The Ongoing History of New Music Archive 2004

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. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 01.02.04)
2. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 08.02.04)
3. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 3 (Original Broadcast Date: 15.02.04)
4. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 4 (Original Broadcast Date: 22.02.04)
5. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 5 (Original Broadcast Date: 29.02.04)
6. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 6 (Original Broadcast Date: 07.03.04)
7. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 7 (Original Broadcast Date: 14.03.04)
8. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 8 (Original Broadcast Date: 21.03.04)
9. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 9 (Original Broadcast Date: 28.03.04)
10. The 100 Greatest New Rock Moments Ever - Part 10 (Original Broadcast Date: 04.04.04)
11. Kurt Cobain 10 Years Later Part 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 04.04.04)
12. Kurt Cobain 10 Years Later Part 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 11.04.04)
13. Was Kurt Cobain Murdered? Part 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 25.04.04)
14. Was Kurt Cobain Murdered? Part 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 02.05.04)
15. New Rock's Craziest People (Original Broadcast Date: 09.05.04)
16. Drummers Who Made A Difference (Original Broadcast Date: 16.05.04)
17. A Guide To Summer Concert Festivals Around the World (Original Broadcast Date: 23.05.04)
18. The Secret History Of Recorded Music (Original Broadcast Date: 30.05.04)
19. Stories Behind Songs (Original Broadcast Date: 12.09.04)
20. Taboo Tunes: Fear of Music Part 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 19.09.04)
21. Taboo Tunes: Fear of Music Part 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 26.09.04)
22. How To Talk Like A Rock Snob 5 (Original Broadcast Date: 04.10.04)
23. Seven Morrissey Mysteries (Original Broadcast Date: 10.10.04)
24. Rhythm Sections (Original Broadcast Date: 17.10.04)
25. Format Wars (Original Broadcast Date: 24.10.04)
26. Death As A Career Move (Original Broadcast Date: 31.10.04)
27. U2 A Secret History - Part 1 (Original Broadcast Date: 07.11.04)
28. U2 A Secret History - Part 2 (Original Broadcast Date: 14.11.04)
29. U2 A Secret History - Part 3 (Original Broadcast Date: 21.11.04)
30. U2 A Secret History - Part 4 (Original Broadcast Date: 28.11.04)
31. What's The Big Deal About The Cure? (Original Broadcast Date: 05.12.04)
32. Xmas Show 11 (Original Broadcast Date: 19.12.04)