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Breaking Waves: Seattle is the riveting story of the Seattle grunge scene, which came to define rock in the 1990s. The show traces the local roots of the music, and details the rise and fall of the grunge scene, including the triumphs and tragedies experienced by artists and fans. The series features new first-hand accounts from the people who made this scene happen, including Seattle music legends Duff McKagan, Kim Thayil and Jerry Cantrell; iconic DJ Marco Collins; label executives Michael Goldstone and Debi Lipetz; Seattle music insiders Daniel House and Charles Cross; and many others. The show concludes with a look toward the future—examining the legacy of the ‘90s scene and highlighting artists carrying the city’s music forward, such as Ben Gibbard, Ayron Jones, Eva Walker, Travis Thompson and others who will create Seattle’s next Breaking Wave. Narrated by Ryan Castle, Program Director of KISW in Seattle. Produced by Osiris Media for Audacy.
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- Nov 2, 202156 min
Episode 4: Can You Hear Us? The New Puget Sound
In the finale of Breaking Waves: Seattle, we look at the collapse of the scene in 1997, and how Seattle struggled to find a new musical identity. From the ashes of grunge, a new scene began to form, focused around emerging genres such as indie rock and electronic music. We wrap up the series by looking at the legacy of grunge, and examine the bands that followed, and new artists who are taking Seattle in new musical directions. We’ll hear from Ben Gibbard, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Ayron Jones, Eva Walker, label executive Josh Rosenfeld, and many others as they describe how Seattle’s current wave of musicians have continued to build from the DIY foundation created by the pioneers of the ‘90s. The final episode of Breaking Waves: Seattle is both a portrait and a love letter to one of America’s most enduring music scenes. Breaking Waves was produced for Audacy by Osiris Media. For Audacy, Executive Producers are Tim Murphy and Corey Podolsky. Creative Directors are Dave Richards, Leslie Scott and Ryan Castle. For Osiris Media, Executive Producers are RJ Bee, Kirsten Cluthe and Brad Stratton. The show was produced by Brian Brinkman, and written by Jim Allen. Edited and Mixed by Brad Stratton. Narrated by Ryan Castle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 26, 202157 min
Episode 3: Overblown
On episode three of Breaking Waves: Seattle, we continue the story with Seattle as a dominant force in pop culture. The “Big Four”—Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains—were the preeminent rock acts in the world, and Seattle’s influence could be felt everywhere, in movies, TV, radio and even fashion. Everybody wanted a piece of the Emerald City, but was the scene ready for that kind of exposure? In this episode, we examine the shock of the grunge boom, the follow-ups to 1991’s groundbreaking releases, the struggles faced by the city’s new grunge celebrities, the loss of Seattle’s most iconic rock legend, and the eventual collapse of the scene due to the heavy weight of expectations and the demands of fame. Next on Breaking Waves: Seattle: The scene is dead, long live the scene. A proud new generation of Seattle music rises from the ashes of grunge. Breaking Waves was produced for Audacy by Osiris Media. For Audacy, Executive Producers are Tim Murphy and Corey Podolsky. Creative Directors are Dave Richards, Leslie Scott and Ryan Castle. For Osiris Media, Executive Producers are RJ Bee, Kirsten Cluthe and Brad Stratton. The show was produced by Brian Brinkman, and written by Jim Allen. Edited and Mixed by Brad Stratton. Narrated by Ryan Castle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 19, 202157 min
Episode 2: Here We Are Now, Entertain Us
Episode two of Breaking Waves: Seattle begins with the release of what Charles Cross has labeled “the purest statement” of the grunge movement—the seminal Temple of the Dog album, created in memory of the late Andrew Wood. At the same time, Pearl Jam was formed, Nirvana was gathering strength and Soundgarden was refining their iconic metal-influenced sound. Then, in the Fall of ‘91, the Seattle scene produced three of the most influential rock albums of all time: Pearl Jam’s “Ten,” Soundgarden’s “Badmotorfinger,” and Nirvana’s “Nevermind.” Following this, there was no going back. Seattle had transformed itself from a small local scene into the center of the musical universe. Next on Breaking Waves: Seattle: after the scene rides the wave to the top, who will survive the crash that follows? Breaking Waves was produced for Audacy by Osiris Media. For Audacy, Executive Producers are Tim Murphy and Corey Podolsky. Creative Directors are Dave Richards, Leslie Scott and Ryan Castle. For Osiris Media, Executive Producers are RJ Bee, Kirsten Cluthe and Brad Stratton. The show was produced by Brian Brinkman, and written by Jim Allen. Edited and Mixed by Brad Stratton. Narrated by Ryan Castle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 12, 202157 min
Episode 1: Touch Me, I’m Sick
The series premiere of Breaking Waves: Seattle begins with the untimely death of a Seattle music legend, and takes us back to the very beginnings of the grunge movement, documenting the rise of bands like The Sonics, Green River, Mother Love Bone and Soundgarden, as well as describing the community that nurtured the music in the early days. Listen as Seattle music legends such as Duff McKagan (Guns ‘N Roses), Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), and Marco Collins (KNDD 107.7 The End) discuss coming up in the local scene, the importance of CZ Records’ Deep Six release, the genesis of the “grunge sound,” and the first shot fired in the grunge revolution, Mudhoney’s “Touch Me I’m Sick.” Next on Breaking Waves: Seattle, the sound that changed everything—Seattle becomes the center of the musical universe. Breaking Waves was produced for Audacy by Osiris Media. For Audacy, Executive Producers are Tim Murphy and Corey Podolsky. Creative Directors are Dave Richards, Leslie Scott and Ryan Castle. For Osiris Media, Executive Producers are RJ Bee, Kirsten Cluthe and Brad Stratton. The show was produced by Brian Brinkman, and written by Jim Allen. Edited and Mixed by Brad Stratton. Narrated by Ryan Castle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 5, 20213 min
Breaking Waves: Seattle Coming 10/12
Breaking Waves: Seattle is the story of the scene that defined rock in the ‘90s. The show traces the roots of grunge, and details the rise and fall of the Seattle scene. Breaking Waves: Seattle concludes with a look forward, examining the legacy of grunge and highlighting the current and emerging artists who will create Seattle’s next Breaking Wave. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 24, 20211 min
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Breaking Waves: Seattle is the story of the scene that defined rock in the ‘90s. The show traces the roots of grunge, and details the rise and fall of the Seattle scene. Breaking Waves: Seattle concludes with a look forward, examining the legacy of grunge and highlighting the current and emerging artists who will create Seattle’s next Breaking Wave. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Breaking Waves: Seattle is the riveting story of the Seattle grunge scene, which came to define rock in the 1990s. The show traces the local roots of the music, and details the rise and fall of the grunge scene, including the triumphs and tragedies experienced by artists and fans. The series features new first-hand accounts from the people who made this scene happen, including Seattle music legends Duff McKagan, Kim Thayil and Jerry Cantrell; iconic DJ Marco Collins; label executives Michael Goldstone and Debi Lipetz; Seattle music insiders Daniel House and Charles Cross; and many others. The show concludes with a look toward the future—examining the legacy of the ‘90s scene and highlighting artists carrying the city’s music forward, such as Ben Gibbard, Ayron Jones, Eva Walker, Travis Thompson and others who will create Seattle’s next Breaking Wave. Narrated by Ryan Castle, Program Director of KISW in Seattle. Produced by Osiris Media for Audacy.
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