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1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
Wed
6 pm
Thu
3 pm, 6 pm
Fri
Mon
3 pm, 6 pm
Sat
2 pm
Sun
4 pm
Wed
6 pm
Thu
3 pm, 6 pm
Fri
Mon
3 pm, 6 pm
Sat
2 pm
Sun
4 pm
Sluggo 1st Wave
Sluggo, aka The SlugMonstrosity and/or Baron Von Slug, spent the early 80's sitting in front of MTV (just like you), started playing music on the radio in 1984, lost his concert virginity to Adam AND the Ants, did the blue hair, Rocky Horror and tacky buttons thing and finally ended up at KROQ in Los Angeles. Yet he still can't get enough! So, we've invited him to play Classic Alternative at you every day of the week.
Thu - Fri, Mon - Tue
9 am
This Is The Day
Classic-alternative and new-wave history with the artists who made it.
Thu - Fri, Mon - Tue
3 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
Wed
6 pm
Thu
3 pm, 6 pm
Fri
Mon
3 pm, 6 pm
Sat
2 pm
Sun
4 pm
Where Are They Now Wednesday
“Where Are They Now Wednesday” answers all your questions about the artists you grew up with. Hosted by Richard Blade.
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1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
Wed
9 pm
Fri
1 am
Tue
12 am, 9 pm, 5 am, 9 pm
Sun
10 am
1st Wave: Classic Alternative
The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.
Thu - Sat
3 am
Sun
4 am
Mon
1 am
Tue
3 am
1st Wave with Larry The Duck
Larry The Duck has been a DJ since alternative rock's 1st wave. He's interviewed Duran Duran, Erasure, The Psychedelic Furs, John Lydon and P.I.L., the Ramones, Patti Smith, Johnny Marr, Siouxsie & The Banshees and Robert Smith. Hear him play these acts and more every morning.
Thu - Fri
5 am
Sat
10 am
Tue
5 am
DJ Bueller's Breakfast Beatmix
DJ Bueller scrambles up classic-alternative and new-wave mixes.
Thu - Fri, Mon - Tue
8 am
Theme Of The Week
Richard Blade hosts min-themed playlists with songs that share a common theme.
Thu
6 pm
Marky Ramone’s 1st Wave Blitzkrieg
Marky Ramone, brings his Blitzkrieg to Sirius XM 1st Wave! The legendary Ramone plays 2 hours of classic punk & new wave with music from The Ramones, The Clash, Talking Heads, Blondie and more.
Thu
11 pm
Fri
12 am
Forget Me Not Friday
Richard Blade reminds you of a nearly-forgotten, classic-alternative gem.
Fri
6 pm
Party 360
Launch into the weekend with 6 hours of classic-alternative and new-wave party music, including remixes and deep cuts.
Fri
9 pm
Lust For Lists with Lori Majewski
Entertainment magazine editor, author and SiriusXM host Lori Majewski curates an hour-long playlist highlighting special events or themes in classic-alternative music.
Sat
9 am
Mon
11 pm
Saturday Night Safety Dance
Eight hours of continuous classic-alternative and new-wave dance mixes from artists like Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, The Pet Shop Boys, Yaz and more.
Sat
8 pm
Sun
12 am
Dark Wave
Explore the darker side of 1st Wave with three hours of alternative rock from artists like Bauhaus, Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, Public Image Ltd, Depeche Mode and Love and Rockets.
Sun
10 pm
Magnificent 7 Mondays
Richard Blade counts down the 7 biggest classic-alternative and new-wave songs from a week in 80s history!
Mon
6 pm
Tue
3 am
Billy Idol's Live Transmission
Rock icon Billy Idol recalls 80s memories, music he loves and explores music you may have missed back in the day.
Tue
8 pm
Wednesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
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6 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
9 pm
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
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12 am
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
3 am
1st Wave: Classic Alternative
The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.
5 am
1st Wave with Larry The Duck
Larry The Duck has been a DJ since alternative rock's 1st wave. He's interviewed Duran Duran, Erasure, The Psychedelic Furs, John Lydon and P.I.L., the Ramones, Patti Smith, Johnny Marr, Siouxsie & The Banshees and Robert Smith. Hear him play these acts and more every morning.
8 am
DJ Bueller's Breakfast Beatmix
DJ Bueller scrambles up classic-alternative and new-wave mixes.
9 am
Sluggo 1st Wave
Sluggo, aka The SlugMonstrosity and/or Baron Von Slug, spent the early 80's sitting in front of MTV (just like you), started playing music on the radio in 1984, lost his concert virginity to Adam AND the Ants, did the blue hair, Rocky Horror and tacky buttons thing and finally ended up at KROQ in Los Angeles. Yet he still can't get enough! So, we've invited him to play Classic Alternative at you every day of the week.
3 pm
This Is The Day
Classic-alternative and new-wave history with the artists who made it.
3 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
6 pm
Theme Of The Week
Richard Blade hosts min-themed playlists with songs that share a common theme.
6 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
9 pm
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
11 pm
Marky Ramone’s 1st Wave Blitzkrieg
Operation Ivy, The Buzzcocks & More!
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12 am
Marky Ramone’s 1st Wave Blitzkrieg
Operation Ivy, The Buzzcocks & More!
1 am
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
3 am
1st Wave: Classic Alternative
The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.
5 am
1st Wave with Larry The Duck
Larry The Duck has been a DJ since alternative rock's 1st wave. He's interviewed Duran Duran, Erasure, The Psychedelic Furs, John Lydon and P.I.L., the Ramones, Patti Smith, Johnny Marr, Siouxsie & The Banshees and Robert Smith. Hear him play these acts and more every morning.
8 am
DJ Bueller's Breakfast Beatmix
DJ Bueller scrambles up classic-alternative and new-wave mixes.
