The Ongoing History of New Music Archive 2003

The Ongoing History of New Music is a Canadian radio program, produced by Corus Entertainment's ExploreMusic division in Toronto. The program, hosted by Alan Cross, is syndicated to several other radio stations, mostly but not exclusively Corus-owned, across Canada.

The Ongoing History chronicles the history of alternative rock, from its roots in punk and new wave to the modern day. An episode of the show may profile an important musician or band (The Sex Pistols, The Smiths, R.E.M., Foo Fighters, The Cure, Nirvana, U2, Nine Inch Nails, The Velvet Underground, etc.), a significant musical trend such as grunge or Madchester, or a theme such as payola, gay musicians or significant cult figures.

Some topics are covered in a single show, while more substantial topics may be presented over two, three or four episodes.


1. Where Are They Now? (Original Broadcast Date: 02.02.03)
2. How To Talk Like A Rock Snob 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 09.02.03)
3. Nirvana By The Numbers - Part I (Original Broadcast Date: 16.02.03)
4. Nirvana By The Numbers - Part II (Original Broadcast Date: 23.02.03)
5. Tracks From The Vinyl Vault (Original Broadcast Date: 02.03.03)
6. Joe Strummer A Remembrance 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 09.03.03)
7. Joe Strummer A Remembrance 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 16.03.03)
8. What's The Big Deal About The Smiths? (Original Broadcast Date: 23.03.03)
9. Building A Record Library 1 (Albums 1-5) (Original Broadcast Date: 30.03.03)
10. Building A Record Library 2 (Albums 6-10) (Original Broadcast Date: 06.04.03)
11. Building A Record Collection Part 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 13.04.03)
12. Building A Record Collection Part 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 20.04.03)
13. Nickelback (Original Broadcast Date: 27.04.03)
14. Alt-Rock's Greatest Instrumentals (Original Broadcast Date: 04.05.03)
15. Rise & Fall of Alice In Chains 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 11.05.03)
16. Rise & Fall of Alice In Chains 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 18.05.03)
17. A Music Industry Checkup (Original Broadcast Date: 23.05.03)
18. Medical Matters & Mysteries of Music 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 07.09.03)
19. Medical Matters & Mysteries of Music 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 14.09.03)
20. The White Stripes (Original Broadcast Date: 21.09.03)
21. How To Talk Like A Rock Snob 3 (Original Broadcast Date: 28.09.03)
22. Madchester Part 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 03.10.03)
23. Madchester Part 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 12.10.03)
24. Radiohead Part 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 19.10.03)
25. Radiohead Part 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 26.10.03)
26. Radiohead Part 3 (Original Broadcast Date: 02.11.03)
27. Radiohead Part 4 (Original Broadcast Date: 09.11.03)
28. Christian Alt-Rock (Original Broadcast Date: 16.11.03)
29. The Crime Beat (Original Broadcast Date: 23.11.03)
30. Coldplay (Original Broadcast Date: 30.11.03)
31. The Producers Part 3: The Canadians (Original Broadcast Date: 03.12.03)