Riot Mike stopped by Q101 to chat with Brian Phillips about this year's Riot Fest and shared cool stories about putting personal touch on booking bands, the big artist who became a fan of his mom's homemade brownies, Mike's experiences in the Buffalo punk scene and a cool full circle moment with a band, plus the (non-headliner) band you must see this year. Listen to the conversation here. 

Riot Mike stopped by Q101 to chat with Brian Phillips about this year's Riot Fest and shared cool stories about putting personal touch on booking bands, the big artist who became a fan of his mom's homemade brownies, Mike's experiences in the Buffalo punk scene and a cool full circle moment with a band, plus the (non-headliner) band you must see this year. Listen to the conversation here.

Riot Mike on Riot Fest

Mike Shinoda talks with Brian Phillips about the previously unreleased Linkin Park song "Lost", plans for the Meteora 20th anniversary boxset, the band's long term relationship with radio and reveals some of his upcoming side projects. 

Mike Shinoda talks with Brian Phillips about the previously unreleased Linkin Park song "Lost", plans for the Meteora 20th anniversary boxset, the band's long term relationship with radio and reveals some of his upcoming side projects.

Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park

Fall Out Boy stopped by the Q101 Lounge to talk with Brian Phillips about their new album, "So Much (for) Stardust", friction in the emo scene as an up-and-coming band, what it was like touring with Green Day and more! 

Brian Phillips hosts Q101 weekday afternoons from 3p-7p. You can also hear him every Sunday morning from 8a-Noon on Q101's History of Alternative, an encyclopedic and comprehensive guide to all things alternative.  

Fall Out Boy stopped by the Q101 Lounge to talk with Brian Phillips about their new album, "So Much (for) Stardust", friction in the emo scene as an up-and-coming band, what it was like touring with Green Day and more! 
Brian Phillips hosts Q101 weekday afternoons from 3p-7p. You can also hear him every Sunday morning from 8a-Noon on Q101's History of Alternative, an encyclopedic and comprehensive guide to all things alternative.

Fall Out Boy talks about their new album, friction in the emo scene and more!

A new take on an older song, some cover songs took sonic and lyrical liberties, many connected varying generations of music fans. Not a definitive list here, but a review  of some of the more interesting and impressionable cover songs for Alternative. 

A new take on an older song, some cover songs took sonic and lyrical liberties, many connected varying generations of music fans. Not a definitive list here, but a review  of some of the more interesting and impressionable cover songs for Alternative.

The Story Of Cover Songs

A year for pop-punk, emo and scene bands to be seen and heard (mostly on Myspace), two of the biggest albums of all time were released, as were a bunch of danceable imports, one-hit wonders, albums from iconic artists and songs featured on The O.C. This is a quick recap of 2004. 

A year for pop-punk, emo and scene bands to be seen and heard (mostly on Myspace), two of the biggest albums of all time were released, as were a bunch of danceable imports, one-hit wonders, albums from iconic artists and songs featured on The O.C. This is a quick recap of 2004.

The Story Of 2004

An underground vibe with diverse influences, college rock of the 1980s was an inclusive and eclectic genre. Relive some of the "left of the dial" bands and songs here. 

An underground vibe with diverse influences, college rock of the 1980s was an inclusive and eclectic genre. Relive some of the "left of the dial" bands and songs here.

The Story of 1980's College Rock

Undeniable influence and importance. Global rock stars who have delivered purposeful, anthemic songs. Great champions of social causes, yet when they "gave away" one of their albums, it was a different story. This is the story of four friends from Dublin the world knows as U2.

Undeniable influence and importance. Global rock stars who have delivered purposeful, anthemic songs. Great champions of social causes, yet when they "gave away" one of their albums, it was a different story. This is the story of four friends from Dublin the world knows as U2.

The Story Of U2

Artists allowing their music to be used to sell a product unrelated to the music once was an uncool thing. But things changed, economic realities forced new game plans. Explore some of Alternative's notable "hired" songs over the past few decades in this episode. 

Artists allowing their music to be used to sell a product unrelated to the music once was an uncool thing. But things changed, economic realities forced new game plans. Explore some of Alternative's notable "hired" songs over the past few decades in this episode.

The Story of Syncs, Spots and Songs For Hire

Grunge, Britpop, Electronic, revivals of ska and swing, Lilith Fair, a few misses and quite a few one-hit wonders, This is the Story of 1997. 

Grunge, Britpop, Electronic, revivals of ska and swing, Lilith Fair, a few misses and quite a few one-hit wonders, This is the Story of 1997.

The Story Of 1997

Undeniable influence, unequivocal importance to rock AND rap, originally a foursome and their name is an unusual acronym, Ch-check out the Story Of The Beastie Boys. 

Undeniable influence, unequivocal importance to rock AND rap, originally a foursome and their name is an unusual acronym, Ch-check out the Story Of The Beastie Boys.

The Story of The Beastie Boys.

Hosted by Q101's Brian Phillips, the History of Alternative digs deep into everything alternative.

Hosted by Q101's Brian Phillips, the History of Alternative digs deep into everything alternative.

The History of Alternative

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