9 am
Sluggo 1st Wave
Sluggo, aka The SlugMonstrosity and/or Baron Von Slug, spent the early 80's sitting in front of MTV (just like you), started playing music on the radio in 1984, lost his concert virginity to Adam AND the Ants, did the blue hair, Rocky Horror and tacky buttons thing and finally ended up at KROQ in Los Angeles. Yet he still can't get enough! So, we've invited him to play Classic Alternative at you every day of the week.
3 pm
This Is The Day
Classic-alternative and new-wave history with the artists who made it.
3 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
6 pm
Forget Me Not Friday
Richard Blade reminds you of a nearly-forgotten, classic-alternative gem.
6 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
9 pm
Party 360
Launch into the weekend with 6 hours of classic-alternative and new-wave party music, including remixes and deep cuts.
" .__('Sorry, program information is not available for the selected service.', 'siriusxm')."
" .__('Sorry, program information is not available for the selected service.', 'siriusxm')."
3 am
1st Wave: Classic Alternative
The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.
9 am
Lust For Lists with Lori Majewski
Entertainment magazine editor, author and SiriusXM host Lori Majewski curates an hour-long playlist highlighting special events or themes in classic-alternative music.
10 am
1st Wave with Larry The Duck
Larry The Duck has been a DJ since alternative rock's 1st wave. He's interviewed Duran Duran, Erasure, The Psychedelic Furs, John Lydon and P.I.L., the Ramones, Patti Smith, Johnny Marr, Siouxsie & The Banshees and Robert Smith. Hear him play these acts and more every morning.
2 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
8 pm
Saturday Night Safety Dance
Eight hours of continuous classic-alternative and new-wave dance mixes from artists like Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, The Pet Shop Boys, Yaz and more.
" .__('Sorry, program information is not available for the selected service.', 'siriusxm')."
" .__('Sorry, program information is not available for the selected service.', 'siriusxm')."
12 am
Saturday Night Safety Dance
Eight hours of continuous classic-alternative and new-wave dance mixes from artists like Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, The Pet Shop Boys, Yaz and more.
4 am
1st Wave: Classic Alternative
The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.
10 am
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
4 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
10 pm
Dark Wave
Explore the darker side of 1st Wave with three hours of alternative rock from artists like Bauhaus, Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, Public Image Ltd, Depeche Mode and Love and Rockets.
" .__('Sorry, program information is not available for the selected service.', 'siriusxm')."
" .__('Sorry, program information is not available for the selected service.', 'siriusxm')."
1 am
1st Wave: Classic Alternative
The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.
5 am
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
8 am
DJ Bueller's Breakfast Beatmix
DJ Bueller scrambles up classic-alternative and new-wave mixes.
9 am
Sluggo 1st Wave
Sluggo, aka The SlugMonstrosity and/or Baron Von Slug, spent the early 80's sitting in front of MTV (just like you), started playing music on the radio in 1984, lost his concert virginity to Adam AND the Ants, did the blue hair, Rocky Horror and tacky buttons thing and finally ended up at KROQ in Los Angeles. Yet he still can't get enough! So, we've invited him to play Classic Alternative at you every day of the week.
3 pm
This Is The Day
Classic-alternative and new-wave history with the artists who made it.
3 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
6 pm
Magnificent 7 Mondays
Richard Blade counts down the 7 biggest classic-alternative and new-wave songs from a week in 80s history!
6 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
9 pm
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
11 pm
Lust For Lists with Lori Majewski
Entertainment magazine editor, author and SiriusXM host Lori Majewski curates an hour-long playlist highlighting special events or themes in classic-alternative music.
" .__('Sorry, program information is not available for the selected service.', 'siriusxm')."
" .__('Sorry, program information is not available for the selected service.', 'siriusxm')."
12 am
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
3 am
Magnificent 7 Mondays
Richard Blade counts down the 7 biggest classic-alternative and new-wave songs from a week in 80s history!
3 am
1st Wave: Classic Alternative
The first wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the 70s through the early 90s.
5 am
1st Wave with Larry The Duck
Larry The Duck has been a DJ since alternative rock's 1st wave. He's interviewed Duran Duran, Erasure, The Psychedelic Furs, John Lydon and P.I.L., the Ramones, Patti Smith, Johnny Marr, Siouxsie & The Banshees and Robert Smith. Hear him play these acts and more every morning.
8 am
DJ Bueller's Breakfast Beatmix
DJ Bueller scrambles up classic-alternative and new-wave mixes.
9 am
Sluggo 1st Wave
Sluggo, aka The SlugMonstrosity and/or Baron Von Slug, spent the early 80's sitting in front of MTV (just like you), started playing music on the radio in 1984, lost his concert virginity to Adam AND the Ants, did the blue hair, Rocky Horror and tacky buttons thing and finally ended up at KROQ in Los Angeles. Yet he still can't get enough! So, we've invited him to play Classic Alternative at you every day of the week.
3 pm
This Is The Day
Classic-alternative and new-wave history with the artists who made it.
3 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
6 pm
New Sensation
Richard Blade features new music from a 1st Wave artist.
6 pm
1st Wave with Richard Blade
Richard Blade was instrumental in breaking many new wave bands, including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears. He still holds out for the impossible: a Smiths reunion. Tune in to hear him spin music by these artists and more.
8 pm
Billy Idol's Live Transmission
Rock icon Billy Idol recalls 80s memories, music he loves and explores music you may have missed back in the day.
9 pm
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
10 pm
1st Wave with Swedish Egil
Yes, Swedish Egil really is Swedish. He's collected more than 50,000 recordings and is known for his incomparable music knowledge. Hear him spin the first wave of alternative music from the 80s era.
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