debut single Nothing Left To Say, a cathartic and anthemic track that lays bare themes of confrontation, release and self-assertion over thunderous hooks and dynamic verse-to-chorus impact Now — officially entering the Valueverse — their music is published by New Music Nudge Unit, positioning the band at the forefront of a new decentralised era where artists and listeners connect… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=9d8ce850-8275-4a74-9622-1fd0cbe4b41d/headstarts.uk/msp/jaded-jester/track%207/7.%20Nothing%20Left%20To%20Say.mp3)