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. 

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. 

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.  

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 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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

This week we debate who would make the Mount Rushmore of Alternative Music.  Surely we call all agree on these choices (sarcasm font).

This is a story about California. The story of a band who has been around since basically I was born and has somehow remained relevant for nearly that entire time.  It's the story of the greatest high school band of all time, that would become statistically the greatest alternative band of all time. It's the story of drug addiction, death, rebirth, and socks on dongs.  SOCKS ON DONGS!  This is the story of Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem….i mean the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  This is the story of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

They are one of the longest-lasting bands of all time. 40 plus years, over 100 million albums sold, they’ve played to worldwide audiences on both small stages and theaters, and for thousands in arenas, stadiums and outdoor festivals. This band is responsible for some of the highest grossing tours of all time and some of the biggest songs in the History Of Alternative.  Punk sensible, synth pop sounding, these British guys got their band name from a French fashion magazine.  This is the story of Depeche Mode.