Accelerated Culture

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Topics: Music History

No. 19 in Music▲71

2024 WEBBY AWARDS HONOREE FOR BEST INDIE PODCAST! Accelerated Culture: The Rise of Alternative Music in the 80s and Beyond is a walk through an often-ignored bit of music history. We explore how new wave stormed the airwaves in the early 80s and gave way for the rise of alternative music. Find us on the web at AcceleratedCulturePodcast.com. Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the ”Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.

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Latest episodes

1. Episode 84: Scott & Laurie’s Halloween MixtapeOctober 31, 2026 · 91 min
2. Episode 83: The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Siamese Dream” (1993)June 26, 2026 · 113 min
3. Episode 82: ...And the Rest (1992)May 29, 2026 · 93 min
4. Episode 81: R.E.M.’s “Automatic for the People” (1992)May 1, 2026 · 118 min
5. Episode 80: The Lightning Seeds’ “Sense” (1992)April 3, 2026 · 88 min
6. Episode 79: Sugar’s “Copper Blue” (1992)March 20, 2026 · 82 min
7. Episode 78: Lush’s “Spooky” (1992)February 1, 2026 · 97 min
8. Episode 77: The Jesus & Mary Chain’s “Honey’s Dead” (1992)December 7, 2025 · 105 min
9. Coming soon! Episode 77November 22, 2025
10. Episode 76: Stone Temple Pilots’ “Core” (1992)November 9, 2025 · 101 min

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